DCR is conducting this study to develop alternatives for a phased retreat that will restore critical natural habitats and reimagine recreation that considers climate impacts.
- This page, Demarest Lloyd State Park Ecological Restoration Concept Design and Phased Retreat Feasibility Study, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
According to the 2020 DCR Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, Demarest Lloyd State Park is one of the most vulnerable parks for rising sea levels and coastal erosion.
DCR is conducting this study to develop alternatives for a phased retreat that will restore critical natural habitats and reimagine recreation that considers climate impacts.
This study will be the first of its kind for DCR. It will allow the agency to explore this type of restoration and adaptation strategy, inform retreat options for similar coastal sites within the DCR State Parks System, and support efforts to accomplish the agency’s climate adaptation goals.