Great Lakes AOCs

Remediation and Restoration Projects for Detroit River AOC

Project Title	Project Description	Date Completed	Targeted BUI(s)
Priority Habitat Restoration in Areas of Concern: Lake Okonoka Restoration, Celeron Island Construction, Belle Isle Forested Wetland Restoration	Three projects will reconnect the river and restore the shoreline. This will provide habitat for fish and wildlife populations.	2020 (est.)	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations
Stony Island Shoal (Priority Habitat Restoration in Areas of Concern)	This multi-year project supported the restoration of habitat shoals and the creation and protection of backwater habitat within Stony Island.	2018	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations
Fish Habitat Restoration Projects St. Clair and Detroit AOCs – River Reefs	USGS scientists restored and enhanced native fish habitat and populations in the Huron-Erie Corridor.	2019	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations
Great Lakes Legacy Act (Detroit River AOC) - Site Characterizations	GLLA Detroit River AOC project, conducted site sediment characterization. Data was used to evaluate priority areas for further assessment and help identify remedial or restoration.	2017	Degradation of Benthos Fish Tumors or Other Deformities Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproduction Problems Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption Restriction on Dredging Activities
Upper Trenton Channel Great Lakes Legacy Act (Detroit River Area of Concern)	Sediment remedial feasibility study, design and partnership recruitment at the Upper Trenton Channel in the Detroit River.	2017	Degradation of Benthos Fish Tumors or Other Deformities Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproduction Problems Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption Restriction on Dredging Activities
Monguagon Creek - Upper Trenton Channel Great Lakes Legacy Act Project	Great Lakes Legacy Act Project in the Detroit River AOC. Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study of Monguagon Creek and Upper Trenton Channel.	2017	Degradation of Benthos Fish Tumors or Other Deformities Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproduction Problems Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption Restriction on Dredging Activities