A culvert has long been identified as a tidal restriction,
and clearly contributes to an extensive growth of Phragmites
upstream of the culvert on the eastern edge of this area of
the marsh.
Restoration Overview
To restore tidal flow and increase upstream salinity, restoration
partners installed two new large culverts under the Black
Point Road. In 2005, pre-restoration monitoring was completed.
Since then, restoration partners have been planning, designing,
modeling, planning, obtaining permits, fundraising, and conducting
outreach.
In addition, post-restoration monitoring will be carried
out in the first, third and fifth years after construction.
Status - Completed
Scarborough Marsh restoration partners continue to work together,
and have just completed the fourth major salt marsh restoration
project in Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Management Area. This
most recent project promises to help restore the ecological
health of the 114 acre section of the Libby River Marsh upstream
from the Black Point Road (Route 207).
According to Wayne Munroe, District Conservationist for the
USDA --Natural Resources Conservation Service , “This
important restoration project provides marvelous benefits
for the Libby River’s tidal wetlands and will provide
for greater fish and wildlife value, as well as invasive species
control.”
