Horlick Dam blocks fish passage to 160 miles of upstream river and tributary habitat, and 6,176 acres of wetland habitat. The purpose of this study is to investigate measures for fish passage and habitat restoration by restoring riverine connectivity to the Root River watershed and restoring riverine habitat within the reach affected by Horlick Dam. Objectives are to reestablish quality and connectivity of riverine and riparian habitats.
This project is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).