As part of the Penobscot River Restoration, the Howland Bypass project increased access to over 1,000 miles of habitat for 11 different species of sea-run fish, while retaining the Howland Dam and impoundment for the community to enjoy. The bypass channel enables fish to continue up the Piscataquis River, which meets with the Penobscot just after the channel.
Date of Completion:
July 2016
Partner(s):
Penobscot River Restoration Trust
Kleinschmidt
Inter-Fluve
Project Overview:
First large-scale natural fish passage bypass channel of its kind.
