Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Grossman Dam Fishway
Project Name
Grossman Dam Fishway
City/Town/Village
Westport
Site Name
Grossman Dam
Waterbody
Aspetuck River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.62 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A privately owned, low-head (~2.5' high) dam in the Aspetuck River, Westport, CT, prevented migratory and resident fish from moving freely up and downstream.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Fish Passage Device-new
Fish Passage Project
Project Partners
Partners Organization
The Nature Conservancy - Connecticut Chapter
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Private Landowners
Partners Organization
Trout Unlimited - Nutmeg Chapter
Partners Organization
Saugatuck River Watershed Partnership
Completed