Narrow River Restoration Project

Tidal marsh in the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge was degraded from sea-level rise and storm impacts from Hurricane Sandy. This prolonged inundation led to vegetation stress and death, and the expansion of bare areas and mudflats. This project will restore 14 acres of tidal marsh to improve habitat and increase resiliency. Restoration was achieved through the placement of dredged material on degraded marsh areas. Any area that received more than 3 inches of dredged material also received native marsh plantings. After restoration, extensive monitoring will occur to ensure marsh and biodiversity recovery.