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NVCA looking for volunteers to help with riverbank restoration

June 29, 2023   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is looking for volunteers to help restore and improve local waterways.

Several events are coming up locally.

Sheldon Creek is home to many minnow and trout species. It is also an important spawning ground for Georgian Bay’s trout and salmon.

Some parts of the creek are eroding, and you can help keep it cool, clean, and clear.

Members of the NVCA and volunteers will be stepping into chest waders and going into waist-deep water to anchor old Christmas trees into the streambank to prevent erosion.

There are two upcoming Sheldon Creek projects scheduled – July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 8052 Adjala Sidreoad 25, Rosemont and 

July 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 4149 Concession Rd 4, Adjala-Tosorontio.

The Pine River is another local waterway with several fish species and is a spawning ground.

NVCA members and volunteers will be restoring the riverbank on two upcoming dates – July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 628573 Side Road 15, Mansfield and July 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 628573 Side Road 15, Mansfield.

Once placed on the stream or riverbank, the Christmas trees will help trap the soil on the banks and provide a habitat for fish.

The events will include an orientation and tutorial and three houses of outdoor activity. The event will be cancelled or postponed if there is rain or extreme weather.

If you are a student, the hours you spend volunteering with the NVCA will count toward your high school volunteer hours, so remember to bring your community service volunteer form.

You must register to be a part of one of these events.

You can register by visiting the NVCA website at www. nvca.on.ca.

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