Trout Unlimited Canada is proud to announce the completion of a major restoration project within Hamilton’s Courtcliffe Park. This restoration project improves water quality, water flow, aquatic habitat and creekside vegetation benefitting fish, aquatic wildlife and the animals that live in and around Bronte Creek for years to come.
Located within the headwaters of Bronte Creek, TUC’s Courtcliffe project also benefits the creek downstream throughout its length. The repair of a creek crossing in Courtcliffe Park by removing two pipes (culverts) and replacing them with a bridge to allow Bronte Creek to once again flow under the walking path was a major project component. The small concrete pipes restricted Bronte Creek’s natural flow and created an on-line pond. With the bridge in place and the pond removed the creek will return to its natural width. A straightened manmade side channel was also removed allowing Bronte Creek to return to its original path, flowing as it once did.
Trout Unlimited Canada CEO, Silvia D’Amelio states, “This amazing project will benefit the lives of everyone who uses the park and all those downstream. It is a great example of community and industry partnership towards an improved natural area.”
David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale also said, “Courtcliffe Park is a very popular recreational facility for Carlisle and northeast Flamborough residents. The completion of this restoration project only enhances its environmental importance and appeal.”
This project received large funding contributions from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, RBC and Union Gas. Other project funders included the Government of Ontario, the Hamilton-Halton Watershed Stewardship Program, the City of Hamilton, the Toronto Community Foundation, TD, Canada Summer Jobs and the local Carlisle community.
Additional support has been provided by the Courtcliffe Park Committee, the Ted Knott Chapter of TUC, the Hamilton-Halton Watershed Stewardship Program and Conservation Halton.
About RBC: RBC Foundation is proud to support the Bronte Creek Restoration Project through the Blue Water Project. The RBC Blue Water Project is a 10-year global charitable commitment of $50 million to help protect the world’s most precious natural resource: fresh water. Since 2007, RBC has pledged nearly $41 million to more than 700 charitable organizations worldwide that protect water, with an additional $8.8 million pledged to universities for water programs. The RBC Blue Water Project is focused on supporting initiatives that help protect water in towns, cities and urbanized areas. For further information, visit the Blue Water Project website.
About DFO:
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program forms a key component of the Government of Canada’s conservation agenda and aligns with the Government’s commitment to protect Canada’s fisheries. The program brings like-minded partners and their resources together with the common long‑term goal of enhancing the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Canada’s recreational fisheries.
About Union Gas: Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with 100 years of experience and service to customers. The distribution business serves about 1.4 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in more than 400 communities across northern, southwestern and eastern Ontario. Union Gas, named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2015, is a Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) company with assets of $6.4 billion and approximately 2,200 employees. For more information please visit the Union Gas website or find us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
About Trout Unlimited Canada
Trout Unlimited Canada has been restoring rivers and streams and improving water quality across Canada for over 40 years. With a focus towards on-the-ground work, TUC uses science, volunteers and partners to drive positive change within Canadian communities. For more information about the Courtcliffe Park Restoration Project, including project updates along with information on other TUC projects please visit our website or our social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
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