Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Michipicoten First Nation is receiving a federal investment of almost $250,000 to restore the White Sands Creek and protect it from future flood events.
A major flood event in October 2012 washed away sections of land and water crossings along the White Sands Creek, requiring residents of the White Sands Settlement Area to evacuate, and leaving the environment damaged.
Today's investment will help restore the ecosystem and protect the area from future floods by replacing a culvert, stabilizing the riverbank with riprap armoring, planting culturally and ecologically significant vegetation that will prevent soil erosion, and adding a terrace with educational signage.
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