Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Summer Island Road Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Summer Island Road Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
Summer Island Road Tidal Marsh
Degradation Description
The primary tidal creek within this marsh has partially filled in at multiple locations. Tidal flow has been greatly reduced as a result of the plugged channel.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Other
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Excavation
Fill Removal
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Branford
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Completed