Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Hammonasset State Park Marsh Restoration - Camp Store
Project Name
Hammonasset State Park Marsh Restoration - Camp Store
City/Town/Village
Madison
Site Name
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Waterbody
Tom's Creek
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 8.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 8.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
An old, undersized culvert under the access road to the general store at the park's campground was restricting full tidal amplitude. Phragmites australis along the upland border had begun creeping in toward the interior of the marsh due to this tidal restriction.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Undersized
Invasive Species - vegetation
Restoration Technique
Culvert Replacement
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - State Parks Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Completed