Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Chrisholm Marina Tidal Wetland Restoration
Project Name
Chrisholm Marina Tidal Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Chester
Site Name
Chrisholm Marina
Waterbody
Connecticut River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A marina was built along the shore of the Connecticut River in Chester during the 1960s. Construction included dredging a section of tidal wetland to create the marina basin, and the sediments were disposed of in the adjacent marshy areas. Some of this filled marsh was developed for buildings, parking, and other uses, while other areas were simply converted to lawn.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Dredge Disposal
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Construction
Excavation
Fill Removal
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Chrisholm Marina
Completed