FishPass

FishPass FishPass is the capstone project in the Boardman/Ottaway River Restoration in Traverse City, MI.

The mission of FishPass is to provide up- and down-stream passage of desirable fishes while simultaneously blocking and /or removing undesirable fishes. FishPass will replace the deteriorating Union Street Dam in downtown Traverse City, Michigan with an improved barrier featuring a fish-sorting channel and a nature-like river channel. FishPass will be the capstone of a ~20 year restoration project

on the Boardman (Ottaway) River, re-connecting the Boardman River with Lake Michigan. Once FishPass is constructed, scientists will optimize various sorting technologies and techniques below the barrier to maximize efficiency of passing desirable fishes and removing invasive fishes. The result will be a world-class technology and research center in a park-like setting.

06/04/2026

Today, our 2026 Annual Meeting of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission began in beautiful Windsor, Ontario! Fisheries managers, Commission advisors, and Commissioners traveled from near and far to come together. The days will be filled with presentations and productive conversations about the health of the Great Lakes and how we all can work together to protect our precious resource!

Congratulations to Northwestern Michigan College’s newest Fellows! *Special cheers to Peg Jonkoff, a tireless advocate f...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to Northwestern Michigan College’s newest Fellows! *Special cheers to Peg Jonkoff, a tireless advocate for downtown TC and steward of Hannah and Lay Parks… FishPass’ neighbors!

Senator Slotkin - Thanks for visiting FishPass!Thanks for being a super advocate for the Great Lakes and the many commun...
05/30/2026

Senator Slotkin - Thanks for visiting FishPass!

Thanks for being a super advocate for the Great Lakes and the many communities who rely on our shared freshwater.

Thanks to the 100+ volunteers who joined FishPass’ first annual river clean up, in celebration of World Fish Migration D...
05/27/2026

Thanks to the 100+ volunteers who joined FishPass’ first annual river clean up, in celebration of World Fish Migration Day! We collected dozens of trash bags full of junk, and loads of rusty debris.
*On behalf of the river and all who rely on it, BIG THANKS!*

Hope to see you today, Friday!
05/22/2026

Hope to see you today, Friday!

Join the cleanup this Friday!

The Boardman/Ottaway River needs YOU! Hope to see you at our clean up today: 10-2!
05/22/2026

The Boardman/Ottaway River needs YOU!
Hope to see you at our clean up today: 10-2!

Local impacts from the April floods have been mostly felt so far in property damage and road closures, with damage estimates now totaling $21.2 million countywide. However, the flooding is also likely to have significant recreational and environmental impacts – some of which are just beginning to ...

Thanks for visiting, Trojans!
05/22/2026

Thanks for visiting, Trojans!

Thank you Jack O'Malley and Wendy for making time to chat on the WTCM Radio Morning Show about FishPass! MARK YOUR CALEN...
05/16/2026

Thank you Jack O'Malley and Wendy for making time to chat on the WTCM Radio Morning Show about FishPass!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
May 22, we are hosting a river clean up from FishPass to the Bay. Meet at 10 AM in Rotary Square for coffee and donuts, and to grab trash-collecting-supplies.

(Jack, we will save a bacon pastry for you!
-Sincerely, FishPass Lady)

05/04/2026

Address

310 W. Front Street , Office #310C
Traverse City, MI
49684

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12314211834

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