In our 2006 inaugural season, the AWWA YCC was able to remediate ten properties of their storm water and erosion problems around the Acton Wakefield Lakes Region. Also, more than 30 other properties were provided with a personal technical assistance plan outlining specifically how the homeowners can remediate their erosion problems themselves.

The focus of the AWWA YCC project is to identify and address erosion problems that directly affect and impair water quality and subsequently remediate them through the utilization of Best Management Practices (BMPs). These practices have been established by the scientific community as the most effective, responsible, and sustainable way of alleviating erosion issues. In just one season, the AWWA YCC projects prevented the loss of almost 16 tons of sediment from eroding into our lakes annually thanks to the implementation of these BMPs. But these 16 tons are just the beginning. The AWWA YCC hopes to continue its work around the area lakes and ponds but we can’t do it without you!

Read the full AWWA 2006 YCC Season Report.