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

Wiikwemkoong First Nation Shoreline Restoration

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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

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