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Ecological Study Report – Lyons Creek East

Report produced by Terrastory outlining the ecological study conducted to characterize baseline ecological conditions and natural heritage features within sections of Lyons Creek East (LCE) affected by legacy sediment contamination. The objectives of the study, included: characterize ecological conditions, natural heritage features, and significant habitats present within LCE; provide information about potential adverse ecological impacts associated with possible remediation options under consideration at the…

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PCB Trends in Snapping Turtle Eggs from Lyons Creek East

This report provides insight on PCB contamination trends in Lyons Creek East using common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) as a bio-indicator. Prepared by: K.D. Hughes & S.R. de Solla, Ecotoxicology & Wildlife Health Division, Environment & Climate Change Canada, May 15 2024.

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Lyons Creek East Sediment Transport Study

Purpose: to (1) quantify the sediment input to LCE, to assess the rate of accumulation, and to predict the period of time required to accumulate given a depth of sediment; and (2) determine the max. flow velocity in the system that could be sustained without re-suspending bottom sediments and potentially exposing PCB contaminated sediment to erosion.

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King Street Investigation & Rehabilitation Final Report 2018-2020

The report provides an analysis of water quality samples from the storm sewer collection system which discharges to
Queens Royal Beach (QRB) located in the Niagara River Area of Concern (AOC), having historical water quality problems. A water quality monitoring program, extensive field investigation program, and rehabilitation of identified infrastructure deficiencies were enacted within the drainage area from 2018 to 2020.

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Queen’s Royal Beach Water Quality: 2020 Monitoring and Data Analysis Report

Summary of 2020 water quality results collected at Queen’s Royal Beach. Over the course of the 2020 sampling season, 90.5% of samples collected at Queen’s Royal Beach (QRB) met the recreational water quality guideline for safe swimming (200 E. coli colony forming units/100 mL or less). Suggested citation:  Laufman K. and I. Patel. 2021. Queen’s Royal Beach Water Quality 2019 Monitoring and Data Analysis…

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Colonial Waterbird Populations and Current Trends

Partial assessment of the Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations BUI. This study examined the colonial waterbird populations and current trends in the Niagara River (Ontario) AOC. Results indicate that the relevant criteria have been met and that colonial waterbird populations are NOT IMPAIRED.

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About Us

Efforts from many key partners in the RAP Team continue to help complete priority actions for the restoration, protection, and enhancement of the Niagara River ecosystem. This initiative is made possible through the financial support of the Government of Canada and Ontario, in partnership with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

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