Chris
Garlington
Eagle Project
Project Description
Concept
Describe the project you plan to do.
Erosion Control project at the edge of the Lake Forest lake park at
Eastwood Lake
The goal of the project is to preserve the banks of Eastwood lake, at
the west edge of the Lake Park located at the end of South Lakeshore
drive. The bank is fairly steep dropping about 80 vertical feet within
150 horizontal feet. When it rains valuable soil and other ground cover
is washed into the lake. The problem originates at the end of South
Lakeshore drive at the top of the hill. The water runs off of the road
building up speed as it travels down the hill. As this water travels,
it picks up and carries with it soil and ground cover. This ground
cover eventually washes into the lake. This problem is already
significant and if it goes untreated the problem will only get worse.
What group will it benefit?
The Lake Forest Association, End of South Lakeshore drive, Chapel Hill,
NC
My project will be of benefit to the group because:
Every year work must be done to repair the damage done by water running
down the hill. If my project is successful, no more work will be needed
on this problem. There should be a noticeable reduction in the amount
of soil washed down the hill and an increase in the amount of ground
cover on the hill.
My project will benefit all the members of the Lake Forest Association.
Many families like to go to the beach front area to swim, canoe, sail,
play volleyball, play tether ball, and have picnics. After this project
is completed, the lake will be much more enjoyable for all of the
people who come to use the lake.
This project will not only benefit the users of Eastwood lake, the
ecology of the lake will also be improved by this project. The soil and
ground cover washes into the lake, and causes siltation to occur. This
siltation affects the health of the lake, and all of living creatures
that rely on the lake for food or shelter. My project will eliminate
much of the siltation.
The concept was discussed with my unit leader on August 3, /996
The project concept was discussed on July 3, 1996 with: Mark Kernodle,
Park Operations manager Lake Forest Association, (919) 933-6549
Planning Details
After assessing the area, I can see two different ways to solve this
problem. The first way would be to slow down the runoff, so that the
water will not have enough speed to remove any of the ground cover. To
do this, I must build a series of baffles that will catch the rain
water and hold it. The other way to fix this problem would be to funnel
all of the water into one trench, thereby cutting down on the area that
gets eroded. To do this, a trench must be dug all the way down the
hill, and all of the runoff must be funneled into it.
Of the two ways of approaching the problem, I would prefer to try
slowing down the runoff first. The LFA has agreed to provide any
supplies that are needed to complete this project. Supplies that will
be needed include: railroad ties, stakes, gravel, plastic, piping,
hammers, shovels, and workers from Troop 9.
This is the plan I will follow. First, I will go back to the site, and
conduct another survey of the area. From this survey I will determine
the exact amount of supplies needed. After the survey is completed, and
I have a list of all the supplies needed I will go purchase the items.
The LFA will reimburse me on the cost of the supplies. Next, I will get
a small group of workers, approximately 3-4 people. This group of
workers will prepare the site for the large group. We will spray for
poison ivy. A few weeks later, the large work group will come out and
begin the project. This large work group will probably need to come and
work at least two times. After the project is completed, I will come
back in 2-3 weeks and check up on it, and I will make any corrections
or modifications that are necessary.
After reviewing my project, I have made the following plans:
First, I will go back to the site, and conduct another survey of the
area. I am planning on doing this after it has rained, in order to see
the exact path that the runoff follows. I will also determine the
supplies needed, for example the number of railroad ties, stakes,
gravel, plastic sheets, pipes, etc. The LFA has agreed to pay for the
cost of all supplies used. I will then purchase all of the necessary
supplies. Next, I will get a small group of workers, approximately 3-4
people. These workers will prepare the site for the large group. We
will spray for poison ivy, remove brush, lay out the location for
drainage ditches, and we will mark the places where the railroad ties
are to be installed. One week later the large work group will begin the
project. This group will consist of between 9-12 Troop 9 members. I
estimate that this work group will need to work at least three, three
hour sessions before this project is complete (approximately 100 man
hours). After this project is completed, I will return to the site in
three weeks and check on it, and I will make all corrections and
modifications that are necessary.
Materials Needed
5 bags of concrete - to fill in the sinkholes
90 feet of piping - so put inside the French Drain (Slotted )
1 load of gravel - to fill in the French Drain
87 feet of wood - to use as baffles to slow down the water
Wheel Barrows - to move the gravel and debris.
Shovels - to dig the ditch for the French drain.
A Chainsaw - to cut up fallen trees to get wood for the baffles.
Weed BeGone - to kill the poison ivy in the area where the workers will
be.
Estimated Work Times (in total man hours)
Sink Holes 30 minutes each x 5 holes = 2 hr 30 min
Spray Poison Ivy
Mix Spray - 20min x 2 people = 40 min
Spray Area - 3hrs x 2 people = 6hrs
Total Time = 6hr 40 min
Baffles
Cut Wood - 5 hrs x 2 people = 10 hrs
Move and Layout Trees - 3hrs x 3 people = 9hrs
Stake Baffles- 2hrs each x 3 = 6hrs
Total Time = 25hrs
French Drain
Dig Ditches - 15 min/foot x 90 feet = 22 hrs
Lay Grave1 - 5 min/foot x 90 feet = 7hrs 30min
Lay Piping - 1 min/foot x 90 feet = 1 hr 30min
Move Obstructions - 1 min/foot x 90 feet = 1 hr 30min
Total Time = 32hrs 30 min
CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT
Keep a record and make notes as your project progresses. Include dates
worked, those assisting you and their time spent, and the materials
(type and cost), if used.
