Highland Lake Fish Passage Restoration (Fact Sheet)

Authors

Elaine Tremble
Department of Marine Resources
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership
Maine Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership
Gulf of Maine Coastal Program
Natural Resources Conservation Service
City of Westbrook
Highland Lake Association

Document Type

Fact Sheet

Publication Date

2006

Abstract

Renovating the fishway and restoring the degraded stream channel at Highland Lake Dam will improve upstream and downstream passage for diadromous (sea-run) fish – especially alewives. Historically, alewives had enjoyed free access to Highland Lake’s spawning and nursery habitat, so this project will help restore the alewife population, enhance biological vitality, improve recreational opportunities and expand economic prospects in the Presumpscot River Watershed, Casco Bay and the Gulf of Maine. This restoration project represents one more important piece in the ongoing efforts of state and federal natural resource agencies, towns, non-government organizations and individual citizens to bring the Presumpscot River and its watershed back to life as a cornerstone of community, state and national pride!

Recommended Citation

Tremble, E. (2006). Highland Lake Fish Passage Restoration (Fact Sheet). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership.

Category

Habitat Restoration, Fish Passage; Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Fact Sheets

Location

Highland Lake