Lamprey spawning being supported on a Connecticut tributary?

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Lamprey spawning being supported on a Connecticut tributary?

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:o

This article says we are removing a dam to support lamprey spawning on a Connecticut river trib… Did someone bump thier head?

https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0vC6HEVo ... 1724851700

What do you think of this?
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I don't understand a decision like this !!!!!!!!!
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That is joke more like to help destroy the fish population. Never in my mind could I see a agency doing this to help sea lampray.
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They are native and absolutely protected in the Connecticut River.

https://vtfishandwildlife.com/newsroom/ ... r-drainage

It sounds crazy but I don't believe the two watersheds are connected in any way.
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