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Specialists.

Trained in the Palmiter Method of stream bank erosion control and remediation.

Ohio Founded. Ohio Experienced.

Founded by Dayton Region residents Bill Holdren and Ron Wine. Both formerly worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources managing and working along the Little Miami Scenic River.

Why it works

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Widely Tried and Tested.

Method developed by NW Ohio native George Palmiter and successfully utilized in hundreds of locations in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina. Method studied by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami University and found effective.
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The Basics.

Utilizes a combination of natural forces of the stream to re-vector current and the coefficient of deposition to gradually adjust the stream channel to desired location. Labor intensive method utilizing relocation, placement and planting of trees/vegetation to strategic locations to alter stream channel.
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CMS Technique.

  • Remove Log Jams
  • Protect Eroded Banks
  • Remove Sand and Gravel Bars
  • Vegetation
  • Remove Obstructions
  • Maintenance
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ODOT Study

Always looking to improve processes and lower operating costs, ODOT engaged Ron Wine and Bill Holdren Co-Owners of Channel Maintenance Systems to learn more about something called the Palmiter Stream Management Technique.... LEARN MORE

Metro Parks Study

"Let the river do the work."What We Do Trained in the Palmiter Method of stream bank erosion control and remediation.Founded by Dayton Region residents Bill Holdren and Ron Wine. Both formerly worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources ... LEARN MORE

Why it works

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The Basics.

Heatherwood Golf Club

Project: Heatherwoode Golf Club (Click here for details)
Client: Heatherwoode Golf Club

Eleazer Road

Project: Eleazer Roadbed and Bridge Protection(Click here for details)
Client: Green County Office Engineers

 

Yellow Creek Road

Project: Yellow Creek Road Stabilization (Click here for details)
Client: Summit county Engineer's Office

Private Property, Reynoldsburg

Client: Private Property, Reynoldsburg

Private Property, Xenia

Client: Private Property, Xenia

Private Property, Columbus

Client: Private Property, Columbus

Holes Creek Park, Centerville

Client: Holes Creek Park, Centerville

Private Property, Springboro

Client: Private Property, Springboro

E Milo Beck Park, Springboro

Client: E Milo Beck Park, Springboro

Red Lion Five Points Bridge, Warren County

Client: Red Lion Five Points Bridge, Warren County

Private Property, Lebanon

Client: Private Property, Lebanon 

Springboro Road, Warren County

Client: Springboro Road, Warren County 

Private Property, Clearcreek Township

Client: Private Property, Clearcreek Township

Corwin Nixon Bridge, Warren County

Client: Corwin Nixon Bridge, Warren County   

Private Property, Oregonia

Client: Private Property, Oregonia

Halls Creek, Morrow

Client: Halls Creek, Morrow

Cottage Park, Newtown

Client: Cottage Park, Newtown

Private Property, New Carlisle

Client: Private Property, New Carlisle

Contact Us

1401 Halstead Circle. Dayton, OH 45458

937.620.2554

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