by Andrew MacKay | 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 Andrew MacKay | 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 Andrew MacKay | 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 Andrew MacKay | Jan 24, 2020 | Nova Scotia, river, stream
Stream restoration and monitoring activities were carried out to increase overall fish habitat quality and quantity to assist the Atlantic salmon population in the Northumberland Strait.
by Andrew MacKay | Jan 24, 2020 | Nova Scotia, river, stream
Fish habitat restoration, flow improvements and fish passage improvements occurred on three watercourses in the Sackville River watershed.
