Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 6.60 | 0.00 |
| Tidal Wetlands | 0.80 | 6.60 | 0.00 |
| Freshwater Wetlands | 6.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Estuarine Embayments | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 18.10 | 13.20 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Mill River Main Street Dam Removal and Habitat Restoration
Project Name
Mill River Main Street Dam Removal and Habitat Restoration
City/Town/Village
Stamford
Site Name
Mill River (Rippowam) Stamford
Waterbody
Mill River
Rippowam River
Degradation Description
A 10-foot high tidal dam in the Mill River, Stamford, CT, blocked the passage of diadromous fish. The dam als prevented tidal waters from flowing upstream to the extent that it had flowed historically. A 1500-foot stretch of river immediately upstream and downstream of the dam was channelized and contained by concrete walls.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Creek/Channel Modification
Dam Removal
Fish Passage Project
Marsh Pond Restoration
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
City of Stamford
Partners Organization
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Partners Organization
Mill River Collaborative
Completed