In conjunction with an ongoing ISRA investigation and related ecological evaluations, Sovereign completed stream bank restoration and enhancement activities at the site. Due to the presence of unstable historical fill material and considerable storm and tide related erosion, river bank stability and water quality at the site were jeopardized. Sovereign managed and completed all wetland, design, restoration, and ecological evaluation tasks.
Specific tasks included wetland delineation, preparation of a combined multi-permit Division of Land Use Regulation permit application including Freshwater Wetlands Letter of Interpretation (LOI) verification, freshwater wetland general permits, a waterfront development permit, and ecological evaluation of the former chemical manufacturing site. Following permit approval, Sovereign completed the historic fill removal action, stream bank restoration and enhancement, and successfully restored the integrity of the river bank. Within one growing season, the restoration area was completely established and stable and no additional monitoring was required.