Monroe County SWCD completed a 300 feet streambank stabilization project within the Oatka Creek watershed along Oatka Creek in the Town of Wheatland. Through this project it is estimated that it will save 848 tons of sediment, 848 pounds of phosphorous, and 1,696 pounds of nitrogen over a 10-year life span. 

The District planned, designed, and oversaw implementation of the streambank stabilization project, resulting in the 300 foot section of the creek being protected to prevent further erosion and stabilize the bank. 

Once construction had finished, 8,712 feet (0.12 acres) of riparian buffer were established by planting native trees and shrubs as well as streamco willow stakes and whips throughout the project area along with conservation grass seed mix. In partnership with the Oatka Creek Watershed Committee, 103 shrubs, 61 trees, 200 live stakes, and 250 whip cuttings were planted. 

Genesee County SWCD completed a 10.8 riparian forest buffer in the headwaters of Black Creek watershed. Through this project it is estimated that it will save 10.5 tons of sediment, 87.4 pounds of phosphorous, and 342 pounds of nitrogen over a 15-year life span. Benefits of a forest buffer include: filtering nutrients, pesticides, and animal waste from agriculture; stabilizing eroding banks; filtering sediment from runoff; providing shade, shelter, and food for fish and other aquatic organisms; providing wildlife habitat and corridors for terrestrial organisms.

Allegany County SWCD completed a 380 feet streambank stabilization project within the Van Campen Creek watershed. Through this project it is estimated that it will save 1,074 tons of sediment, 1,074 pounds of phosphorous, and 2,148 pounds of nitrogen over a 10-year life span.