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Cross Fork Stream Stabilization, Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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A remarkable potential exists for the successful improvement of habitat to benefit native brook trout populations within Cross Fork through the support of private and public landowners. Immediate habitat improvements can be obtained by means of low impact, habitat enhancement techniques proposed for the project. These include hand placement of log vanes, rootwads, log cross vanes, and mudsills throughout the project reach not only providing habitat, but also assisting the stream in stabilization over time (5-10years). When complete the project will enhance approximately 3.5 miles of habitat impaired stream.
Cross Fork does support a resident population of native brook trout that began showing a decrease in population in the last 6-10 years. This is attributed to the loss of quality adult trout habitat and spawning areas as noted by the PA Fish and Boat Commission reports. Recently, due to the decline in trout populations the PA Fish and Boat Commission, has changed the regulation of the stream to a stock trout fishery. It is hoped that habitat restoration efforts will return the population back to self-sustaining.
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Project Fact Sheet for Cross Fork, Pennsylvania
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Project fact sheet for Cross Fork, Pennsylvania
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Cross Fork Stream Stabilization, Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Application for Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Application for Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Cross Fork Stream Stabilization, Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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State Support Letter for Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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State support letter for Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Cross Fork Stream Stabilization, Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Photo of Indian Run showing the riffle / run dominant habitat and lack of adult brook trout habitat.
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Cross Fork Stream Stabilization, Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Cross Fork, Pennsylvania
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Photo of a section of stream bank to be restored on Cross Fork, Pennsylvania.
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Cross Fork Stream Stabilization, Kettle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Raven Rock Dam Removal, Maryland
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This project will remove the Raven Rock Dam in Maryland to restore brook trout access to nearly 1 mile of habitat in Raven Rock Creek. Removal of the dam will provide ecological benefits by restoring the connectivity and improving the quality of aquatic resources in Raven Rock Creek. The project will also provide economic benefits by increasing valuable recreational fishing opportunities.
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Raven Rock Dam, Maryland
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Photo of Raven Rock Dam in Maryland
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Raven Rock Dam Removal, Maryland
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Application for Raven Rock Dam Removal, Maryland
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Application for Raven Rock Dam Removal, Maryland
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Whitethorn Creek Restoration, West Virginia
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Whitethorn Creek, which is the most significant tributary in the Thorn Creek drainage of
the South Branch of the Potomac, is historically recognized as supporting one of the
best brook trout populations in West Virginia. This population has been significantly
reduced in recent years as a result of land use impacts and two devastating flood
events. The flood events altered instream habitat quality and washed away a large
portion of riparian cover in the watershed. Following the loss of the relatively stable
vegetated riparian corridor, livestock grazing has prevented re-growth and has caused
widespread bank instability as a result of unregulated stream access. will result in the restoration and protection of approximately one mile of
degraded brook trout habitat. This project will result in the reconnection of upstream
spawning and rearing habitat to the mainstem of Thorn Creek. Reestablishment of the
riparian corridor will provide lower overall water temperatures in addition to refuge areas
during lower flows. The instream restoration will create habitat zones and a more stable
hydrology through this reach and downstream.
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