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After consulting with the New Haven office of Save the Sound and the Land Trust of West Haven Inc., the city launched the first of a three-phase project on Oct. 6, 2021, to restore the beachfront parcels along the Savin Rock boardwalk that were previously overrun by invasive plant species.
The West Haven Shoreline Restoration Project will unfold over the next two years in the following phases:
The project’s ultimate goal is to showcase the best practices of coastal resilience in a way that is educational and enjoyable while enhancing West Haven’s regional reputation.
(12/16/2022): Boardwalk Eco-Restoration Project Concepts Unveiled (PDF) | See the Concepts (PDF)
(10/17/2022): Boardwalk Eco-Restoration Project Website and Survey Announced (PDF)
(8/8/2022): $200,000 Appropriated for West Haven Shoreline Restoration Project (PDF)
(7/12/2022): Shoreline Restoration Committee Selects SLR International Corp. for West Haven Shorefront Project (PDF)