Special Projects

2023 Mirielle Park & Outlot Wetland Restoration Project

Work will be done to restore the wood wetland including the clearing of undesired and dead woody underbrush. This will be replaced with native and desired woodland and wetland species. The Forestry section, along with highly skilled contractors, plan to start work in January of 2023.   
Mirielle example forested wetlandThe Mirielle stormwater ponds were created with the construction of the surrounding residential subdivision in the mid-1990s. The ponds and surrounding woodland have been largely ignored due in part to their difficult-to-access location and the amount of resources it will require to make a significant difference towards restoration. Additionally, there was a question of maintenance responsibilities which, for some time, were assigned to the developer.

Mirielle beforeNative areas generally require less effort to maintain. However, there is still some effort needed to keep native areas from being reclaimed by invasive vegetation which requires a certain level of expertise. Public Work’s Forestry Section has been steadily growing their skills to care for the native landscapes around town. 

The Forestry Section have been preparing to take on this project should funding become available. Thanks to a cost-sharing grant recently rewarded to the Village by America In Bloom with funding from CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up foundation, Public Works is ready to dig in!

Planned Wetland Restoration 2022-2023

FAQs

Why now?
How long will this project take?
Will Public Works be in my yard?
Why do you have to take out all those trees?
If you take out all the trees, will I see and hear the train?
Why is this project important?

Who's Listening?

Tom Milas

Forestry Manager