The project enhanced an existing wetland in a post-industrial landscape on the shore of Lake Erie south of Buffalo through expanding the wetland, reducing invasive species, and planting native vegetation. The wetland was expanded by excavation, regrading, and adding another connection to Blasdell Creek by installing a culvert under a trail creating an oxbow shaped wetland. This enhanced wetland will increase native vegetation and wildlife habitat and had second objective to improve water quality by reducing bacteria levels in the water before it enters Lake Erie. Native vegetation, wetland birds, frogs, and water quality will be monitored at the site.
