Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Bar Beach Lagoon Restoration Phase 1
Project Name
Bar Beach Lagoon Restoration Phase 1
City/Town/Village
Port Washington
Site Name
Bar Beach Lagoon
Waterbody
Hempstead Harbor
Degradation Description
The tidal wetlands in the lagoon area were degraded due to industrial uses and dumping of debris.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Other
Restoration Technique
Fill Removal
Planting Vegetation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Restoration Center
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Partners Organization
Town of North Hempstead
Partners Organization
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Completed