Restoration of Coffee Creek began in 1997 to slow erosion and provide habitat for wildlife. Over 2,000 feet of stream bank has been restored, and the health of the creek and its creatures has increased dramatically. In some areas, steep banks were reshaped and planted with native plants such as red osier dogwood and prairie cord grass to stop erosion. Pools and riffles were created to slow the water's speed and create places for fish and insects to rest. The Coffee Creek watershed covers roughly 10,000 acres and includes Coffee Creek and its tributaries. Since restoration began, insect larvae and other macroinvertebrates have increased, and improved water quality has brought steelhead trout back in good numbers.