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Report: Squamish Central Estuary Brownfield
Restoration Project
Final Report
16.CMS.02
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The focus of this project was to restore a former log sort back into functional estuarine habitat
through re-grading of the site to create a natural tidally influenced wetland salt marsh.
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Author: Squamish River Watershed Society
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Old Reference Number: FWCP Project - 16.CMS.02
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Date Published: Oct 2015
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Report ID: 50219
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Audience: Government and Public
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The focus of this project was to restore a former log sort back into functional estuarine habitat
through re-grading of the site to create a natural tidally influenced wetland salt marsh. Some
of the key objectives of this project included: creation of over 35,000 square metres of new
estuarine habitat; planting native riparian vegetation; daylighting channels and removal of
redundant culverts; removal of fill and overburden and returning the site to historic grades to
allow natural estuarine processes to resume; monitoring the site to gauge the carbon
sequestering potential (through identifying soil composition, depth, woody debris, and plant
matter); installation of educational interpretive signage; exploring eelgrass restoration in the
sub-tidal shorelines; Rivers Day Festival event location; and establishing the site as a living
classroom for university public school students. The 2015 year included the removal of soil
layer and re-grading of the site and the construction of tidal channels. Included in the first
year were three volunteer planting days (March 7, 22, and September 27) to establish over
2,000 native riparian plants. As well pre-construction monitoring, including soil sampling,
bathymetry, aerial surveys, and site survey were completed as part of a long-term monitoring
program. Aside from providing important habitat for salmonids and other fisheries and wildlife
resources, the restored brownfield will now be used as an outdoor learning classroom by the
local schools, university and college students with highlights of the sites ecological driven
services for students. Surveys of the site were conducted in partnership with Squamish
Nation and the Seagrass Conservation Working Group to explore the potential for eelgrass
restoration along the sub-tidal shoreline. A test planting for eelgrass will be explored in the
coming year.
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