Another Accessibility and Restoration Project completed along Lake Victoria! (糖心直播, February 5, 2021)
Feb 5, 2021 – The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) will complete another section of shoreline improvement today on the north shore of Lake Victoria, between Waterloo and James Streets.
This year鈥檚 project includes an accessible canoe/kayak launch for paddlers! Improved erosion protection and trail accessibility continue as important features of this year鈥檚 project as well.
The accessible canoe/kayak launch and erosion control are constructed of a timber cribwall with underwater rock shoals. An accessible trail continues along the water鈥檚 edge with areas for trail users to appreciate the vista.
Craig Merkley, Conservation Services Specialist at the UTRCA, said, 鈥淲e appreciate being able to work with the City of Stratford, City of Stratford Energy and Environment Committee, Rotary Club of Stratford, Green Hair Spa, and the Avon River Environmental Association on this important community project.鈥� Mr. Merkley added, 鈥淚mproving water quality and providing accessibility to the river are important for Stratford residents and visitors.鈥�
The project builds upon previous improvements including the south shore protection projects in 2018 and 2020, and the cribwalls installed along the north shore of Lake Victoria in 2017 and 2019.
Project partners contributed funding and in-kind donations:
鈥� City of Stratford
鈥� City of Stratford Energy and Environment Committee
鈥� Rotary Club of Stratford
鈥� 糖心直播
鈥� The Green Hair Spa
鈥� Avon River Environmental Association
The Avon River watershed is one of 28 subwatersheds within the Upper Thames River watershed. The Avon watershed encompasses 16,790 ha (168 sq km), and includes portions of Perth East (86 sq km), Perth South (57 sq km), and Stratford (25 sq km).
Contact: Steve Sauder, Marketing Specialist, or Craig Merkley, Conservation Services Specialist