Old Saybrook, CT
Fenwick Living Shoreline
The purpose of this project was to mitigate 450 ft of coastal erosion on the Long Island Sound. A part of Crab Creek was moved further inland, thus allowing for beach and dune migration over time. New rock sills, plants, and sand sills were also positioned along the shore.
Study Type:
Project
Total Cost:
$911,880
Funding Sources:
CIRCA (design)
NFWF (2 grants)
Wiederhold Foundation
Janvrin Foundation
Schuman Foundation
Lynde Point Land Trust
Borough of Fenwick
Private Contributions
Permits Needed:
Borough of Fenwick Planning and Zoning: Site Plan / Coastal Site Plan application | CTDEEP| Army Corps of Engineers
Erosion
Flooding
Habitat
Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Sea Level Rise
Extreme Weather & Storms
Wetlands
