TABLE OF CONTENTS
Distribution List
Preamble Glossary of Terms page
Preamble Glossary of Terms page
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Fisheries Plan Scope and Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Fisheries Plan Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................... 3
2. Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Broadway Drain Existing Conditions .................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Drainage channel ................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Detroit River ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Aquatic Species at Risk .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Detroit River ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Broadway Drain and Drainage Channel ............................................................................................................... 7
4. Broadway Drain Realignment and Drainage Channel Infilling ................................................................. 7
4.1 Scope and Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Proposed Works Overview .................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2.1 Offsetting Measures and Restoration Plan ........................................................................................... 8
4.2.2 Existing Drain Abandonment ................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Construction Methodology .................................................................................................................................. 8
5. Construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures .................................................................................... 10
5.1 Potential Impacts to Fish and Fish Habitat ........................................................................................................ 10
5.2 Residual Impacts ................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.3 Mitigation Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1 Requirements for Construction in Waterbodies and Waterbody Banks ............................................. 13
5.3.2 Requirements for Control of Water from Dewatering Operations ..................................................... 14
5.3.3 Requirements for Sediment and Erosion Control ............................................................................... 14
5.3.4 Requirements for Spill Response and Reporting ................................................................................. 15
6. Environmental Monitoring Requirements and Responsibilities .............................................................. 16
6.1 Construction Monitoring ................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Post-Construction Monitoring ........................................................................................................................... 17
7. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 19