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M ARSH R ESTORATION P ROJECT
Mill Pond Marsh
Client
Arrowsic, Maine
The Nature Conservancy retained Wright‐Pierce to conduct a topographical
survey and prepare base mapping associated with the removal of an existing
private roadway and bridge crossing the salt marsh known as the Mill Pond
Preserve, which is located in Arrowsic, Maine.
The project is funded through a grant from Maine’s In Lieu Fee (ILF) Program
administered by the Maine Natural Resources Conservation Program (MNRCP).
The sponsor for the program is the Maine Department of Environmental
Protection. The program serves as an alternative form of compensation for
impacts to aquatic resources authorized by the New England District Army Corps
of Engineers (and/or the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
The Nature Conservancy
Project at a Glance
Topographic survey of
marsh crossing
Development of
base mapping
WATER ~ WASTEWATER ~ STORMWATER ~ INFRASTRUCTURE
888.621.8156 www.wright‐pierce.com
W ETLANDS M ITIGATION P ROJECTS FOR MDOT
New Gloucester, Maine
Wright‐Pierce was retained by Woodlot Alternatives, Inc. to assist in the
development of two projects which had been identified for mitigation of wetland
impacts associated with the realignment of a portion of Route 9 in New
Gloucester.
The first of the two mitigation efforts included re‐grading and restoring the
existing roadway alignment as a wetland in the area of its crossing of Mosquito
Brook.
The second project included stream bank stabilization and habitat improvements
along a section of the Royal River, as well as the creation of vernal pools and
replanting within an area of the floodplain along the river.
Past use of the area for agricultural purposes had resulted in the loss of much of
the natural riparian vegetation and associated habitat values.
The first of the two projects is being completed as a part of the ongoing highway
reconstruction project. The second project was contracted separately and
completed in September of 2003.
Client
Woodlot Alternatives, Inc.
Project at a Glance
Woodlot Alternatives, Inc.,
retained Wright‐Pierce to
assist in the development of
two projects for mitigation
of wetland impacts.
The project included the
following tasks:
Regrading and
restoration of the existing
roadway alignment
Stream bank
stabilization and habitat
improvements,
including replanting
WATER ~ WASTEWATER ~ STORMWATER ~ INFRASTRUCTURE
888.621.8156 www.wright‐pierce.com
M ARSH R ESTORATION P ROJECT
Ocean Park Marsh
Client
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
In the course of an assessment of flooding issues in the Ocean Park area of the
community, it became evident that the historic role of area marshes in flood
mitigation had deteriorated over time due to the colonization of the marshes by
invasive species, such as phragmites and yellow flag iris. Reduced tidal flushing
associated with the installation during the 1990’s of a tide gate at the marsh
outlet had resulted in a considerable change in vegetative species due to the
reduced salinity.
Wright‐Pierce was retained by the Town to develop a strategy for controlling the
invasive plants in Jordan Park Marsh and to oversee implementation of various
mitigation measures. Wright‐Pierce subcontracted with the York County Soil and
Water Conservation District who developed an invasive plant management plan
to be implemented over a five‐year period.
Town of Old Orchard Beach
Project at a Glance
Hydrologic assessment
of flooding
Invasive species
assessment
Mowing of phragmites
Use of herbicides
The invasive plant management plan included a combination of physical (mowing)
and chemical (herbicides) techniques to control the invasive species.
WATER ~ WASTEWATER ~ STORMWATER ~ INFRASTRUCTURE
888.621.8156 www.wright‐pierce.com
R ESTORATION OF A QUATIC AND W ETLAND H ABATAT
As one of New England's most prominent engineering consultants, Wright‐
Pierce provides engineering assessments, planning, design and permitting
assistance associated with a range of projects that involve enhancement of
aquatic and wetlands habitats.
We have developed excellent working relationships with regulators at the
federal, state and local levels, as well as regional entities and academics. Our
experience with a variety of applications and solutions, at aquatic locations
throughout New England, positions us to provide expert advice to clients
with respect to the selection of appropriate technologies.
In many cases, these efforts have involved collaboration with a variety of
governmental and non‐governmental entities, such as NOAA, the US Fish &
Wildlife Service, state resource agencies, Audubon and The Nature
Conservancy.
Recent and ongoing projects include the following:
Lake restoration / sediment removal
Marsh restoration / enhanced tidal flushing
Beach dune grass restoration
Invasive species management
Dam removal
Culvert replacement/barrier removal
Fishway installation
Stream restoration / morphological assessment
Estuarine water quality improvements
Lake water quality improvements
Non‐point source pollutant management
WATER ~ WASTEWATER ~ STORMWATER ~ INFRASTRUCTURE
888.621.8156 www.wright‐pierce.com




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