Case Study
Project
Rye, NY
Shoreline erosion problems had been noted at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, NY in the early 2000s, and after the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and subsequent storms, it was clear there was a need for restoration. Westchester County decided to create a 900 foot living shoreline in order to restore the shoreline, reduce erosion, and support aquatic life in Long Island Sound. The project, designed by SLR, used two types of structures – boulder sills and reef balls – to slow wave action and provide aquatic habitat. A total of 43 reef balls were installed along with 40 types of native grasses, shrubs, and trees to further stabilize the shoreline. Additional native ecotype-specific plantings will be added periodically throughout the next five years of monitoring (2025-2030).
Suzette Lopane, PLA, ASLA, sbl1@westchestergov.com
Matthew Castro, mvc1@westchestercountyny.gov
Case Study
Project
Rye, NY
Shoreline erosion problems had been noted at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, NY in the early 2000s, and after the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and subsequent storms, it was clear there was a need for restoration. Westchester County decided to create a 900 foot living shoreline in order to restore the shoreline, reduce erosion, and support aquatic life in Long Island Sound. The project, designed by SLR, used two types of structures – boulder sills and reef balls – to slow wave action and provide aquatic habitat. A total of 43 reef balls were installed along with 40 types of native grasses, shrubs, and trees to further stabilize the shoreline. Additional native ecotype-specific plantings will be added periodically throughout the next five years of monitoring (2025-2030).
Mapper
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This NOAA Fisheries ArcGIS StoryMap aids project applicants and Federal action agency partners in using relevant, sensitive habitats data to develop comprehensive Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) assessments. The tool also supports Federal action agencies and project proponents in determining when an updated habitat survey for sensitive resources (including tidal marsh, shellfish habitat, hard seafloor, submerged aquatic vegetation, rocky habitats, and mudflats) may be required for a complete EFH consultation.
Mapper
Level of Effort:
This NOAA Fisheries ArcGIS StoryMap aids project applicants and Federal action agency partners in using relevant, sensitive habitats data to develop comprehensive Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) assessments. The tool also supports Federal action agencies and project proponents in determining when an updated habitat survey for sensitive resources (including tidal marsh, shellfish habitat, hard seafloor, submerged aquatic vegetation, rocky habitats, and mudflats) may be required for a complete EFH consultation.
Case Study
Project
Mamaroneck, NY
Otter Creek Preserve is located along a three-mile stretch of coastline on Long Island Sound in Mamaroneck, NY. It contains 90% of the remaining productive salt marshes in Westchester County, and is an important site for migratory birds, marine life, and other wildlife. The 35-acre preserve is the largest privately-owned tidal wetland designated and protected as a nature sanctuary in Westchester County.
Following improvements made to the coastal forest and tidal marsh in 2015 and 2016 with support from the Westchester Community Foundation, in 2017 Westchester Land Trust (WLT) received NFWF LISFF funding to continue removing non-native trees, shrubs, and vines, replant with native species, and conduct expanded outreach and educational programming at the preserve.
Westchester Land Trust
403 Harris Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
www.westchesterlandtrust.org
Case Study
Project
Mamaroneck, NY
Otter Creek Preserve is located along a three-mile stretch of coastline on Long Island Sound in Mamaroneck, NY. It contains 90% of the remaining productive salt marshes in Westchester County, and is an important site for migratory birds, marine life, and other wildlife. The 35-acre preserve is the largest privately-owned tidal wetland designated and protected as a nature sanctuary in Westchester County.
Following improvements made to the coastal forest and tidal marsh in 2015 and 2016 with support from the Westchester Community Foundation, in 2017 Westchester Land Trust (WLT) received NFWF LISFF funding to continue removing non-native trees, shrubs, and vines, replant with native species, and conduct expanded outreach and educational programming at the preserve.
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