Building Connections: Wetlands Boardwalk for Minden-Hills Township

Building Connections: Wetlands Boardwalk for Minden-Hills Township

Edwards, Erin; Murc, Kim; White, Justin

Township of Minden Hills
Host contact: Cox, Rick

Sager, Eric
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

TP-580

2008

U-Links Office and online

Minden

Development of a wetlands boardwalk

Examines the development of a wetlands boardwalk linking the River Walk Trail to Minden walking trail system. Discusses economic, ecological and social value of wetlands, construction options, and educational oportunities.

Creating a trail system across the wetland in Minden is not only important in connecting other trail systems but it also provides educational opportunities, strengthens the community, encourages partnerships, and promotes stewardship. This report is the starting block in creating the boardwalk system. The report discusses the value of wetlands, boardwalk structure options and considerations, boardwalk location options, educational opportunities, and makes recommendations for next steps. Recommendations include: obtaining a detailed map of the wetland, and an Environmental Impact Assessment. These two things will lead to more informed recommendations for boardwalk placement, design, and interpretive themes. Public consultation meeting pre-construction, and long-term monitoring are also recommended.

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