Dates of actual project work 11/2/96, 11/16/96, 1218196, 114197, 1/25/97
Notes
7/3/96 - Talked to Mark Kernodle, about my project for 2 hours. I was
accompanied by my father.
911Q196 - Discussed project with Unit Committee for 1 hour.
10J17/96 - Talked to Mr. Humber for 1 hour. I was accompanied by my
father.
10119/96 - Surveyed my site, made a list of supplies needed, and made
some preliminary drawings. I worked for 5 hours.
10i20/96 - Met with Mark Kernodle again, discussed project in more
depth. Total time spent 1 hour.
10/20/96 - Site preparation was begun. I sprayed for poison ivy, and
began to move trees that would be in the way of the workers. I worked
for 1 hour.
10/26/96 - Site preparation was continued. I sprayed for poison ivy,
and continued to move trees. Total time spent 1 hr 30min.
11/2/96 - First official workday, 5 workers total. We filled in all of
the sinkholes. Total time spent: 2hrs 30min. Materials used: 5 bags of
concrete, concrete blocks, wheelbarrows, hoes, and shovels.
11ll6J96 - Second official workday, 14 workers total. We cut down
trees, made 6 baffles, and began work on ditch for the French drain.
Total time spent: 4 hours. Materials used: chainsaws, axes~ shovels,
hoes7 and fallen trees.
12/8/96 - Third official workday, 5 workers total. We continued to dig
the ditch for the French drain, and built walkway with concrete blocks.
Total time spent: 2hrs 30min. Materials used: concrete blocks,
wheelbarrows, axes, hoes, and shovels.
1/4/97 - Fourth official workday, 6 workers total. We finished digging
the ditch, and we laid down the pipe. Total time spent: 2hrs 30min.
Materials used: shovels, hoes, rake, pickax, and an ax.
1125197- Fifth official workday, 6 workers total. French drain was
filled in with gravel, and gravel was spread around the pavilion area.
Project is completed. Total time spent: 2 hours. Materials used:
shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, and a pickax.
Assisted By
I was assisted by the following Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Explorers,
and/or other individuals:
Name Dates Worked Hours Worked
Ray Garlington ~
713/96 2hrs
10/17/96 1 hr
10/19/96 1 hr
10/20/96 2hrs
10/26/96 1 hr 30min
11/2/96 2hrs 30min
11/16/96 3hrs30min
12/8/96 2hrs 30min
1/4/97 3hrs
1/25/97 2hrs
Brian Garlington 11/2/96 2hrs 30min
11/16/96 3hrs
12/8/96 2hrs 30min
1/4/97 2hrs
1/25/97 2hrs
Charlie Collicut 11/2/96 2hrs 30min
1/4/97 2hrs
Malcolm White 11/2/96 2hrs 30min
11/16/96 2hrs
Jordan 11/16196 2hrs
Evan Erickson 11/16/96 2hrs 30min
12/8/96 2hrs
114/97 2hrs
1/25/97 2hrs
Ben Peterson 11/16/96 2hrs 30min
Eric Nelson 11/16/96 1 hr
Lucas Nelson 11/16/96 1 hr
Rob Nelson 11/16/96 1 hr
Mark Kernodle 7/3/96 2hrs
10/20/96 1 hr
11/16/96 3hrs 30min
Lauren Robbins 11/16/96 1 hr 30min
Ron Sternowski 11/16/96 1 hr 30min
Scott Sternowski 11/16/96 1 hr 30min
Fred Zimmerman 11/16/96 1 hr 30min
Patty Garlington 1/25/97 2hrs
11/16/96 2hrs
11/2/96 1 hr
1/4/97 3hrs
Ryan Erickson 12/8/96 2hrs
Mike Clarke-Pearson 1/25/97 2hrs
Total Work Time: 82hrs 30min
Changes
The original project plans were followed except for the following
changes (include reasons for change)
During the work on my project, only three changes were made to my
project. (see map on next page)
1. A concrete block walkway was added, because the blocks were donated
to us from the construction site next door.
2. Due to the availability of wood from the hurricane, no wood was
purchased for my project. Also 4 extra baffles were added that were not
in the original plan.
3. Due to excess gravel, there was enough left over to surround the
pavilion area, giving it greater accessibility to the public.
Materials (if used)
Type Cost
100' of 6" Slotted Piping $100
4 Pipe Connectors $10
3 Drain Caps $9
1 "Y" Connector $4
10 Concrete Blocks Free
5 Bags Concrete Free (left over from past workday)
2 Railroad Ties Free
I Load of Gravel $172
Total Cost: $295
Lake Forest Association Newsletter January 1997
Boy Scout Troop 9--You're Terrific
Chris Garlington (son of Ray and Patty) and his cohorts of local Boy
Scout Troop 9 have been working hard for several months on an erosion
control project at the park, which will count towards Chris' advance to
the rank of Eagle Scout. With the assistance of the LFA chain saw gang
(Dr. Simon Blackburn, Ray Garlington, Lauren Robbins, Fred Zimmerman,
et al), the folks of Troop 9 cut up several large trees that had been
knocked over by Fran on the left side o£the park property.
The debris was used to create a series of baffles aligned horizontally
to the slope of the hill for the purpose of slowing down the torrents
of water which barrel downhill towards the boat racks during a storm.
In the process, the bench at the top of the hill was liberated from the
clutches of a large tree which fell upon it a month after the
hurricanes demise. Chris and his crew are now completing the
construction of a french drain in the vicinity of the boat racks, which
we all hope will help to alleviate some of the worst erosion problems
which plague this area.
- Mark Kernodle
