The tall limestone cliffs and turquoise water of the Bruce Peninsula provide a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Credit: Scott Parker
Sharing information on Best Management Practices is an important part of collaboration between the individuals, communities, watershed groups and governmental agencies at work for Lake Huron. Credit: BPBA
Exposed limestone bluffs at Cave Point, Bruce Peninsula.
Rocky islands of eastern Georgian Bay. Photo credit: Ellen Perschbacher
Southern Ontario agriculture along Lake Huron’s southeast shore. Credit: Daniel Holm Photography
Sand beach and dune complexes are found along the southeastern shores, such as those pictured here near Pinery Provincial Park. Credit: Daniel Holm Photography
Lake Huron waters support a thriving agricultural sector, particularly in the southeastern portion of the watershed. Credit: Daniel Holm Photography
Volunteers engaged in stream restoration efforts in a Lake Huron tributary. Photo credit: MSIA
Rocky islands of eastern Georgian Bay. Photo credit: Ellen Perschbacher
The St. Marys River flows from Lake Superior to Lake Huron, contributing 8 billion liters/hour to the receiving basin in Lake Huron. Photo credit: Mark Chambers

Manitoulin Streams Grimesthorpe Creek Site S19 Restoration

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Stream restoration Grimesthorpe Creek S19 A & B
• 3 Spawning beds (3 x 4m x 1” = 12m3)
• linear (m) of shoreline restored (325m)
• 1 beaver dam removal to help with fish passage and several stock piles

Riparian restoration Grimesthorpe Creek S19 A & B
• # of trees and shrubs planted Total = 700
• (m2) of riparian habitat restored (trees, shrubs) (6175m2)
• (m2) of native grass seed planted (60m2)
• Coir added to graded beaver dam areas (25m2)
• # hectares of land retired (0.6175 hectares)
• 455m of fencing to restrict livestock installed

Community Impact
Outreach Events (72 Total):
17 tours, 17 displays, 45 educational sessions, and 26 stewardship activities.
Participants: 5,011 (2,301 students, 2,710 adults).

Garbage Cleanup
Waste Removed: 485 bags over 158 km of roads, ditches, and waterways, reducing plastic pollution entering Lake Huron.

Nearest city or town: Spring Bay
Project start date: August 19, 2024
End date: September 30, 2024

Project focus: Combination of Education, Restoration, and Monitoring
Project contact: Seija Deschenes

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