Unique ID Number = 20
Round Marsh
Round Marsh - Potential
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1997 orthophotography available from the RIGIS Orthophoto Server. Click image for printable PDF. Courtesy: R.I. Department of Transportation |
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Round Marsh Courtesy: Save The Bay |
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Access Point(s): Not documented for this site.
Public Use: Public Park
Impacts: Transportation impacts include road tidal restrictions with tides severely restricted. There is a 5-20% cover of invasive plants at this site. 16-35% of adjacent upland areas within 500' of marsh consists of impervious surfaces. An unmanaged vegetative buffer zone occurs along 51-75% of the upland/marsh perimeter. (reported STB 1996)
Project Size: Not documented for this site.
Area Benefited: Not documented for this site.
Restoration Description: Hydrologic Restoration; Phragmites Control
Restoration Date: Not documented for this site.
Target Species: Data not available
Historic Conditions: There is bridge construction over the surface of the marsh. David Foulis of the University of Massachusetts notes a scour pool due to restriction. (reported STB 1996)
Project Contact Info: Not documented for this site.
Partners: Bridge & Turnpike Authority, Save The Bay
Pre and Post Restoration Data: False, False
Monitoring:
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Start Date:
Not documented for this site.
End Date: Not documented for this site.
Completed: To be determined
Leader: To be determined
Scheduled: To be determined
Studies Conducted: Not documented for this site.
Cost of Project: Not documented for this site
Public Property Owners: n/a
Info Source: Not Documented for this site
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