Improving Detwiler Marsh
The restoration project will restore 24 acres of wetland habitat through invasive species management, regrading, and native plantings. 36 acres of invasive plant species will be treated and 1,950 linear feet of stream along Mud Creek will be restored by reconnecting the stream to the floodplain and planting native species.
The project will increase habitat quality and diversity, reduce sediment and nutrient loads to Lake Erie, and improve habitat for aquatic species.
Restoration Metrics
- 36 acres invasive plant species removal
- 750 feet two-stage stream channel
- 1,200 feet restored channel sinuosity
- 24 acres wetland restoration
- 16 acres of riparian plantings
Walking Path
Visitors can walk around the marsh area, observe birds and wildlife, and enjoy the cool shade of the more mature trees.
About the Project
The City of Toledo was awarded a Section 319 grant by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore 24 acres of wetland habitat and 1,950 linear feet of stream along Mud Creek, and treat 36 acres of invasive plant species at Detwiler Marsh. Detwiler Marsh is a diked wetland located east of the Detwiler Park ball fields and south of Detwiler Park Golf Course.
Improvements
The restoration project will remove invasive plant species and restore Detwiler Marsh by increasing habitat heterogeneity/variety. Native plants will be installed throughout the project site, including 16 acres of plantings along the stream to increase:
- aquatic habitat quality
- fish and macroinvertebrate diversity
- water quality
Load Reductions
The project will reduce sediment and nutrient loads to Lake Erie by:
- 135.9 lbs/year Nitrogen
- 68.0 lbs/year Phosphorus
- 65.1 tons/year sediment
Project Schedule
| Fall 2019 | Grant Awarded |
| Spring 2021 | Designs Complete |
| Summer 2021 | Construction Begins |
| Summer 2023 | Construction Complete |
Financing
Total Project Cost: $787,199
Grant Amount: $472,333
Local Match: $314,866
This project was financed in part or totally through a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency through an assistance agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The contents and views, including any opinions, findings, or conclusions or recommendations, contained in this product or publication are those of the authors and have not been subject to any Ohio Environmental Protection Agency peer or administrative review and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or the United States Environmental Protection Agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.
