Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Mattituck Barge Removal & Tidal Wetland Restoration
Project Name
Mattituck Barge Removal & Tidal Wetland Restoration
City/Town/Village
Mattituck
Site Name
Mattituck Creek
Waterbody
Mattituck Creek
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Mattituck Creek has long been utilized for commercial purposes, being the easternmost major waterway on the North Fork. The project site was previously an offloading point for barges carrying bluestone, that was used in the eastward expansion of the Long Island Expressway.
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Other
Project Partners
Partners Organization
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Partners Organization
Town of Southold
Partners Organization
Southold Trustees
Completed