Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Avalonia Land Conservancy Tidal Wetland Restoration
Project Name
Avalonia Land Conservancy Tidal Wetland Restoration
Site Name
Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve
Waterbody
Long Island Sound
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 0.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Freshwater Wetlands | 0.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Coastal Grasslands | 1.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 2.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
An aging pipe that carries tidal water to and from this system had become partially collapsed and completely blocked, cutting off tidal flow to the connected marsh and causing it to slowly degrade. The adjacent inland (non-tidal, freshwater) wetlands and coastal grassland had also become overrun with non-native invasive plants.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Crushed / Broken
Culvert Deteriorated
Culvert Undersized
Invasive Species - vegetation
Seawall at Tidal/Upland Border
Restoration Technique
Berm/Dike/Levee Breaching
Creek/Channel Cleaning
Creek/Channel Construction
Creek/Channel Modification
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Phragmites Control
Planting Vegetation
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc
Partners Organization
Mystic Aquarium, a Division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc.
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Partners Organization
Town of Stonington
Partners Organization
Stonington Borough
Partners Organization
Connecticut College
Completed