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A Map of Massachusetts Wild Brook Trout Patches
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The map provides a visual depiction of the distribution of Massachusetts's wild Brook Trout patches.
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Science and Data
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EBTJV State Maps and Resources
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State Maps of Wild Brook Trout Patch Distribution
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Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance
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For municipalities. Learn more about our Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program.
There are approximately 25,000 culverts and small bridges in Massachusetts - the majority of which are undersized. Culverts that are too small can be barriers to fish and wildlife movement and cause flood hazards for communities. Massachusetts regulations call for culverts to meet the Stream Crossing Standards to help protect our natural resources and our communities. Find out here how the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) can help your community with culvert replacements that meet these Standards and learn more about our Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program.
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The Story of Wild Brook Trout
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Landowner Resources
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EBTJV announces $240,604 in funding for five habitat conservation projects
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FY24 awards announcement
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News & Events
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News Inbox
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Fish Passage Program
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Provides cost-share and design expertise to landowners to remove unwanted dams and replace culverts.
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The Story of Wild Brook Trout
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Landowner Resources
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Hamant Brook Culvert Replacement, Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts
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The two leading causes of brook trout habitat degradation in Massachusetts have been identified through the EBTJV as fragmentation by dams and roads. The subwatershed containing Hamant Brook was identified as high impact from dam fragmentation and medium impact from road fragmentation. This project will remove three dams and one impassable culvert, allowing access from mainstem habitat to a coldwater tributary and converting 70% of the project area from impounded to free-flowing. Once complete, the project will open nearly 8 miles of habitat and provide access to more diverse free flowing and coldwater habitats for brook trout and riverine fish species.
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2006 - 2018 Projects
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2010 Projects
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Hamant Brook Culvert Replacement, Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts
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The two leading causes of brook trout habitat degradation in Massachusetts have been identified through the EBTJV as fragmentation by dams and roads. The subwatershed containing Hamant Brook was identified as high impact from dam fragmentation and medium impact from road fragmentation. This project will remove three dams and one impassable culvert, allowing access from mainstem habitat to a coldwater tributary and converting 70% of the project area from impounded to free-flowing. Once complete, the project will open nearly 8 miles of habitat and provide access to more diverse free flowing and coldwater habitats for brook trout and riverine fish species.
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Funded Projects
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EBTJV Projects
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Hathaway Brook Dam Removal and Stream Restoration in MA
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The primary goal of this project is to restore natural stream conditions and stream connectivity within Hathaway Brook, thereby enhancing habitat value for existing aquatic species. One barrier will be removed, restoring access to 3,000 feet of stream. The project will reestablish continuous flow and natural sediment transport regimes, and restore geomorphic processes within the channel.
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Projects
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2006 - 2018 Projects
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2010 Projects
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Hathaway Brook Dam Removal and Stream Restoration in MA
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The primary goal of this project is to restore natural stream conditions and stream connectivity within Hathaway Brook, thereby enhancing habitat value for existing aquatic species. One barrier will be removed, restoring access to 3,000 feet of stream. The project will reestablish continuous flow and natural sediment transport regimes, and restore geomorphic processes within the channel.
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Funded Projects
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EBTJV Projects
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Mass: Climate Smart Agriculture Program /Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP)
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This grant program is for the implementation of agricultural conservation practices that reduce or prevent negative impacts to the Commonwealth's natural resources that may result from agricultural practices, while maintaining sustainability and productivity of the agricultural operation. Part of this incentivizes producers to proactively address risks and strengthen their economic and environmental resiliency as they adapt to a changing climate. Agricultural operations engaged in production agriculture for commercial purposes as defined in Massachusetts law M.G.L c. 128, Sec. 1A. Applicant must own, or be a Co-Applicant with the owner of the agricultural operation.
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The Story of Wild Brook Trout
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Landowner Resources
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NRCS Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
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USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) provides annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish resource conserving vegetation on eligible farmland and pastures.
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The Story of Wild Brook Trout
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Landowner Resources