Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Beaver Swamp Brook Freshwater Wetland Restoration
Project Name
Beaver Swamp Brook Freshwater Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Harrison
Site Name
Beaver Swamp Brook
Waterbody
Beaver Swamp Brook
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Wetlands | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
The site was degraded by stormwater runoff, invasive species, and for years of the wetland had been treated as a junkyard. The surrounding upland is dominated by light industry and residential development. Much of the wetland was dominated by Phragmites australis, purple loosestrife and Japanese knotweed.
Cause of Degradation
Dumping or Disposal of Trash / Other Debris
Invasive Species - vegetation
Restoration Technique
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Planting Vegetation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Harrison
Partners Organization
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Partners Organization
Westchester County
Partners Organization
City of Rye
Completed
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