Whisky Creek Spillway Restoration
DescriptionThe project will construct a rock ramp over the existing 7-foot high spillway to restore fish access to the upstream reaches of Whisky Creek, while maintaining flow to Blue Eagle Lake through the control structure in the adjacent dike. The ramp will consist of a series of rock arches, designed to create riffle pools for migrating fish to rest as they make their way upstream. Restoring fish passage will allow access from the Red River Basin to over 36 miles of high quality head water stream habitat and well over 13,000 acres of adjacent lands designated by state and federal agencies for wildlife habitat. Program Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Status In Progress Dates 01/29/2015 - 06/30/2018 Project Manager Mike Rietz Grant Recipient City of Barnesville Grant Recipient Type N/A Primary Funding Source(s) Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Amount $368,409 Expended $301,508 Statutory Reference M.L. 2016, Chp. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(K) Management Unit(s) Local Habitat(s) FGW Activity Type(s) Restoration/Enhancement Primary County Clay |
OutcomesLatest Indicator Number of acres restored Target 44 Acres Measurement N/A |