F22AP02005
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
1. Need Statement:
Removal of an old earthen dam will reconnect four miles of pristine brook trout habitat in Kimball Brook, a direct tributary to the Upper Connecticut River, in North Stratford, New Hampshire. This project will also removal a hazardous pump house with open wells.
2. Objectives:
Removal of the dam and pumphouse, place stream back to its original channel, removal of flooding threat, open up 4 miles of a Connectcut River direct tributary.
3. Approach / Methods:
Final engineering designs are complete, and have been submitted to the USACE and State of NH for permitting. Removal activities will begin in summer 2023 and wrap up by October 1, 2023. Restoration work will continue through spring 2024 to ensure tree/shrub survival after spring high water and ice out. Removal will open 6 migratory miles of cold water habitat for native brook trout.
4. Expected Results, Benefits, Outcomes:
Open 4 miles river for brook trout and of native species, removal flood threat, removal pumphouse hazard, correct deiment transport downstream, and decrease stream temp by removal of pond.
5. Project Location:
Kimball Brook, North Stratford, New Hampshire - dam site @ 44.7416, -71.5994.
6. Timeline / Milestones:
Spring 2022 - Engineering design plans completed and submitted for permitting.
Summer 2022 - Permits to be obtained.
Winter 2022 - Secure local contractor via RFP bid process.
Spring 2023 - Preconstruction site visit with all agency partners and contractors.
Summer 2023 - Removal of dam and related work.
Fall 2023 - Restoration plantings.
Spring 2024 - Follow up restoration plantings as needed.
Summer/Fall 2024 - Monitoring site as required by permits.
7. Key Personnel (PI/PD):
Ron Rhodes, Andy Fiske
Removal of an old earthen dam will reconnect four miles of pristine brook trout habitat in Kimball Brook, a direct tributary to the Upper Connecticut River, in North Stratford, New Hampshire. This project will also removal a hazardous pump house with open wells.
2. Objectives:
Removal of the dam and pumphouse, place stream back to its original channel, removal of flooding threat, open up 4 miles of a Connectcut River direct tributary.
3. Approach / Methods:
Final engineering designs are complete, and have been submitted to the USACE and State of NH for permitting. Removal activities will begin in summer 2023 and wrap up by October 1, 2023. Restoration work will continue through spring 2024 to ensure tree/shrub survival after spring high water and ice out. Removal will open 6 migratory miles of cold water habitat for native brook trout.
4. Expected Results, Benefits, Outcomes:
Open 4 miles river for brook trout and of native species, removal flood threat, removal pumphouse hazard, correct deiment transport downstream, and decrease stream temp by removal of pond.
5. Project Location:
Kimball Brook, North Stratford, New Hampshire - dam site @ 44.7416, -71.5994.
6. Timeline / Milestones:
Spring 2022 - Engineering design plans completed and submitted for permitting.
Summer 2022 - Permits to be obtained.
Winter 2022 - Secure local contractor via RFP bid process.
Spring 2023 - Preconstruction site visit with all agency partners and contractors.
Summer 2023 - Removal of dam and related work.
Fall 2023 - Restoration plantings.
Spring 2024 - Follow up restoration plantings as needed.
Summer/Fall 2024 - Monitoring site as required by permits.
7. Key Personnel (PI/PD):
Ron Rhodes, Andy Fiske
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
North Stratford,
New Hampshire
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Connecticut River Watershed Council was awarded
Project Grant F22AP02005
worth $100,000
from Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5: Northeast in January 2023 with work to be completed primarily in North Stratford New Hampshire United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY22 NATIONAL FISH PASSAGE PROGRAM.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/2/22
Period of Performance
1/2/23
Start Date
12/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$100.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$100.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
F22AP02005
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
140F09 FWS HEADQUARTERS
Funding Office
140F05 FWS NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
Awardee UEI
T3E8PGNWFNV6
Awardee CAGE
44DX0
Performance District
02
Senators
Jeanne Shaheen
Margaret Hassan
Margaret Hassan
Representative
Ann Kuster
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior (014-1611) | Conservation and land management | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $100,000 | 100% |
Modified: 8/2/22