Creek Bank Stabilization
The Town of Morden is working in partnership with the Pembina Valley Conservation District (PVCD) to inform residents along the Dead Horse Creek as to what activity is permitted and what is detrimental to the creek bank and adjacent area. This initiative is geared to ensure creek bank stabiliaztion now and in the future.
Town Property
Morden belongs to the PVCD and has two appointed members that are part of the Dead Horse Creek Sub-Committee. This Sub-Committee considers work along the creek and identifies the priority areas. PVCD has the knbowledge and expertise to determine what kind of work is required to stabilize the creek bank. They are working with the Town on the public areas, have cost shared erosion control measures in the past, and are planning some bank stabilization work for the future. When developing along the creek bank north of the Parkhill bridge, the Town maintained ownership of the property directly adjacent to the creek in order to ensure creek bank stabilization and allow access when required. If you are unsure of yoiur property lines please call the Town Office at 822-4434, or review your survey obtained at time of purchase.
Private Property
On privately owned sections of the creek bank PVCD will provide advice, surveying and design services and assistance with acquiring permits, etc. There is no cost to the landowner for these servi es, although there is no commitment for providing funding for construction or other remedial measures. In very dire or high risk circumstances the landowner may be advised that they should hire the services of a geotechnical engineer. There is no funding from PVCD or the Town of Morden for these special or extra services.
Main Messages for creek bank areas;
- No management of Town property is allowed without permission from the Town in writing. This includes: planting, mowing, vegetation removal, burning, spraying, berming, earthworks, placement of sheds or benches, landscaping, terracing, firepits.
- Berms are permitted on private property. PVCD recommends that any berm be set back from the river bank a minimum of 3 meters. The additional weight of a berm on the creek bank may cause the side to cave in.
- Pesticide and fertilizer use is not permitted on Town property.
Click on the following links for more in depth information.
Why have a no mow zone by the creek?
What can I plant near the creek?
CONTACTS:
Pembina Valley Conservation District (PVCD) Website: www.pvcd.ca |
Fisheries & Oceans Canada Website: |