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1,000 linear feet of existing shoreline along the Detroit River will be restored with native wetland edge and fish spawning shelves.
Habitat and wildlife restoration protects critical land and water species and also provides communities with beautiful public spaces. Examples of habitat restoration are shown in the pictures from Milliken State Park in Detroit (above and top right) and riverfront restoration which includes the public Great Lakes Maritime Center in Port Huron (at right).
2000 linear feet of canal shoreline, and 800 linear feet of shoreline along the Fox Creek will be enhanced to create or enhance fish and herpetological (frogs, toads, turtles) habitat.
will the restoration be accomplished? Habitat restoration will occur in three key biological areas that include: Wetlands (an area saturated with water), shoreline (at the water’s edge), and upland (on land). An example of the biological zones is shown below.
Native vegetation within the 28 acres of Lakewood East Park will be enhanced or established for birds, mammals, and pollinator species. If feasible, approximately 7 acres of wetlands and shallow and deep water habitat will be created.
DETROIT
GROSSE POINTE PARK
LAKEWOOD EAST PARK AB FORD PARK
MARINER PARK
DETROIT RIVER
AB FORD PARKT
33.88 acres Has been improved since 2006 Part of Capital Improvement Phase 3 $2,000,000 proposed improvement cost
LAKEWOOD EAST PARK 28.1 acres Has not been improved since 2006 Part of Capital Improvement Phase 5 $2,000,000 proposed improvement cost
MARINER PARK R 7.16 acres Has been improved since 2006 Part of Capital Improvement Phase 2 $125,000 proposed improvement cost