Development of Borck Creek through the Berryfield subdivision in Richmond continues as we work to create a pleasant habitat for aquatic creatures. We’ve dug more channels with a variety of meanders, grades, depths and widths to mimic a natural creek and improve its ecological functioning.
A lack of rain during the first six months of the year meant much of the area remained dry, but recent rain means these have begun to flow and fill. We’ve also deepened pools into the groundwater so there will be fish refuge over the summer, because most years this section of Borck Creek runs dry or close to it.
Carix Secta, also known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is the main species being planted which is a hardy wetland and water-loving plant. Further planting will be ongoing this winter so that we can achieve 70 percent shading of the channel once the vegetation matures.