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Friends of Winooski River completion report 2022: Friends of the Winooski River completed the removal of Camp Wihakowi Dam in Northfield, Vermont in October 2020. The circa 1920 dam was causing flooding upstream and sediment pollution downstream. Complete removal of the dam resulted in impressive gains: it reconnected 6 miles of Bull Run and an additional 21 miles of upstream habitat, allowed the stream to once again access the larger floodplain, and protected downstream habitat from the smothering effects of sedimentation. But of course, a dam removal project doesn't stop when the stone and concrete has been removed. To improve recovery and stabilization, project partners performed additional work on the pedestrian bridge, access road, and former pool area in 2021. Monitoring shows the river is free flowing, sediment transport has been naturalized, the restored floodplains are successfully vegetating, and habitat has been improved. According to EBTJV's calculations, the project brought an estimated $14.6M in socioeconomic benefits.
Located in Projects / Project Completion Reports
Guidelines for the Design of Stream Road Crossings for Passage of Aquatic Organisms in Vermont: Stream Crossing Guidelines for Vermont
Located in Science and Data / Aquatic Organism Passage I&A and state design guidelines / State Sream Crossing Guidelines
Harvey’s Lake Dam Removal, South Peacham Brook, Barnet, Vermont: Removal of the Harvey's Lake dam improves natural flow regimes, free-flowing river conditions, water quality and temperature, sediment release and transport, and connectivity to 27 miles within the Stevens River watershed. Floodplain restoration and large wood installations provides additional habitat in South Peacham Brook. The project cost is $861,750 and the estimated socioeconomic benefit is $14.7 million.
Located in Projects / 2019 Projects
Lake Champlain, Vermont: Sedimentation, increased water temperature, barriers to passage and lack of riparian vegetation have been identified as the major threats to Vermont's brook trout population. The project includes has two principle efforts underway: installation of livestock fencing, alternative water systems, and planting native trees and shrubs to restore degraded riparian areas and the replacement of an existing failed culvert with a bridge to allow for the year round upstream movement of brook trout on Stevensville Brook.
Located in Projects / 2006 - 2018 Projects / 2006 Projects
Lake Champlain, Vermont: Sedimentation, increased water temperature, barriers to passage and lack of riparian vegetation have been identified as the major threats to Vermont's brook trout population. The project includes has two principle efforts underway: installation of livestock fencing, alternative water systems, and planting native trees and shrubs to restore degraded riparian areas and the replacement of an existing failed culvert with a bridge to allow for the year round upstream movement of brook trout on Stevensville Brook.
Located in Funded Projects / EBTJV Projects
Map of Vermont Wild Brook Trout Patches: The map provides a visual depiction of the distribution of Vermont's wild Brook Trout patches.
Located in Science and Data / … / EBTJV State Maps and Resources / State Maps of Wild Brook Trout Patch Distribution
NRCS Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP): USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) provides annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish resource conserving vegetation on eligible farmland and pastures.
Located in The Story of Wild Brook Trout / Landowner Resources
NRCS EQIP Program: USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Service Agency (FSA)Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) pays for agricultural practices on a cost-share basis for items like fencing, water facilities, etc. that have a positive impact on environmental conditions.
Located in The Story of Wild Brook Trout / Landowner Resources
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program: Provides technical and financial assistance to landowners to restore wildlife habitat (including riparian, stream, and wetlands restoration)
Located in The Story of Wild Brook Trout / Landowner Resources
Trout Unlimited's Embrace A Stream: Local Trout Unlimited chapters apply for grants for habitat restoration projects in partnership with private landowners.
Located in The Story of Wild Brook Trout / Landowner Resources

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