Bank Stabilization (2010)
The North Shore Steelhead Association donated $16,000.00 to the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority to fund the fish habitat enhancement component of the project.
The NSSA was assisted in this project by contributions from the Thunder Bay District Stewardship Council (3,000.00) and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Zone B (1,000.00) in support of this project.
On August 12, 2010 BJ Halow Construction started to stabilize the slumped bank located on the McIntyre River just below Central Avenue stabilized as shown in the attached picture . The project involved the placement of amour rock to the hillside similar to what has been done in other sections of the river, however in this pilot project, several large root balls and large rocks were placed at the low water mark which will reduce flow rates and enhance fish habitat. Soil was added to the rocks on the slope and plantings of native species of dogwood and willow will help return the area to a natural setting.
The construction phase of the McIntyre Bank Stabilization Project was completed on August 20th 2010. The site has been covered with erosion blanket and has also been hydro seeded. The Ontario Stewardship Ranger Crew along with members from the Thunder Bay District Stewardship Council and the North Shore Steelhead Association planted dogwood and willow shrubs on Tuesday, August 24th 2010.
