PHOTO GALLERY: Team works to improve water quality of Hinkson Creek

December 18, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CST

Reforestation has emerged as a low-cost way to help reduce runoff and pollution at Hinkson Creek. A program organized by Jason Hubbart would divert rainwater from the creek into a field at the Forum Nature Area that will be reforested.

Bob Angelo looks at Hinkson Creek during mid-October on a trip taken by the Hinkson Creek Science Team. A program organized by Jason Hubbart would divert rainwater from the creek into a field at the Forum Nature Area that will be reforested. The reforested area will act as a natural filtration system and reduce the amount of water flowing into the stream. | Alli Inglebright

Sun shines on trees in the Forum Nature Area. A part of the nature area will be reforested to improve the water quality of Hinkson Creek. | Alli Inglebright

Jason Hubbart talks with fellow members of the Hinkson Creek Science Team during a trip to see the work that has been done at the creek. Hubbart is working on a project to improve the water quality of the creek. | Alli Inglebright