Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Guilford Point/Seaside Avenue Tidal Wetland Restoration
Project Name
Guilford Point/Seaside Avenue Tidal Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Guilford
Site Name
Guilford Point
Waterbody
Guilford Harbor
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 15.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 15.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
This project involves the restoration of two adjacent parcels of tidal marsh, separated by a small residential development and a natural rocky outcrop. Chittenden Park tidal marsh, to the west, has poor tidal circulation due to clogged tidal creeks and has scattered dense patches of Phragmites; Jacob's Beach tidal marsh, to the east, has a clogged inlet in addition to clogged tidal creeks and is nearly a 100% monoculture of Phragmites.
Cause of Degradation
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Ditch Plugging
Fill Removal
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Marsh Pond Restoration
Mowing / mulching
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Guilford
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Partners Organization
Southern Connecticut State University
Completed