This includes both the design of the new channel, and the methodology behind its construction. The results of these two planning goals can already be seen at the creek. The large woody debris that is being used in one pool in particular came from locations near the present stream channel. A large pool near Campbellton Elementary contains two pieces of LWD that may prove to be more beneficial than plain dead wood would be. The smaller of the two is a Willow tree root-wad that has been placed in the middle of the pool.
Willows are extremely hardy and tend to take root and grow very easily.
No one is sure, but since there is a little bit of live growth on the wad, it is hoped that this knotty piece of wood may actually root into the bottom of the pool and establish itself as a willow shrub for added fish habitat. The other piece of LWD is a Spruce Log, about 60cm in diameter near its base, which was spotted and pulled from the bush only a few meters away from the pool itself. As well as being a useful piece of LWD, this log is supporting other life. A small alder tree growing on the log was preserved during its transition. It is hoped that this tree will survive and grow into a larger mature alder tree that will shade the pool for years to come.