Restore aquatic connectivity for native eastern brook trout by removing barriers to aquatic organism passage on Dunbar Creek and Ramcat Run, tributaries of the Youghigheny River in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Project will remove three barriers to fish passage on two streams that will open up 40 miles of high quality historic habitat and will conduct 100 new culvert assessments.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
Project Title: Reconnecting 40 Miles of Habitat for Key Brook Trout Populations in the Middle Youghigheny River (PA)
Organization:
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Project ID:
0407.20.070288
Description:
Award Amount:
$199903.01
Location:
Youghigheny River, Henry Clay and Dunbar Townships, Fayette County, Pennsylvania