Albion Dams Feasibility Study

Remove barriers to fish passage by

     ·         Improving connectivity and habitat availability

     ·         Improving access for mussels

Restore stream function utilizing

     ·         reach-scale connectivity

     ·         geomorphic process (including sediment transport)

Soften shoreline

     ·         Improving floodplain connectivity and conveyance

     ·         Adding riparian habitat

     ·         Replacing aging hardened infrastructure

Maintain or improve recreational amenities and opportunities for

     ·         Fishing

     ·         Navigation for kayaking/canoeing

     ·         Site aesthetics

     ·         Signage/public engagement

     ·         Educational opportunities

Reduce public safety hazards

 

The Objectives for this project are to achieve the project goals while…

     ·         Minimizing impacts to natural resources
     ·         Minimizing impacts to remaining infrastructure (Haven Street, Hannah Street)
     ·         Mitigating impacts to the historical and cultural assets such as the forks in the river and the Festival of the Forks
     ·         Minimizing maintenance requirements