Wetlands Solutions to Begin Work on the Stormwater Retention Pond.

In August, the Board of Directors accepted the proposal from Wetlands Solutions to preform restoration work of the pond in the community. The work is scheduled to begin today, October 19th, 2023 and run through the next two weeks. Below are the tasks that will be completed. Please reach out to PMP if you have any questions! Task A – Repair Erosion on Pond Slopes

WSSI will bring in 20 cubic yards of clay soil for the purpose of repairing erosive rills and gullies on slopes of pond. Eroded areas will be backfilled to top of existing elevation and stabilized as part of the overall pond repair.

Task B – Pond Inflow Repairs

WSSI will bring in and use 25 tons of rip rap and geotextile fabric to repair inflow velocity reducing measures and restore facilities back to original specifications and dimensions after (Task A) erosion has been addressed. Rip rap and geotextile fabric will also be added to the inflow creek to help stabilize the area and prevent additional erosion from occurring.

Task C – Forebay Pipe Repair

WSSI will bring in and install gravel to cover the forebay pipes such that this facility’s functionality is restored to its original working state.

Task D – Clean Out of Gabion Baskets and Debris Removal

WSSI will clean out debris and trash from the gabion basket structures to ensure that function is restored to its original working state. All debris and trash will be removed from the site by WSSI and disposed of properly.

Task E – Stabilization of Exposed Pond Slopes

WSSI will bring in 242 tons of topsoil to sufficiently cover all exposed pond slopes with two inches of material and stabilize the topsoil by hydroseeding using a Maryland State Bioretention / Bioswale Mix and NE Wildflower Mix.

• The Maryland State Bio Mix will be applied to the base of the slope at water level and up to 10 feet above water level. This mix is better suited for soils with a higher moisture content which is why it is to be placed along the water’s edge.

• The remaining topsoil will be hydroseeded with Wildflower Mix from 10 feet above water level to the end of the topsoil layer. The Wildflower Mix is better suited for dryer soils, so it is to be applied at higher elevations away from the water’s edge.