Ninnescah River, Kansas
Continuous Berm Bendway Weirs and Vanes
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These pictures show a 3-day hands-on workshop sponsored by the Kansas State Conservation Commision (KSCC).  Phil Balch coordinated the workshop with the assistance of Brock Emmert, KSCC and Rick Davis, Kansas Department of Health and Environment. David Derrick, USCOE, Vicksburg, MS and John McCullah, Salix Applied Earthcare in Redding, CA, were the invited instructors.

berm transport
Phil Balch developed a "spreader bar" and straps for picking up bags.
berm transport
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berm placement
Placement for Bendway Weir
keyway
Keyway into bank about 6'.
Sacramento Watersheds Action Group (SWAG) donated the CBM and KSCC paid for transport and all materials needed.
The bridge downstream is at risk if the lateral migration is not arrested.  This is a good site for a re-directive approach ( vs. resistive).
Bendway Weir
View downstream from Bendway Weir.  The last bendway weir is intended to "direct" the flows, in this case through the middle of the bridge.
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