NFWF Grant Profile

Remove or replace at least 10 aquatic organism passage (AOP) barriers in watersheds on or adjacent to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and contribute to existing programs monitoring brook trout population dynamics and movement. Project will reconnect at least 45 miles of coldwater habitat to expand resilient brook trout habitat in northeast Wisconsin's Lake Michigan watershed and build partnerships between Tribes, communities, non-profits, and agencies to increase AOP design adoption.