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Planting Site – Graham CreekAndrew Haydon Park
•Severe erosion along bank due to high flows and lack of riparian vegetation.
•Erosion of bank results in increased turbidity, sedimentation and is an eye sore for park users.
Planting Phase – May 17th, 07Planting of 100 small shrubs along bank to help
stabilize bank, reduce sedimentation and promote regeneration of vegetation
Species Planted include: Red Osier, White Spruce, Highbush Cranberry
Post Planting – July 2007•Plants were checked in July to access success
•Plants growing well and very little die off observed
Planting Site – Mosquito Creek@ Spratt Road (Riverside South)
•Severe erosion along bank due to high flows and lack of riparian vegetation.
•Erosion of bank results in increased turbidity and sedimentation which destroys fish habitat
Planting Phase – May 17th, 07Planting of 300 small shrubs along bank to help
stabilize bank, reduce sedimentation and promote regeneration of vegetation
Species Planted include: Red Osier, Bur Oak, White Spruce, Highbush Cranberry
Post Planting – July 2007•Plants were checked in July to access success
•Plants growing well and very little die off observed
CITY STREAM WATCH
For more information on this and other City Stream Watch projects please visit:
http://www.rideauvalley.on.ca/programs/streamwatch/index.html
Or contact:
Grant Nichol
City Stream Watch Coordinator