West Branch Delaware Watershed: Projects and Programs

Catskill Streams MapThe West Branch Delaware Basin Project Summary provides information on the primary full channel stream restoration, riparian buffer restoration, stormwater and infrastructure, streambank stabilization, post-flood response and floodplain restoration projects that have been completed since 1999 as part of the Delaware Watershed Stream Management Program. Stream projects were constructed to meet multiple objectives including: water quality enhancement, infrastructure protection, improved flood conveyance and sediment transport, improved fish habitat, improved riparian functions and to demonstrate natural channel design. These projects constitute only one component of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District’s stream management program.

Please contact Graydon Dutcher at 607-865-7161 or graydon-dutcher@dcswcd.org for more information.

West Branch Delaware Watershed: Featured Projects

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West Branch Delaware River Watershed: Projects and Programs

BasinProject NameOther NameSubBasinCountyMunicipalityProject TypeProject SponsorLead AgencyDEP FundMatch FundDEMONSTRATDESCRIPTIOStatusYear CompleteYEAR_INITITotal Cost DEP Cost Length (Feet)Area (Acres)
CannonsvilleDelaware WB, Town Brook, Palmatier FarmTown BrookDelawareTown of StamfordFull Channel RestorationNYCDEPDCSWCDContract Yes Completed20070$51,170$24,6101000.2
CannonsvilleDelaware WB, Town Brook, Post FarmTown BrookDelawareTown of StamfordFull Channel RestorationNYCDEPDCSWCDContractEPF-NPSYes Completed20040$226,260$56,83712002.3
CannonsvilleDelaware WB, Trout Creek, Loewentheil FarmTrout Creek_CanDelawareTown of TompkinsFull Channel RestorationNYCDEPDCSWCDContractEPF-NPSYes Completed20090$115,305$47,40114004.5
CannonsvilleDelaware WB, Wright Brook, Rama FarmWright BrookDelawareTown of KortrightFull Channel RestorationNYCDEPDCSWCDContractEPF-PPGYes Completed20070$91,254$31,92711001.75
CannonsvilleEast Brook, County Rt 22East BrookDelawareTown of WaltonFull Channel RestorationNYCDEPDCSWCDContractFEMANo Completed20090$336,631$5,6509000.6
CannonsvilleEast Brook, CT RT 22 Phase IIEast BrookDelawareTown of WaltonFull Channel RestorationTown of WaltonDCSWCDContractEWPNoStack Rock WallCompleted20132012$143,500$35,87510503.25
CannonsvilleWest Branch Delaware River, More PropertyWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenFull Channel RestorationTown of HamdenDCSWCDContractEWPNoJ-hook vanesPlanned2012$441,856$110,46410008.5
CannonsvilleBeers Brook Bank Stabilization #1Beers BrookDelawareTown of WaltonStreambank StabilizationTown of WaltonDCSWCDGrant NoBank FailurePlanned0$27,200
CannonsvilleBeers Brook Bank Stabilization #2Beers BrookDelawareTown of WaltonStreambank StabilizationTown of WaltonDCSWCDGrant NoBank FailurePlanned0$14,400
CannonsvilleBovina Highway Bank StabilizationWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of BovinaStreambank StabilizationNYCDEPDCSWCDGrantDEPNoBank erosion, SMIP, sought EWP -deniedPlanned2011$138,672
CannonsvilleChamberlain BrookChamberlain BrookDelawareTown of TompkinsStreambank StabilizationTown of TompkinsDCSWCDContractEWPNoStack Rock WallCompleted20122012$27,222$6,806400.11
CannonsvilleChambers Hollow Bank StabilizationWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenStreambank StabilizationTown of HamdenDCSWCDGrant NoBank FailurePlanned0$23,550
CannonsvilleEast Brook, Phoenix FarmEast BrookDelawareTown of HamdenStreambank StabilizationTown of HamdenDCSWCDContractEWPNoRiprapCompleted20132012$74,500$18,6251250.11
CannonsvilleFrisbee Farm CREP Bank StabilizationWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of DelhiStreambank StabilizationNYCDEPDCSWCDContractDEPNoLog toe wood revetment of eroding bankCompleted20132012$29,500$29,5003000.28
CannonsvilleHolmes HollowWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenStreambank StabilizationTown of HamdenDCSWCDContractEWPNoStack Rock WallCompleted20132012$28,951$7,238800.1
CannonsvilleLaunt HollowLaunt HollowDelawareTown of HamdenStreambank StabilizationTown of HamdenDCSWCDContractEWPNoStack Rock WallCompleted20132012$19,924$4,9811250.1
CannonsvilleLittle Delaware, Thompson Cross Rd.Little DelawareDelawareTown of DelhiStreambank StabilizationTown of DelhiDCSWCDContractEWPNoJ-hook vanesCompleted20132012$89,832$26,9583500.5
CannonsvilleMarvin Hollow, DSR-D-TW-03West Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of WaltonStreambank StabilizationTown of WaltonDCSWCDContractEWPNoRiprapCompleted20122012$5,300$1,325750.1
CannonsvilleMcGibbon Hollow, Site 1East BrookDelawareTown of WaltonStreambank StabilizationTown of WaltonDCSWCDContractEWPNoRiprapCompleted20132012$15,575$3,894600.16
