Dan Davis (center in photo) a geologist with NYCDEP and research interns Bobby Taylor (of Phoenicia) and Colin Carey (of Mt. Tremper) were checking out the Woodland Valley creek this past Monday. They will be performing an assessment of the historical and current condition of the Woodland Valley creek and many of its tributaries (like Panther Kill and Dougherty Brook). The work is in support of developing good stream management strategies. Dan will be briefly presenting the purpose of this work at the July 26th WVA annual meeting. Right now they are working with available maps, photos and other data to complete a preliminary assessment of the valley. Starting in early July they intend to walk the stream channels and map features such as erosion, sediment sources, and invasive plant species. They would love to hear from anyone who has photographs or history of the valley especially as it relates to the stream. As part of the project the two research interns wish to interview valley residents about the history of the valley and life along the stream. If you have any information you would like to share you can contact Dan Davis at: 845-340-7839 or by e-mail at ddavis@dep.nyc.gov.
