2006 Projects
Site M06
Channel Rehabilitation Project
This community driven project was set out to improve the ecological diversity and productivity of the Manitou River. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated of volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. This project worked to create a stream channel that is narrower and deeper than the existing channel which subsequently increased the available resting, foraging and juvenile rearing habitat for the valued recreational sport fish of the Manitou River (i.e. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Steelhead). The undertaking involved, purchasing and installing 100 cubic meters of 600 mm boulders to mitigate shoreline erosion, the drilling of boulders to secure “root wad” fish habitat structures and planting native vegetation to establish a riparian buffer zone. Funds from COA and CFWIP were put towards purchasing materials for the rehabilitation of this site. Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevent further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. This project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation, which included the planting of eastern white cedar and white clover.
This community driven project was set out to improve the ecological diversity and productivity of the Manitou River. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated of volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. This project worked to create a stream channel that is narrower and deeper than the existing channel which subsequently increased the available resting, foraging and juvenile rearing habitat for the valued recreational sport fish of the Manitou River (i.e. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Steelhead). The undertaking involved, purchasing and installing 100 cubic meters of 600 mm boulders to mitigate shoreline erosion, the drilling of boulders to secure “root wad” fish habitat structures and planting native vegetation to establish a riparian buffer zone. Funds from COA and CFWIP were put towards purchasing materials for the rehabilitation of this site. Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevent further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. This project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation, which included the planting of eastern white cedar and white clover.
Site M47
Alternative Livestock Watering Area & Riparian Vegetation Restoration
This community driven project set out to improve the ecosystem and protect river banks from future deterioration in theManitouRiver. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of S & T Landscaping. Positive results from this project will demonstrate the valued benefits to other local landowners who are apprehensive about the project. Funds from various sources were used to complete this project COA, Eco-Action, CFWIP amd Manitoulin Transport. CFWIP funds were used to purchase some of the materials and rental of equipment used on this project. Volunteers transplanted native vegetation to riparian area and installed fencing to restrict cattle. Photos were sent from the landowner of his cattle using the Frostfree Nosepump in -20oC weather. The Frostfree Nosepump was installed to mitigate cattle from having to use the stream as a watering source. This reduced the deterioration of the stream banks, widening of the stream, and the release of sediment downstream covering up critical habitat that is used for foraging, spawning and rearing. This project will be completely finished in the up coming year by installing fence to the remainder of the property to prevent the cattle from reaching the river.
This community driven project set out to improve the ecosystem and protect river banks from future deterioration in theManitouRiver. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of S & T Landscaping. Positive results from this project will demonstrate the valued benefits to other local landowners who are apprehensive about the project. Funds from various sources were used to complete this project COA, Eco-Action, CFWIP amd Manitoulin Transport. CFWIP funds were used to purchase some of the materials and rental of equipment used on this project. Volunteers transplanted native vegetation to riparian area and installed fencing to restrict cattle. Photos were sent from the landowner of his cattle using the Frostfree Nosepump in -20oC weather. The Frostfree Nosepump was installed to mitigate cattle from having to use the stream as a watering source. This reduced the deterioration of the stream banks, widening of the stream, and the release of sediment downstream covering up critical habitat that is used for foraging, spawning and rearing. This project will be completely finished in the up coming year by installing fence to the remainder of the property to prevent the cattle from reaching the river.
Site m50
Channel Rehabilitation Project
This community driven project was set out to improve the ecological diversity and productivity of the Manitou River. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated of volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. This project worked to create a stream channel that is narrower and deeper than the existing channel which subsequently increased the available resting, foraging and juvenile rearing habitat for the valued recreational sport fish of theManitouRiver(i.e. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Steelhead). The undertaking involved, purchasing and installing 100 cubic meters of 600 mm boulders to mitigate shoreline erosion, the drilling of boulders to secure “sweeper log” fish habitat structures and planting native vegetation to establish a riparian buffer zone. Funds from COA and CFWIP were put towards purchasing materials for the rehabilitation of this site.
Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevent further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. A number of rocks were installed to redirect and concentrate water flow. This in turn deepened the existing stream channel. Fish habitat features including root wads were also installed in the channel to increase resting, foraging, and rearing habitat for fish.
This project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation, which included the planting of eastern white cedar and white clover.
