Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Freight Street Dam Removal
Project Name
Freight Street Dam Removal
City/Town/Village
Waterbury
Site Name
Freight Street Dam
Waterbody
Naugatuck River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 1.80 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 1.80 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A dam in the Naugatuck River in Waterbury, CT, obstructs fish passage on a seasonal basis.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Dam Removal
Project Partners
Partners Organization
City of Waterbury
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Planning & Standards Division
Completed