Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Bittner Preserve Bulkhead Removal Beach Restoration
Project Name
Bittner Preserve Bulkhead Removal Beach Restoration
City/Town/Village
Southold
Site Name
Bittner Preserve
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Barriers, Beaches, and Dunes | 0.37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A bulkhead was built to protect a home built near the Sound. During high tides the bulkhead cut off public access along the beach and was not sustainable over the long term to continue maintaining.
Restoration Technique
Berm/Dike/Levee Breaching
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of Southold
Partners Organization
New York State Department of State
Completed