Restoration Project
Sherwood Park Wetland Restoration
Most of Sherwood Park is routinely mowed, however, the park is low lying and frequently floods. The project plan proposes to convert 7 acres of the maintained lawn areas to wet meadow habitat and depression wetlands. Wetlands located north of Hines Drive will be hydrologically reconnected to the habitat located south of Hines Drive next to the river. The reconnection will use a culvert with a natural bottom to serve as a travel corridor under Hines Drive for small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Maintained lawn areas will be converted to wet meadow with native plant species that provide food and habitat for pollinators.
