A section of the ravine along the river in the Town of Devon will undergo restoration after an investment of $163,912 from the federal government.
The Battery Creek ravine and the North Saskatchewan River in Devon form an interconnected and vulnerable flood and erosion zone. The floodplain resiliency and restoration project will stabilize eroding slopes and reduce flood risks by planting native woody vegetation and trees. In three degraded and flood-prone areas where soils are particularly liable for erosion, planting will include approximately 2500 trees to help improve flood resiliency and repair ecosystems. Community education about the restoration will promote nature-based solutions for sustainable flooding resiliency and increase overall environmental awareness.
The increased stability of creek banks and river valley slopes in Devon will also enhance wildlife habitats and protect existing trail and foot bridge infrastructure for community use.
