Metroparks toledo will restore portions of blue creek and neis ditch stream 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 1450 feet of streambank, develop riffle/pool habitat along 1,450 feet of channel habitat, and plant 0.5 acres with native forest seedlings and bare-root plantings (blue creek); and stabilize streambank, plant native riparian trees/shrubs, reconnect floodplain, acquire 2.5 acres, and pending land acquired, expand floodplain along 1,000 feet of the stream, restore riparian forest, selective bank stabilization along an additional 3,000 feet of naturally vegetated ditch, and create beneficial instream habitat (neis ditch). Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:outcomes include increased streambank stability, increased diversity and quality of instream habitat in blue creek and neis ditch, improved habitat for benthic communities, and improved invertebrate community index scores in neis ditch. Intended beneficiaries are all those who live, recreate, or work in the maumee river AOC. Intended beneficiaries are all those who live, recreate, or work in the maumee river AOC.