Lake Hermitage Marsh Creation
State Project Number: BA-42
Project Priority List (PPL): 15
Federal Sponsor: United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Project Type: Marsh Creation
Construction Completion Date: Pending
Description:
The goals of this project are to create approximately 593 acres of wetlands, reduce tidal exchange in marshes surrounding Lake Hermitage, and reduce fetch and turbidity to enhance open water habitats. This project utilizes hydraulic dredging, terraces, a rock dike, and an earthen plug to benefit approximately 1,581 acres of brackish marsh and open water habitats.
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Project Information:
• CWPPRA Project Page
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