The Windsor Star published a letter from the head of the Essex Region Conservation Authority related to the construction of sturgeon spawning habitat along Fighting Island in the Detroit River.  The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge helped to organize the effort.  Excerpt and link:

Almost one acre of spawning habitat has been placed on the bed of the Detroit River northeast of Fighting Island to benefit lake sturgeon and other desirable fish species.

On behalf of the Essex Region Conservation Authority, we congratulate all partners who have contributed their technical expertise, funding and other resources to complete the first-ever Canada-U.S. fish habitat restoration project in the Great Lakes.

Undertaken as part of the Detroit River Remedial Action Plan and International Wildlife Refuge and the Canadian/American Heritage River initiatives, this public and private sector partnership from two countries has improved our environment.

Restoring our region’s natural resources not only improves our local environment, but also helps to create a sustainable future, an enhanced community image and a more vibrant economy — companies want to invest in regions where people want to live.

Full story:

http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/news/letters/story.html?id=48614658-041c-45aa-985f-dba7a53e4ef5

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