Habitat Restoration in Priority Coastal Areas: Brandenburg Park

The engineering design for this project was completed in early 2020 and was managed locally by Chesterfield Township (Township) with project manager OHM. The design is anticipated to restore approximately 740 linear feet of hardened shoreline and 1.5 acres of nearshore habitat along Lake St. Clair. It will focus on installing low profile habitat shoals to promote growth and establishment of wild celery (Vallisneria americana) as well as planted submerged aquatic vegetation and emergent vegetation, all of which serve as important spawning, nursery, and foraging habitat for a variety of game fishes and a food source for waterfowl. Tree rootwads anchored to the shoals, dredged areas of varying water depth, and rock piles will be installed to create and enhance habitat for a variety of herpetofauna and fish species. Construction began in Fall 2020 and will wrap up in Fall 2021 followed by post-restoration monitoring taking place in Spring 2022.

Environmental Benefits:

• Restore approximately 740 linear feet of hardened shoreline and 1.5 acres of nearshore habitat along Lake St. Clair
• Enhanced fish and wildlife habitat

Community Benefits:

• Improved shoreline safety
• Improved water quality and ecosystem health
• Improved fishing and fish spawning
• Increased access to shoreline

Economic Benefits:

• Increased recreation, tourism, and sport-fishing opportunities

The following fact sheets and documents provide additional information about the Brandenburg Park project and specific elements of the project.

Fact Sheet
Final Conceptual Design
Brandenburg Park Presentation