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Project Summary

Lighthouse Point Saltmarsh Restoration, CT

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1. Project Identification

Name Lighthouse Point Saltmarsh Restoration
Region Northeast
State
Location  
Date of this update  

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 EPAs Long Island Sound Program has funded Yale University to conduct preliminary investigations for restoration of this previously used dredged material disposal site to saltmarshes. The COE anticipates implementing the restoration under their section 1135 authority.

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 Endorsed

10. Contacts

11. Any additional information/comments

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