Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

The Maidford River Saltmarsh Restoration Project in the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island spans 11 acres of degraded saltmarsh. The marsh is degraded by storm surges, development, redirection of riverine input, and sea-level rise. This project restored marsh habitat and elevation through thin-layer placement of dredged material. The main objectives of the project are to mitigate storm impacts, like flooding, vegetation death, and marsh break up, and to enhance habitat for endangered bird species. 11,000 cubic yards of sand were spread across the marsh to increase elevation and promote revegetation.