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I stopped by the Lincoln Park Wetland Restoration site today in Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ. This is one of the projects I worked on in the past, but I never really had the time to stop by after it was constructed. Today was the day (photos can be found at the end of this post).
Brief Background on the Lincoln Park (LP) Wetland Restoration Project:
The LP site (approximately 40+ acres) is a restored tidal wetland complex off the Hackensack River in Jersey City, NJ.
Here's a very brief history of land use:
- Existing salt marsh.
- Illegal dumping activities convert site to a landfill/dredged material disposal site.
- Restored back to a salt marsh (LP Wetland Restoration Project).
This innovative project consisted of proper landfill closure, wetland/habitat restoration, pond restoration, beneficial reuse of dredged material suitable as a planting medium, etc. Additionally, a 9-hole golf course is currently in the process of being constructed adjacent to our LP wetland site. I can't wait to play on that course when it is constructed!
Overall, the LP Wetland Restoration project is a great example of urban sustainability and is one of the projects I am proud to have been a part of. An "ecological oasis right outside of NYC".
Photos I took of the site prior to LP Wetland Restoration:
Photos I took today (6/24/2012):
Here is an aerial photo of the site:
Source: The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Here are some links if you would like to read more into the project:
Enjoy!
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