{"id":648,"date":"2012-04-02T18:25:29","date_gmt":"2012-04-02T18:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/meri.njmeadowlands.gov\/mesic\/?page_id=648"},"modified":"2018-08-03T19:50:41","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T19:50:41","slug":"eastern-brackish-marsh-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meri.njmeadowlands.gov\/mesic\/sites\/existing-restoration-preservation-mitigation-sites\/eastern-brackish-marsh-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Brackish Marsh"},"content":{"rendered":"

Category<\/strong>: Existing Restoration\/Preservation and\/or Mitigation Site \"Eastern<\/a><\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>: East of the New Jersey Turnpike – Eastern Spur, south and west of Cromakill Creek, and north of Mori Tract in North Bergen, Hudson County.<\/p>\n

Latitude\/Longitude<\/strong>: 40.79927\/-74.03556<\/p>\n

Current Land Use<\/strong>: Tidal marsh<\/p>\n

Size<\/strong>:\u00a060 acres<\/p>\n

Current Ownership<\/strong>: NJMC<\/p>\n

Site Description<\/strong>: Hartz Mountain Industries restored this site and the Western Brackish Marsh in the late 1980’s. Prior to restoration, the site was undeveloped, had experienced little or no direct industrial activities, and supported a dense monoculture of common reed (Phragmites australis). Restoration activities included the excavation of the marsh surface, the creation of small upland islands using the excavated material, and planting of native vegetation in the tidal and upland areas. Currently, the intended low marsh areas function as mudflat areas while the upland island areas support a mix of tree, shrub, and herbaceous species. This site has also been known as the IR-2 Site.<\/p>\n

Existing Site-Specific Data Inventory<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Survey, Maps, and GIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

HMD regional data exists inclusive of this site.<\/p>\n

B. Real Estate\/Ownership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owned by NJMC. Acquisition data available on NJMC website.<\/p>\n

C. Site History & Land Use<\/strong><\/p>\n

Site-specific history and land use data from 1988 and 1991.<\/p>\n

D. Biological Studies – Fauna<\/strong><\/p>\n

No data obtained.<\/p>\n

E. Biological Studies – General Environmental<\/strong><\/p>\n

Post-restoration site-specific data collected in 1991 and 1995. Pre-restoration general baseline data conducted in 1978. Wetland assessments performed in 2003.<\/p>\n

F. Geotechnical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Post-restoration soil comparison study conducted in 1995.<\/p>\n

G. Hydraulics and Hydrology<\/strong><\/p>\n

No data obtained.<\/p>\n

H. Water and Sediments<\/strong><\/p>\n

No data obtained.<\/p>\n

I. Historical\/Cultural Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

No data obtained.<\/p>\n

J. Restoration\/Remediation Design Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conceptual restoration\/enhancement plan developed in 1986. Post-restoration studies conducted in 1988 and 1991.<\/p>\n

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Site Reports<\/h2>\n

Site #2 \u2013 Eastern Brackish Marsh<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Category<\/strong>: Existing Restoration, Preservation, and\/or Mitigation Site<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>: East of the New Jersey Turnpike \u2013 Eastern Spur, south and west of Cromakill Creek, and north of Mori Tract in North Bergen, Hudson County.<\/p>\n

Latitude\/Longitude<\/strong>: 40.79927 \/ -74.03556<\/p>\n

Current Land Use<\/strong>: Tidal marsh<\/p>\n

Size<\/strong>:\u00a060 acres<\/p>\n

Current Ownership<\/strong>: NJMC<\/p>\n

Site Description<\/strong>: Hartz Mountain Industries restored this site and the Western Brackish Marsh in the late 1980\u2019s. Prior to restoration, the site was undeveloped, had experienced little or no direct industrial activities, and\u00a0supported a dense monoculture of common reed (Phragmites australis<\/em>). Restoration activities included the excavation of the marsh surface, the creation of small upland islands using the excavated material, and planting of native vegetation in the tidal and upland areas. Currently, the intended low marsh areas function as mudflat areas, while the upland island areas support a mix of tree, shrub, and herbaceous species. This site has also been known as the IR-2 Site.<\/p>\n

