Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Londregan Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Londregan Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
New London
Site Name
Londregan Tidal Marsh
Waterbody
Alewife Cove
Fenger Brook
Degradation Description
A small brackish tidal marsh on alewife cove was gradually becoming overrun by the invasive common reed, Phramites australis. During an inspection of the site by the Connecticut Tidal Marsh Restoration Team, it was discovered that the tidal creeks had become filled in with sediment and other debris. This marsh is at the base of a steep slope and freshwater runoff was getting trapped on the marsh. At the same time, less tidal water was getting on the marsh, which had established prime growing conditions for the Phragmites.
Cause of Degradation
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Mowing / mulching
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Completed