Little Harpeth River Floodway Restoration - Edwin Warner Park
““We are proud to have partnered with Collier Engineering to restore the native ecology and riparian features of our beloved Little Harpeth River in Edwin Warner Park– a project that will ultimately serve as a model for future riparian restoration in Davidson County and other Metro Nashville Parks. The collective impact of this major conservation effort, nearly 2 years in the making, will surely be felt for years to come.””
The Friends of Warner Park asked Collier Engineering to help with their Floodplain Restoration Project. The project included relocating pavilions, de-paving, planting trees, and restoring areas along the Little Harpeth River.
In the 1960s, when the Picnic Shelters were originally constructed, there was little consideration for the impact these high-use areas would have on the native ecology and integrity of the Little Harpeth River floodway. As our understanding of our impact on these ecosystems improved, it was time to use that knowledge to help preserve the area.
The project included relocating shelters, reducing pavement and parking in the floodways, and planting native plants. This project was a collaboration with Friends of Warner Park, Metro Parks and Recreation, Cumberland River Compact, Metro Water Services, and Collier Engineering.
