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Parsonage Creek | Flushing Airport | Purdy Creek |  Mill and Roslyn Pond 
  JCC Staten Island | Southold | SI Corporate Park | Bar Beach | Fresh Kills
 
Wetlands investigations, including wetland identification and assessment, restoration, creation, and wetland design & management, define a large majority of the ecology projects EEA has undertaken over the past 25 years.  Results obtained over time through implementation of these projects demonstrate the team's dedicated efforts within the field of wetland restoration and enhancement.  The ecology team's  wetland project efforts, some of which are in various phases of completion, are displayed here for your information.  More information on wetlands studies can be found by contacting Roy Stoecker or Laura Schwanof.


 

                                                                                                         

 

WETLAND RESTORATION ALONG PARSONAGE CREEK
Client: Middle Bay Country Club

   

EEA prepared a Wetland Restoration Plan for Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside, NY in response to a violation for placement of unauthorized materials in tidal wetlands.  The Plan was accepted by NYSDEC.   Since the site was completely surrounded by invasive Phragmites australis, EEA developed and implemented a vertical barrier system around the perimeter of the restoration area.  Wetland plants      
were planted in the early part of May Newly Planted Spartina Plugs along Parsonage Creek
 following final grading.   The site will be monitored for a period of five years by the client.  

 

 
                                                                                                         
WETLANDS INVESTIGATION/RESTORATION PLAN FOR FLUSHING AIRPORT
Client: NYC Economic Development Corporation
Taxiway Underwater and Abandoned Hangar at Flushing Airport
 
This ecological investigation was on the tract of land that had once been utilized as Flushing Airport in Queens, NY.  With the complete abandonment of the former airport in the early 1980s and the failure of the drainage facilities, the site became inundated with fresh to brackish water.  The pooling water stimulated extensive wetland vegetative growth that now dominates the site.  EEA delineated and flagged wetland areas for subsequent surveying and mapping of the site.  EEA conducted hydrological and nutrient studies over an eighteen-
month period at the airport site.  A water budget was developed for the construction 
of approximately 33 acres of freshwater wetlands and adjacent upland areas.  EEA developed a draft Wetland Restoration Plan and planting schematic for submission to NYSDEC.  Final design and preparation of construction bid documents are underway.  EEA will prepare the Landscape Design Plan, Details and Specifications for the restoration project, as well as the Maintenance and Monitoring Plan.  EEA assisted NYCEDC in obtaining Bond Act funding for this water quality improvement and wetland habitat restoration project.

Mill Creek
Southern Section of Flushing Airport
    
                                                                                                         
PURDY CREEK WETLANDS CREATION - STREAM RELOCATION PROJECT
Client: Allied Prince’s Bay
 
    EEA was subcontracted by AKRF to determine the feasibility of relocating a 1500-foot section of Purdy Creek, Staten Island, NY and constructing a brackish/fresh wetland system with its receiving waters from the overflow of Wolfs Pond.  The relocation and creation of additional wetlands will serve to enhance the development plan, clean up hazardous materials within the creek, improve water quality, provide mitigation, prevent flooding, and control storm water runoff.  NYCDEP and NYSDEC approved the Stream Relocation Plan and the EEA wetland team completed the planting design.  During installation, EEA conducted periodic inspections to meet agency specifications.  Review agencies approved the project upon completion.  
   

Purdy Creek After Plantings  
(Note the initial waterfowl exclusion barrier)

 

                                                                                                         

 
MILL AND ROSLYN POND PARK: POND RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
Client: Town of North Hempstead
 


Seine Sampling at Roslyn Pond


As a subcontractor to Cameron Engineering, EEA scientists conducted ecological assessments of the pond and surrounding habitat.  The goal of the project is to identify alternate treatments and phased water quality improvements, habitat enhancement, and wetland restoration.  EEA is currently also conducting the permitting phase of this project.  Finfish seine surveys and sediment core sampling surveys were conducted by EEA scientists for laboratory analysis toward these goals.  Upcoming, EEA staff will be contributing to the conceptual design for these improvements.
 
Vibratory Core Sampling Equipment - Roslyn and Mill Pond
                                                                                                         
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND
Client: Allee, King, Rosen & Fleming
EEA conducted a NYSDEC regulated wetland delineation for freshwater wetlands and an ecological assessment of the property targeted at identification of any potentially rare plants, wildlife or habitats in this part of the Bloodroot Valley and Staten Island Greenbelt.  Ecologically sensitive biota are known within this area of Staten Island.

Female Calico Pennant

Male Bullfrog
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                         


 

WETLANDS DELINEATION OF THE SOUTHOLD SUBSTATION
Client: Keyspan Energy

EEA conducted a wetland delineation surrounding the Southold Substation in potential expansion of the generating station facility.  

EEA Wetland Scientist - Winter Delineation at Southold

Over two acres of NYSDEC regulated wetlands were mapped during a winter ecological survey.  Additional tasks may be conducted in the future for this project.

 

 

 

                                                                                                         


 

WETLAND DELINEATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION - STATEN ISLAND CORPORATE PARK
Client: Nicotra Group

 

At the Staten Island Corporate Park (SICP), EEA was instrumental in obtaining a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) wetlands permit to allow construction of the Nicotra Group Corporate Building at 1000 South Avenue, Staten Island.  EEA coordinated activities with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, ACOE, Sorrentino Development Corporation and local environmental groups.  EEA was present during the construction phase to ensure preservation of locally rare plants, including sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and Britton’s oak (Quercus ilicifolia x brittonii).

EEA's Laura Schwanof
Wetland Survey in the SICP
                                                                                                         

 
BAR BEACH WETLAND RESTORATION
Client: Campbell, George & Strong LLP

In response to a superfund cleanup for a site located on the opposite side of Hempstead Harbor, EEA  prepared the detailed wetland restoration design plans, specifications, contract documents and permitting for a 5-acre tidal marsh in Hempstead Harbor within the town of North Hempstead.  EEA is coordinating plan development with the trustees for this project including the NOAA Restoration Center, NYSDEC, and the Town of North Hempstead Planning.  Construction is planned for Spring 2003.

Great Egret
   
                                                                                                         

 

FRESH KILLS LANDFILL WETLAND MITIGATION
Client: NYS Department of Sanitation
EEA recently completed a tidal wetland creation design, associated wetland permit applications and a coastal consistency assessment for the Staten Island Transfer Facility. This truck-to-rail facility is proposed north of Little Fresh Kill and Fresh Kills Creek within the Fresh Kills Landfill. The project includes the creation of an approximate 3.1-acre tidal wetland and adjacent area plantings, representing a 4.5:1 mitigation ratio for anticipated losses associated with construction of the proposed railway crossing and installation of storm water filtration devices. EEA completed this work for the New York City Department of Sanitation as a technical sub-consultant to HDR Engineering.  The project has received wetland permits and is pending construction.
Section of Fresh Kills Landfill Earmarked for Wetland Restoration
                                                                                                         


Lacewing Species Feeding on Aphids


Rose Pogonia

Pitcher Plants


         

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06/09/2011