Erosion Control & Stream Bank Improvement was needed at Savanna Springs because of years of heavy  cattle grazing which had broken down stream banks and led to some channeling of water flowing down the hillside.  A 100 year rain about 10 years ago dumped 15" rain in the area overnight.  The result  was a huge washout which produced a gorge 200 feet long 20 or more feet across and as deep as 12 feet.  Here is a small area near the bottom.

It took A day of Bull Dozing to fill in the gorge. A large shallow water scrape

was made in the adjacent wetland & the rich soil was spread out over the area to work as topsoil.  A combination of warm & cold weather grasses were planted to prevent further erosion.  The pond filled in immediately & numerous wetland plants were added making it a popular rest stop & home for Cranes, Ducks & Geese.

Extensive Stream Bank Erosion had also occurred & so extensive Rip-Rapping was done to protect the stream banks and Lunker Structures were placed for habitat.