Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 0.95 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.95 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Saugatuck River Fish Diversion Weir
Project Name
Saugatuck River Fish Diversion Weir
City/Town/Village
Westport
Site Name
Coleytown Pumping Station
Waterbody
Saugatuck River
Shallow Pond
Degradation Description
A 3-foot high dam in the Saugatuck River in Westport, CT, blocks upstream passage of migratory fish. The owner of this dam (Chingo's Dam) will not allow fishway installation.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Weir Installation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
The Nature Conservancy - Connecticut Chapter
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Trout Unlimited
Partners Organization
Aquarion Water Company
Partners Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Restoration Center
Partners Organization
Save The Sound, Inc
Completed