Natural rock ledges and outcroppings in the channel and floodway are not disturbed in order to preserve the natural characteristics of the channel bottom. Three phases of construction have been completed. The fourth phase is currently under construction, and the final phase will be started when funding is available. The city of Mount Airy is currently developing a plan to restore and enhance the riparian areas along the channel throughout the project area. Portions of the riparian area will be used as a part of the city's greenway system.
Conservation is a state of harmony between man and the land.
The following employees have volunteered to serve on the NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Improvement Team, recently established by Philip Christensen, Acting Director of Engineering. Art Brate will serve as the Team Leader with Barry Kintzer, National Environmental Engineer, serving as the Team Sponsor. If you have concerns or suggestions for the team to consider, please contact one of the team members to share your ideas. Although NRCS has not selected a conversion date, several other Federal departments and agencies have and others have fully implemented the metric system. The construction industry has plans to make the conversion.