Features of The Watershed
- 83% of the land is used for agriculture. A large portion of the soils in the watershed are silt and clay loams.
- The Arva Moraine Wetlands Complex is a provincially significant wetland. Three other wetlands are locally significant.
- Groundwater is a source of drinking water in a large portion of the watershed, including a municipal water system in Birr. Groundwater supports wetlands, forests and streams; approximately 65% of local stream flow is fed by groundwater.
- 46 fish and 13 freshwater mussel species have been recorded in Medway Creek. Gamefish include Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout. Most of the watercourse has a higher average temperature, which supports warmwater species.
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