Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 66.95 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 66.95 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Ayers Point Phragmites Control
Project Name
Ayers Point Phragmites Control
City/Town/Village
Old Saybrook
Site Name
Ferry Point Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Waterbody
Connecticut River
Degradation Description
A dense monoculture of Phragmites has taken over the marshes in the Ayers Point area of Old Saybrook.
Cause of Degradation
Invasive Species - vegetation
Restoration Technique
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Mowing / mulching
Phragmites Control
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Private Landowners
Completed