Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Barriers, Beaches, and Dunes | 4.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 4.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Silver Sands State Park Dune Restoration
Project Name
Silver Sands State Park Dune Restoration
City/Town/Village
Milford
Site Name
Silver Sands State Park
Waterbody
Long Island Sound
Degradation Description
The dune and the tidal marsh behind it were historically used as a landfill, and the area of tidal marsh closest to LIS was drained (using ditches and a tide gate) for mosquito control. There was also a road paved over this dune, which connected Viscount Drive and East Broadway.
Cause of Degradation
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Dumping or Disposal of Trash / Other Debris
Paved Roads
Tide Gates
Restoration Technique
Bulkhead Installation
Tide Gate Installation - Self Regulating
Tide Gate Replacement
Project Partners
Completed