Hammonasset Beach Erosion - Nov. 2008
1. Notice of EIE for the Hammonasset Beach Erosion Study
Municipality where project is proposed: Madison
Address of Project Location: Hammonasset Beach State Park
Project Description: Hammonasset Beach State Park has suffered erosion in recent years, particularly at West Beach.This erosion has reduced the useable area of the beach and is threatening infrastructure.This EIE considers strategies to address this situation including no action, managed retreat of the beach with relocation of infrastructure, various offshore wave reduction or wave protection structures, and the proposed action of beach nourishment of 6,425 feet of West Beach from Tom’s Creek to the southeast, to a berm width of 100 feet and a berm height of 8 feet, with or without a terminal stone groin at the southeastern end of the nourished beach segment.
Project Maps: Click here to view an aerial photo depicting major features of the state park. Click here for a topographic map of the beach and surrounding area.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: December 8, 2008
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
Department of Environmental
Protection
State Parks Division
79 Elm Street, 6th Floor
Hartford, 06106
or at the
Madison Town Library
801 Boston Post Road
Madison
or at the
Office of the Town Clerk
8 Campus Drive
Madison
The EIE can also be found online at the DEP website by clicking here.
There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: November 24, 2008
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
PLACE: Madison Memorial Town Hall, 10 School Street, Madison
NOTES: The Department of Environmental Protection is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) individuals with disabilities who need information in an alternative format, to allow them to benefit and/or participate in the agency’s programs and services, should call TDD (860) 424-3704 and make their request to the receptionist. Requests for accommodations to attend meetings sponsored by the DEP must be made at least two weeks prior to the program date. Madison Memorial Town Hall is ADA accessible.
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: | Tammy Talbot |
| Agency: | Department of Environmental Protection |
| State Parks Division | |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street, 6th Fl. |
| Hartford, Conn. 06106 | |
| Phone: | (860) 424-3199 |
| Fax: | (860) 424-4070 |
| E-Mail: |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Ms. Talbot as directed above.