Habitat Restoration & Protection Database


Project Details

Juniper Point Estuarine Embayment Creation

Project Name
Juniper Point Estuarine Embayment Creation
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
Juniper Point
Waterbody
Juniper Point Pond
Habitat View
Habitat Acres Miles Feet
Estuarine Embayments 0.80 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.80 0.00 0.00
Degradation Description
This site was historically tidal wetland that had been completely cut off from tidal influence for many years, due to the construction of a berm.
Cause of Degradation
Berm/Dike/Levee
Restoration Technique
Berm/Dike/Levee Breaching
Excavation
Mowing / mulching
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Partners Organization
Private Landowners
Completed