The city of troy will restore riparian habitat, increase channel stability, and control invasive species at the sprague drain in firefighters park in oakland county, MI in the rouge river area of…

The city of troy will restore riparian habitat, increase channel stability, and control invasive species at the sprague drain in firefighters park in oakland county, MI in the rouge river area of concern. Once implemented, this habitat will address three beneficial use impairments (buis) associated with degraded fish and wildlife populations, degradation of benthos, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat.activities:the city of troy will restore 5.5 acres of riparian habitat, including 1.5 acres of wetland and floodplain shelf habitat, and control invasive species on 5 acres in the rouge river AOC. Native vegetation buffers will be installed at two storm outfalls to increase water quality before emptying to the drain.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:outcomes include invasive species control, increased habitat and plant diversity, floodplain connectivity, increased channel stability, and increased water quality in the sprague drain, which connects to the rouge river. Intended beneficiaries are all those who live, recreate, or work in the rouge river AOC.