Houston Parks and Recreation's Natural Resource Management Program is carrying out a riparian habitat restoration at Milby Park. The park borders Sims Bayou, an important component of Houston’s watershed. Historically, this section of Sims Bayou had a buffer of trees along the water’s edge, called a riparian buffer. The riparian buffer is now gone, although many large post oaks remain. The ...more ↓
Houston Parks and Recreation's Natural Resource Management Program is carrying out a riparian habitat restoration at Milby Park. The park borders Sims Bayou, an important component of Houston’s watershed. Historically, this section of Sims Bayou had a buffer of trees along the water’s edge, called a riparian buffer. The riparian buffer is now gone, although many large post oaks remain. The NRMP is currently restoring a 100 foot buffer by planting native trees, grasses, and flowers.
This project was funded by a grant provided by the TCEQ and administered by the Student Conservation Association. In addition to restoring the habitat, we are also conducting a study to determine best practices for riparian restoration. This study will help HPARD and other agencies know which treatments are the most effective and efficient for future restorations.
You can help us out by adding observations of wildlife you see at Milby!
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Milby Park Riparian Restoration Project
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created this project on June 12, 2017
