Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Bluff Point Coastal Reserve Tidal Wetland Restoration
Project Name
Bluff Point Coastal Reserve Tidal Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Groton
Site Name
Bluff Point Coastal Reserve
Waterbody
Poquonock River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 1.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 1.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Four small parcels of tidal marsh within the Bluff Point Coastal Reserve each were tidally connected to the Poquonock River by underground metal culverts. Over time, these culverts had weakened and collapsed, greatly restricting tidal exchange and degrading the quality of the marshes.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Crushed / Broken
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Construction
Culvert Removal
Culvert Replacement
Project Partners
Partners Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Restoration Center
Partners Organization
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Completed