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File:Shade balls brampton.jpg|An example of an alternative option for thermal mitigation - White shade balls. These specialized balls were used to cover this pond as part of a thermal mitigation pilot project in the City of Brampton. Photo Source: TRCA, 2020. To read more about this novel option for thermal mitigation, click here: [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds Shade Balls study]<ref>Rocha, L., and VanSeters, T.2020. Evaluation of shade balls for mitigating summer heating of stormwater management ponds. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Vaughan, Ontario. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds/</ref>
File:Shade balls brampton.jpg|An example of an alternative option for thermal mitigation - White shade balls. These specialized balls were used to cover this pond as part of a thermal mitigation pilot project in the City of Brampton. Photo Source: TRCA, 2020. To read more about this novel option for thermal mitigation, click here: [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds Shade Balls study]<ref name="example5">Rocha, L., and VanSeters, T.2020. Evaluation of shade balls for mitigating summer heating of stormwater management ponds. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Vaughan, Ontario. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds/</ref>
File:Esker pond barrier system.PNG|An aerial view of the barrier system in place before shade balls were deployed in Esker Pond. To read more click here: [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds Shade Balls study]<ref>Rocha, L., and VanSeters, T.2020. Evaluation of shade balls for mitigating summer heating of stormwater management ponds. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Vaughan, Ontario. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds/</ref>
File:Esker pond barrier system.PNG|An aerial view of the barrier system in place before shade balls were deployed in Esker Pond. To read more click here: [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds Shade Balls study]<ref name="example5" />
File:Shade balls close up.jpg|A close up of white shade balls used in Esker Pond as part of a thermal mitigation pilot. An example of an alternative option for thermal mitigation. To read more click here: [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds Shade Balls study]<ref>Rocha, L., and VanSeters, T.2020. Evaluation of shade balls for mitigating summer heating of stormwater management ponds. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Vaughan, Ontario. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds/</ref>
File:Shade balls close up.jpg|A close up of white shade balls used in Esker Pond as part of a thermal mitigation pilot. An example of an alternative option for thermal mitigation. To read more click here: [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/urban-runoff-green-infrastructure/thermal-mitigation/evaluation-shade-balls-mitigating-summer-heating-stormwater-management-ponds Shade Balls study]<ref name="example5" />
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File:Riparian veg stream.jpg| A stream with mature Riparian vegetation surrounding it to help reduce thermal enrichment. Photo Source: [[Acknowledgements|TRCA]]
File:Riparian veg stream.jpg| A stream with mature Riparian vegetation surrounding it to help reduce thermal enrichment. Photo Source: [[Acknowledgements|TRCA]]
File:RS7349 IMG 1409.JPG|Another example of a stream with mature riparian vegetation in Glen Haffy Conservation Area from July, 2012 Photo Source: [[Acknowledgements|TRCA]]]]
File:RS7349 IMG 1409.JPG|Another example of a stream with mature riparian vegetation in Glen Haffy Conservation Area from July, 2012 Photo Source: [[Acknowledgements|TRCA]]
File:RS3969 080-04 Greenwood stream restoration2.jpg|Greenwood stream restoration taking place by TRCA staff to improve habitat for native plants, fish and wildlife and maintain connectivity to other important ecoregions within the Duffins Creek watershed. Photo Source: [[Acknowledgements|TRCA]]
File:RS3969 080-04 Greenwood stream restoration2.jpg|Greenwood stream restoration taking place by TRCA staff to improve habitat for native plants, fish and wildlife and maintain connectivity to other important ecoregions within the Duffins Creek watershed. Photo Source: [[Acknowledgements|TRCA]]
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==References==
==References==