The work we are doing here will assist the non-federal sponsor, Central Arkansas Water, restore aquatic and riparian habitat in and along the Maumelle River, and to restore ecosystem functionality. Specifically, we propose to remove two low-water dams that were constructed in the 1980’s to dam water for irrigation purposes. In addition, we propose to restore riparian habitat along the Maumelle River by reconnecting side channels that were isolated from the river by a large levee, and reforest 140 acres of land with native, bottomland hardwood trees. This land was cleared decades ago for agricultural purposes.