Michael Timm
A Fish Story

How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created

And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.

By - Jan 19th, 2024 10:23 am

And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish. Back to the full article.

About 3 river miles from Lake Michigan, the North Avenue Dam was removed in 1997. A pedestrian bridge crosses the river at the site. The Waterway Restoration Partnership is considering fish passage options here to help fish swim upriver here during high flows.

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About 3 river miles from Lake Michigan, the North Avenue Dam was removed in 1997. A pedestrian bridge crosses the river at the site. The Waterway Restoration Partnership is considering fish passage options here to help fish swim upriver here during high flows. Photo by Michael Timm.