Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Bar Beach Lagoon Restoration Phase 1
Project Name
Bar Beach Lagoon Restoration Phase 1
City/Town/Village
Port Washington
Site Name
Bar Beach Lagoon
Waterbody
Hempstead Harbor
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
The tidal wetlands in the lagoon area were degraded due to industrial uses and dumping of debris.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Other
Restoration Technique
Fill Removal
Planting Vegetation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Restoration Center
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Partners Organization
Town of North Hempstead
Partners Organization
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Completed