The Woods Creek Reach 12 Restoration Project (“Reach 12”) has been completed.

This project was the next step in an extensive restoration of the streambanks leading to Woods Creek Lake.  Approximately 1,000 linear feet of streambank were stabilized and six acres of wetland adjacent to the creek were seeded and restored to native conditions. The restoration improved water quality by reducing silt and sediment buildup and establishing green infrastructure.

Reach 12 is located between Clark Avenue and Village Creek Drive. The Village previously completed streambank improvements in adjacent areas referred to as Reach 10 and 11.

The general scope of work required consisted of:

• Streambank restoration and stabilization
• Tree removal
• The removal of non-native vegetation 
• Seeding of native vegetation

Updates

• As of January 4, 2024, the project is now complete. 
• The Contractor, Integrated Lakes Management, will start construction on earthwork and creek improvements during the week of December 4. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2023, weather permitting.
• The project will begin early November 2023, with the conclusion of earthwork and creek improvements expected by December 31, 2023. Full project completion is scheduled for May 31, 2024 with final seeding and plant installation. 

Contact

Guy Fehrman, Superintendent of Streets, will be the Village’s representative for the project. Guy can be reached at 847-960-7507 or lfehrman@lith.org.

Darren Olson, Stormwater Enforcement Officer, will be the project manager. Darren can be reached at 847-823-0500 or dolson@cbbel.com. 

Doug Paulus will be the resident engineer, perform construction inspection, and act as the field liaison to residents and property owners. Doug can be reached at 847-823-0500 or dpaulus@cbbel.com.

Supporting Documents

• Woods Creek Restoration Letter to Residents 
• Ecological Restorations Summary
• Woodland Stewardship - What to Expect
• Woods Creek Restoration Map (see below)