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Nature-like Fishways

The American Fisheries Society - Bioengineering Section organized an instructor-led workshop Nature-like Fishways: Modern Perspectives and Techniques at the 41st Annual Salmonid Restoration Federation Conference in 2024. Slides from the workshop:

Below are reference documents for nature-like fishways. 

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