Habitat Restoration Database: Buffalo River Area of Concern
NOAA-GLC Regional Habitat Restoration PartnershipBuffalo River Area of Concern Habitat Restoration Database
Restoration Outcomes
| Total Upland/Riparian Habitat Restored | Total Shoreline Restored or Maintained | Total In-water Habitat Restored |
|---|---|---|
| 13.37 acres | 4,259 linear ft. | 2,031 linear ft. |
The habitat restoration projects at Buffalo River took place on 8 locations along the Buffalo River in the eastern basin of Lake Erie. These projects aimed to restore shoreline habitat in heavily degraded areas of the River and were completed in 2018.
The following metrics were collected during pre- and post-monitoring of the project sites:
Vegetation Data: General species abundance, richness, and diversity as well as a qualitative assessment of invasive species were collected.
Avian Monitoring Data: spring migratory point count avifaunal surveys collected species richness and relative abundance data.
Assessment of General Conditions: monitoring took place to assess the overall condition of the project site prior to and following construction.
Soil Monitoring Data: Samples were collected prior to and following restoration and tested for metrics such as pH, organic matter, macronutrients, soluble salts.
Project Documents
- Buffalo Color Peninsula Monitoring Report
- Buffalo Motor & Generator Corporation and Blue Tower Turning Basin Monitoring Report
- Buffalo Motor & Generator Corporation As-Built Plans
- Blue Tower Turning Basin As-Built Plans
- Old Bailey Woods Monitoring Report
- Ohio Street Boat Launch Monitoring Report
- Ohio Street Boat Launch As-Built Plans
- Toe of Katherine Street Peninsula Monitoring Report
- Toe of Katherine Street Peninsula As-Build Plans
- Riverbend I Monitoring Report
- Riverbend II Monitoring Report
- Riverbend II As-Built Plans
Funding
Just under $6 million was been awarded to this project by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The GLRI is a federal program designed to protect and restore the largest system of fresh surface water in the world — the Great Lakes. The project funding was provided via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through a Regional Partnership with the Great Lakes Commission.
For More Information
Jill Estrada
Coastal Conservation and Habitat Restoration
Project Manager, Great Lakes Commission
734‐396‐6059 • [email protected]
Katherine Winkler
Director, Ecological Design & Implementation, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
716-852-7483 (Ext. 15)
[email protected]
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