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
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Restoration Status
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Invasive Comments
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Restoration Comments
Under restoration - portions of wetland excavated to restore salt marsh with muted tidal hydrology.
Upstream Area
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Notes & Comments
General Comments
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Operation Plan
Yes
Operation Comments
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Gate Comments
Vandalized SRT was replaced with a new combo gate in 2013. Existing tide gate malfunctioned in December of 2014 and as of April 17, 2015 is still not operational. City is waiting for technicians.
Elevation Comments
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Visit Comments
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Other Comments
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External Data Comments
US ACOE NAE-2013-202 Permit 9.11.2015
US ACOE NAE-2013-202 Permit Application 1.23.2013
US ACOE Permit Eligibility Checklist 4.15.2013
MA CZM US ACOE NAE-2013-202 Permit Review Comments 7.17.2015
Oak Island Salt Marsh Operation and Maintenance Plan 11.18.2009
Oak Island RAM Mitigation Project Vegetation Monitoring Report 9.26.2014
Oak Island Tide Elevation Monitoring Guidelines 6.16.2016
Oak Island Tide Gate Improvements Site Plan (Other) 3.31.2009