The purpose of this Project is to utilize innovative, nature-based solutions to combat flooding impacts on the Lexington Green neighborhood by reconnecting Buffalo Creek to its historic floodplain. By looking to naturalize shorelines and create living systems the project will increase the capacity of the creek system to mitigate current flooding issues and handle changes in water volumes that is expected to occur in our region as a result of climate change. All work performed for BNW must be accomplished with the protection of water resources and the environment in mind.

The goal of the Project is to design a floodplain bench (or series of floodplain benches) and associated riparian areas to allow for unobstructed stream inundation during periods of high flow.