Welcome to the Sydenham
The Sydenham River in southwestern Ontario is the only major watershed which lies completely in the Carolinian Life Zone and is relatively undisturbed by industrial development. This has made the river a biological treasure. The Sydenham River supports an incredible variety of aquatic life, or what we call biodiversity. At least 82 species of fish and 34 species of freshwater mussels have been found here, making it one of the most species-rich watersheds in all of Canada. Several species in the Sydenham River are found nowhere else in Canada, and some remain at only a few locations globally. Twenty-three species of fish, mussels and reptiles which live in and around the Sydenham River are nationally or provincially Species at Risk.
Winners of Newsletter Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Newsletter Contest
1st Prize Lesley Hartoon, Strathroy Ontario
2nd Prize Bonnie Smith, Courtright Ontario
3rd Prize Karen Moore, Sarnia Ontario
Thanks to everyone who submitted answers to our contest.
The answers:
Q: This fish will be out looking for a new lawn mower in
the spring.
A: Grass Pickerel
Q: This mussel absolutely loves a tree that has a shaggy bark.
A: Round Hickorynut
Q: This fish does a great 100 yard dash – or should I say a 10 inch dash.
A: Eastern Sand Darter
Q: What mussel(s) likes to sing “Sunshine on my Shoulder.”
A: Rayed Bean and Wavy-Rayed Lampmussel
Q: This turtle is not the “spice of my life.”
A: Blanding’s Turtle
