There are many valuable resources to help landowners with riparian and shoreline restoration projects. Through the Cocagne Watershed Natural Heritage Conservation Project, the GDDPC has compiled a list of available ressources. Here are just a few examples.
Species at Risk Voluntary Stewardship Practices : Guidance for Restoration Activities in Riparian Areas (2013), Stewardship Centre for British Columbia - themes explored include planting native vegetation; installing large woody debris; creating pits and mounds; creating riparian wetlands.
A living shoreline project : living edge approach to landscape management (2013), Lohnes, R., English - examples of a restoration project with many pictures.
Ecological restoration of degraded habitats : A watershed approach (2006), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) - instream cover; bank stabilization.
The Shore Primer : A Cottager’s Guide to a Healthy Waterfront (2008), Fisheries and Oceans Canada - protecting a natural shoreline; various restauration techniques.
Resources
Shoreline restoration
Upcoming activities
Nov 28, 2021, Sunday - Expo-info GDDPC
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Annual meeting and project presentations (Shorebirds, nocturnal wildlife, butterflies, climate change adaptations, country colors, food sovereignty, climate action and more). The metting will be in French.
Only members have voting rights, but everyone is welcome to participate.
We want to hear your suggestions, ideas and comments on how to improve the quality of life and water in our beautiful part of the country.
For now, we are planning a virtual meeting, but if the covid rules change, we will organize an afternoon trip to the oyster hatchery in Cocagne. Door prizes.
For more information, contact Wiebke Tinney at 576-8247 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
