Because of the Consent Decree signed by the City of Atlanta trash was removed from the main stretch of Proctor Creek over a year and a half ago, hauling away seven cars, tons of metal, and countless tires.
Proctor Creek is by far the dirtiest of the tributaries to the Chattahoochee River.
It is a highly urbanized and degraded stream. It has been documented in studies contracted by the City of Atlanta's Department of Public Works that Proctor Creek suffers from large impervious areas, eroded streambanks and combined sewer overflows. The National Wildlife Federation has been working in the Proctor Creek Watershed for three years to help residents to take civic action and personal responsibility to restore the water quality of Proctor Creek. Clean water will improve the quality of life in the watershed, positively impact wildlife habitat in this highly developed area, create a cleaner flow of water into the Chattahoochee River, and improve the livability of this urban community. One day Proctor Creek can be an amenity.