Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Hammonasset State Park Marsh Restoration - Tom's Creek (east)
Project Name
Hammonasset State Park Marsh Restoration - Tom's Creek (east)
City/Town/Village
Madison
Site Name
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Waterbody
Tom's Creek
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 10.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 10.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
An undersized culvert under a park road reduced essential tidal flows to the upstream wetlands and has allowed for the expansion of the invasive plant, Phragmites australis.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Undersized
Restoration Technique
Culvert Replacement
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - State Parks Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Partners Organization
Environmental Protection Agency
Completed