Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Hammonasset State Park Coastal Sandplain Creation
Project Name
Hammonasset State Park Coastal Sandplain Creation
City/Town/Village
Madison
Site Name
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Waterbody
Hammonasset River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
During the 1950’s, portions of the Hammonasset wetlands were used as disposal areas for sandy sediment that was dredged from the nearby Clinton Harbor. Low earthen dikes were constructed around certain wetland areas and the sand was hydraulically pumped to the Park. At this particular location, certain areas of the wetland were converted to upland supporting grasses and red cedar, while others still remain or became degraded salt marsh. More recently, the invasive plant common reed (PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS) colonized most of the degraded wetland portions.
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