New culvert in Springville, Alabama

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding paid for the replacement of the old culvert with a new, environmentally friendly bottomless arch-shaped culvert that improves habitat for the federally threatened trispot darter. The new structure restores the Left Prong of Little Canoe Creek in Springville, Alabama, to its natural, free-flowing state; enhances fish passage; and improves water quality. It also helps protect six athletic fields for soccer, football, softball and baseball from flooding. BIL freed up money from the city and conservation partners for other projects, including stream bank restorations, and sediment controls at the Springville sports complex. Once all projects are complete, walking trails will weave through the complex, and parents will be able to drive safely from field to field, a plus if they have kids playing on separate fields at the same time.