Restore and improve management of forested riparian buffers in targeted high priority sites for eastern brook trout in Vermont by creating planting plans to sustain habitat quality over time. Project will implement riparian buffers on at least 25 acres, perform maintenance and monitoring on the sites in the following year and establish 10-year minimum maintenance agreements for all implemented acres.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
New England Forests and Rivers Fund
Project Title: Implement and Enhance Streamside Forests to Improve Riparian Habitats in Priority Watersheds (VT)
Organization:
State of Vermont Natural Resources Conservation Council (NRCC)
Project ID:
0405.21.072558
Description:
Award Amount:
$200000.00
Location:
Vermont portions of the Baton Kill Walloomsac Hoosic, Connecticut, Lamoille, Memphremagog, Missisquoi, Poultney Mettowee,, Otter Creek/Lewis Creek, and Winooski watersheds