Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 35.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 35.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Continental Farm Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Continental Farm Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Stonington
Site Name
Continental Farm Tidal Marsh
Waterbody
Pawcatuck River
Degradation Description
The primary tidal creek in this brackish marsh system had become filled in with sediments and plant debris. Phragmites australis started taking over. The southwestern-most portion of this system had been converted to a (barely) tidal pond during construction of a nearby home.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Undersized
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Excavation
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Marsh Pond Restoration
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Private Landowners
Completed