Basic Project Information
City/Town/Village
Site Name
205 Magee Avenue
Habitat Types
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands | 1.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Acquisitions/Easements | 3.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 4.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Completed
Photo Gallery
Aerial photo of project site taken during construction, and showing property lines. Photo Credit: City of Stamford.
Aerial photo of restoration site after project completion. Photo credit: City of Stamford
Photo collage of project site. Photo Credit: www.WoodwardCurran.com
Funding
Funding Sources
| Funding Organization | Funding Program | NFWF-LISFF Funded Amount | Amount Awarded | Amount Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins-Magee, LLC |
Specific Project Information
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Collins-Magee, LLC
Cause of Degradation
Fill - Dredge Disposal
Fill - Other
Degradation Description
A small, urban tidal marsh was partially filled and partially drained.
Project Description
A filled tidal wetland was excavated to restore approximately 1.8 acres. The restoration was done in conjunction with the creation of a public park. Overall area for the entire project site is approximately 3.3 acres, 3.1 acres of which were conveyed to the City of Stamford for use as a public park.
Restoration Technique
Creek/Channel Construction
Fill Removal
Land Acquisition
Tidal Flow Restoration
Waterbody
East Branch Rippowam River
Mill River
Rippowam River