Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Farm River Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Farm River Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
East Haven
Site Name
Farm River (tributary marsh)
Waterbody
Farm River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 7.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 7.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
An undersized culvert beneath Short Beach Road prevented full tidal flushing of a wetland on a tributary of the Farm River. The culvert had also partially collapsed.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Crushed / Broken
Culvert Undersized
Restoration Technique
Bridge Replacement
Culvert Replacement
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Completed