stream restoration

[tinbanger]

our new house has a small creek running thru the ravine behind.

 

Suckers spawn in the spring and farther upstream brookies . Its a feeder creek to Simcoe.

Looking to do basic clean ups , bank stabilization , silt control , landowner education etc.

much of the creek runs thru city property ( private land farther south)

 

My question is has anyone had any experince with oprganizing a stream restoration program?

have looked at Trout unlimited web site but nothing obvious.

 

The company I work has a program that provides sponsorship and volunteer labour as well.

 

With the vast experiences out there thought I'd ask

 

TB

[ccmtcanada]

Wow...great idea, but unfortunately I cant offer any suggestions.

 

One thing I'd do though is find a nice bend in the creek on your property, and strategically place some large rocks and create a nice deep hole....hehe.

[aniceguy]

Hey TB email me at [email protected] and I can gladly point you in the right direction, been involved in over 3 million dollars of stream rehab so should be able to point you in the right direction

[tonyb]

There is cash up for grabs from the Government for projects to plant trees, stream bank stabilization, etc.

 

This should help get you started:

 

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/fishing/cfwip.html

 

Good for you for taking an active role in improving habitat for wildlife and fish!

 

Tony

[tonyb]

Ok, nevermind, just talk to Louis haha! a great wealth of knowledge he is offering

[tinbanger]

looking for info? talk to an OFC'r .... a no brainer

 

Thanks for the fast reply ..aniceguy , will fwd email shortly

 

TB

[tinbanger]

aniceguy...PM sent