We all have a role to play in creating a flood ready future in the Region of Durham. The Flood Ready Durham initiative includes actions to understand flood risk, build a flood strategy, and implement resilience incentive programs. Explore Flood Related Work in the Region and Flood Resilience Case Studies to learn more.
Left (before): Corner Marsh in 2004. Levee has been built, but water control/fish passage structure not yet installed. Water is cloudy and turbid, indicating that water quality is poor and emergent vegetation is sparse. Middle (after): Corner Marsh in 2008. Note the water clarity and established wetland vegetation in Corner Marsh compared to the rest of the marsh complex. Right (after): Corner Marsh in 2010. The water is clear and emergent aquatic vegetation and floating vegetation is well established.
Image and text by TRCA.
