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WATERSHED PLANOBJECTIVESWATER RESOURCESRESPONSIBLE AGENCIES AND GROUPS RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT ACTIONS COSTNPCAMUNICIPALITIESREGIONAL NIAGARANPCMNRMOEOMAFRADFOCONSERVATION GROUPSAGRICULATURAL COMMUNITYPRIVATE LANDOWNERSIMPLEMENTATION$Ensure that storm water managementpractices minimize storm water volumesand contaminant loads, and maintain orincrease the extent of vegetative andpervious surfacesManage and mitigate flooding risks tohuman life and property within acceptablelimitsMinimize erosion caused by human activitythrough the establishment andimplementation of a comprehensive, prioritybased erosion control programMaintain, improve and provideopportunities for farm-related infrastructuressuch as drainage and irrigationFISH & AQUATIC HABITATProtect, enhance and restore populations ofnative species and their habitats in thewatershedLEGENDLEAD STAKEHOLDERINVOLVED STAKEHOLDERSHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERMImplement NPCA Stormwater Policies and BMPs into regional andmunicipal planning documentsImplement downspout disconnection by-laws for settlement areasin the City of Niagara FallsImplement by-laws that require homeowners to disconnect their weepingtiles from the sanitary sewer systemsImplement a rain barrel program for entire South Niagara Falls watershedONGOING100/downspout600/homeEXISTING PROGRAMEXISTING PROGRAMContinue to permit no new development in the 1 in 100 year floodplainONGOINGMaintain NPCA flood warning systemONGOINGContinue to implement regulations adopted under Section 28 of theConservation Authorities ActONGOINGImplement the recommended restoration actions outlined in the South Niagara FallsWatershed Geomorphic Assessment (NPCA 2007)10,000/yrWhere legislation permits, maintain stream flows by removing debris andsediment in watercourses2,500/yr**Identify and remove barriers to fish movement20,00060,000Develop a Fisheries Management Plan for the South Niagara Falls watershed45,000Where possible, remove, relocate or modify online ponds50,000Plant riparian buffer strips around watercourses and wetlands7,000/yr(5,000/250m)**90
WATERSHED PLANOBJECTIVESNATURAL HERITAGEAND RESOURCESRESPONSIBLE AGENCIES AND GROUPS RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT ACTIONS COSTNPCAMUNICIPALITIESREGIONAL NIAGARANPCMNRMOEOMAFRADFOCONSERVATION GROUPSAGRICULATURAL COMMUNITYPRIVATE LANDOWNERSIMPLEMENTATION$Protect, enhance and restore the health,diversity and ecological functions of thenatural heritage systems in the watershedand their linkages to natural heritagesystems in adjoining watershedsMaintain, restore and improve the linkagesamong surface water features, groundwaterfeatures, hydrologic functions and naturalheritage features and areas, and theirecological functionsPreserve all wetlands in the watershedResearch and recommend managementpractices for invasive species (flora and fauna)LEGENDLEAD STAKEHOLDERINVOLVED STAKEHOLDERSHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERMComplete a comprehensive biological inventory and map of naturalheritage areas including wetlandsEXISTING FUNDINGImplement the upland reforestation program based on upland suitability mapping targetinginterior forest expansion, and ecological linkage opportunities21,000/yr(1,500/acre)**Conduct a secondary prescribed burn at Baden Powell Park to initiate nativeseed bank of restoration project site4,000Utilize conservation easements, land dedication and acquisition to secure criticallinkages as desired lands become available for purchaseEXISTING FUNDINGContinue partnership building with public interest groups to access fundingfor reforestation programs (e.g., NRC)ONGOINGRestoration of unauthorized drains in Willoughby Marsh Conservation Area10,000Continue review of new developments and building permits; ensure compliance withPPS and NPCA Generic RegulationsCreate new wetlands or enlarge existing wetlands based on wetland suitability mappingConduct a detailed invetory for the remainder of Lyons CreekFloodplain Provincially Significant WetlandONGOING10,000/yr10,000/project**70,000Identify the extent of both flora and fauna invasive species in the Fifteen-Sixteen-EighteenMile Creeks watershed and make scientific recommendations for their removalInvasive Species Control and Native Planting Program on Niagara RiverONGOING10,000*91
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Watershed ObjectivesEach watershed
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Figure 3: TopogRaphy6
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Figure 5: Geology8
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Town of Fort Erie. Some sections of
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Figure 8: Niagara River Area of Con
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WetlandsThe Ontario Wetland Evaluat
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The following descriptions of the r
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The Old Lincoln Street Woodlot is a
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Aquatic HabitatFish Community Studi
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Table 2: FISH SPECIES IN THE SOUTH
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Figure 13: MUNICIPAL DRAINS25
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Figure 14: WATER QUALITY AND POTENT
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Groundwater ResourcesA Groundwater
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Niagara Falls watershed, the roads
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Municipal Drain MaintenanceSeveral
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Water Quality Best Management Pract
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and site alteration shall not be pe
Page 46 and 47: table 6: provincially rare species
Page 48 and 49: Figure 16: natural heritage system
Page 50 and 51: Figure 18: wetland suitability mapp
Page 52: Grassy Brook Restoration StrategyGr
Page 55 and 56: table 7: Grassy brook subwatershed
Page 57 and 58: Hunters Drain Restoration StrategyH
Page 59 and 60: table 8: hunters drain subwatershed
Page 61 and 62: Tee Creek Restoration StrategyThe m
Page 63 and 64: table 9: tee creek subwatershed res
Page 69 and 70: Lyons Creek Restoration StrategyThe
Page 71 and 72: Table 10: Lyons Creek Subwatershed
Page 79 and 80: Table 11: Usshers Creek Subwatershe
Page 85 and 86: portion of the subwatershed, and a
Page 87 and 88: Table 12: Bayers Creek Subwatershed
Page 89 and 90: Table 12: Bayers Creek Subwatershed
Page 91 and 92: Table 13: Niagara River 9 Subwaters
Page 93 and 94: Table 13: Niagara River 9 Subwaters
Page 95: WATERSHED PLANOBJECTIVESWATER RESOU
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Page 101 and 102: Environment Canada. 2004b. Best Man
Page 103 and 104: GlossaryArea of Concern: An area is
Page 105 and 106: South Niagara FallsAPPENDICES
Page 107 and 108: Land Management Issues and Concerns
Page 109 and 110: BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND RESTO
Page 111 and 112: Scoring Descriptions for Stream Vis
Page 113 and 114: APPENDIX bINSECT/INVERTEBRATE HABIT
Page 115 and 116: APPENDIX bSuspected Causes ofObserv
Page 121 and 122: BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MENUAPPEN
Page 127 and 128: APPENDIX DSOUTH NIAGARA FALLS WETLA
Page 129 and 130: APPENDIX ESPECIES REFERENCE LISTSCI
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Page 133 and 134: APPENDIX FHABITAT: WETLANDCRITERIA:
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