Fish Passage Design: An Up (and Down) Stream Journey

Fish passage is a critical component of river health and resilience. Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) hosted an engaging LiveStream webinar exploring fish passage on the Connecticut River. Speakers dug deep into the importance of fish passage in our watershed, the intricacies of proper design, and what it takes to get it right. This webinar discusses how effective design restores migratory pathways and meets evolving regulatory requirements.

Speakers included:
-Ken Sprankle, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Restoration Coordinator for the Connecticut River Migratory Fish Restoration Cooperative
-Jesus Morales, USFWS Hydraulic Engineer for Fish Passage Engineering
-Kate Buckman, CRC Aquatic Ecologist

Recorded 3/18/2026
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About LiveStream: CRC brings your rivers to you! Join CRC staff and partners for a series of live lunchtime presentations, on select Wednesdays from Noon-1pm. You get to learn more about the rivers you love, ask questions, and interact with a river-loving community all from the comfort and safety of your home (or wherever you may be). LiveStream will be hosted via Zoom. Please register for each presentation to receive meeting information.

Find out more about upcoming events at ctriver.org/events

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