Wyomissing Creek Restoration Project

Wyomissing Creek Restoration Project. . , Creek History: , During the construction of the Reading Public Museum in 1927, an aesthetic reflecting pool was created. This pool required the installation of a dam that would capture water to create a pond, later called Mirror Lake., As the years passed, the creek was straightened and a second dam was added. The development of the surrounding area increased resulting in rapid runoff of surface water and a buildup of sediment at the dams. Solving the problem required very expensive dredging every five years., Creek Restoration: , In 2002, the Reading Public Museum developed a strategic plan for the Museum, Arboretum and Wyomissing Creek. Numerous environmental agencies were consulted and all agreed that the creek should be returned to a natural state. Restoring Wyomissing Creek would improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, allow for unrestricted fish passage and encourage a variety of native plants and animals to return to the area.