Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Ocean Beach Park Dune Restoration 3 - Viewing Platform
Project Name
Ocean Beach Park Dune Restoration 3 - Viewing Platform
City/Town/Village
New London
Site Name
Ocean Beach Park
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Barriers, Beaches, and Dunes | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Infestation by several species of invasive weeds, including European Dunegrass (Leymus arenarius), Japanese Knotweed (Polyganum cuspidatum), and Common Reed (Phragmites australis).
Cause of Degradation
Invasive Species - vegetation
Restoration Technique
Excavation
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Phragmites Control
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Save Ocean Beach
Partners Organization
City of New London
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Completed