Restoration Creek

Volunteers restore native species in Albert Kelly Park.

An article about volunteers working on Albert Kelly Park’s Restoration Creek is in the October 29, 2004 Oregonian. “WITH CITY, NEIGHBORS GIVE CREEK A NEW HABITAT”

The following is from Environmental Services City of Portland

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Albert Kelly - Restoration Creek Daylighting

Project completed in 2017
Project Number: E10824
Located on Restoration Creek in the Fanno Creek Watershed

Restoration Creek, a tributary to Fanno Creek, flows through Albert Kelly Park near Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and SW 39th Avenue. The creek flows above ground through the upper portion of the park, then drained into a pipe that carried the water through the lower southwest portion of the park. Piping small headwater streams significantly changes stream function. Water moves much faster through a smooth, straight pipe than it would naturally through a complex stream channel connected to a floodplain. To restore natural stream functions, the project to removed a portion of the pipe, bring Restoration Creek back to the surface. Daylighting streams that are in underground pipes brings the flow back to the surface, helping to slow stormwater runoff while also providing valuable habitat for fish and wildlife.

Project Goals
Restore natural stream function;  Decrease stream velocity;  Reduce peak flow;  Reduce downstream erosion at outfall;  Create additional stream habitat

Monitoring Phase
Phase II
For more information about Phase II monitoring, visit the watershed restoration monitoring webpage

Project Information
Project size: 0.50 acres
Restored stream length: 255 feet
Riparian restoration: 255 feet 

Vegetation
Revegetated area: 0.50 acres
Trees planted: 115
Shrubs planted: 450
Wetland plugs planted: 250

Culverts & Fish Barriers

Habitat Improvements
Added/daylighted stream length: 255
Large wood added: 11 pieces 

Project Photo