With the help of the Community Action Initiative and other partners, Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) engaged and supported shoreline stewardship by providing resources and guidance on naturalization. SSEA worked with waterfront owners to create custom naturalization plans, and facilitated the planting of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Thirteen ‘Restore the Shore’ projects were implemented; property owners received a kit containing educational guides, mulch, tree protectors, and typically at least 50 potted native plants plus native shoreline seed mix. Approximately 253 m of shoreline and more than 930 m2 of area was restored in 2024. In addition, SSEA produced a virtual shorelines workshop to enhance public knowledge on the importance of shorelines and benefits of habitat restoration, conducted surveillance of inland lakes for algae blooms, and communicated about the linkage between excessive algae growth and shoreline health.
Nearest city or town: Town of Midland, Townships of Tiny, Tay, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Severn & Georgian Bay
Project start date: May 6, 2024
Project focus: Combination of Education, Restoration, and Monitoring
Project contact: Michelle Hudolin