Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Romanella Culvert Replacement
Project Name
Romanella Culvert Replacement
City/Town/Village
North Stonington
Site Name
Romanella Culvert
Waterbody
Shunock River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 2.75 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 2.75 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Improper installation of a culvert in the Shunock River, North Stonington, CT blocked migrations of diadromous fish at some flows. Anadromous fish were able to pass only at high flows and American eel were probably not able to pass effectively at any flows. The downstream end of the twin culverts were 'perched' over one vertical foot above the surface of the river at the downstream end.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Reduces/Prevents Fish Passage
Restoration Technique
Culvert Replacement
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Mashantucket Indian Tribal Nation
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Completed