CITY STREAM WATCH 2007 RIPARIAN PLANTING INITIATIVE May 2007

GRAHAM CREEK May 17 th, 2007

Planting Site – Graham Creek Andrew Haydon Park Severe erosion along bank due to high flows and lack of riparian vegetation. Erosion of bank results in increased turbidity, sedimentation and is an eye sore for park users.

Planting Phase – May 17 th, 07 Planting of 100 small shrubs along bank to help stabilize bank, reduce sedimentation and promote regeneration of vegetation Species Planted include: Red Osier, White Spruce, Highbush Cranberry

Post Planting – July 2007 Plants were checked in July to access success Plants growing well and very little die off observed

Before / After

MOSQUITO CREEK May 17 th, 2007

Planting Site – Mosquito Spratt Road (Riverside South) Severe erosion along bank due to high flows and lack of riparian vegetation. Erosion of bank results in increased turbidity and sedimentation which destroys fish habitat

Planting Phase – May 17 th, 07 Planting of 300 small shrubs along bank to help stabilize bank, reduce sedimentation and promote regeneration of vegetation Species Planted include: Red Osier, Bur Oak, White Spruce, Highbush Cranberry

Post Planting – July 2007 Plants were checked in July to access success Plants growing well and very little die off observed

Before / After

HUGE THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED PLANT THIS SPRING YOUR EFFORTS WERE A HUGE SUCCESS

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