| Below EPA Threshold | Over EPA Threshold | % of passing | # of failing | # of times sampled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 22 | 54.20 | 45.80 | 48 |
Halls Mill Creek is a tributary of Dog River, stretching approximately 59,711 linear feet and draining several smaller tributaries, including Campground Branch, Milkhouse Creek, Second Creek, Spring Creek, and numerous unnamed tributaries. It flows through the Southern Pine Plains and Hills ecoregion. Approximately 46% of the watershed is urbanized. Forest and wooded wetlands compose 42% of land cover in the watershed. The most pressing issue in Halls Mill Creek is stream bank erosion. The Creek has family homes on both sides, and many of the homeowners are working to combat this issue. Natural vegetation is the most common stream bank protector. It protects 69% of the stream banks and provides natural habitat for wildlife and plants. Timber bulkheads protect approximately 24% of the creek banks while aluminum and concrete bulkheads armor the remaining areas of stream banks. Bulkheads may protect your shoreline but cause further erosion for your downstream neighbors as wave energy is redirected. Living shorelines are the best way to naturally protect shorelines.
