Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Castle Rock Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Castle Rock Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
Lindsey Cove
Waterbody
Branford Harbor
Branford River
Lindsey Cove
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 2.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 2.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Tidal exchange had been greatly reduced due to natural and anthropogenic sedimentation within the main tidal creek. As a result, Phragmites started expanding within the marsh.
Cause of Degradation
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Ditch Filling
Excavation
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Marsh Pond Restoration
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Castle Rock Condo Association
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Completed