Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Program Project ...
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ELKHART RIVER &<br />
CHRISTIAnA CREEK DAMS<br />
Fish Passage<br />
Elkhart, IN<br />
ProjECt DESCriPtion<br />
The Elkhart River <strong>and</strong> Christiana Creek are two essential<br />
tributaries to the St. Joseph River, which extends a total of<br />
210 miles through portions of northern Indiana <strong>and</strong> southern<br />
Michigan before flowing into Lake Michigan. Both the Elkhart<br />
River <strong>and</strong> Christiana Creek have dams located in Elkhart,<br />
Indiana, that substantially alter the character of streams <strong>and</strong><br />
have played a central role in the decline of migratory aquatic<br />
species by preventing access to spawning grounds. The dams<br />
on the Elkhart River <strong>and</strong> Christiana Creek effectively obstruct<br />
some 20–30 native fish species, including the endangered<br />
greater redhorse <strong>and</strong> the highly prized walleye.<br />
The restoration project would restore the historic migration<br />
routes of the greater redhorse <strong>and</strong> other native fish species<br />
by providing access to approximately 30 miles of streams. In<br />
addition, the project will improve the river habitat, stabilize<br />
stream banks, restore natural sediment movement, <strong>and</strong><br />
provide educational <strong>and</strong> recreational opportunities.<br />
Funding<br />
nonfEDErAl PArtnEr<br />
City of Elkhart<br />
CongrESSionAl intErESt<br />
Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN)<br />
Senator Dan Coats (R-IN)<br />
Representative Joe Donnelly (D-IN-2)<br />
CUrrEnt StAtUS<br />
The feasibility phase of the project has been initiated. <strong>Great</strong><br />
<strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>Restoration</strong> Initiative (GLRI) funds are being used to<br />
complete the feasibility-level planning <strong>and</strong> design efforts,<br />
prepare an environmental assessment, <strong>and</strong> obtain project<br />
review/approval. Upon feasibility phase approval, detailed<br />
design efforts will commence.<br />
Total Federal Nonfederal<br />
current working estimate $3,000,000 $1,950,000 $1,050,000<br />
funding to date $320,000 $320,000 $0<br />
funds required to complete project $2,680,000 $1,630,000 $1,050,000<br />
elkhart river & christiana creek Dams<br />
<strong>Project</strong> Manager:<br />
Carl A. Platz<br />
(616) 842-5510 x25521<br />
carl.a.platz@usace.army.mil<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>Fishery</strong> & <strong>Ecosystem</strong> <strong>Restoration</strong> (GLFER) <strong>Program</strong><br />
updated February 2011 www.glfer.org
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