Project Paradise Christmas tree barrier Canadian Botanical Conservation Network Fishway operating schedule Download the Fishway and Coastal Marshes Natural Fish Hatcheries fact sheets. Located at the mouth of the Desjardins Canal—the only channel that connects Cootes Paradise and Hamilton Harbour—the Fishway is the Great Lakes' first two-way fishway and carp barrier, and is one of the most visible indicators of the progress of Project Paradise. The Fishway began operating in 1997. It is designed to keep non-native carp out of Cootes while maintaining the flow of water and populations of native aquatic species. Before the installation of the Fishway, Cootes Paradise had an estimated carp population of about 70,000 adults. During the Fishway's first year of operation, 95% of carp were excluded from the marsh, and since then this number has continued to drop, with monitoring in 2003 finding less than 1,000 adult carp in the marsh. Eliminating carp from Cootes Paradise is considered a vital first step in the marsh restoration process. Notable events - A Harbour winter kill between 2003 and 2004 (caused by sewage) - Summer kill in 2004 following severe rainstorm (caused by urban runoff and sewage) - July 2007 a pesticide spill in Spencer Creek wiped out most of the young fish produced in 2007 What you should know about sport fish consumption Click here to learn about what Royal Botanical Gardens is doing to educate the public about sport fish consumption. Download a PDF of a poster that summarizes sport fish consumption. Read the latest information in Ministry’s Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish booklet. Back To Top Science contacts Ask our science staff a question about the science and conservation program. Science fact sheets Download a fact sheet and learn about our restoration projects. Directions Click here to see how easy we are to find. Local weather Find out the local forecast before you head out!
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