The Farmington Land Trust’s former fishing pier was intended to make fishing possible for everyone, including people with mobility issues. Unfortunately, the pier flooded repeatedly and obstructed the flow of the river, causing bank erosion. Wanting to eliminate problems inadvertently created by the pier, the land trust undertook its removal, using technical support from the National Park Service and some funding support from LFSWS.
As expected, after the pier was taken out, the damaged riverbank needed restoration. Committed to completing the work, Farmington Land Trust asked for help with funding from LFSWS. LFSWS supported the necessary engineering that preceded the construction of the bank reinforcement. LFSWS also helped cover the cost of the large blocks of native stone that were used for the bank revetement. Native plants will be used to stabilize the land above the rock face.
The 2024 removal of the fishing pier and the 2025 bank restoration together made a substantial improvement to the health of the river and to the experience of visitors. The work represents the largest amount of funding that LFSWS has provided for one project and reflects both the National Park Service’s support and the land trust’s determination to see the project through to completion.
The land trust intends to provide an accessible observation deck nearby which will be designed and sited to protect the special resources for which the river was designated Wild & Scenic.
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