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Blacksmith Fork Fish Passage and Flow Restoration

This project aims to reconnect fish passage on approximately 25 miles of the Blacksmith Fork River, from its confluence with the Lower Logan River upstream to the Blue Ribbon Fishery in the canyon. The project addresses long-standing challenges at two irrigation diversions, improving both fish passage and water flow. Key actions include rebuilding diversion structures, restoring 1,500 feet of river channel and riparian habitat, and leasing water to enhance flow downstream. The project will eliminate dangerous conditions at the Nibley diversion and provide long-term ecological and recreational benefits. A diverse partnership, led by Trout Unlimited and including canal companies, local agencies, and landowners, is driving this innovative restoration effort.

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