The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the Town of Falmouth, MA a $1,052,500 Project Grant under the National Fish Passage program (CFDA 15.685) to restore diadromous fish habitat and improve public access along the Coonamessett River watershed. During the grant period from July 2023 to September 2025, the Town will remove 7 culverts, replace 4 with river crossings connected by public trails, and restore 2,700 linear feet of riparian and in-stream habitat across 5 former cranberry bogs, resulting in 18.5 acres of restored floodplain and 4,000 linear feet of improved stream channel. This work will eliminate significant impediments to fish passage between the ocean and the spawning pond. The project partners include local land trusts, the Wampanoag Tribe, and state environmental and wildlife agencies.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.1m | 7/5/23 |