Saranac River habitat project in New York completed to benefit …

Aug 21, 2024 · A $150,000 river restoration project has been completed on the Saranac River at the State University of New York, at Plattsburgh. In a partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh Trout …

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Aug 21, 2024 · A $150,000 river restoration project has been completed on the Saranac River at the State University of New York, at Plattsburgh. In a partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh Trout …

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Did salmon spawn before dams were built on the Saranac River?

“Before dams were built on the lower Saranac River, Atlantic salmon had been migrating up this river to spawn for thousands of years,” said David Minkoff, a fish biologist at the Service’s Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. ...

Why are salmon returning to the Saranac River?

“Thanks to decades of restoration work, salmon are once again returning to the Saranac River, and the removal of these remnant dams is vital for reestablishing access to historic spawning and nursery habitat,” said Minkoff. ...

Will removing Indian Rapids and Fredenburgh falls make the Lower Saranac safer?

Indian Rapids and Fredenburgh Falls dams are among the last barriers faced by migrating fish on the Lower Saranac. Their removal will make the river safer for people, too. ...

Is a salmon rearing project underway on Lake Champlain?

The second year of a planned five-year Atlantic salmon rearing project on New York’s Lake Champlain is underway, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. ...

Can FERC licensing help restore rivers at hydroelectric facilities?

“The FERC licensing process is one of the most significant river restoration opportunities at hydroelectric facilities — the resulting fish-passage requirements and habitat enhancements can help reconnect rivers at existing dams,” said John Wiley, senior hydropower biologist at the Service’s New York Field Office. ...