2011 Project Sites
Manitou river
Site M38 on the Manitou River required improving the riparian vegetation, improving tree canopy and bank stabilization. Volunteers, landowners and Manitoulin Streams planted trees and shrubs in former livestock crossing areas to prevent further erosion as well as provide shade and food sources for invertebrates and a variety of fish species. One particular livestock crossing needed to be restored to a more natural state. The crossing area was highly eroded and lacked any significant vegetation to allow it to repair itself. Soil from the property was used to back fill the large “v” erosion then covered with top soil, a layer of hay, a layer of coir erosion control blanket and then another small layer of soil, seeded then planted with trees and shrubs. This whole effort was undertaken without the use of machinery except for the delivery of top soil and hay using trucks and trailers.
The rehabilitation of the M38 Manitou River involved tree/shrub planting in a 588 sq metre area of shoreline & wetland protected, stabilized improved and/or retired, 42m sq of shoreline protected, stabilized improved, 4 m2 top soil, 42 sq m of native grass seed applied, 1000 tree plugs planted.
This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4. A total of 8 other volunteers contributed 105 hours mainly by tree planting and conducting field work. The landowner contributed 16 hrs of labour and 3 hrs of attending meetings and materials off the property.
Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP and NOHFC.
The rehabilitation of the M38 Manitou River involved tree/shrub planting in a 588 sq metre area of shoreline & wetland protected, stabilized improved and/or retired, 42m sq of shoreline protected, stabilized improved, 4 m2 top soil, 42 sq m of native grass seed applied, 1000 tree plugs planted.
This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4. A total of 8 other volunteers contributed 105 hours mainly by tree planting and conducting field work. The landowner contributed 16 hrs of labour and 3 hrs of attending meetings and materials off the property.
Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP and NOHFC.
norton's creek
Norton’s Creek 2011 site
Lower Norton’s Creek from Bidwell Road to the Bridge at Bragmore Bay Lane has seen decreased velocity over the years. This decreased velocity caused large amounts of detritus to gather on the creek bed which covered valuable spawning gravel, most notably for a brook trout population which a large community based reestablishment project has been based around. The buildup of sediment is also detrimental to invertebrates and fry and other forms of life. The reduced velocity is due to two factors, the first was a man made channel that was created and had rerouted roughly half of the water in this stretch of the creek and the other is uncontrolled beaver activity.
The project involved a beaver management plan which was carried out by the landowner along with the reconstruction of banks by blocking off large beaver channels and blocking off the opening to the man made channel. Finally in areas where erosion and constant flooding had widened the creek we built artificial banks out of a layer of cuttings, cedar slabs, geotextile, hay erosion control blanket topsoil, fence posts and grass seed.
Additionally, Manitoulin Streams with the assistance of local school children, landowners and volunteers stocked 10,000 eyed brook trout eggs in Norton’s Creek in December of 2011. The eyed egg stocking was not included in the below figures and would account for 70 volunteers and would be roughly 280 hours of volunteer time.
This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4. . Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP and NOHFC.
Lower Norton’s Creek from Bidwell Road to the Bridge at Bragmore Bay Lane has seen decreased velocity over the years. This decreased velocity caused large amounts of detritus to gather on the creek bed which covered valuable spawning gravel, most notably for a brook trout population which a large community based reestablishment project has been based around. The buildup of sediment is also detrimental to invertebrates and fry and other forms of life. The reduced velocity is due to two factors, the first was a man made channel that was created and had rerouted roughly half of the water in this stretch of the creek and the other is uncontrolled beaver activity.
The project involved a beaver management plan which was carried out by the landowner along with the reconstruction of banks by blocking off large beaver channels and blocking off the opening to the man made channel. Finally in areas where erosion and constant flooding had widened the creek we built artificial banks out of a layer of cuttings, cedar slabs, geotextile, hay erosion control blanket topsoil, fence posts and grass seed.
Additionally, Manitoulin Streams with the assistance of local school children, landowners and volunteers stocked 10,000 eyed brook trout eggs in Norton’s Creek in December of 2011. The eyed egg stocking was not included in the below figures and would account for 70 volunteers and would be roughly 280 hours of volunteer time.
- 300 sq metres of shoreline created, stabilized or improved.
- Work conducted along a 600 m stretch total.
