Thanks to ABCA we were able to complete the following:
Wiikwemkoong Shoreline Restoration Summary
Restoration Highlights
- Shoreline Restored: 60m.
- Structures Installed: 2 woody structures, 2 boulder clusters (with log piles), 2 root wads.
- Placement of 330m³ of riverstone for bank treatment
- Creation of two spawning gravel beds out of 6m³ of gravel.
Community Impact
Outreach Events held (72 Total):
- 17 tours
- 17 displays
- 45 educational sessions
- 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.
Further Enhancements
Installed an angling platform with educational signage to showcase restoration, cleanup efforts, and cultural significance of the water and fish.
Nearest city or town: Wiikwemkoong Unceded First Nation
Project start date: September 1, 2024
End date: November 18, 2024
Project focus: Ecosystem Restoration
Project contact: Seija Deschenes