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Fish Habitat Improvement Projects
Starting in 2010 several projects were started to improve the aquatic habitat of Shavers Fork by adding many different types of structures following natural stream design guidelines. Construction work ended on June 19, 2013 with plantings, bio-engineering, and finishing touch-ups to some of the in-stream structures. The overall watershed plan was a collaborative effort among numerous organizations and across many professional disciplines. The focus of the projects was in upper reaches of the watershed between the Spruce historical town site and the Beaver Creek tributary. All of the work was accomplished inside the outer boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest. There were two categories of projects accomplished: 1) Habitat improvements to the main stem of Shavers Fork, and 2) Fish passage improvement projects to three native brook trout tributaries. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) led the planning, design, and construction effort for the main stem projects. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) led the effort to restore fish passages that had been cutoff by drainage culverts passing under the scenic railroad.

Habitat Improvements in the Main Stem
The habitat improvements in the main stem were accomplished between September 2010 and June 2013 for a 4.5 mile stretch of Shavers Fork between the two brook trout tributaries of Rocky Run and Beaver Creek.