- 5 artificial fascine type banks created.
- 6 beaver channels and 1 man-made channel blocked to velocity.
- One modified PVC pipe to create a beaver baffler to prevent blockage by beavers.
- 300 sq metres of grass seed application.
This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4. . Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP and NOHFC.
Grimesthorpe creek
The rehabilitation of this site consisted of installation of livestock exclusion fencing and joint vegetative plantings. Plantings consisted of various local, native shrubs. The landowner along with Manitoulin Streams and local volunteers planted trees and fenced off the main channel of Grimesthorpe Creek along with part of a seasonal tributary and low lying marsh area from cattle access. The trees will contribute to the already existing, but limited variety of vegetation and will create a canopy area that will shade the creek and provide proper habitat and food sources for invertebrates.
Prior to fencing off the area it was accessed by livestock for the purpose of gaining access to drinking water which allowed for large amounts of sediment to be dislodged and transported downstream, covering valuable rainbow trout and brook trout spawning areas as well as suffocating eggs and invertebrate populations. This not only affected aquatic species, but affected the biodiversity of the area, specifically the low lying marshy area, which is home to a variety of terrestrial species such as birds, frogs and turtles.
The landowner was also encouraged by Manitoulin Streams to apply for Environmental Farm Plan funding to fence off and rehabilitate this low lying section and main channel area, as well as fence off the seasonal tributary that feeds into Grimesthorpe Creek. Finally, the stewardship work done in that area has contributed to the success of recruiting other landowners along that creek to consider restoration efforts on their properties in future years.
The rehabilitation of the Grimesthorpe Creek 2011 site involved fencing and tree/shrub planting in a 12138 sq metre area of shoreline & wetland protected, stabilized improved and/or retired from agricultural use.
Total trees and shrubs planted was 500. (400 bare root trees, 100 bare root shrubs). 221 metres of electric fencing installed to restrict livestock. Digging of holes and installation of 18 posts for the fencing.
Enrollment in and access to funds in the Environmental Farm Plan by the landowner. This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4 hours.
A total of 36 other volunteers contributed 105 hours mainly by tree planting and conducting field work The landowner and family (2) contributed 56 hrs of labour and 6 hours of attending meetings. Equipment usage was the use of tractors and materials off the property. Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP, NOHFC and the Environmental Farm Plan.
Prior to fencing off the area it was accessed by livestock for the purpose of gaining access to drinking water which allowed for large amounts of sediment to be dislodged and transported downstream, covering valuable rainbow trout and brook trout spawning areas as well as suffocating eggs and invertebrate populations. This not only affected aquatic species, but affected the biodiversity of the area, specifically the low lying marshy area, which is home to a variety of terrestrial species such as birds, frogs and turtles.
The landowner was also encouraged by Manitoulin Streams to apply for Environmental Farm Plan funding to fence off and rehabilitate this low lying section and main channel area, as well as fence off the seasonal tributary that feeds into Grimesthorpe Creek. Finally, the stewardship work done in that area has contributed to the success of recruiting other landowners along that creek to consider restoration efforts on their properties in future years.
The rehabilitation of the Grimesthorpe Creek 2011 site involved fencing and tree/shrub planting in a 12138 sq metre area of shoreline & wetland protected, stabilized improved and/or retired from agricultural use.
Total trees and shrubs planted was 500. (400 bare root trees, 100 bare root shrubs). 221 metres of electric fencing installed to restrict livestock. Digging of holes and installation of 18 posts for the fencing.
Enrollment in and access to funds in the Environmental Farm Plan by the landowner. This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4 hours.
A total of 36 other volunteers contributed 105 hours mainly by tree planting and conducting field work The landowner and family (2) contributed 56 hrs of labour and 6 hours of attending meetings. Equipment usage was the use of tractors and materials off the property. Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP, NOHFC and the Environmental Farm Plan.
Mindemoya river
This rehabilitation consisted of bank restoration and joint vegetative plantings. The approved plans consisted of the re-grading of the north bank, the creation of a bench to allow for further cross sectional flow area, and the placement of vegetated stone bank protection.
Additional tree plantings were planted on the top of the bank and the downstream bank leading out of the site which was generally lacking any riparian or canopy zones. Further floodplain plantings consisted of various woody plants (bushes and trees). Soil stabilization consists of coir fabric and ground cover. Fish passage potential has been enhanced as a result of rehabilitation. Flow conditions are varied due to the presence of the local riffles and the pool. Transitions do not present any form of barrier.
