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Consultants say erosion is undermining Old Mill Run; recommend wetland review and grant pursuit
Summary
At the Oct. 20 New Freedom Borough Council meeting, America Consulting presented photos and a preliminary assessment showing channelization and bank undercutting along Old Mill Run, outlined stakeholder outreach and recommended targeted inspections, wetlands mapping and pursuing grant funding to pay for restoration and permitting work.
Andrew Ta and Steph Widner of America Consulting told borough council members they found undercut banks, channelized reaches and structural elements that accelerate stream velocity along Old Mill Run and increase erosion risk during storm events. "We have photos showing the banks are being undercut," Ta said in opening the presentation, then walked the council through recent storm impacts and engineering observations.
The consultants said they completed a limited wetlands investigation to identify areas that could affect…
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