Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Indian Pond Tidal Wetland Restoration (Phases 1 & 2)
Project Name
Indian Pond Tidal Wetland Restoration (Phases 1 & 2)
City/Town/Village
East Lyme
Site Name
Indian Pond
Waterbody
Davis Pond
Indian Pond
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 4.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 4.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Several years ago, the undersized culverts at Shore Road were replaced with suitably sized culverts (Phase 1). This action is having a positive effect upon wetland habitat between Shore Road and Manwaring Road. However, the wetland between Manwaring Road and Davis Pond is not flooded frequently despite the large culverts under Manwaring Road. The upstream segment of the Manwaring/Shore Road wetland has been determined to be too narrow to pass the necessary tidal flows to the upstream project area.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Undersized
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Modification
Culvert Replacement
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
Davis Beach Corporation
Partners Organization
Niantic Bay Yacht Club
Partners Organization
Northeast Utilities (and Connecticut Light & Power)
Partners Organization
Oak Grove Beach Community Association
Partners Organization
Environmental Protection Agency
Completed