Fish passage definition

Fish passage means the ability, by the weakest native migratory fish and life history stages determined by the Department to require passage at the site, to move volitionally, with minimal stress, and without physical or physiological injury upstream and downstream of an artificial obstruction.

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Fish passage means the ability, by the weakest native migratory fish and life history stages determined by

Fish passage means the movement of fish at all life stages consistent with the natural state of fish streams.

Examples of Fish passage in a sentence

• Fish passage at these diversion dams benefits all four species of endangered fish (as well as other non-listed, native species) by providing access to approximately 50 miles of the river that was used historically by these fishes.

• Construction includes, but is not limited to clearing & grubbing, pioneering & decking logs, subgrade construction and compaction, rolling dip, cross drain, and culvert installation, Fish passage structure installation, cut & fill, embankment construction, riprap and rock application.

• Fish passage techniques and structures not authorized in this Agreement require specific approval by ODFW.

• Fish passage to and from the district waterways is restricted by several features within the drainage infrastructure.

• Fish passage structures are planned for a number of diversion dams in the Upper Basin in the current RIPRAP.

More Definitions of Fish passage

Fish passage means the ability, at the times of year and by the weakest native migratory fish and life

Fish passage. The ability, by the weakest NMF and life history stages determined by ODFW to require passage at the site, to move volitionally, with minimal stress, and without physical or physiological injury upstream and downstream of an artificial obstruction. • Good and excellent habitat: High quality habitat likely to provide a significant benefit to NMF. Any habitat recognized as a contributor to sustaining fish and wildlife populations over time.

Fish passage means the ability of an anadromous fish to access appropriate habitat at all points in its life cycle, including spawning and rearing.

Fish passage means the fish passage structure and associated facilities constructed by Reclamation within the perpetual easement acquired by the United States pursuant to the Easement Contract and in accordance with Reclamation’s construction plans and specification No. 1425-5-CC-40-1850, and manufacturer and construction as-built drawings.

Fish passage means conditions at a road crossing structure that allow upstream and downstream movement of all fish to useable habitat at all life stages at any time of the year.

Fish passage means the ability, by the weakest native migratory fish and life history stages determined by the Department to require passage at the site, to move either volitionally or by trap collection and transport if consistent

Fish passage means the ability, by the weakest native migratory fish and