Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Manursing Lake Estuarine Embayment Restoration
Project Name
Manursing Lake Estuarine Embayment Restoration
City/Town/Village
Rye
Site Name
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Waterbody
Playland Lake
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estuarine Embayments | 104.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 104.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
In the process of developing Playland Amusement Park, a tidal wetland that was in between Manursing Island and Rye, NY was dredged, impounded and filled in a few places. To control water levels, two manually controlled tide gates had been installed. The resultant reduction in tidal flow decreased the habitat values that the wetland had historically provided, fewer fish were able to access the habitat and hypoxic events.
Cause of Degradation
Invasive Species - vegetation
Tide Gates
Restoration Technique
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Planting Vegetation
Tide Gate Installation - Self Regulating
Project Partners
Partners Organization
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Partners Organization
Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District
Partners Organization
Westchester County Department of Parks, Restoration and Conservation
Partners Organization
Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc
Completed