Deerlick Run experiences significant levels of siltation and stream bank erosion.
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Excessive stream bank erosion may cause flooding and property damage.
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Unprotected stream banks in the watershed lead to stream bank erosion and slumping.
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Parts of the creek experience stream bank erosion.
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The removal of such trees through mining often results in stream bank erosion, causing an increase in siltation.
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Overgrazing has also exacerbated stream bank erosion, and led to invasive forbs and grasses supplanting the native riparian vegetation.
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Threats affecting the pygmy madtom are increased urbanization, coal mining, toxic chemical spills, siltation, improper pesticide use, and stream bank erosion.