Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Lynde Point Coastal Sandplain/Grassland Creation
Project Name
Lynde Point Coastal Sandplain/Grassland Creation
City/Town/Village
Old Saybrook
Site Name
Lynde Point
Waterbody
Connecticut River
Crab Creek
Hepburn's Pond
Powers Lake
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Dredged material from the Connecticut River converted this once healthy tidal marsh to a combination of degraded, Phragmites-dominated tidal wetland, and invasive-weed dominated uplands. The habitats impacted by the placement of this material decades ago also include back dune, coastal sandplain, and coastal grassland.
Project Partners
Completed