Assess population status and habitat condition within previously identified eastern brook population patches in the Mid-Upper Allegheny River and Pennsylvania Wilds focal geographies to determine the most appropriate restoration actions to improve aquatic connectivity. Project will assess at least five patches by completing 100 electrofishing surveys, reconnect at least two priority patches through culvert replacement and restore 1.5 miles of forested riparian buffer to reduce sedimentation.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
Project Title: Assessing Eastern Brook Trout Patches to Determine Future Actions that Improve Connectivity (PA)
Organization:
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Project ID:
0407.19.066242
Description:
Award Amount:
$186862.70
Location:
Tionesta Creek, Clarion River, Upper West Branch Susquehanna River watersheds, Elk and Cameron counties, Pennsylvania.