Existing Site Specific Data Inventory<\/strong><\/p>\n

* \u2013 Report repeated under multiple data categories and\/or sites.<\/p>\n

A.\u00a0 Survey, Maps, and GIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relevant survey, mapping, and GIS data for the Meadowlands can be found in the Meadowlands-wide site report under data category A.<\/p>\n

B.\u00a0\u00a0 Real Estate\/Ownership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eastern Brackish Marsh is owned by NJMC.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NJMC. Eastern Brackish Marsh Acquisition Information. September 2003. <\/strong><\/p>\n

(from http:\/\/www.hmdc.state.nj.us\/eip\/wl-eastern.html<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Date of Acquisition: March 17, 1999<\/p>\n

Cost of Acquisition:\u00a0 Donated<\/p>\n

Acquired from:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hartz Mountain Industries<\/p>\n

C.\u00a0 Site History & Land Use<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Berger, John. The Hackensack Meadowlands. 1991.<\/strong> [2a]<\/sup> <\/strong>A \u201cRestoration Case Study\u201d of the mitigation site for the Hartz Mountain Project. Gives history of Hackensack Meadowlands and both Hartz Mountain mitigation sites (Eastern and Western Brackish Marshes), and describes mitigation methods. Concludes that mitigation activities enhanced habitat heterogeneity, vegetational diversity, and wildlife utilization.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Hix, Stephen & Christine Ross (TAMS Consultants, Inc.) Restoration of a Tidal Marsh in the Hackensack Meadowland Region. 1988. [1]<\/sup><\/strong> Discusses the methods and preliminary results of a 151 acre wetland restoration project (Eastern and Western Brackish Marshes) ordered by the USACE to offset the filling of 131 acres of brackish wetlands in the Hackensack Meadowlands.<\/p>\n

D.\u00a0 Biological Studies \u2013 Fauna<\/strong><\/p>\n

No data obtained.<\/p>\n

E.\u00a0\u00a0 Biological Studies \u2013 General Environmental<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Berger, John. The Hackensack Meadowlands. 1991.<\/strong> [2a]<\/sup> <\/strong>A \u201cRestoration Case Study\u201d of the mitigation site for the Hartz Mountain Project. Gives history of Hackensack Meadowlands and both Hartz Mountain mitigation sites (Eastern and Western Brackish Marshes), and describes mitigation methods. Concludes that mitigation activities enhanced habitat heterogeneity, vegetational diversity, and wildlife utilization.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Celebrano, M. A Characterization of Sites in the Hackensack Meadowlands District Experiencing Unexplained Decline of Spartina alterniflora<\/em>. HMDC. 1995. [1a]<\/sup><\/strong> Compares soils from the Eastern Brackish Marsh, Western Brackish Marsh, Empire Tract, and Metro Media sites to determine if differing soil characteristics effect the growth of smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora)<\/em> seedlings in the first growing season. Soil cores from were analyzed for nutrients, metals, percent organic, grain size, acid-volatile sulfides.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. Environmental Impact Statement on a Multipurpose Development. October 1978.<\/strong> [4]<\/sup> <\/strong>Addresses plan to construct a multipurpose development in the HMD. The proposed project included modern retail facilities, office complexes, a residential cluster, and light industrial uses, as well as recreational facilities and corridors of open wetland space.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *McCormick, J. M. and F. R. Cantelmo. Investigation of Unexplained Decline of Spartina alterniflora<\/em> in Northern Portions of the Hackensack Meadowlands District. HMDC. 1995. [1a]<\/sup><\/strong> Mainly a literature review on factors which influence survival of smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora)<\/em>. Contains specific review of history of Eastern and Western Brackish Marshes. A small study on the survivability of transplanted S. alterniflora <\/em>was also done.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *The Louis Berger Group, Inc. Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Functional Assessment Model and Guidebook for Tidal Fringe Wetlands in the New Jersey Meadowlands. 2003. [1a]<\/sup><\/strong>(http:\/\/merilibrary.meadowlands.state.nj.us\/dbtw-wpd\/FullText\/HGM_guidebook_RVSD.pdf<\/a>) <\/strong>A hydrogeomorphic functional assessment model and guidebook for tidal fringe wetlands in the Hackensack Meadowlands was completed. The HGM model can be used as a tool to help determine wetland functions and values and to approximate compensatory wetland mitigation. Map-based and on-site field data (including amount of aquatic edge, channel density, vegetative cover, habitat, soil texture, and tidal inundation) were collected from the reference wetlands and used to refine data collection forms, calibrate model variables, and improve the conceptual HGM functional models. Reference sites included Skeetkill Creek Marsh, Meadowlark Marsh, Lyndhurst Riverside Marsh, MRI, Western Brackish Marsh, Mill Creek Marsh, Eastern Brackish Marsh, Mori Tract, Walden Marsh, Oritani Marsh, Harrier Meadow, Anderson Creek Marsh, Kearny Brackish Marsh, and Riverbend Wetlands Preserve.<\/p>\n

