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Historic $6M Gift Fuels Stoney Creek Wetland Restoration
1 Jun
Summary
- A $6 million donation will support wetland restoration in Stoney Creek.
- An education hub will replace a former market building.
- Project completion is anticipated by 2030.
A historic $6 million donation from the Heritage Green Community Trust is set to significantly advance the Hamilton Conservation Authority's (HCA) plans for wetland restoration in Stoney Creek. This landmark gift, the largest in the HCA's history, will support the ongoing project at the Saltfleet Conservation Area.
The funds are designated for building a third wetland, as part of a larger initiative that began in 2011. The project aims to mitigate downstream flooding, enhance water quality, and create vital wildlife habitats. Two of the planned four wetlands are already completed.
Furthermore, the donation will facilitate the redevelopment of a former market building into a visitor and environmental education hub. This facility will include educational spaces and interpretive displays, with preliminary site work scheduled to commence in 2027.
Wildlife, including waterfowl and native plants, is already beginning to return to the restored areas. The HCA anticipates the entire project will be completed by 2030, promising long-term environmental and community benefits for Hamilton residents.
