A Steering Committee had been established to provide overall project guidance. The Steering Committee had representatives from the County of Middlesex, Local Municipalities, City of London, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and the Ministry of Natural Resources.The Steering Committee approved the final project proposal and oversaw the fulfillment of project time lines and deliverables. Any significant changes to project methodology or timing was be approved by the Steering Committee.