Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Carolina Creek Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Carolina Creek Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
East Haven
Site Name
Carolina Creek Tidal Marsh
Waterbody
Carolina Creek
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 1.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 1.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A footpath connecting South Shore Drive to Cosey Beach Avenue passes over Carolina Creek and an existing 15-inch diameter culvert allows sufficient tidal flow to marshes that lie to the east. Portions of the eastern section of this marsh have been filled, and a residence had existed here historically. The footpath lies on an old road bed, formerly an extension of South Shore Drive.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Other
Restoration Technique
Fill Removal
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of East Haven
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Completed