Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Continental Farm Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Continental Farm Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Stonington
Site Name
Continental Farm Tidal Marsh
Waterbody
Pawcatuck River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 35.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 35.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
The primary tidal creek in this brackish marsh system had become filled in with sediments and plant debris. Phragmites australis started taking over. The southwestern-most portion of this system had been converted to a (barely) tidal pond during construction of a nearby home.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Undersized
Draining / Mosquito Ditching
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Excavation
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Marsh Pond Restoration
Phragmites Control
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Private Landowners
Completed