Colleton Bear Island Springfield Unit Dike Renovation

Pre-Design

This renovation includes constructing a new dike and berm and associated water control structures parpallel to Matthews Canal. The current dike is failing and at some point will breach resulting in the inability to manage associated waterfowl impoundments. This will allow the continuance of maximum management capabality so that more beneficial vegetation can be grown for migrating waterfowl. The estimated cost of the project is $1,800,000. Funding is requested from the state to match a North ...