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This website contains information about longitudinal stream connectivity and tools for prioritizing connectivity restoration. It is a repository for documents and software that are being used in ongoing research in Wisconsin, Michigan, and neighboring states. Contact Matt Diebel at matthew.diebel@wisconsin.gov with comments or questions about the site.

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The second annual Great Lakes Aquatic Connectivity Project (GLACP) meeting was held in Menominee, MI Dec. 14-15, 2011.

Meeting Agenda and Notes (includes links to presentations)
Comments and Suggestions (research needs, group operations, meeting logistics)
Contact Information for Meeting Attendees
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Help us map networks of stakeholders in the management of aquatic connectivity in the Great Lakes region. Complete a survey here.

Trimble Yuma field computers are available for loan to conduct barrier inventories. Contact Rachel Van Dam (rachel_vandam@fws.gov, (920) 866-1757, USFWS Green Bay field office) for more information.

How to Reconnect a Watershed

The approach described below is intended for situations where restoring fish passage is the main objective, there are many small barriers that may have cumulative effects, and there are too many barriers to remove all of them. This is primarily a GIS analysis. The current version requires ArcGIS (ArcInfo license) and Microsoft Access.

1. Define the watershed

2. Identify target species or community

3. Classify habitat types and quality

4. Map and assess potential barriers

5. Estimate cost of removing barriers

6. Run prioritization model

7. Combine results with other priorities

8. Monitor progress toward restoring connectivity