In the pasture field, some of the original meanders of the Limberlost Creek can be seen. Filter strips allow the water entering the stream to flow through vegetation which traps nutrients and sediment. A riparian corridor is the ideal strip since it shades the stream. This shade prevents the growth of vegetation in the stream, and it lowers the water temperature to create an improved habitat for beneficial animal life. It is extremely important to prevent logjams from forming.
Logjams inhibit drainage and cause streambank erosion.
Flooding may occur the next two miles. Do not drive through standing water. It may be deeper than it looks. Continue north 1 mile to the woodland on the right. You're welcome to hike the preserve.