Restoration prioritization and planning information from MassBays regional coordination
Assessment
Salt Marsh Impairment due to Tidal Restriction
Moderate
Potential Extent of Marsh Restoration
Moderate
Implementation Feasibility
High
Restoration Priority
High
Recommended Improvement Type
O&M and Infrastructure
Notes
Site shows moderate salt marsh impairment due to restricted tidal flow. Replacement with self-regulating tide gate could restore approximately 5-8 acres of degraded marsh habitat. Good access for construction equipment. Regional coordination completed with town DPW and conservation commission.
Historical Records
Legacy data from previous surveys and documentation
Environmental Data
Invasive Species
—
Restoration Status
—
Invasive Comments
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Restoration Comments
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Upstream Area
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Notes & Comments
General Comments
There has been contention of who owns this infrastructure and the pipe/culvert heading south/southeast to the outlet at the Island End River. The owner may or may not be the Boston Market Terminal. The gate does not fuction.