Habitat Restoration & Protection Database

A small tidal wetland was cut off from tidal flow many years ago when an earthen berm was installed along its western edge. Since then the area was landscaped and a pond with freshwater, non-tidal wetlands had formed. An extremely undersized, 2" diameter pipe connected the pond to Burritt Cove, but it tended to clog with sediment and organic debris rather frequently. Water also would overtop the berm on the highest high tides, but could not drain out. Water in the pond was often stagnant, and the area around the pond required almost constant maintenance. The pond also attracted geese, which contributed to the problem.