Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 4.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 4.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Minore Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Minore Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
Minore Marsh
Waterbody
Farm River
Degradation Description
Freshwater run-off from residential areas and other surrounding uplands is entering the marsh and promoting the expansion of the invasive weed Phragmites australis (common reed). This plant does not tolerate full-strength seawater, but has the ability to tolerate moderate salinity concentrations. Phragmites tends to expand at the rate or 3%/year in tidal areas that are diluted with excessive freshwater.
Cause of Degradation
Invasive Species - vegetation
Stormwater Discharge - water
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Construction
Excavation
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Marsh Pond Restoration
Mowing / mulching
Phragmites Control
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Branford Land Trust
Partners Organization
Save The Sound, Inc
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Completed