Description
The Nature Conservancy’s Poquetanuck Cove Preserve protects 234 acres of woodland habitat and a significant portion of the cove's shoreline. The cove is a State of Connecticut designated bird sanctuary, providing shelter for waterfowl and flight paths for soaring bald eagles in the winter.
Unfortunately, the health of the cove is in jeopardy, threatened by rising sea levels and an increase in major storm events. Land development and outdated storm water infrastructure in the surrounding area also negatively impacts water quality. By protecting the shoreline and surrounding upland habitat, this nature preserve acts as a buffer to conserve the cove’s vibrant ecosystem and rich history.
This piece of land along Poquetanuck Cove was purchased by Desire Parker in 1953. In 1988, she followed through on her lifelong plan to permanently protect this area by donating it to TNC. Since then, TNC has been monitoring this site on a regular basis.
