Case Study

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.

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
Contact Info:

Marilyn Ozols, Land Use Administrator, Borough of Fenwick, zeo@fenwicknews.com

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