Habitat Restoration & Protection Database


Project Details

Centre Island Wetland Restoration

Project Name
Centre Island Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Oyster Bay
Site Name
Centre Island Wetland
Waterbody
Oyster Bay
Habitat View
Habitat Acres Miles Feet
Tidal Wetlands 25.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 25.00 0.00 0.00
Degradation Description
A driveway was constructed across a tidal creek and fitted with an undersized culvert, resulting in restricted tidal flow to a marsh and pond upstream of the driveway. The invasive grass Phragmites australis had displaced the marsh vegetation, and the pond was negatively affected by waterfowl wastes due to a growing population of resident Canada geese. Restricted tidal flow due to undersized culvert. Invasive grass species, Phragmites australis and nutrient enrichment from waterfowl waste of resident Canada Geese.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Undersized
Restoration Technique
Culvert Replacement
Project Partners
Completed