CannonsvilleMcGibbon Hollow, Site 2East BrookDelawareTown of WaltonStreambank StabilizationTown of WaltonDCSWCDContractEWPNoStack Rock WallCompleted20132012$15,575$3,894360.1
CannonsvilleMcGibbon Hollow, Site 3East BrookDelawareTown of WaltonStreambank StabilizationTown of WaltonDCSWCDContractEWPNoRiprapCompleted20132012$15,575$3,894400.1
CannonsvilleMcGibbon Hollow, Site 4East BrookDelawareTown of WaltonStreambank StabilizationTown of WaltonDCSWCDContractEWPNoRiprapCompleted20132012$15,575$3,8941250.1
CannonsvilleSwantak Farm CREP Bank StabilizationWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of KortrightStreambank StabilizationNYCDEPDCSWCDContractDEPNoRiprap of eroding bank allows 5.8 acres of CREP Completed20132012$34,821$34,821600.1
CannonsvilleTrout Creek, Pine Swamp RdTrout CreekDelawareTown of TompkinsStreambank StabilizationTown of TompkinsDCSWCDContractEWPNoStack Rock WallCompleted20132012$63,777$27,0631500.1
CannonsvilleWest Branch Delaware at South StreetWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of WaltonStreambank StabilizationDelaware CountyDCSWCDContractWRDANo Completed200805500.15
CannonsvilleWest Branch Delaware at Terrace AvenueWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of WaltonStreambank StabilizationDelaware CountyDCSWCDContractWRDANoCosts include Terrace Ave and South Street construction and planting costs. Do not include design costs.Completed20080$871,216$149,3618501
CannonsvilleCummings Rd. Drainage and Stream clean upTrout CreekDelawareTown of MasonvilleStormwater and InfrastructureTown of MasonvilleDCSWCDGrantNoAnalysis of Stormwater issues and design, SMIPPlanned2011$25,000$25,000
CannonsvilleHydroseederBasin wideDelawareMultipleStormwater and InfrastructureTown of WaltonDCSWCDGrantNoShared equipment between municipalities, SMIPActive2010$97,755$97,755
CannonsvilleMallory Brook CulvertWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenStormwater and InfrastructureTown of HamdenDCSWCDGrant NoCulvert replacementCompleted20110$170,202$170,2022501
CannonsvilleMedium Hydraulic Structure StudyBasin wideDelawareDelaware County Stormwater and InfrastructureDPWDCSWCDGrantUSACOENoAnalysis of Stormwater issues at culverts, SMIPActive 2011$347,997$197,996
CannonsvilleOdell Lake Rd Ext. Culvert ReplacementLake BrookDelawareTown of HarpersfieldStormwater and InfrastructureTown of HarpersfieldDCSWCDGrantReplacement of undersized culvertActive2011$25,400
CannonsvilleODell Late Rd Ditch StabilizationLake BrookDelawareTown of HarpersfieldStormwater and InfrastructureTown of HarpersfieldDCSWCDGrant NoDitch erosionCompleted20110$29,008$29,008
CannonsvillePines Brook Culvert OutfallPines BrookDelawareTown of WaltonStormwater and InfrastructureTown of WaltonDCSWCDGrant NoBank FailureCompleted20110$8,500$8,500
CannonsvillePurchase of 6 and 8" pumpsBasin wideDelawareDelaware County Stormwater and InfrastructureDPWDCSWCDGrantNoDC DPW purchase of pumps for dewatering stream projects, SMIPCompleted20122011$130,652
CannonsvilleRoses Brook, Roxbury Mountain Rd. CulvertRose BrookDelawareTown of StamfordStormwater and InfrastructureTown of StamfordDCSWCDGrantDEPNoCulvert replacement, designed and built by DC DPWCompleted20122011$246,720$246,7202000.3
CannonsvilleLaunt Hollow, Post Flood Response Training SiteWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenPost-Flood ResponseNYCDEPDCSWCDContractEPF-WQIPYes Completed20090$28,900$14,45015001
CannonsvilleWest Brook, Post Flood Response Training SiteWest BrookDelawareTown of WaltonPost-Flood ResponseNYCDEPDCSWCDContractEPF-WQIPYes Completed20090$28,000$14,00011000.5
CannonsvilleBeech Hill JKW RemovalPepacton ReservoirDelawareTown of AndesRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBI Completed20122012In houseIn house5000.1
CannonsvilleBeers Brook EWP Planting 1Beers BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingFancher, PeckDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of post construction 2007 EWP sites in Delaware County. Sites were constructed under EWP funding for 2006 flood event, and planted with live stakes, shrubs and trees.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvilleBeers Brook EWP Planting 2Beers BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingGregoryDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvilleBeers Brook EWP Planting 3Beers BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingHaggertyDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvilleBeers Brook, HW CSBIBeers BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingHaggerty/WithrowDCSWCDCSBI NoBeers BrookCompleted20100$3,900$3,9006200.6
CannonsvilleBeers Brook, W CSBIBeers BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingWachaDCSWCDCSBI NoBeers BrookCompleted20100$6,000$6,0005400.35
