Ipswich and Parker River Dam Removals
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States
Source: NOAA Fisheries - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The project involves the removal of the Larkin Mill Dam on the Parker River and the South Middleton Dam on the Ipswich River to restore fish passage and reduce flood risks. It aims to reconnect ecosystems, allowing migratory fish to access historic spawning grounds and improve water quality in the Great Marsh.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NOAA Fisheries - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the removal of the Larkin Mill Dam on the Parker River and the South Middleton Dam on the Ipswich River to restore fish passage and reduce flood risks. It aims to reconnect ecosystems, allowing migratory fish to access historic spawning grounds and improve water quality in the Great Marsh. |
Original sector | Environmental Restoration |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Massachusetts |
City | Ipswich |
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Source | NOAA Fisheries - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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