Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Tuttles Point Marsh Restoration (Phase 1)
Project Name
Tuttles Point Marsh Restoration (Phase 1)
City/Town/Village
Guilford
Site Name
Tuttles Point marsh
Waterbody
Guilford Harbor
Indian Cove
Long Cove
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
The mouth of the tidal creek had filled in with sand and shell hash, resulting in a greatly reduced tidal exchange. Sand had reached approximately 200 feet upstream of the mouth, raising the streambed elevation.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Other
Impounding
Sea Level Rise
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Excavation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Partners Organization
Tuttles Point Association
Partners Organization
Private Landowners
Completed