Metroparks toledo will develop project engineering designs and implement restoration activities that will protect and enhance islands in the audubon islands state nature preserve in the mainstem of…

Metroparks toledo will develop project engineering designs and implement restoration activities that will protect and enhance islands in the audubon islands state nature preserve in the mainstem of the maumee river in the maumee river area of concern (AOC). This work will address the degraded fish and wildlife populations, degradation of benthos, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat beneficial use impairments (BUIS) through this restoration.activities:metroparks toledo will stabilize 3,493 linear feet of eroding island bank and add quality habitat by adding a rock barrier reef with riparian plantings or a stone shelf with engineered log jams, and improve instream habitat in the island cove by creating 3.64 acres of new deep-water habitat and adding vegetated hummocks and wood structures.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:outcomes include increased riverbank stability, increased habitat diversity and quality, addition of hard substrate for benthos and fish use. Intended beneficiaries are all those who live, recreate, or work in the maumee river AOC.