Habitat Restoration & Protection Database

A driveway was constructed across a tidal creek and fitted with an undersized culvert, resulting in restricted tidal flow to a marsh and pond upstream of the driveway. The invasive grass Phragmites australis had displaced the marsh vegetation, and the pond was negatively affected by waterfowl wastes due to a growing population of resident Canada geese. Restricted tidal flow due to undersized culvert. Invasive grass species, Phragmites australis and nutrient enrichment from waterfowl waste of resident Canada Geese.