CannonsvilleBudine Rd EWPEast BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingDaileyDCSWCDContractWRDA Planting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20090$962In house
CannonsvilleChambers Hollow EWP 1West Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer PlantingParaggioDCSWCDContractWRDA Planting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20090$962In house
CannonsvilleChambers Hollow EWP 2West Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer PlantingParaggioDCSWCDContractWRDA Planting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20090$962In house
CannonsvilleChambers Hollow EWP 3West Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer PlantingLairdDCSWCDContractWRDA Planting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20090$962In house
CannonsvilleChambers Hollow EWP 4West Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer PlantingLairdDCSWCDContractWRDA Planting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20090$962In house
CannonsvilleChambers Hollow EWP 5West Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer PlantingWilcoxDCSWCDContractWRDA Planting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20090$962In house
CannonsvilleDelaware Avenue-CobbeWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBI Completed20122012$3,890$3,8901400.1
CannonsvilleDPW Wetland JKW ControlEast Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of DelhiRiparian Buffer Planting DCSWCDCSBI Completed20122012In houseIn house1500.1
CannonsvilleEast Platner JKW RemovalEast Platner BrookDelawareTown of MiddletownRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBI Completed20122012In houseIn house1000.06
CannonsvilleFloodplain Restoration at West BrookWest BrookDelawareVillage of WaltonRiparian Buffer Planting DCSWCDCSBI Completed20112011$6,400$6,4005000.4
CannonsvilleHerzog Farm EWP Planting,East BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingHerzogDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house220
CannonsvilleLittle Delaware River, D CSBILittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of BovinaRiparian Buffer PlantingDoughertyDCSWCDCSBI NoLittle Delaware RiverCompleted20100$7,990$7,99012501.7
CannonsvilleLittle Delaware River, H CSBILittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of BovinaRiparian Buffer PlantingHetterichDCSWCDCSBI NoLittle Delaware River- bank grade,hydroseed, brushmatCompleted20100$16,980$16,9808701.5
CannonsvilleLittle Delaware River, I CSBILittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of BovinaRiparian Buffer PlantingInmanDCSWCDCSBI NoTrib to Brush Brook- bank grading, tire and barn debris removalCompleted20100$15,230$15,2306500.65
CannonsvilleLittle Delaware River, M CSBILittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of BovinaRiparian Buffer PlantingMullinDCSWCDCSBI NoTrib to Brush BrookCompleted20100$4,050$4,0506501.7
CannonsvilleLower Third Brook EWP Planting 1Third BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDContractWRDANo Completed20080$2,498In house1075
CannonsvilleLower Third Brook EWP Planting 2Third BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDContractWRDANo Completed20080$2,497In house70
CannonsvilleEast Platner Brook, PM CSBIEast Platner BrookDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer Planting DCSWCDCSBI 150 live stakesCompleted20112011$6,428In house5001.2
CannonsvilleMiddlemist Rd EWPPlatner BrookDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingMichel, GarrettDCSWCDContractWRDA Planting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20090$962In house
CannonsvilleOxbow Hollow EWP PlantingWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingCampoli, BartunekDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvillePeakes Brook, CSBIPeakes BrookDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBI Completed20122012$7,425$7,4258000.75
CannonsvillePhoenix Farm EWP Planting,East BrookDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer PlantingPhoenixDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house1350
CannonsvillePines Brook EWP Planting 1Pines BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingBartlett, McLachlanDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvillePines Brook EWP Planting 2Pines BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingSchneiderDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvillePines Brook EWP Planting 3Pines BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingWhitesideDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvillePines Brook, SS CSBIPines BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingSpencer/SchneiderDCSWCDCSBI NoPines BrookCompleted20100$2,739$2,7394000.35
CannonsvilleMallory Brook, RS CSBIMallory BrookDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer Planting DCSWCDCSBI 600 live stakesCompleted20112011$8,450In house6701
CannonsvilleSteele Brook, KSteele BrookDelawareVillage of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingKolodziejDCSWCDContractCWCNoSteele BrookCompleted20100In houseIn house
CannonsvilleSUNY Delhi OEC JKW RemovalLittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBI Completed20122012In houseIn house4000.2
CannonsvilleSUNY Delhi Outdoor Education CenterLittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer Planting DCSWCDCSBI Live Stakes InstalledCompleted20112011In houseIn house11002.5
CannonsvilleTrib to Little Delaware, D CSBILittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer Planting DCSWCDCSBI Completed20122012$7,334$7,3345400.18
CannonsvilleUpper East Brook EWP PlantingEast BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingBundyDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvilleUpper East Brook EWP PlantingEast BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingHafeleDCSWCDContractWRDANoPlanting of EWP sites with trees/shrubs and live stakes. Plant materials and planting costs paid for by ACOE WRDA funds.Completed20080$2,498In house
CannonsvilleWest Branch Delaware, K CSBIWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingKudrewiczDCSWCDCSBI NoGlen Burnie Creek & West Branch Delaware RiverCompleted20100$4,239$4,2395600.2
CannonsvilleWest Branch Delaware, O CSBIWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer PlantingO'DellDCSWCDCSBI NoMarvin Hollow StreamCompleted20100$4,643$4,6438000.37
CannonsvilleWest Brook Restoration, OS CSBIWest BrookDelawareTown of WaltonRiparian Buffer Planting DCSWCDCSBI Also Invasive Species Control and Stream Stabilization. 1300 Live stakes, fascines, brush mattressingCompleted20112011$19,537In house26004
CannonsvilleWalton School Gravel StudyWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of WaltonEducation and OutreachWalton Central School DistrictDCSWCDGrantNoStudent study of sediment transport in Village streamsActive2011$9,000
CannonsvilleFloodplain Restoration at West BrookWest BrookDelawareVillage of WaltonFloodplain RestorationVillage of WaltonDCSWCDContract Removal of fill on 3 acres.Completed20112009$98,395$98,3955003
CannonsvilleNYS Rt 206 Bridge, Floodplain study (LFA)West Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of WaltonHazard MitigationVillage of WaltonDCSWCDGrantNoFlood hydraulic analysis and planning for mitigation, SMIPActive2011$194,800$194,800
CannonsvilleUSGS -V. Delhi Flood Inundation MappingWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of DelhiHazard MitigationVillage of DelhiUSGSGrantUSGSNoMapping of flood depths at various flow stages for village, SMIPCompleted20122011$32,000$16,000
CannonsvilleBoat Launch, Fitches Covered BridgeWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of DelhiRecreationTown of DelhiDCSWCDGrantNoFunds to design a boat launch near covered bridge in East Delhi, SMIPActive2011$12,000
CannonsvilleBoat Launch, Hamden Covered BridgeWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of HamdenRecreationTown of HamdenDCSWCDGrantNoFunds to design a boat launch near covered bridge in Hamden, SMIPActive2011$5,000
CannonsvilleBoat Launch, Hoyt ParkWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of DelhiRecreationVillage of DelhiDCSWCDGrantNoFunds to design boat launch in Hoyt Park, SMIPActive2011$12,000
CannonsvilleTown of Walton River AccessWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareTown of WaltonRecreationTown of WaltonDCSWCDGrantNYS DOTNoImproved canoe/kayak access at DOT pull off in Walton, SMIPActive2011$12,000$12,000
CannonsvilleVillage of Delhi River WalkWest Branch Delaware RiverDelawareVillage of DelhiRecreationVillage of DelhiDCSWCDGrantParksNoFunds to design a river walk near Hoyt Park in Delhi, SMIPActive 2011$49,750$39,750
CannonsvilleBagley Brook, K.KalibatBagley BrookDelawareTown of HamdenRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBICompleted2013201310,498.00104984201
CannonsvilleRoses Brook, D.DoyleRoses BrookDelawareTown of StamfordRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBICompleted2013201325,100.00251009001
CannonsvilleSUNY Delhi Outdoor Education CenterSUNY Delhi Outdoor Education CenterLittle Delaware RiverDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBICompleted201320131,530.00153017502
CannonsvilleEast Platner Brook, IS.P. ControlMichel, Peter_IS ControlEast Platner BrookDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBICompleted20132013001000
CannonsvilleTrib to Little Delaware, D.Trib to Little Delaware - DipalmaTrib to Little DelawareDelawareTown of DelhiRiparian Buffer PlantingNYCDEPDCSWCDCSBICompleted201320138248243000
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