Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Mill Pond Restoration
Project Name
Mill Pond Restoration
City/Town/Village
Port Washington
Waterbody
Manhasset Bay
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estuarine Embayments | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Originally known as Dodge's Inlet, Mill Pond was dammed in 1795 when a road was established along the shoreline. Later a mill was established at the site, from which the pond currently derives it's name. Decades of stormwater runoff had accumulated in the system.
Cause of Degradation
Impounding
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Town of North Hempstead
Partners Organization
Nassau County
Completed