The rehabilitation of site MIN-310 involved the restoration of the following bank features along an approximately 80 m reach of the Mindemoya River: 540 sq. meters of bank grading, 280 cubic meters stone protection at the bottom of the bank, seed mix of 195 sq. meters, Coir matting +/- 500 sq. meters, 65 meters of cedar split rail installed to restrict livestock from the river, total trees and shrubs are 2055;
A total of 1560 sq metres of shoreline protected, stabilized improved and/or retired from agricultural use. This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4.
A total of 34 other volunteers contributed mainly by tree planting and fence building. The landowner and family contributed 46 hrs of labour and 7 hrs of attending meetings. Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP, COA and NOHFC.
Additional tree plantings were planted on the top of the bank and the downstream bank leading out of the site which was generally lacking any riparian or canopy zones. Further floodplain plantings consisted of various woody plants (bushes and trees). Soil stabilization consists of coir fabric and ground cover. Fish passage potential has been enhanced as a result of rehabilitation. Flow conditions are varied due to the presence of the local riffles and the pool. Transitions do not present any form of barrier.
The rehabilitation of site MIN-310 involved the restoration of the following bank features along an approximately 80 m reach of the Mindemoya River: 540 sq. meters of bank grading, 280 cubic meters stone protection at the bottom of the bank, seed mix of 195 sq. meters, Coir matting +/- 500 sq. meters, 65 meters of cedar split rail installed to restrict livestock from the river, total trees and shrubs are 2055;
- Potted shrubs 450
- Potted trees 105
- Bare root trees 250
- Bare root shrubs 250
- 1000 tree plugs of various species.
A total of 1560 sq metres of shoreline protected, stabilized improved and/or retired from agricultural use. This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4.
A total of 34 other volunteers contributed mainly by tree planting and fence building. The landowner and family contributed 46 hrs of labour and 7 hrs of attending meetings. Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP, COA and NOHFC.
Bank Restoration and Stabilization
This rehabilitation consisted of bank restoration and joint vegetative plantings. Plantings consisted of various local, native shrubs. Soil stabilization consists of coir fabric and ground cover.
All cross sections have been generally constructed to the approved plans. The features and banks were noted to be stable during the site inspection. While no construction occurred within the channel, fish passage is possible and the profile was noted to be generally stable during the site inspection. Flow conditions are varied due to the presence of the local riffles and the pool.
The rehabilitation of site MIN 614 involved the restoration of the following bank features along an approximately 30 m long section of the Mindemoya River:
A total of 180 sq metres of shoreline protected, stabilized improved and/or retired from agricultural use. This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4.
A total of 6 other volunteers contributed 36 hours mainly by tree planting and conducting field work. The landowner and family contributed 22 hrs of labour and 4 hrs of attending meetings.
Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP, COA and NOHFC.
This rehabilitation consisted of bank restoration and joint vegetative plantings. Plantings consisted of various local, native shrubs. Soil stabilization consists of coir fabric and ground cover.
All cross sections have been generally constructed to the approved plans. The features and banks were noted to be stable during the site inspection. While no construction occurred within the channel, fish passage is possible and the profile was noted to be generally stable during the site inspection. Flow conditions are varied due to the presence of the local riffles and the pool.
The rehabilitation of site MIN 614 involved the restoration of the following bank features along an approximately 30 m long section of the Mindemoya River:
- 180 sq metres of shoreline protected, stabilized improved
- Stone 60 cubic metres
- Potted Shrubs 144
- Seed Mix +/- 195 sq. metres
- Coir Matting +/- 280 sq. metres
A total of 180 sq metres of shoreline protected, stabilized improved and/or retired from agricultural use. This project had 7 volunteers from the Board of Directors of Manitoulin Streams participate in planning and actively volunteering at rehabilitation sites. The total number of hours volunteered for this site is 51.4.
A total of 6 other volunteers contributed 36 hours mainly by tree planting and conducting field work. The landowner and family contributed 22 hrs of labour and 4 hrs of attending meetings.
Funding contributions toward the construction of the project include CFWIP, COA and NOHFC.
