Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 11.50 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 11.50 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Occum Dam Fishway & Eelpass
Project Name
Occum Dam Fishway & Eelpass
City/Town/Village
Norwich
Site Name
Occum Dam
Waterbody
Shetucket River
Degradation Description
A 13-foot tall hydroelectric dam in the Shetucket River blocks the passage of migratory fish.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Eel Passage Device
Fish Passage Device-new
Fish Passage Project
Project Partners
Partners Organization
City of Norwich
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Completed
Project Urls