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Location:
In the vicinity of Garfield Heights west of the intersection of 22nd Street, Hartford Street, and Langston Place SE.
Project Status:
An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to document the analysis of environmental impacts of the stream restoration project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The EA is available for public review from July 19, 2021, until August 17, 2021. To view/download the EA and to submit comments go to parkplanning.nps.gov/stickfoot. Comments on the EA can also be mailed to:
Superintendent
ATTN: Stickfoot Branch EA Comments
National Capital Parks – East
1900 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Project Overview:
The District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is proposing stream restoration activities in the vicinity of the Garfield Heights neighborhood of southeast Washington, DC. The proposed project involves the restoration of approximately 800 linear feet of Stickfoot Branch, and 140 linear feet of an unnamed tributary, within wooded parkland west of 22nd Street SE near its intersection with Hartford Street SE and Langston Place SE. DOEE is executing this project in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). The segment of Stickfoot Branch proposed for restoration is experiencing active streambank erosion and channel incision.
Stickfoot Branch is a perennial tributary of the Anacostia River. This proposed project is part of a larger program being implemented by DOEE to achieve District water quality standards for the Anacostia River watershed.
The District has contracted with Stantec to design the stream restoration project and complete all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance work. The restoration work (construction of the project) will be bid out separately at the end of the design and NEPA process.
Project Objectives:
- Reduce streambank erosion and channel bed incision to provide long-term stream stability and downstream water quality benefits.
- Improve in-stream macroinvertebrate habitat.
- Manage invasive vegetation in the project area.
- Ensure the long-term protection of existing sanitary and stormwater infrastructure.
- Minimize impacts to natural and cultural resources.
Project Area Map:
Presentations: Stickfoot Branch Overview >>
Community Outreach and Engagement:
DOEE and NPS hosted a virtual public meeting on February 24, 2021 to provide community members with information about the proposed stream restoration.
To learn more about the project or to submit a public comment please visit: parkplanning.nps.gov/stickfoot.
Contact Information:
Josh Burch - Environmental Protection Specialist
[email protected] - (202) 734-9527
