(Theme 4 – Habitat, Theme 6 – Natural Capital)
Organization: National Capital Commission (NCC)
Timeline for Completion: Ongoing
Objective:
It is identified as a provincially significant wetland and an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest by the Government of Ontario. It is also classified as a protected area by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
This 60-hectare natural environment is a complex of wetlands along the Ottawa River, the majority of which is made up of deciduous swamp forest. The driest part, to the west, contains a mature forest stand which is made up predominantly of white, red and burr oak, as well as white pine.
Mud Lake is a habitat for a wide diversity of animal species. Located within the Lac Deschênes–Ottawa River Important Bird Area and in a major migratory corridor, it serves as an important environment for bird conservation, and is recognized as one of the most popular urban sites for birdwatching in Canada.
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Contact Us:
Telephone: 613-239-5000 or 1-800-465-1867 FREE (toll-free)
Email: info@ncc-ccn.ca
Contact Information:
- Website: http://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/mud-lake
Project entered on: September 21, 2016 at 10:25 am