Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
$936,485.00
Ecological restoration of the Rouge River, West Duffins Creek and Petticoat Creek Watersheds in Rouge National Urban Park
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-31
Summary
This project supports ecological restoration at 13 sites in Rouge National Urban Park, restoring wetlands, riparian areas, and forests. It includes invasive species control, planting over 34,000 native trees and shrubs, installing wildlife passages to improve connectivity, and conducting extensive ecosystem monitoring. Overall, the project strengthens ecological integrity across major watersheds in a highly urbanized region and supports long-term ecosystem management.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-3359
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Title
Ecological restoration of the Rouge River, West Duffins Creek and Petticoat Creek Watersheds in Rouge National Urban Park
Agreement Title (French)
Restauration écologique des bassins versants de la rivière Rouge, du ruisseau West Duffins et du ruisseau Petticoat dans le parc urbain national de la Rouge
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$936,485.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project supports ecological restoration at 13 sites in Rouge National Urban Park, restoring wetlands, riparian areas, and forests. It includes invasive species control, planting over 34,000 native trees and shrubs, installing wildlife passages to improve connectivity, and conducting extensive ecosystem monitoring. Overall, the project strengthens ecological integrity across major watersheds in a highly urbanized region and supports long-term ecosystem management.
Description (French)
Ce projet appuie la restauration écologique de 13 sites dans le parc urbain national de la Rouge, incluant la remise en état de milieux humides, riverains et forestiers. Il prévoit la gestion des espèces envahissantes, la plantation de plus de 34 000 arbres et arbustes indigènes, l’installation de passages fauniques pour améliorer la connectivité, ainsi qu’un suivi écologique approfondi. Le projet vise à renforcer l’intégrité écologique de plusieurs bassins versants dans un contexte urbain dense et à soutenir la gestion à long terme des écosystèmes.
Expected Results
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations.
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine naturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures.
Federal Riding
Humber River—Black Creek
Federal Riding (French)
Humber River—Black Creek
Federal Riding Number
35041
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subventions et de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada.
Recipient City
Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Recipient Postal Code
M3N 1S4
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
154-2025-2026-Q4-00189
