ESS is spearheading a pilot program to initiate this stream buffer restoration and preserve the life of the native plantings that have been recently planted. ESS has assembled a professional team to expertly remove invasives (kudzu and other species), ID existing native plants to keep, restore natural habitats and create a plan for long-term mapping, management and maintenance. ESS will work with William Park on the City of Sandy Springs-owned segment to create a strong proof of concept. Going forward ESS will lead the building of consensus with the Primrose School segment abutting on the north and the Weber School segment abutting on the south to follow suit (both privately owned). Restoration in the protected buffer area along the Marsh Creek tributary will protect water quality, reduce erosion and flooding, make available a reliable food source for wildlife, in addition to making the stream corridor more appealing as a recreation destination for people. There will be no herbicide treatment above ground level, and no herbicide treatment immediately adjacent to the stream. Upon proof of concept the project is intended to be scaled along Marsh Creek within the City of Sandy Springs.