Ogdensburg Dam Bypass Threat
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:14 pm
While attending the Syracuse Outdoor Sports Expo, I spent time with the "sturgeon guys" whom are at all the shows hyping the DEC's successful reintroduction program, especially BL and the Oswegatchie River. We all agreed that the Fishway around the Heuvelton dam is a big win for sportsmen. I also learned that the Eel Weir dam has a new fishway too.
Now for something to ponder. The Ogdensburg dam is remains the only barrier between the St. Lawrence and the Oswegatchie and may be considered for a possible fishway in the next few years. A lot of "environmentalist types" will be lobbying for that bypass to be built.
Our concern should be the introduction of VHS into Black Lake. We already get eels and a gobie or two getting past that dam so introduction of VHS into Black Lake will be a certainty.
VHS has reduced gamefish populations in the St. Lawrence River since it was discovered in 2007. Two breeding generations of Muskellunge are beleived to have been lost and recovery has not yet begun. This disease attacks all fish species.
Please contact NYSDEC Region 6 (Fisheries) if you share my concern. 315-785-2239
Now for something to ponder. The Ogdensburg dam is remains the only barrier between the St. Lawrence and the Oswegatchie and may be considered for a possible fishway in the next few years. A lot of "environmentalist types" will be lobbying for that bypass to be built.
Our concern should be the introduction of VHS into Black Lake. We already get eels and a gobie or two getting past that dam so introduction of VHS into Black Lake will be a certainty.
VHS has reduced gamefish populations in the St. Lawrence River since it was discovered in 2007. Two breeding generations of Muskellunge are beleived to have been lost and recovery has not yet begun. This disease attacks all fish species.
Please contact NYSDEC Region 6 (Fisheries) if you share my concern. 315-785-2239