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Council approves agreement pursuit for Rockford Park dam removal and fish‑passage funding
Summary
Jefferson County Council unanimously passed an ordinance authorizing pursuit of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service FY25 National Fish Passage grant to address the low‑water dam at Rockford Park, citing public‑safety risks and habitat restoration goals and estimating project completion within two to three years after funding.
Jefferson County Council voted unanimously to approve Bill 20-512-334, an ordinance authorizing the county executive to enter an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a FY25 National Fish Passage Program funding opportunity to address the dam adjacent to Rockford Park (District 7).
Council members said the project responds to public safety concerns and long‑standing…
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