This tree care work includes critical measures to fortify the Canal's ecological integrity and ensure the safety of its users. Trail users can expect to see:

• Removal and pruning of hazardous trees
• Mitigation efforts to combat the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer pest through tree inoculation of healthy ash trees and removal of unhealthy ash trees
• Removal of invasive Russian olive
• Clearing of woody material and other debris from the Canal channel