Massachusetts Bays
Tidal Restriction Inventories
Type: Stressors affecting habitat (i.e.,
which sources have contributed to its degradation and whether
they are direct or indirect factors).
Category: Wetland
Cost: $25,000 to $30,000 per region of the coast
(three total).
Description: This mapping tool was used to identify
wetlands that are suffering from tidal restriction (lack of tidal
flow) due to roads, culverts, and other impediments.
Outcome: An inventory of sites, with details on
acreage, cause of restriction, ownership, and possible solutions.
Prioritized list of sites for restoration.
Contact: Jan Smith, (617) 626-1231
Citation: Information not provided.
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