by Hitesh Lade | Jun 18, 2020 | channel, Ontario, stream
Similar to all municipalities across Canada, up until the 1990’s the City of Kitchener piped, straightened and channelized many of its streams to convey stormwater away from developed areas as quickly as possible. This was a common flood risk mitigation...
by Hitesh Lade | Feb 11, 2020 | channel, creek, Ontario, stream
A creek channel was restored after urban development lead to sediment spills that caused habitat damage and flow alteration in the creek. The intersection of nature and urban development is often difficult to navigate, and the results can be imperfect. Sometimes the...
by Hitesh Lade | Feb 11, 2020 | Ontario, shoreline
A shoreline restoration project improved fish habitat by improving structural habitat and native vegetation. Mimico Waterfront Park was a Waterfront Initiative that was executed in part with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The main objective of the...
by Hitesh Lade | Feb 11, 2020 | channel, Ontario, stream
A straightened concrete channel was replaced with natural meanders and habitat features such as riffles, pools and runs, improving fish habitat and invertebrate habitat. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Alfred Kuehne Boulevard Stream Realignment...
by Hitesh Lade | Feb 11, 2020 | Ontario, wetland
Nine hectares of new coastal marsh were created to provide more wetland habitat near the city of Toronto. Cell 2 at Tommy Thompson Park is a 9.5 hectare wetland. Habitat features include deep pockets for overwintering fish and herptiles; in-water shoals, root wads and...
