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Detroit RiverWalk (West of William G. Milliken State Park) - Site #10

Detroit, Michigan


Project Goals and Objectives: Stabilize the shoreline along the Detroit RiverWalk and enhance aquatic habitat

Project Description: Stabilized 152 meters (500 feet) of shoreline with varying sizes of rock armor stone and enhanced aquatic habitat

Cost: $100,000

Timeframe: 2003-2004

Partners: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and General Motors Corporation

Ecological Effectiveness: No post-project monitoring to date

Restoration Contact: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy