habitat restoration projects...burnt ship creek channel occlusion. burnt ship creek restoration and...
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Habitat Restoration ProjectsGrand Island, New York
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationNiagara River Area of Concern
November 15, 2018
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Mark Mistretta,
Director, Western District, NYS Parks
Welcome
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Niagara River HabitatRestoration Projects
• Projects are part of a larger plan
• Multiple agencies / organizations are sponsoring complementary projects
• Today’s presentation describes four projects sponsored by NYS Parks
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Background
• Niagara River Area of Concern (AOC)
• Remedial Action Plan (RAP)
• Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIs)
• Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
• Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Program (GLFER)
• Parks Habitat Restoration Projects
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U.S. Niagara River Remedial Action Plan
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NYS Parks Niagara River Habitat Restoration Projects
Today’s presentation provides an overview of the four projects sponsored by NYS Parks• East River Marsh• Burnt Ship Creek• Buckhorn Island
Shoreline• Grass Island
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East River Marsh
Habitat Restoration Design
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Beaver Island State Park Golf Course
East River MarshProject Area
Challenges• Shoreline erosion from
wind, waves and scour• Loss of habitat• Lack of wetlands along
river’s edge• Few places for
fish/aquatic animals to breed
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Concept Design for Nearshore Protection and Restoration – Reefs
• Protect shoreline, stabilize riverbanks, and reduce erosion
• Expand river wetland habitats
• Contribute to removal of Loss of Fish and Wildlife BUI
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East River MarshExisting Barrier Reefs
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Concept Design for Nearshore Protection and Restoration –Inland Pond and Ferry Slip Modifications
• Create off-river fish habitat
• Connectivity to riparian areas
• Protection from shoreline erosion
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Interior Pond/Wetland
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Concept Design for Excavated Channel from River to Existing Pond/Wetland (lateral view)
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Former Ferry Slip
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Enhancement for Ferry Slip Area
Existing
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Porcupine Crib
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Burnt Ship Creek
Habitat Restoration Design
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Burnt Ship Creek Project Area
Challenges
• Loss of former stream channel
• Restricted or absent aquatic and wildlife passage
• Reduced biodiversity and productivity
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1951 – Pre- NYPA
Burnt Ship Creek Historic Photo Sequence
2002
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Burnt Ship Creek Channel Occlusion - 2017
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Burnt Ship Creek Channel Occlusion
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Burnt Ship Creek Restoration and Enhancement Concepts
• ~ 900 ft. of Channel Dredging for Fish Passage
• Cove Habitat Enhancements
• Open Water Habitat Feature Enhancements
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Burnt Ship Creek Channel Concept Design
• 10+/- Channel Bottom Width
• 5 ft. Shallow Depth
• Sloped channel sides
• EV & SAV plantings
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Burnt Ship Creek Cove Habitat Enhancements
• Embedded Logs with Root Wads
• Emergent Marsh Habitat & Planting Zone
• Transition channel to newly excavated creek channel
• Deepening of selected areas
• Leaner trees for shade
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Other Burnt Ship Creek Habitat Enhancements
• Side Channels
• Pothole
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Buckhorn Island Shoreline
Habitat Restoration Design
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Buckhorn Island Shoreline Project Area
Challenges
• Boats, high waves, and ice scour
• Loss of habitat for aquatic animals due to shoreline and riverbank erosion
• Lack of riparian wetlands
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Park Hiking Trail
Grass Island
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Shoreline Erosion
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Restoration Concepts for Energy Dissipation, Stability and Habitat
• Nearshore, Shoreline, Bank and Riparian Upland
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Restoration Concepts for Energy Dissipation, Stability and Habitat
• Nearshore, Shoreline, Bank and Riparian Upland
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Restoration Concepts for Energy Dissipation, Stability and Habitat
• Nearshore, Shoreline, Bank and Riparian Upland
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Grass Island
Habitat Restoration Design
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Beaver Island State Park Golf Course
Grass Island Project Area
Challenges
• Habitat loss due to human and natural causes
• Loss of natural island structure
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Grass Island Area 1927
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Grass Island
1966 1978-Town of Grand Island Outfall Construction
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Grass Island Deterioration Over Time2011
2017
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Human Interaction
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Restoration Concept
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What’s Next?
Construction has begun and will continue through Summer 2020
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What’s Next?
• Join our mailing list
• Project team will engage with municipalities and other stakeholders throughout process
• Parks may distribute updates in various ways
Web site: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/174/
Press release
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Thank youProject Contact
David SpieringNiagara River Restoration Project Manager
716-773-3271 x230 [email protected]