Stratford Perth Museum (Stratford) – Constructed Wetland

The UTRCA was pleased to partner with the Stratford Perth Museum to address recurring flooding happening on their parking lot by installing a constructed wetland. This innovative stormwater management approach helped to improve water quality and slow down runoff from the parking area. The project also involved planting 50 trees and shrubs including larch, red maple, white cedar, yellow birch, alternate-leaf dogwood, black chokeberry, and red-osier dogwood, as well as 700 aquatic plants. The installation has solved the flooding issue and also offers the opportunity to educate the public on LID.

The work was carried out by UTRCA staff and Casey Gansevles Excavating with an estimated cost of $17,000. Partners included Stratford Perth Museum, County of Perth and funding was contributed by TD Friends of the Environment, Stratford Perth Community Foundation, Orr Insurance & Investment, and Ontario Power Generation.