Current Projects

The City of Hudson has been awarded a $250,000 OEPA Section 319 grant with matching funds from the City. Funds will be used to enhance and permanently protect riparian habitat and wetlands in this valuable headwaters area for Tinker’s Creek. Invasive species will be treated, and native species will be installed to add diversity, resilience, and stormwater function to this area.

EnviroScience, Inc., alongside RiverReach Construction and GPD Group, is leading the Darrow Road Stream Restoration Project’s design-build team. Known locally as Darrow Road Park Ditch, this stream has long faced challenges due to its straight, deep channel—caused by historic dredging and sediment buildup—which has altered the natural flow and reduced its connection to the floodplain. Over time, these changes have led to increased erosion, reduced water quality, and loss of habitat for fish and wildlife.

We aim to restore its natural functions while preserving the surrounding landscape and protecting nearby homes and roads. Creating gentle bends and meanders will help the stream reconnect with its floodplain, improving its ability to filter nutrients, slow down water flow, and create diverse habitats like riffles and pools for wildlife to thrive.

In addition to enhancing the stream, we’re also focusing on improving the surrounding wetlands. We will manage invasive plant species and reintroduce native plants to help stabilize streambanks and support the local ecosystem. These changes will improve water quality and offer more vibrant spaces for plants and wildlife.

This project is currently in the design phase, with permitting next, and construction slated to begin in 2025. Once completed, visitors to Darrow Road Park can look forward to a healthier, more resilient stream that supports a thriving ecosystem while enhancing the park’s natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more about the project at EnviroScience Darrow Road Park Stream Restoration Blog.

This project will increase TCWP’s progress towards restoring habitats and water quality in the watershed. This site is an important headwaters site within the City of Hudson which will continue to be protected from development and made accessible to the public. We are excited about the opportunity to put this project on the ground with great partners in the City, the EPA, and Friends of Hudson Parks.

Photo of the existing ditch highlighting the straight and deepened channel pre-restoration.