Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Sunken Meadow Creek Estuary and Tidal Salt Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Sunken Meadow Creek Estuary and Tidal Salt Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Kings Park
Site Name
Sunken Meadow State Park
Waterbody
Nissequogue River
Sunken Meadow Creek
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 132.00 | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 132.00 | 1.50 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
An earthen berm with two small culverts was installed at the mouth of Sunken Meadow Creek in the 1950's. This installation restricted tidal flow, degrading the water quality and habitat of the Creek.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Crushed / Broken
Restoration Technique
Berm/Dike/Levee Breaching
Project Partners
Partners Organization
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Partners Organization
New York Sea Grant College Program
Partners Organization
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Partners Organization
Save The Sound, Inc
Partners Organization
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Partners Organization
The Nature Conservancy - Connecticut Chapter
Completed