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    American Rivers: Increasing Community and Ecological resilience by Removing a Patapsco River Fish Barrier

    American Rivers created an adaptive management plan to help mitigate and respond to potential risks that could occur while removing the Patapsco River’s Bloede Dam—a significant barrier to river flow and fish passage.

    Year
    2022

    Details

    Hazards
    Flooding – General
    Assets
    Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy
    Natural Areas and Wildlife

    Follow the link below to access this case study published by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation:

    Case Study: American Rivers — Increasing Community and Ecological resilience by Removing a Patapsco River Fish Barrier

     

     

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    Organizations

    American Rivers
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    Relevant Options

    Use green infrastructure in public spaces and streets to reduce stormwater runoff in historically underserved neighborhoods. Increase the amount of ground cover and understory plantings for their water retention capacity. Replace asphalt and concrete with bricks (i.e., permeable pavers) on roads and walkways to allow water to pass through.

    Steps to Resilience

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