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The Detroit River as a Canadian Heritage River
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...continued
Human Heritage Actions
• Identify historical resources as a first step in developing a human heritage conservation strategy.
• Ensure human heritage values are reflected in municipal policies, Official Plans and zoning by-laws.
• Ensure human heritage values are integrated into recreation, transportation and other plans.
• Develop local and international tours and other activities such as websites.
Recreation Actions
• Plan and develop a Riverfront ‘parkway’.
• Develop and implement the Essex Region Eco-tourism Strategy with a Detroit River component.
• Develop joint international recreational activities and events.
Natural Heritage/Environmental Clean-up Actions
• Expand implementation of water quality remediation work plans.
• Continue habitat restoration projects.
• Coordinate and expand watershed – wide water quality monitoring.
• Recognize and support environmental clean-up efforts undertaken by industrial interests.
• Protect natural features through municipal planning documents and other policies.
• Encourage greater public involvement in environmental clean-up activities.
• Coordinate and expand watershed-wide air quality monitoring and remediation programs.
This Management Strategy reflects a consensus of a broad cross section of community stakeholders from both
sides of the River, and is a testament to the community’s willingness to get involved with the Detroit River. The
strategy will be an advisory document only, and will not affect any treaties and/or rights accruing to First
Nations peoples.
Since the Management Strategy is a ‘living document’, it will continue to evolve and respond to the changing
needs of the watershed community. This will enable the community to maintain an ongoing role in building a
sustainable future for the Detroit River watershed, a future that is environmentally sound, culturally vibrant and
economically prosperous.
Management Strategy Management - Final Strategy Draft - November 2000