Wetland Restoration Project
Background
In 2019 a planning group, which included church members, was formed to address the need to mitigate some of the storm water issues the town was experiencing, including the flooding behind the church which washed out the playground area. Storm water from several residential developments and businesses and a portion of Route 116 drains into a ditch just north of the church and then into the LaPlatte River (which drains into Lake Champlain at Shelburne Bay). At one time the area behind the church was part of a large wetland complex before being converted to agriculture and then into playing fields.
The Lewis Creek Association (LCA) joined the planning group in 2020 and was instrumental in receiving grants to fund a wetland restoration that allows water to flow through a more natural channel behind the church. The water spreads out into wetlands, which is planted with native species, then moves on to the LaPlatte River. On June 28, 2023 WCAX interviewed Kate Kelly, Lewis Creek Association Program Manager, about the project. To view the interview, click here
The project was completed in the fall of 2024.
For information on how this project relates to the planned Green Space project for an area adjacent to the wetland, click here
Contact the church office with any questions or concerns.
In 2019 a planning group, which included church members, was formed to address the need to mitigate some of the storm water issues the town was experiencing, including the flooding behind the church which washed out the playground area. Storm water from several residential developments and businesses and a portion of Route 116 drains into a ditch just north of the church and then into the LaPlatte River (which drains into Lake Champlain at Shelburne Bay). At one time the area behind the church was part of a large wetland complex before being converted to agriculture and then into playing fields.
The Lewis Creek Association (LCA) joined the planning group in 2020 and was instrumental in receiving grants to fund a wetland restoration that allows water to flow through a more natural channel behind the church. The water spreads out into wetlands, which is planted with native species, then moves on to the LaPlatte River. On June 28, 2023 WCAX interviewed Kate Kelly, Lewis Creek Association Program Manager, about the project. To view the interview, click here
The project was completed in the fall of 2024.
For information on how this project relates to the planned Green Space project for an area adjacent to the wetland, click here
Contact the church office with any questions or concerns.
