Remediation and Restoration Projects for Clinton River AOC

Remediation and Restoration Projects for Clinton River AOC.

Project Title	Project Description	Date Completed	Targeted BUI(s)
Sediment Remediation Project	Remediation of PCB contamination impacting sediments located inside and outside of the Federal Navigation Channel in the Lower Clinton River.	2025 (est.)	Restrictions on Dredging Activities Restrictions on Fish & Wildlife Consumption
Sterling Relief Drain Daylighting and GI Retrofit	Green infrastructure was added to create diverse habitats for wildlife such as monarchs and natural pollution and storm runoff control.	2020	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Galloway Wetland Restoration	Debris was removed and natural soil exposed to plant native wetland vegetation that helps reduce creek pollution.	2020	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Galloway Creek Fish Passage Restoration	This cold-water trout fishery was improved by removing fish barriers to reconnect habitat in addition to stabilizing streambank.	2019	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Harley Ensign Coastal Wetland Restoration	Created different types of wetland habitat, upland habitat, and controlled invasive species at the mouth of the Clinton River.	2019	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Shelby Township Streambank Stabilization and Habitat Restoration	One mile of natural river channel was restored, encompassing critical areas for native wildlife. Structures for fish habitat and native vegetation were added.	2019	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Clinton River Spillway Habitat Enhancement	Two miles of spawning habitat for young fish were created off the channel and additional work provided fish spawning, rearing, and refuge habitat.	2019	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
McBride Drain Habitat Enhancement	Stream habitat was improved by making habitat morphology more natural, planting native vegetation, and controlling invasive species.	2019	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Partridge Creek Commons Habitat Restoration	Aquatic and associated terrestrial habitats were improved by planting native vegetation and adding cover within the stream for wildlife.	2019	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Wolcott Mills Metropark Wetland Restoration	Restored native grassland and forested wetlands ecosystems that had been lost in the Clinton River watershed.	2018	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Black Creek Marsh Restoration	Fish and wildlife habitat were improved and natural coastal wetland habitat that improves water quality was restored.	2018	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Clinton River Corridor Habitat Restoration	Instream, riparian and wetland habitats were restored and made more diverse for wildlife and to decrease erosion.	2018	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
St. Lawrence Cemetery Remediation	Stream bank stabilization to mitigate erosion and prevent the exposure of landfill debris.	2017	Degradation of Aesthetics
Sylvan Glen Golf Course Restoration	The natural shape of stream habitat was improved and wildlife connectivity between stream and other habitats was increased.	2016	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Lane Drain Habitat Restoration	Fish passage and habitat in the Red Run Drain was improved by reconnecting stream habitat to tributaries and removing Aquatic Center Pond Dam.	2014	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Paint Creek Habitat Restoration	Additional habitat restoration at Paint Creek involved stabilizing stream bank and reconnecting the floodplain to wetlands near the stream.	2014	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Lake St. Clair Pointe Rosa Coastal Marsh Restoration	Restored coastal wetlands to protect threatened or rare birds and reptiles at Pointe Rosa Marsh and to improve water quality with healthy marsh filtration.	2013	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Restrictions on Fish & Wildlife Consumption Degradation of Benthos Degradation of Aesthetics
Avon Creek Restoration Project	A pond bypass to facilitate fish passage was built and fish habitat within the stream was restored. Streambanks were also stabilized.	2012	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Paint Creek Dam Removal and Habitat Restoration	Removal of the Paint Creek Dam restored fish passage and enhanced aquatic habitat.	2012	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos
Cascade Dam Removal	The dam removal allows unimpeded fish passage, restoring access to high-quality headwater stream habitat for fish such as steelhead.	2011	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Benthos

Remediation and Restoration Projects for Clinton River AOC

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