Vegetation and Debris Removal from Citywide Drainage Channels

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The Curlew Creek, Jerry Branch, and Cedar Creek waterways stretch across approximately 6.5 miles of densely wooded terrain within the City of Dunedin's municipal boundaries. These vital drainage corridors serve multiple watersheds, helping to manage stormwater and prevent local flooding. As natural conveyance channels, they direct water safely through the landscape, ultimately discharging into various points along the Intracoastal Waterway that defines Dunedin’s scenic shoreline.

Project Elements:

  • Removal a significant cubic yard of debris that has interrupted the continuous flow of water.
  • Partnership with USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and grant money allocation.
  • Monitoring of the debris collected and disposed of for documentation with GPS coordinates and photographic evidence.

Project Budget:

  • Total Project costs: About $1.4 million
  • Funding Source: Stormwater Fund with grant funding through USDA Natrual Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection.

Why?

  • To maximize the efficiency of water conveyance across Dunedin’s major drainage channels—Curlew Creek, Jerry Branch, and Cedar Creek. By completing this essential clearing project, we strengthen the resilience of our stormwater systems, significantly reducing the risk of local flooding across vulnerable watershed areas.
  • This project shows the commitment of Dunedin to create a sustainable environment that safeguards property, enhances drainage performance, and preserves the natural beauty of our community.

The Curlew Creek, Jerry Branch, and Cedar Creek waterways stretch across approximately 6.5 miles of densely wooded terrain within the City of Dunedin's municipal boundaries. These vital drainage corridors serve multiple watersheds, helping to manage stormwater and prevent local flooding. As natural conveyance channels, they direct water safely through the landscape, ultimately discharging into various points along the Intracoastal Waterway that defines Dunedin’s scenic shoreline.

Project Elements:

  • Removal a significant cubic yard of debris that has interrupted the continuous flow of water.
  • Partnership with USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and grant money allocation.
  • Monitoring of the debris collected and disposed of for documentation with GPS coordinates and photographic evidence.

Project Budget:

  • Total Project costs: About $1.4 million
  • Funding Source: Stormwater Fund with grant funding through USDA Natrual Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection.

Why?

  • To maximize the efficiency of water conveyance across Dunedin’s major drainage channels—Curlew Creek, Jerry Branch, and Cedar Creek. By completing this essential clearing project, we strengthen the resilience of our stormwater systems, significantly reducing the risk of local flooding across vulnerable watershed areas.
  • This project shows the commitment of Dunedin to create a sustainable environment that safeguards property, enhances drainage performance, and preserves the natural beauty of our community.

  • Debris crew has hauled 393 loads of vegetation

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    As of February 2, 2026, the debris crew has hauled 393 loads of vegetation for 21,031 cubic yards. The debris crew is 99% done with Curlew Creek with a small area East of CR 1 off the County property needing cleared. Public Services is in the process to gain permission from the County to use their property at CR 1 to enter and remove the debris.

    The Northern Jerry Branch section from Curlew Creek to Brady Rd bridge is 90% complete, the debris crew has another 500’ or so to clear from Brady Rd bridge to the North, they should be done with this section within the next two days. The Southern Jerry Branch section from 580 headed South to Jerry Lake outfall is cleared. Dunedin received permission from NRCS to include the additional section of waterway South of Jerry Lake outfall to Greenbriar Rd. This section has not been scheduled yet since it was just recently approved. CrowderGulf rep Jake was made aware of the approval this week.

    CrowderGulf is moving a crew into the Cedar Creek Channel A and C waterway sections through Hammock Park on 2/4/26 to begin removing debris.

    As of February 2, 2026, the debris crew has hauled 393 loads of vegetation for 21,031 cubic yards. The debris crew is 99% done with Curlew Creek with a small area East of CR 1 off the County property needing cleared. Public Services is in the process to gain permission from the County to use their property at CR 1 to enter and remove the debris.

    The Northern Jerry Branch section from Curlew Creek to Brady Rd bridge is 90% complete, the debris crew has another 500’ or so to clear from Brady Rd bridge to the North, they should be done with this section within the next two days. The Southern Jerry Branch section from 580 headed South to Jerry Lake outfall is cleared. Dunedin received permission from NRCS to include the additional section of waterway South of Jerry Lake outfall to Greenbriar Rd. This section has not been scheduled yet since it was just recently approved. CrowderGulf rep Jake was made aware of the approval this week.

    CrowderGulf is moving a crew into the Cedar Creek Channel A and C waterway sections through Hammock Park on 2/4/26 to begin removing debris.

