November 3, 2023 @ 8:00 am - November 5, 2023 @ 5:00 pm CDT
The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) held its 13th Annual Meeting in Morristown, Tennessee. Thanks to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for hosting!
The complete briefing book, business meeting minutes, and meeting photos and videos are available if you are logged in and have access to that membership level.
SCDNR Lake Hartwell Fish Habitat Enhancement Project
Chevy Roper
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
11/05/2023
09:05 AM
Abstract
In 2006, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources received a settlement from Schlumberger Technology Corporation for damages to the Lake Hartwell recreational fisheries due to PCB contamination in the Twelve Mile arm of the reservoir. The $2.8 million settlement is to be used for enhancement of fish habitat within the reservoir. The goal of the Lake Hartwell Fish Habitat Enhancement Project is to improve recreational fishery through enhancing fish habitat features such as shoreline, shallow-water, and deep-water habitat. These enhancements will provide cover, increase spawning and nursery habitat, improve forage for popular gamefish species, act as fish concentration areas, and improve angler success. Since the start of this project in 2014, fifteen sites have been enhanced with over 3,000 pieces of natural and manmade materials being used to construct habitat structures throughout Lake Hartwell.
limited transportation arrangements can be made via TWRA personnel – car pooling from airport
dinner on your own
Friday – November 3, 2023
workshop – TVA
lunch (provided by RFHP)
field trip and/or habitat build
dinner on your own
Saturday – November 4, 2023
business meeting AM
lunch (provided by RFHP)
technical sessions PM
banquet
Sunday – November 5, 2023
technical sessions AM
noon – adjourn – lunch on your own
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will be hosting a workshop consisting of their experts in the fields of:
River and reservoir operations – operation of dams and water with multiple stakeholders interests in mind.
26 a permitting – requirements and how to of applying for permits, allowing fish habitat to be placed in aquatic environments.
Shoreline stabilization – methods and techniques for shoreline stabilization across different types of waterbodies.
Aquatic plants – identification, treatment, and solutions for dealing with common non-native, native, and invasive aquatic plants.
Each presenter will be giving information pertaining to their areas of expertise with time for questions and discussion.
Plan on Fishing
A networking event will occur Friday, November 3 after the workshop. Please indicate your interest during your registration, and we will accommodate as many as possible.
