Secretary Jewell to Join State Partners at Hughesville Dam Removal Project on Musconetcong River
Published by the Department of the Interior
Removal of the 150-foot-long dam built in 1889 will reduce the risk of dam failure and upstream flooding, protect human safety and restore access to one mile of habitat for migratory fish species including eels, herring, American shad, and striped bass.
Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-join-state-partners-hughesville-dam-removal-project-musconetcong