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​STREAM HABITAT MANAGEMENT

The placement of artificial habitat structures can often enhance stream reaches that lack naturally occurring habitat features. Lack of natural habitat can be the result of many situations, including stream channelization, poor agricultural practices, inadequate stormwater management and disturbance to the riparian zones bordering the stream.

Fish habitat improvement projects contribute to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's mission of providing fishing and boating opportunities through the protection and management of aquatic resources.



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PROJECTS

STANDARD DRAWINGS OF HABITAT STRUCTURES

    1. Random Boulder Placement
    2. Half Log Structure
    3. Saw-Tooth Deflectors
    4. Stone Deflector
    5. Stone Deflector with Single Log
    6. Log Framed Deflector
    7. Overhead Cover Deflector
    8. Log Faced Stone Deflector
    9. Stacked Deflector
    10. Brush Deflector
    11. Root Wad Deflector
    12. Single Log Vane
    13. Single Log Vane with Root Wad
    14. Multi-Log Vane
    15. Rock Vane
    16. Rock Vane with J Hook
    17. Log Cross Vane
    18. Rock Cross Vane
    19. Brookie Water Jack
    20. Water Jack
    21. Bank Cover Cribbing
    22. Bank Cover Cribbing with Root Wad
    23. Mud Sill Cribbing
    24. Modified Mud Sill Cribbing
    25. Stone Channel Block
    26. Log Frame Channel Block

RIPARIAN BUFFERS