F.\u00a0\u00a0 Geotechnical <\/strong><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Celebrano, M. A Characterization of Sites in the Hackensack Meadowlands District Experiencing Unexplained Decline of Spartina alterniflora<\/em>. HMDC. 1995. [1a]<\/sup><\/strong> Compares soils from the Eastern Brackish Marsh, Western Brackish Marsh, Empire Tract, and Metro Media sites to determine if differing soil characteristics effect the growth of smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora)<\/em> seedlings in the first growing season. Soil cores were analyzed for nutrients, metals, percent organic, grain size, acid-volatile sulfides.<\/p>\n

G.\u00a0 Hydraulics and Hydrology<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. Environmental Impact Statement on a Multipurpose Development. October 1978.<\/strong> [4]<\/sup> <\/strong>Addresses plan to construct a multipurpose development in the HMD. The proposed project included modern retail facilities, office complexes, a residential cluster, and light industrial uses, as well as recreational facilities and corridors of open wetland space.<\/p>\n

H.\u00a0 Water and Sediments<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. Environmental Impact Statement on a Multipurpose Development. October 1978.<\/strong> [4]<\/sup> <\/strong>Addresses plan to construct a multipurpose development in the HMD. The proposed project included modern retail facilities, office complexes, a residential cluster, and light industrial uses, as well as recreational facilities and corridors of open wetland space.<\/p>\n

I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Historical\/Cultural Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. Environmental Impact Statement on a Multipurpose Development. October 1978.<\/strong> [4]<\/sup> <\/strong>Addresses plan to construct a multipurpose development in the HMD. The proposed project included modern retail facilities, office complexes, a residential cluster, and light industrial uses, as well as recreational facilities and corridors of open wetland space.<\/p>\n

J.\u00a0\u00a0 Restoration\/Remediation Design Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Berger, John. The Hackensack Meadowlands. 1991.<\/strong> [2a]<\/sup> <\/strong>A \u201cRestoration Case Study\u201d of the mitigation site for the Hartz Mountain Project. Gives history of Hackensack Meadowlands and both Hartz Mountain mitigation sites (Eastern and Western Brackish Marshes), and describes mitigation methods. Concludes that mitigation activities enhanced habitat heterogeneity, vegetational diversity, and wildlife utilization.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0 *Hix, Stephen & Christine Ross (TAMS Consultants, Inc.) Restoration of a Tidal Marsh in the Hackensack Meadowland Region. 1988. [1]<\/sup><\/strong> Discusses the methods and preliminary results of a 151 acre wetland restoration project (Eastern and Western Brackish Marshes) ordered by the USACE to offset the filling of 131 acres of brackish wetlands in the Hackensack Meadowlands.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0 TAMS Consultants, Inc. Hackensack Meadowlands Eastern Brackish Wetland Mitigation Plan. July 1986. [4]<\/sup> <\/strong>Outlines mitigation plan for the Eastern Brackish Marsh site, which includes enhancement of this brackish area along the Cromakill Creek.<\/p>\n

K. Bibliographic Updates<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

Site #2: Eastern Brackish Marsh<\/a><\/p>\n

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