City of Kitchener Fish Habitat Bank

City of Kitchener Fish Habitat Bank

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...
Brougham Creek Restoration

Brougham Creek Restoration

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...