Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Summer Island Road Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Summer Island Road Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
Summer Island Road Tidal Marsh
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
The primary tidal creek within this marsh has partially filled in at multiple locations. Tidal flow has been greatly reduced as a result of the plugged channel.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Other
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Excavation
Fill Removal
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Branford
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Completed