Wetland and habitat construction projects were completed in two Western New York rivers as integral parts of hazardous waste remediation projects. Both sites int he Buffalo, New York area included construction of wetlands and upland habitats along more than 1,000 linear feet (305 meters) of shoreline. Various degrees of success have been observed, but some areas appear to have sustanined enough growth to eventually propagate and become well established. Lessons learned include the need for sufficient depth and stability of substrate, accurate prediction of mean water levels and planting across a range of elevations, control of river currents and subsequent substrate erosion, and aggressive wildfowl deterrent measures. Several critical factors need to be considered in design and implementation, but these case studies have shown that development of viable habitats is possible.
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