Hurricane Fiona Mitigation

Description: This project will focus on Hurricane Fiona mitigation to improve access to important Atlantic salmon habitat.

As a result of Fiona, there are many blockages that are impeding access and water flow in the Cain’s and Trout rivers. These will need to be removed over the next work seasons, and these two rivers will be the focus of TUCPCC’s work in 2024.

Tree species which are more resistant to such storm events will be planted in the riparian zone to replace those that fell during the hurricane.

The changes to the stream due to the dramatic effects of Fiona will also necessitate conducting rapid geomorphic assessments.  These assessments will allow TUCPCC  to determine the changes that Fiona caused and how to best address them. The assessments will also help in any future habitat planning.