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Brush Weir Built of Free-Standing Panels

A long row of slatted panels placed side by side stand on the shore of the river at low tide. Some are covered with branches and form a barrier. The panels are held in place by large rocks placed at their base.

Location: Rivière-Ouelle (Québec)
Date: 1966
Photo: Marcel Moussette

Free-standing claies, or panels, of a weir built by Émile Lizotte before they were covered with brush. The panels were reinforced with struts.