The first phase of this initiative, “Aquatic and Riparian Invasive Species Inventory and Habitat Assessment,” focused on three select tributaries in Eastern Lake Ontario—Sandy Creek, South Sandy Creek and Deer Creek. The study helped to gain a better understanding of the presence of aquatic and terrestrial riparian invasive species.

The results of the assessment included recommendations on the most deserving areas in need of eradication, suppression, management of invasive species and the need for restoration, and serves as the foundation for Phase II in 2021.