Cobourg Creek Background Report: Abiotic, Biotic and Cultural Features
Cobourg Creek Background Report: Abiotic, Biotic and Cultural Features for preparation of the Cobourg Creek Watershed Plan November 2008 Cobourg Creek, Downstream of Ball's Mill Dam Katriona Dean Prepared by Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority The Cobourg Creek Background Report: Abiotic, Biotic and Cultural Features was written to document the historical and current conditions of the Cobourg Creek watershed. This document creates the foundation of the Cobourg Creek Watershed Plan. This document was written by Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff members Pam Lancaster, B.Sc., Jenny Dai, M.Eng., Brian Morrison, B.Sc., Mark Peacock, P.Eng., Mike Smith, B.Sc., Ken Towle, M.E.S., and Magdi Widaatalla, M.Sc., P.Geo. for the resident communities, municipalities and stakeholders of the Cobourg Creek watershed. Maps were created by the GRCA GIS Department, Steve Nowak, B.A. and Jeff Moxley. This document represents the first of its kind for the Cobourg Creek watershed. Certain sections of this report have been summarized from peer-reviewed or consultant documents. Peer review of this document was conducted through the Technical Review Committee. Additional review and input was also contributed by the Community Advisory Committee, stakeholders and residents during the summer and fall of 2008. Technical Review Committee members include: • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (informally) • Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority • Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit • Lakefront Utilities Services Incorporated • Lake
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