Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Stony Creek Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Stony Creek Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
Stoney Creek Marsh
Waterbody
Long Island Sound
Stoney Creek
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 6.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 6.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Freshwater inputs from several town stormdrains causing phrag to take over, extra flooding / standing water due to fw inputs; drainage pipe was too high
Cause of Degradation
Invasive Species - vegetation
Stormwater Discharge - water
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Construction
Excavation
Fill Removal
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Completed