Camp Jordan
Stream Bank Restoration and Rain Garden
Summary
Camp Jordan's Kayak launches 1 and 2 underwent streambank and native-plant restoration. Before the restorations, the site was severely eroded and susceptible to flooding. Kayak launch 1 had both sides of the ramp terraformed and redesigned to minimize erosion and maximise water capture. This was done by planting deep-rooting plants such as cherry laurels, which have a deep and aggressive rooting system that helps capture water and stabilize soil, all while maintaining the natural beauty Tennessee provides.
Kayak launch 2 consisted of a steep stair drop-in with erosion on the right and left and a past rain garden that had degraded. The restoration involved two pollinator gardens at the top of the ramp to help maintain slope stability and pollinators, as well as restoring the rain garden to prevent erosion and capture water to prevent major flooding.
