340Site ID:SalisburyTown:1.9Acres:NoRapid Technical Site Assessment:RestrictionFillAgricultureOtherCompleted ProjectMediumPriority:Site appears to be historically-filled / altered salt marsh based on GIS analysis and visual observations. Historic maps show the majority of the site as salt marsh. Linear characteristics of the upland features also suggest the placement of fill. GIS indicates that the majority of the site is owned by the town of Salisbury. The original purpose of the alterations is unknown, although the area has long been used for haying and other activities on the marsh. Upland areas on site appear to be mostly sand and range from ~1-4 feet above adjacent marsh grade. Hand-augered soil cores would likely help determine the nature of the material and whether it is native or fill on top of historic marsh. The upland is vegetated predominantly by dune grasses with some low shrubs and trees in places. Restoration actions would remove fill material from the marsh surface to restore ~1-2 acres of salt marsh. Restoration potential is considered medium based on the relatively small potential restoration area, reported public ownership, and moderate construction access. Lesser amounts of fill could be re-located on site to reduce overall costs, while also reducing the total area available for restoration. Restoration of this site may be appropriate as mitigation for off-site wetland impacts.Site Summary:Under DevelopmentImpact Type(s)StatusPotential Project
