Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Club Creek Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Club Creek Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
West Haven
Site Name
Club Creek Marsh
Waterbody
Club Creek
West River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 2.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 2.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A box culvert on Club Creek under Spring Street had a tide gate mounted to it that drained and also blocked tidal flow into the marsh. There are dense patches of Phragmites australis throughout this marsh which are a direct result of the tide gates.
Cause of Degradation
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Tidal Flow Restricted
Tide Gates
Restoration Technique
Tidal Flow Restoration
Tide Gate Removal
Project Partners
Completed