It is envisioned that the riverine wetland will consist of narrow, meandering, low flow channel, overbank wetlands and off line and on line deep-water areas. The subwatershed study and Kanata West Concept plan support the establishment of a riverine wetland system as the most feasible option for rehabilitating this waterway. However, it has been severely degraded by past land use practices and channelization. The Carp River is a significant ecological feature that provides aquatic habitat, aesthetic and social benefits. Protection and Rehabilitation of the Carp River Corridor The Report to PEC and Council RE: Carp River Watershed/Subwatershed Study states: The Dec 2004 Carp River Watershed/Subwatershed Report (CRWSS) and subsequent CRRP studies proposed restoration of the Carp River through natural channel design and filling 28 hectares of land within the flood plain above the level that would be reached by floodwaters. The CRRP was initiated in response to the Kanata West Concept Plan which would develop 725 hectares of land on the west side of the Carp River. Carp River Restoration Project (CRRP) Monitoring Evaluation Criteria 7
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