Case Study

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 Addressed

Flooding – General

Assets

Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy

Natural Areas and Wildlife

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

Additional Resources

Organizations to Contact

American Rivers

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

MD Department of Natural Resources

MD Department of Transportation State Highway Administration

Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park

U.S. Geological Survey

MD Biological Stream Survey

MD Geological Survey

University of MD Baltimore County

Relevant Options

Develop and promote an educational campaign to build a shared understanding of the value of urban forests and encourage planting appropriate species, watering and care. Evaluate landscape and stormwater codes for suitability with projected changes in temperature and precipitation. Include an evaluation of how effectively Provide resources for homeowners and businesses to plant trees on private property.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

Take Action

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