- Division of Ecological Restoration
MassWildlife has completed work to install a new bridge at the Kent’s Island Salt Marsh, part of the William Forward Wildlife Management Area in Newbury. The previous bridge spanning Kent’s Island Creek was severely dilapidated and material from the bridge and banks had filled in the creek, exacerbating the existing tidal restriction. The new bridge restores tidal flow to the 47 acre coastal salt marsh and provides improved safe access for wildlife management activities including management of shrub and grasslands and pheasant stocking. In addition to improving habitat in the salt marsh, Kent’s Island offers walk-in access. Parking is at the Nancy Begin Salt Marsh Overlook parking area. DER provided technical assistance and funding in support of this work. The project was also supported through a USFWS NAWCA Grant.
Image: The bridge at Kent’s Island Salt Marsh, before and after restoration.
