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Great Lakes AOCs

Remediation and Restoration Projects for the River Raisin AOC

 
Project Title Project Description Date Completed Targeted BUI(s)
GLLA Sediment Remediation Project—Phase II Remediated ~26,400 cubic yards of sediment contaminated with PCBs and 1.45 acres of TSCA level NAPL contamination. 2016
  • Restrictions on Fish & Wildlife Consumption
  • Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproduction Problems
  • Restrictions on Dredging Activities
GLLA Sediment Remediation Project—Phase I Remediated ~106,000 cubic yard of contaminated sediment. 2013
  • Restrictions on Fish & Wildlife Consumption
  • Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproduction Problems
  • Restrictions on Dredging Activities
Fish Passage Restoration Project Reconnected lower 23 mi. of river for fish passage and recreation 2013
  • Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations
  • Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
Sterling State Park Projects Recreated 18 acres of marsh and 32 acres of lakeplain prairie habitat. Installed marsh water control equipment and removed invasive species. 2012
  • Restrictions on Fish & Wildlife Consumption
  • Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproduction Problems
  • Restrictions on Dredging Activities
Sterling Island Habitat Restoration Reduced erosion to an in-stream island, repairing habitat for fish and wildlife. 2012
  • Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat