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Project Summary

Calf Pasture Point

North East Regional Map


1. Project Identification

Name Calf Pasture Point
Region North East
State RI
Location  
Date of this update March 7, 1999

2. Problem(s) addressed (check one or more)

Habitat Restoration/Protection  
 Wetlands X
 River systems
 Beaches/Dunes
 Offshore areas
 Mangroves
Assisting Species at Risk
Pollution Mitigation
 Non-Point Source Pollution
Other (describe)  

3. Project Description (100 words or less. Please include qualitative information, e.g. acres of habitat restored, miles of steam reopened to migration, and legislative authorization, e.g. WRDA, ISTEA, CWA/NEP, CZMA, etc.)

The Narragansett Bay Program has identified a former Department of Defense dredged material disposal site as an excellent candidate for salt marsh restoration. Currently, the USACE is investigating the disposal history of this site, which is located just north of Allens Harbor.

4. Goals/Benefits (quantify where possible using measures of success list)

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Was a cost-benefit study conducted for this project? yes/no If yes, provide a summary of findings.

5. Partners (include each participant's responsibilities - funding, permitting, etc.)

6. Funding/Contributions (organization and amount)

7. Legislative authorities used by each participant

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8. Value added by Coastal America Partnership including Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals achieved through this collaboration (500 words or less)

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9. Project Status

Initiation date  
Completion date  
Current stage  

10. Contacts

11. Any additional information/comments

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