Poplar Lick Run & Big Run Fish Passage Barrier Removal Projects Poplar Lick Run & Big Run, Fairview, MD
Applicant: Trout Unlimited
Funded amount: $50,000
Other contributions: $51,500
Summary:
This project will replace two passage barriers to improve habitat conditions for eastern brook trout in The Savage River watershed, Maryland. The Savage represents the regional “stronghold” of eastern brook trout populations, and an important priority for conservation efforts and building climate resilience for native aquatic species. This project will provide access to critical thermal refugia as well as headwater spawning habitat. TU will remove a vented concrete ford on Poplar Lick will and replace it with with a low-water stream crossing, enabling access to over 2 miles of tributary stream habitat for native brook trout and other aquatic organisms. TU will replace an embanked stone road crossing/culvert on Big Run, and replace it with an open-bottom “box” culvert. This will open 1.6 miles of tributary. TU will perform pre/post implementation fish population monitoring to assess project outcomes/results at both sites.
This project will improve fishing opportunities for native brook trout within Maryland public streams. in the Savage River Watershed, an important regional stronghold from brook trout in Maryland due to quality habitat, strong population densities and genetic integrity of brook trout.
- Poplar Lick Run MD (Trout Unlimited)
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