Wasn't able to get to the TWRA yesterday to see the flooding when it was at it's peak but was able to check it out today. The River Walk and Arboretum suffered minor damage and the debris indicates that the water made it over the walk in certain areas. There are mounds of sand and silt where there never have been and logs and other debris have been washed away. The bad part is that there was plenty of trash and debris to replace it.
The good news is that thru our efforts of clearing invasives there are lots of areas of green native plants all over the devastated area providing excellent erosion control.
There were several limbs and trees down but none of the signs were damaged. All the gardens made it thru perfect.
If you get a chance stop by and take a look. It is really amazing how much of the land was under water, much more than last years February 23rd flood.
Looks like we have an early cleanup day coming up.
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Most of the walkway border boards that were put down the Spring of 2019 are gone.
Most of the walkway border boards that were put down the Spring of 2019 are gone.
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The water was well above the old stone fireplace.
The water was well above the old stone fireplace.
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The water plowed thru this area and left a lot of debris in its wake.
The water plowed thru this area and left a lot of debris in its wake.
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The Hellebores (Lenten Rose) is still thriving.
The Hellebores (Lenten Rose) is still thriving.
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Just totally washed out but the native plants are holding their own.
Just totally washed out but the native plants are holding their own.
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There are several places where silt and sand have created some new formation along this area.
There are several places where silt and sand have created some new formation along this area.
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Charlotte has been working this area for years and will be happy to know that she doesn't need to clean it out this Spring. Mother Nature did a fairly good job of taking care of the cleaning.
Charlotte has been working this area for years and will be happy to know that she doesn't need to clean it out this Spring. Mother Nature did a fairly good job of taking care of the cleaning.
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There used to be a long sitting atop the River Walk and now it is gone. Just some bark remains.
There used to be a long sitting atop the River Walk and now it is gone. Just some bark remains.
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More green coming thru the flooded areas.
More green coming thru the flooded areas.
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Even with the flooding, the TRWA is a still a beautiful setting.
Even with the flooding, the TRWA is a still a beautiful setting.