330Site ID:SalisburyTown:4.4Acres:NoRapid Technical Site Assessment:RestrictionFillAgricultureOtherCompleted ProjectMediumPriority:Under ownership of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, this site consists of an old stone dike across a salt marsh that may restrict tidal flows. GIS analysis and visual observation suggest that the upstream marsh is dominated by brackish and fresh water vegetation that differs substantially from downstream tidal marshes. Presence of the physical dike across the marsh and tidal ditch likely impedes tidal flow upstream. Restoration actions would remove all or portions of the dike and clean out the tidal ditch system to enhance upstream tidal flow and flushing. Additional assessment is needed to evaluate the impacts of the dike and expected benefits from removal and/or breaching in multiple locations. Restoration potential is considered medium due to the public ownership and ease of construction access. The Mosquito Control District may be well suited to assess this opportunity and to perform restorative actions.Site Summary:Under DevelopmentImpact Type(s)StatusPotential Project
