Toronto Conservation Authority

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Just thought that I would share. Read the whole report at www.trca.on.ca

 

 

 

 

Atlantic Salmon re-introduction

Duffins Creek is one of three creeks selected for the

release of salmon fry as part of the Ontario Atlantic Salmon

Restoration program. The Atlantic Salmon Restoration

program began in 2006 as a partnership between Ontario

Federation of Anglers and Hunters, LCBO, Banrock Station

Wines, Ontario Sportsfishing Industry Association, Ministry

of Natural Resources and TRCA. The goal of the program is

to re-establish a sustainable Atlantic Salmon population to

Lake Ontario by restoring creek habitat and releasing young

salmon (fry) directly into the creek.

To date, over 100,000 fry have been released into the Duffins

Creek watershed. Key accomplishments in 2008 included the

release of 27,000 fry with grade six students, the restoration

of 80 metres of eroded shoreline in Greenwood Conservation

Area, and the return of adult salmon

 

 

 

Redside dace research

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s watersheds

contain most of the Ontario and Canadian populations of

redside dace — a small minnow. They are listed under

the new provincial Endangered Species Act. The research

TRCA is doing in partnership with the Ministry of Natural

Resources (MNR) and University of Toronto (U of T) will

inform the “recovery strategy” for this species that is

mandated under the provincial Act.

The brightly-striped minnow, redside dace, is a Species

at Risk within the TRCA jurisdiction. Urban storm water

impacts on water quality and quantity, and is the largest

threat to this species’ remaining habitat. Toronto and Region

Conservation Authority Aquatic Group, in collaboration with

the U of T and MNR, is undertaking a five-year project to

document changes in redside dace habitat and populations

in response to land development. This project will inform

the redside dace Recovery Strategy and improve our ability

to protect critical habitat. Year two has been completed

providing the most comprehensive dataset to-date on

redside dace habitat use, their home range and, for the first

time, video footage of spawning activity.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s watersheds

contain most of the Ontario and Canadian populations of

redside dace — a small minnow. They are listed under

the new provincial Endangered Species Act. The research

TRCA is doing in partnership with the Ministry of Natural

Resources (MNR) and University of Toronto (U of T) will

inform the “recovery strategy” for this species that is

mandated under the provincial Act.

The brightly-striped minnow, redside dace, is a Species

at Risk within the TRCA jurisdiction. Urban storm water

impacts on water quality and quantity, and is the largest

threat to this species’ remaining habitat. Toronto and Region

Conservation Authority Aquatic Group, in collaboration with

the U of T and MNR, is undertaking a five-year project to

document changes in redside dace habitat and populations

in response to land development. This project will inform

the redside dace Recovery Strategy and improve our ability

to protect critical habitat. Year two has been completed

providing the most comprehensive dataset to-date on

redside dace habitat use, their home range and, for the first

time, video footage of spawning activity.

 

Upper Mimico Creek Aquatic Habitat

Implementation

Upper Mimico Creek Aquatic Habitat Implementation

naturalized a degraded urban watershed, portion of Mimico

Creek, enhanced wildlife habitat, improved water quality and

helped mitigate flood events.

The purpose of the Upper Mimico Creek Aquatic Habitat

Implementation project is to re-naturalize a portion of the

highly urbanized Mimico Creek. In 2008, 580 metres of hard

engineered structures were removed and replaced with a

natural corridor design, three wetlands were constructed,

900 metres of riparian zone was planted and numerous

essential habitat structures were created.

 

Lake Wilcox Shoreline Restoration Work

Lake Wilcox Shoreline Restoration Work naturalized

shoreline (in phases) to improve habitat and water quality,

enhanced wildlife habitat and improved recreational and

educational opportunities for community.

In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, this project is

an extension of the shoreline restoration work done here in

2006 along the north shore of the lake

 

Greenwood Stream Restoration

Greenwood Stream Restoration project was initiated to

control and prevent future stream bank erosion while

demonstrating the use of soft engineering structures

(instead of hard engineering structures such as gabion

stone). This project improved water quality, wildlife habitat

and fish habitat

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Thanks man

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Guddun Mike. You still working for them??