Coastal Resilience

Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.
Stratford鈥檚 Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh
August 30, 2022 — 12 local 鈥淪alt Marsh Stewards鈥 from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.
Salt Marsh Steward and volunteers planting at Great Meadows Marsh.
Over 138,000 Plugs Planted at Great Meadows Marsh
July 05, 2022 — Salt Marsh Stewards wrap up a successful season, Saltmarsh Sparrow nests discovered.
Feathering the hummocks at Great Meadows Marsh.
Salt Marsh Steward Program Kicks Off at Great Meadows Marsh
April 27, 2022
View of the hummocks at Great Meadows Marsh.
Creating Saltmarsh Sparrow Nesting Habitat at Great Meadows Marsh in Stratford
February 25, 2022
Creek during restoration, looking to the south.
New Tidal Creek Established at Great Meadows Marsh
January 28, 2022