The Eastern brook trout, which is the state fish in both New Hampshire and Vermont, is getting some good news. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, (NFWF) has provided a $199,000 grant to help fund 7 dam removal projects that will open 140 miles of cold water tributaries of the Connecticut River. The grant is awarded to the Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC) for restoring river habitats for Eastern brook trout.
According to CRWC Executive Director, Andrew Fisk removing old dams that are no longer serving a useful purpose is a cost effective way to restore the cold water tributaries of the Connecticut River. In addition to the $199,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, CRWC also has received grants and assistance from other entities including the local Trout Unlimited chapters.
To learn more about CRWC, or to join the effort and help protect our rivers, visit the Connecticut River Water Council