This community driven project was set out to improve the ecological diversity and productivity of the Manitou River. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated of volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. This project worked to create a stream channel that is narrower and deeper than the existing channel which subsequently increased the available resting, foraging and juvenile rearing habitat for the valued recreational sport fish of theManitouRiver(i.e. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Steelhead). The undertaking involved, purchasing and installing 100 cubic meters of 600 mm boulders to mitigate shoreline erosion, the drilling of boulders to secure “sweeper log” fish habitat structures and planting native vegetation to establish a riparian buffer zone. Funds from COA and CFWIP were put towards purchasing materials for the rehabilitation of this site.
Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevent further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. A number of rocks were installed to redirect and concentrate water flow. This in turn deepened the existing stream channel. Fish habitat features including root wads were also installed in the channel to increase resting, foraging, and rearing habitat for fish.
This project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation, which included the planting of eastern white cedar and white clover.
Site m51
Streambank Stabilization
This project included stabilizing the streambank to prevent further erosion and associated sedimentation of downstream trout and salmon spawning areas. An added benefit of the site was its public accessibility, in that the project site is located along the edge of the Michael’s Bay Road. In light of this, the project will showcase the valued benefits of aquatic habitat restoration to the general public. The undertaking involved purchasing and installing brush matting structures including cedar planks, rebar, root wads and boulders along with native vegetation species to improve the riparian vegetation community along this intensely scoured bank. Re-vegetation work was completed by our partner volunteer group, Lake Manitou Area Association with the assistance of an Ontario Rangers crew. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedication of volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. CFWIP funds were used to purchase materials and rent equipment needed to complete this job. Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevents further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. Fish habitat features including root wads, lunkers and sweepers were also installed in the channel to increase resting, foraging, and rearing habitat for fish.
The project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation including the planting of eastern white cedar, and white clover.
This project included stabilizing the streambank to prevent further erosion and associated sedimentation of downstream trout and salmon spawning areas. An added benefit of the site was its public accessibility, in that the project site is located along the edge of the Michael’s Bay Road. In light of this, the project will showcase the valued benefits of aquatic habitat restoration to the general public. The undertaking involved purchasing and installing brush matting structures including cedar planks, rebar, root wads and boulders along with native vegetation species to improve the riparian vegetation community along this intensely scoured bank. Re-vegetation work was completed by our partner volunteer group, Lake Manitou Area Association with the assistance of an Ontario Rangers crew. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedication of volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. CFWIP funds were used to purchase materials and rent equipment needed to complete this job. Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevents further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. Fish habitat features including root wads, lunkers and sweepers were also installed in the channel to increase resting, foraging, and rearing habitat for fish.
The project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation including the planting of eastern white cedar, and white clover.
Site M52
Channel Rehabilitation and Restore Aquatic Habitat Features
This project created a stream channel that is narrower and deeper than the existing channel which subsequently increased the available resting, foraging and juvenile rearing habitat for the valued recreational sport fish of theManitouRiver (i.e. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Steelhead) and their associated aquatic species. The undertaking involved: purchasing and installing 50 cubic meters of 600 mm diameter boulders to mitigate shoreline erosion, drilling boulders to secure sweeper and lunker structures. These structures will markedly improve the habitat diversity of this currently degraded section of the Manitou River while functioning to dissipate the fluvial energy of the system during high flow periods. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. and Beacon Images. Funds from various sources were used to complete this project including CFWIP (materials purchased) and COA.
Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevents further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. Fish habitat features including root wads, lunkers and sweepers were also installed in the channel to increase resting, foraging, and rearing habitat for fish.
The project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation including the planting of eastern white cedar and white clover.
This project created a stream channel that is narrower and deeper than the existing channel which subsequently increased the available resting, foraging and juvenile rearing habitat for the valued recreational sport fish of theManitouRiver (i.e. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Steelhead) and their associated aquatic species. The undertaking involved: purchasing and installing 50 cubic meters of 600 mm diameter boulders to mitigate shoreline erosion, drilling boulders to secure sweeper and lunker structures. These structures will markedly improve the habitat diversity of this currently degraded section of the Manitou River while functioning to dissipate the fluvial energy of the system during high flow periods. The work was completed according to the site plans through the cooperation of landowners, dedicated volunteers, consulting expertise of Great Lakes Environmental Services (GLES) and equipment, material, and services of Lloyd & Sons Trucking Ltd. and Beacon Images. Funds from various sources were used to complete this project including CFWIP (materials purchased) and COA.
Aquatic restoration work completed included the installation and strategic placement of 600mm boulders to channelize flow and prevents further scouring of the riverbank which subsequently leads to sedimentation of the riverbed. Fish habitat features including root wads, lunkers and sweepers were also installed in the channel to increase resting, foraging, and rearing habitat for fish.
The project was completed by restoring the riparian vegetation including the planting of eastern white cedar and white clover.