Basic Project Information
Site Name
Coogan Farm
Habitat Types
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions/Easements | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Completed
Project Urls
Photo Gallery
Approximate boundary of the Coogan Farm property. Photo credit: CTDEEP
Funding
Funding Sources
| Funding Organization | Funding Program | NFWF-LISFF Funded Amount | Amount Awarded | Amount Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | ||||
| Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program | ||||
| United States Fish and Wildlife Service - North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant | ||||
| The Trust for Public Land |
Specific Project Information
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Wildlife Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Office of Long Island Sound Programs
Cause of Degradation
Development Encroachment
Development Risk
Project Description
The project began with the purchase of the 34-acre farm from the Coogan Family by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Shortly afterwards, 11 acres of adjoining land was donated by the developer of the assisted living center as part of the development agreement.
This acquisition represents the last undeveloped property along the Mystic River in southeastern Connecticut. The Mystic River is critical for wintering waterfowl and protection of this tract will enhance water quality in the river. The true importance of this tract, however, is to high priority landbirds and New England Cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis). This tract is located within the Ledyard New England Cottontail Focus Area, an area designated for recovery of the Candidate Endangered Species New England Cottontail.
This tract is located within the Ledyard New England Cottontail Focus Area, an area designated for recovery of the Candidate Endangered Species New England Cottontail.
Waterbody
Mystic River