JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced that it has partnered with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) to restore fish habitat on Watauga Lake after Hurricane Helene, according to a release by TVA.

The storm that swept across the region in late September of last year destroyed or removed existing underwater fish habitat on the reservoir.

Using TVA funds, TWRA will install at least 75 large habitat structures.

According to TVA, the structures will provide long-term and high-quality habitat for various fish species, which will contribute to the ecological health and sustainability of the reservoir.

“TWRA’s longstanding partnership with TVA reflects our shared vision for conservation and resilience,” TWRA Fisheries Biologist John Hammonds sai

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