Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Ecological restoration of the Rouge River, West Duffins Creek and Petticoat Creek Watersheds in Rouge National Urban Park

Agreement Number:

GC-1512

Agreement Value:

$1,134,565.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 2, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022

Description:

This contribution supports the implementation of ecological restoration projects on 32 different properties to recover more than 156 metres of stream, 16.59 hectares of aquatic, riparian and terrestrial habitat, and infill plant across 36.23 ha of previously restored habitat in Rouge National Urban Park, improving ecological integrity in three major watershed ecosystems in the Greater Toronto Area and supporting ecosystem health in the park and its neighboring communities. This contribution will also include the treatment of 12 ash trees at risk from Emerald Ash Borer in the Glen Rouge Campground, and help to achieve the Federal Government’s commitment to planting two billion trees over the next 10 years by planting 47,570 native tree & shrubs in Rouge National Urban Park as part of a nature based solution to reduce carbon emissions and counteract climate change.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations

Location:

Woodbridge, Ontario, CA L4K 5R6

Reference Number:

154-2021-2022-Q3-000018

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Federal Riding Name:

Thornhill

Federal Riding Number:

35104

Program:

General Class Contribution Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.