Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Vargas Ice Pond Dam Fishway
Project Name
Vargas Ice Pond Dam Fishway
City/Town/Village
Stonington
Site Name
Vargas Pond Dam
Waterbody
Vargas Pond Brook
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 0.70 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.70 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A small, 18" high dam in Vargas Pond Brook blocked the passage of fish.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Fish Passage Device-new
Fish Passage Project
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Stonington
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Completed