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Detroit River Canadian Cleanup
Restoring our River, together!
It has been a wonderful year for the DRCC partners, working to restore the Detroit River. Follow along as we recap the months of 2024 with our favourite memories!![]()
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In April, the DRCC, in conjunction with ERCA and the City of Windsor, removed 425 lbs of accumulated debris and litter along a portion of the Little River corridor and Ganatchio Trail. In addition, 2,000 native trees were planted by volunteers and partners in the Little River watershed in celebration of Earth Day.
It has been a wonderful year for the DRCC partners, working to restore the Detroit River. Follow along as we recap the months of 2024 with our favourite memories! ![]()
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In March, the DRCC received a report from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada highlighting post-construction monitoring results from the Peche Island project. Results show that submerged aquatic vegetation cover increased from 10%-36% Peche Island pre-construction to 59.49% in 2021 and 52.0% in 2023 in the calm water area likely due to decreased wave action. Decreased wave action and the establishment of aquatic vegetation are measurable mitigative processes indicating decreased rates of erosion.![]()
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In 2021, 34 fish species were captured (4 species at risk), including 19 native species that were not captured in previous surveys. In 2023, 31 fish species were captured (3 species at risk), of which, 3 are native species not previously caught in the 2021 survey or other previous surveys. Fish from all life stages were caught (i.e., juveniles and adults). Overall, the newly constructed sheltering islands have positively affected fish species by improving habitat suitability around Peche Island.
It has been a wonderful year for the DRCC partners, working to restore the Detroit River. Follow along as we recap the months of 2024 with our favourite memories! ![]()
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In February we hosted the annual film screening, showcasing "Paving over Paradise and the Forever Chemicals," produced by The Water Brothers. Missed it? The films can be watched here: www.tvo.org/programs/the-water-brothers.
It has been a wonderful year for the DRCC partners, working to restore the Detroit River. Follow along as we recap the months of 2024 with our favourite memories! ![]()
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In January, Dr. John Hartig won the Environmental Achievement Award from the Essex Region Conservation Authority for a career dedicated to improving the health of the Great Lakes and the Detroit River Corridor, including roles as the Detroit River Navigator, Refuge Manager for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, and his current role as Visiting Scholar at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research at the University of Windsor.
🧐 Can you think of a place that fits all of this criteria: ![]()
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Located in the most biologically diverse region in Canada, is a connecting waterway between two countries with both a Canadian and American heritage river designation, is a drinking water source for over 5 million people, known internationally for the walleye fishery, has trail systems offering greenspace and shoreline access for recreation, thousands of volunteers have participated in stewardship within its sub-watersheds and shorelines, has critically important environmental and habitat features for fish and wildlife, and has a rich cultural history? ![]()
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We know the answer, what do you think?! 📍🗺
