99Site ID:IpswichTown:6.9Acres:NoRapid Technical Site Assessment:RestrictionFillAgricultureOtherCompleted ProjectMediumPriority:Site is located within the Labor in Vain Creek (aka Goulds Creek) marsh system, south of the Ipswich River. A private driveway crosses the marsh and tidal creek, and contains a concrete pipe that conveys tidal flow beneath the crossing. The marsh directly upstream does not exhibit obvious indicators of degradation, but the larger tidal system further upstream does (see site #102). An area of marsh downstream has been impacted from accumulation of tidal wrack built up along the northern edge of the driveway crossing and settling on the marsh surface. Re-construction of this driveway crossing may be the best option to restore full tidal exchange between the Ipswich River and the Labor in Vain Creek system. Restoration actions could replace the existiing culvert with a larger culvert or pier-supported, elevated crossing to allow for full tidal creek and sheet flow exchange between the site and downstream areas and the Ipswich River. Restoration potential is considered medium based on the need for further assessment of this entire marsh system and impacts from the measured (2005) 0.5 tidal restriction at the Labor in Vain Creek bridge. Costs of re-construction of this crossing may be warranted if further evaluation demonstrates that degradation of the site could be effectively alleviated at this location.Site Summary:Under DevelopmentImpact Type(s)StatusPotential Project
