Mill River Restoration: Hopewell Mills Dam Removal

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Hopewell Mills Dam Removal

The first major project in the Mill River Restoration will be the removal of this dam at the Taunton State Hospital. Final permitting is under way, and work will begin this summer.

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About the Project

The Mill River Restoration is a collaborative project that will restore the Mill River in Taunton, Massachusetts to a free flowing river that provides passage for fish into Lake Sabbatia and the Canoe River watershed above. Restoration of the river's floodplain and river habitats will help protect the City of Taunton from flooding, provide a recreational resource and improve the health of the city.

The first step in the project is the removal of the Hopewell Mills dam located at the Taunton State Hospital. This will provide passage for fish that migrate to the river from the ocean, including river herring, shad and American eels.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Hopewell Mills Dam Removal

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