The existing fishway, built in 1985, had fallen into disrepair. The slope was also too steep and needed to be leveled out a bit more than what was originally designed.
Cause of Degradation
Fish Passage Device In Disrepair
Restoration Technique
Fish Passage Device-repair/modification to existing
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs