Feature ProjectExploits River Tributaries Restoration

Recipient: Environment Resources Management Association
Project Title: Exploits River Tributaries Restoration
Project Location: Exploit River tributaries
Approved Grant Amount for 2011: $ 15,000

Summary:

Dam removal benefits salmonids by: (1) removing obstructions to upstream and downstream migration; (2) restoring natural riverine habitat; (3) eliminating siltation of spawning and feeding habitat above the dam.

Obstruction Removal: The condition of the structure at each target location including the degree of deterioration dictated what was required to remove the existing...