Collaborative Adaptive Management (CAM)

The goal of the collaborative adaptive management process is to improve water quality in Hinkson Creek by using a science based approach guided by a local stakeholder committee. It will assess the entire stream system, including the creek and other parts of the watershed. Improving the ecosystem should help support the return of the biological community to a fully functioning level as well as addressing other pollutants that may be contributing to water quality issues.

Screenshot of the Hinkson Creek Watershed Physical Habitat GIS Interactive Map Viewerr

Hinkson Creek Watershed Physical Habitat GIS Interactive Map Viewer

The CAM approach allows a wide range of actions to be investigated. Each of these actions is expected to contribute to reaching the water quality goals. Some of these activities may reduce peak stormwater runoff while others may reduce the pollution in the runoff. Under CAM, both can contribute to the solution by improving the water quality and supporting the Ubiological community. By learning as we implement actions, we hope to find the most effective approach(es) to address the water quality challenges in the watershed.

Highlights From Hinkson Creek's History




Pre
1800

People have lived in the watershed since at least 12,000 BCE. There have been many tribes that have called the Hinkson home, including the Missouri and Osage. Unfortunately, most of the knowledge about these people has been destroyed.

1816

Hinkson Creek received its modern name after an original settler and tavern owner, Robert Hinkson.

1820

Columbia was set up as the county seat in its current location due to the ample water from Flat Branch and Hinkson Creek.

1840

University of Missouri's iconic columns

Limestone was quarried from the bluffs along Hinkson Creek to build the famous columns on Mizzou's campus.

1889

Hinkson Creek dam

Hinkson Creek was dammed to supply drinking water to Columbia and ensure enough water to put out fires.

1899

The Missouri Midland Railway constructed a railroad spur, running from McBaine to Columbia. Along its path, the spur bridges spanned Hinkson Creek and its tributaries.

1907

A Hinkson Creek rock formation called Balance Rock

Balance Rock stood on the banks of Hinkson Creek.

1912

Gravel was removed from the streams and mixed with crushed limestone to make roadways.

1942

Hinkson Creek with houses built all along it's banks

Homes were directly built on the banks of the Flat Branch Creek and sent waste into the stream.

1949

a girl jumping into the creek with arms and legs extended a comic of a woman and a man carrying a picnic basket with the phrase 'It's that time again'

"Hinkin" has been a popular activity for students over the years.

1970

Peabody Coal started mining along the banks of Hinkson Creek.

1971

dead fish in the creek

The first reported fish kill was caused by coal mine runoff.

1979

a large truck dumping cement

Cement was disposed of directly into Flat Branch Creek.

1982

The Columbia Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant was completed, replacing small lagoons and septic systems with a more advanced treatment process.

1990

a man with a trash bag pulling a hub cap from the creek

Over the years there have been many efforts to remove trash from the stream.

1998

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources listed Hinkson Creek on the 303(d) list of impaired waters for an unspecified pollutant.