conditions during spawning was not adequately addressed and construction of the 

 dam and impoundment will result in a decrease in the diversity and density of 

 the macroinvertebrate community in the impoimdment area. 



8. Construction of the dam will have an adverse impact on upstream and 

 downstream migration of migratory fish (especially shad). Even with the 

 construction of fish passageways for upstream and downstream migration, 

 significant declines in the nimibers of fish successfully negotiating the obstruction 

 are anticipated. 



9. The applicant has failed to demonstrate that there will not be an adverse water 

 quality impact related to sedimentation within the pool area. 



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