The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation continues to monitor Niantic Bay Beach

East Lyme Public Trust Foundation Beach Preservation and Beach Grass Planting, News, Niantic Bay Boardwalk and Beach

On November 6, 2019, the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation, in partnership with the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Dept., met to discuss their annual survey of Niantic Bay Beach, which they have conducted for the last 5 years.  Gerwick/Mereen, a surveying company of East Lyme, reported that the beach has remained relatively stable. Surveyors Bob Conigliaro and Mike Mason …

Beach Grass Plantings Expanded

East Lyme Public Trust Foundation Niantic Bay Boardwalk and Beach

The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation continued to expand its ongoing Niantic Bay Beach grass project with new plantings at the Beach on Saturday, April 7. Ten student volunteers from East Lyme High School and UConn Avery Point placed 200 plants in five selected dune areas.  With the 200 plantings in April 2016, this brings the total to 400 plants …