Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Lower Guilford Lake Dam Fishway
Project Name
Lower Guilford Lake Dam Fishway
City/Town/Village
Guilford
Site Name
Lower Guilford Lake Dam
Waterbody
East River
Lower Guilford Lakes
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 0.75 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.75 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A 15-foot high privately-owned dam on the East River in Guilford prevents the passage of anadromous fish species.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Fish Passage Device-new
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Guilford Lakes Improvement Association
Partners Organization
American Rivers
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Yale University
Completed