Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
West Point Road Park Tidal Wetland Restoration
Project Name
West Point Road Park Tidal Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
West Point Road Park
Waterbody
unnamed tidal creek
Degradation Description
Two adjacent parcels of tidal marsh were near completely cut off from tidal flow due to (1) the presence of a berm between a healthy Stony Creek marsh and the western degraded parcel; and (2) an undersized culvert connecting the eastern degraded parcel to a healthy tidal marsh system and LIS. Tidal flow was greatly reduced and Phragmites australis had taken over much of this parcel.
Cause of Degradation
Berm/Dike/Levee
Culvert Crushed / Broken
Culvert Undersized
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Berm/Dike/Levee Breaching
Creek/Channel Construction
Mowing / mulching
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Branford
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Completed