Habitat Restoration & Protection Database


Project Details

Baxter Estates Pond Restoration

Project Name
Baxter Estates Pond Restoration
City/Town/Village
Port Washington
Site Name
Baxter Estates Pond
Waterbody
Manhasset Bay
Habitat View
Habitat Acres Miles Feet
Freshwater Wetlands 4.28 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 4.28 0.00 0.00
Degradation Description
These freshwater wetlands had been affected by erosion and siltation (river deposits of fine sediment into the pond) from stormwater runoff.
Cause of Degradation
Erosion - anthropogenic sources
Restoration Technique
Planting Vegetation
Sediment Basin
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Nassau County Department of Public Works
Completed