The Schultz Creek restoration project was created with the intent to restore of lower Schultz Creek, near Highway 180 in Flagstaff, Arizona. There are three primary purposes for realigning the lower Schultz Creek channel section of interest:
● To restore the channel to its natural state by re-activating the floodplain and
● To realign the channel so seasonal runoff will enter the culvert straight on.
● To stabilize the channel banks around preexisting structures in the area, such as
The project site is located at 2900 N. Fort Valley Rd. in Flagstaff, AZ.
The location of the restoration site is also a known wildlife corridor through the adjacent Museum of Northern Arizona property. The project site is located on land belonging to three different parties: The Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA), American Conservation Experience (ACE), and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
Schultz Creek Restoration Client Contact
Matt Roberts, Director of ACE Arizona, mattr@usconservation.org
Larry Stevens, MNA
Project Team includes
From Left to Right,
Chris Janigo, Project Coordinator, Environmental Engineering Student, cmj85@nau.edu
Henry Ross, Hydraulic Engineer, Environmental Engineering Student, hwr3@nau.edu
Sean Zimmerman, Lead Analytical Processor, Environmental Engineering Student, sez5@nau.edu
Mikey Sowadski, Lead Geotechnical Analist, Environmental Engineering Student, mts222@nau.edu
Technical Advisor Dr. Willbert Odem PE, PhD. Wilbert.Odem@nau.edu