Etobicoke Creek Watershed


Etobicoke Creek Watershed

Etobicoke Creek is home to 286, 361 people and is about 59 km long, draining an area of 211 km2 (through the cities of Brampton, Mississauga and the City of Toronto, and the Town of Caledon.  Land use in the watershed has been dramatically altered over the past 200 years and rapid changes have continued in recent decades. The Etobicoke Creek watershed currently consists of three major land uses, including: 27% rural, 68% urban, and 5% urbanizing.

The watershed is home to 503 species of plants and animals. The vast majority of the natural cover is located within river valleys or stream corridors and represents approximately 13.8% of the watershed.  Although habitat may not be continuous in some areas, the habitat patches help to provide a stepping stone effect allowing species to move north and south. These valley corridors play an important role in facilitating both resident and migrant species movement.

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  1. Wolf Ruck4 May 2022 at 22:02

    Pity, that Orchard Heights residents have direct access via Orchard Heights Park to only about 300 meters of the 59 km long Etobicoke Creek Watershed with its 503 species of plants and animals. ... 🤔🧐🙄😢

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