Removing Impediments to Migatory Fishes in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
- Published:
- July 1, 1999
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
- EPA Number:
- EPA 903-R-99-012
In 1997and 1998 Chesapeake Bay Program signatories opened 294.3 miles of blocked tributary habitat to migratory fish and 67 miles to resident fish (a total of 361.3 miles) within the Bay Watershed. Since the program's inception, almost 80 projects have been completed, which opened 523.5 stream miles to migratory fish. An additional 121.5 stream miles are oipen but not yet accessible due to downstream blockages. These totals include 143.1 miles that were opened before Directive 93-4 was signed. In addition to presenting 1997098 and prior year results, this report also discusses fish passage projects currently in the planning, design or construction phases for 1999 and future years. These projects will contribute to reaching Bay Program goals.