Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Burritt Cove Tidal Marsh Restoration
Project Name
Burritt Cove Tidal Marsh Restoration
City/Town/Village
Westport
Site Name
Burritt Cove
Waterbody
Burritt Cove
Saugatuck River
Habitat View
Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
---|---|---|---|
Tidal Wetlands | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
TOTAL | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A small tidal wetland was cut off from tidal flow many years ago when an earthen berm was installed along its western edge. Since then the area was landscaped and a pond with freshwater, non-tidal wetlands had formed. An extremely undersized, 2" diameter pipe connected the pond to Burritt Cove, but it tended to clog with sediment and organic debris rather frequently. Water also would overtop the berm on the highest high tides, but could not drain out. Water in the pond was often stagnant, and the area around the pond required almost constant maintenance. The pond also attracted geese, which contributed to the problem.
Cause of Degradation
Berm/Dike/Levee
Culvert Undersized
Excavating
Grading
Tidal Creeks/Channels Filling In
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Berm/Dike/Levee Removal
Creek/Channel Construction
Excavation
Marsh Pond Restoration
Planting Vegetation
Tidal Flow Restoration
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Private Landowners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Completed