Summary Report and Implementation Plan - Partners in Project Green

2.0 Study Components
and Findings
Aquatic Ecosystems – Etobicoke
Creek Fisheries Management
Plan (FMP)
The FMP provides recommendations to protect
and enhance the aquatic ecosystem within the
watershed and serves as a guide for land-use
planners, consultants, farmers, private landowners,
land developers, anglers and nature enthusiasts.
It includes management objectives, target species
and various implementation strategies to improve
the ecological integrity of the aquatic ecosystem at
a subwatershed scale.
Key findings of the report include:
• Fifty-two fish species have historically been
found in Etobicoke Creek, of which only 28
were captured in 2001 and 20 in 2004. The 2004
surveys identified three species not previously
documented in the watershed.
• Of note is the historical presence of mottled
sculpin and redside dace, as these are sensitive
species – neither of these species was present
in surveys completed in 2000 and 2001. All of
the other species found are tolerant species
indicative of degraded conditions.
• Aquatic habitats in the Upper Etobicoke and
Spring creeks are in relatively good condition,
while the more urbanized Lower and Little
Etobicoke creeks subwatersheds are more
degraded.