200537 - Rouge River AOC Riverview Park Levan Knoll Habitat Restoration Project

The habitat portion of the project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency through a Great Lake Restoration Initiative Grant, while the amenities portion of the project is funded by Wayne County Parks. 

The habitat project work consists of a variety of habitat restoration efforts at Riverview Park. Existing wetlands will be restored through invasive species treatment, and additional wetland areas will be created by excavation and grading. Existing turf grass will be treated and revegetated with native meadow seeding for added habitat value. Additional invasive species treatment will occur in riparian zones. Native vegetation will be installed in these habitat areas. Habitat work items shall be constructed in accordance with the habitat specifications.

For the amenities portion of the project, three paved parking lots will be installed with adjacent bioretention to collect and infiltrate stormwater runoff. Asphalt walking paths will be installed with edges to create a separation between turf grass adjacent to the path and the native planted areas.  A boardwalk will be installed along a portion of the asphalt walking path and a soccer field will be installed. Two overlook areas will provide the public with a view of the Rouge River. Concrete paving will be installed along with site furnishings including bike hoops, picnic tables, umbrellas, grills, play equipment, and wood fencing. Additional native vegetation will be installed as part of the amenities project as well. Amenity work items shall be constructed in accordance with the amenity specifications.