Initiated in 2001
For more information contact
South Atlantic Fisheries Resource
Coordinators Office
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
| Project Description: |
Since 1929, the New
Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam (NSBLD) has impeded access to historical
spawning habitat for several anadromous fish species. Passage at
NSBLD is identified as a high priority in the interagency anadromous
fish plan for the Savannah River, will enhance the goals of the
Robust Redhorse Conservation Committee, and is required by re-authorization
of the NSBLD in 2000. |
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| New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam |
Head gates at New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam |
| Benefits: |
Passage at the New Savannah Bluff
Lock and Dam will provide access to over 20 miles of historic
spawning habitat for endangered shortnose sturgeon, imperiled
robust redhorse, Atlantic sturgeon, American shad, hickory shad,
blueback herring, and American eel.
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| Partners: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and Cornell University. |
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