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2007 Maryland Fish Passage Projects

This document outlines various fish passage projects undertaken in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia in 2007, highlighting dam removals and their impacts on local ecosystems. Notable projects include the removal of Raven Rock Dam and Pittsburgh Plate & Glass Dam in Maryland, allowing significant reopening of fish habitats for species like brook trout and American eel. Other key projects include removals in Pennsylvania and Virginia, enhancing the migratory routes for various fish species. Total costs for these efforts vary, reflecting collaboration among local and federal partners.

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2007 Maryland Fish Passage Projects

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  1. 2007 Maryland Fish Passage Projects Fish Passage Taskgroup Coordinator - Jim Thompson, MD DNR Raven Rock Dam Removal Watershed: Potomac River Stream: Raven Rock Creek, Tributary to Antietam Creek County: Washington County Location: Near Hagerstown Ownership: City of Hagerstown DPW Structure Type: Cement/mortar Dam Miles Reopened: 2 miles Target Species: Brook Trout & Resident Species Partners: USFWS, City of Hagerstown, CBP, Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture Total cost: $100,000 Pittsburgh Plate & Glass Dam Removal Watershed: Potomac River Stream: Potomac River County: Allegany County Location: Near Cumberland Ownership: Allegany County Structure Type: Low Head Rubble Dam Miles Reopened: 8.5 miles Target Species: Resident & American Eel Partners: Maryland DNR Waterways, American Rivers Total Cost: $60,000

  2. Swatara Creek Dam Removal Watershed: Susquehanna River County: Dauphin County Location: Middletown, PA Ownership: Private Landowner Structure Type: Run of river dam Miles Reopened: 23 miles Target Species: American Shad, American Eels, Blueback herring, Alewife Total cost: $100,000 Pequea Creek Dam Removal Watershed: Susquehanna River County: Lancaster County Location: Paradise, PA Ownership: Private Landowner Structure Type: Run of river dam Miles Reopened: 2.2 miles Target Species: American Shad, American Eels, Blueback herring, Alewife Total Cost: $43,000 2007 Pennsylvania Fish Passage Projects Fish Passage Taskgroup Coordinator – David Kristine, PA Fish and Boat

  3. 2007 Virginia Fish Passage Projects Fish Passage Taskgroup Coordinator – Alan Weaver, VDGIF Woolen Mills Dam Removal Watershed: James River River: Rivanna River County: Albemarle County Location: Charlottesville, VA Ownership: Private Landowner Structure Type: Stone block Miles Reopened: 16.5 miles Target Species: American Shad, America Eel, resident species Total cost: $250,000 Quinn Dam Removal Watershed: James River River: Tye River County: Amherst County Location: Amherst, VA Ownership: Private Landowner Structure Type: Concrete/Rubble Miles Reopened: 38.2 miles Target Species: American Shad, America Eel, resident species Total Cost: $25,000

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