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Potomac at Avenel Farm. “Over time, it had become a very narrow stream with a high velocity. Much of the bedrock was gone. But now, the flow follows its natural course and there is a floodplain buffer that is very effective.” “A Win-Win Situation” According to Sullivan, there has been no recurrence of the flooding that plagued Avenel for years, disrupting operations and damaging the course. “The reception has been great. The state is now looking at Avenel as a prototype for similar stream restoration projects.” Moore points to the recent Tropical Storm Hanna as an example. “Hanna was a 100-year rain event that had periods of intensity similar to a 500-year event,” she says. “Prior to the stream restoration, such an event would have inundated the golf course, and caused major erosion, loss of turf, and fallen trees. This time, the floodplains neared capacity and the water velocity was high, but the new streams were intact.” The success of the transformation was recently recognized with a 2009 Merit Award from the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, which applauded the project’s environmental focus. “The PGA TOUR has taken an active role in environmental stewardship on many fronts, and the project at TPC Potomac provided the first of many large-scale opportunities at the design level to show our commitment,” says Moore. “Working in a responsible manner with the environment is a win-win situation.” The stream restoration helped create a self-sustaining stormwater management system for the lush golf course. In addition to project management, Dewberry provided engineering and surveying services for the renovation at Avenel. Improvements also included a course redesign, a new irrigation system, an additional 15 acres of forest, a new practice facility, and new stone walls and landscaping. Rock Run’s erosion was traced back to early 20th century gold mining operations, followed by decades of agricultural activity and nearby residential development. The stream channel has been restored to its original path.
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Contents
TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm Reopens
New Tool for Managing Flood Emergencies
Taking the LEED
Consolidating Correctional Facilities
Bradley University Projects Underway
Dimensions - November/December 2009 - Contents
Dimensions - November/December 2009 - TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm Reopens
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Dimensions - November/December 2009 - New Tool for Managing Flood Emergencies
Dimensions - November/December 2009 - Taking the LEED
Dimensions - November/December 2009 - Consolidating Correctional Facilities
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Dimensions - November/December 2009 - Bradley University Projects Underway
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