  • Project is approximately 50% complete, with 299 truckloads removed

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    • The project is approximately 50% complete.
    • Jerry Branch
      • Crews have cleared the lower section of Jerry Branch from the north side of State Road 580 in the Ravenwood subdivision south through the outfall at Jerry Lake.
      • Jerry Branch has also been cleared from Laurelwood north to the Lynwood cul-de-sac area, as well as approximately 200 feet south from Indian Creek Court.
    • Curlew Creek
      • Curlew Creek has been cleared from the Golf Course to County Road 1.
      • Crews are currently clearing Curlew Creek from County Road 1 to Belcher Road. Two crews are working simultaneously—one beginning at Salem Court and moving east, and the other starting at Belcher Road and moving west.
      • CrowderGulf estimates project completion by late February to early March.
    • As of January 11, 2026, a total of 299 loads of debris have been hauled, equaling 15,635 cubic yards removed.
    • The project is approximately 50% complete.
    • Jerry Branch
      • Crews have cleared the lower section of Jerry Branch from the north side of State Road 580 in the Ravenwood subdivision south through the outfall at Jerry Lake.
      • Jerry Branch has also been cleared from Laurelwood north to the Lynwood cul-de-sac area, as well as approximately 200 feet south from Indian Creek Court.
    • Curlew Creek
      • Curlew Creek has been cleared from the Golf Course to County Road 1.
      • Crews are currently clearing Curlew Creek from County Road 1 to Belcher Road. Two crews are working simultaneously—one beginning at Salem Court and moving east, and the other starting at Belcher Road and moving west.
      • CrowderGulf estimates project completion by late February to early March.
    • As of January 11, 2026, a total of 299 loads of debris have been hauled, equaling 15,635 cubic yards removed.

  • CrowderGulf removes 155 truck loads of vegetation

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    • The contractor has hauled away 155 truckloads of vegetation for a cumulative total of 7,816 cubic yards to date.
    • The South debris crews for the Jerry Branch water ways are now moving South along the Jerry Lake/ Gladys Douglas ditch line that runs parallel with Indigo Dr.
    • The North debris crews for Curlew creek have begun clearing the West section of Curlew Creek from the East property line of the Golf Course to the old Curlew Park walking trail.
    • The contractors will be off for the Christmas and New Year holidays starting Tuesday Dec 23rd and back to work on Monday January 5th.
    • The contractor has hauled away 155 truckloads of vegetation for a cumulative total of 7,816 cubic yards to date.
    • The South debris crews for the Jerry Branch water ways are now moving South along the Jerry Lake/ Gladys Douglas ditch line that runs parallel with Indigo Dr.
    • The North debris crews for Curlew creek have begun clearing the West section of Curlew Creek from the East property line of the Golf Course to the old Curlew Park walking trail.
    • The contractors will be off for the Christmas and New Year holidays starting Tuesday Dec 23rd and back to work on Monday January 5th.

  • CrowderGulf removes 91 truck loads

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    As of 11/24/25 CrowderGulf have removed 91truck loads for a total of 4,797cy yds of vegetative debris from the waterways. This work has cleared approximately 1.5miles of Dunedin’s drainage conveyance system.

    Completed sections include:

    • Jerry Branch, south of 580 to Indigo Dr. Curlew Creek section from 1405 Curlew Rd (walking trail park) East to CR 1.
    • Curlew Creek section from 1405 Curlew Rd (walking trail park) to the west to the Weybridge Footbridge area.

    The debris crews will pick back up on December 1 after their Thanksgiving vacation to perform clearing along the Jerry Lake ditch line section for Jerry Branch, spanning from Indigo Terrace headed south to the Jerry Lake outfall near Scotland Dr. The Curlew Creek Crew will drop back to the West along the waterway and clear from the East edge of the Golf Course headed east to where they started on the bend of Curlew Rd.

    As of 11/24/25 CrowderGulf have removed 91truck loads for a total of 4,797cy yds of vegetative debris from the waterways. This work has cleared approximately 1.5miles of Dunedin’s drainage conveyance system.

    Completed sections include:

    • Jerry Branch, south of 580 to Indigo Dr. Curlew Creek section from 1405 Curlew Rd (walking trail park) East to CR 1.
    • Curlew Creek section from 1405 Curlew Rd (walking trail park) to the west to the Weybridge Footbridge area.

    The debris crews will pick back up on December 1 after their Thanksgiving vacation to perform clearing along the Jerry Lake ditch line section for Jerry Branch, spanning from Indigo Terrace headed south to the Jerry Lake outfall near Scotland Dr. The Curlew Creek Crew will drop back to the West along the waterway and clear from the East edge of the Golf Course headed east to where they started on the bend of Curlew Rd.

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