The Mystic isn't the only river experiencing a rise in river herring. The Kennebec River in Maine - like here in the Mystic - opened up passageways resulting in increased spawning habitat for this important forage fish. See the Portland Press Herald's article, Maine’s river herring making dramatic comeback, a godsend for the food chain, posted on July 16, 2017, to learn more about the herring's comeback.
