Yes, and the idea has been rejected based on a cost benefit ratio. It has been determined by engineers to be too costly to consider with a payback estimated at 70 years.
Yes, and the idea has been rejected based on a cost benefit ratio. It has been determined by engineers to be too costly to consider with a payback estimated at 70 years.
Project: Upper Reach
Area: Ann Street to Leonard Street
Project: Upper Reach
Area: Leonard Street to Sixth Street Dam
Project: Upper and Lower Reach
Area: Sixth Street Dam to Pearl Street
Remove four low-head dams (Lower Reach). Remove Sixth Street dam (Upper Reach) after new lamprey barrier is complete.
Project: Lower Reach
Area: Michigan Street to Fulton Street
Install rocks and boulders to create new wave and riffle features.