Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
West Point Road Park Tidal Wetland Restoration
Project Name
West Point Road Park Tidal Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Branford
Site Name
West Point Road Park
Waterbody
unnamed tidal creek
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Two adjacent parcels of tidal marsh were near completely cut off from tidal flow due to (1) the presence of a berm between a healthy Stony Creek marsh and the western degraded parcel; and (2) an undersized culvert connecting the eastern degraded parcel to a healthy tidal marsh system and LIS. Tidal flow was greatly reduced and Phragmites australis had taken over much of this parcel.
Cause of Degradation
Berm/Dike/Levee
Culvert Crushed / Broken
Culvert Undersized
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Berm/Dike/Levee Breaching
Creek/Channel Construction
Mowing / mulching
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Branford
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Completed