Van Clothier One-Rock Dam Demonstration

On May 18 2024, the Aravaipa Watershed Conservation Alliance hosted an erosion-control workshop and volunteer event in Klondyke, Arizona. Van Clothier of Stream Dynamics summarized various erosion-control strategies focused on drylands stream restoration.

The workshop concluded with volunteers lending a hand to stabilize a small headcut upstream of Aravaipa Canyon. While participating, I was allowed to film Van explaining his and Bill Zeedykes erosion control strategies including gabions and one-rock dams. I put this short video together for anyone who might be interested in learning a little more about these features directly from Van.

If you’d like a deeper dive I highly recommend Bill Zeedyke’s and Van Clothier’s book “Let the Water do the Work”. A link is provided at the conclusion of the video.