Photos From Canonchet Habitat Restoration Project

The Friends of Canonchet Farm, with the support of the Town of Narragansett and the approval of the Rhode Island Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC), has developed a plan and begun work to remove invasive plants from the east side of Lake Canonchet across the street from the Narragansett Town Beach.

This is a three-year plan with the mechanical removal of invasive plants such as black swallow-wort, Japanese knotweed, Oriental bittersweet, European honeysuckle and phragmites, and the eventual replacement with native plants.

This work is a necessary first step in the development of the linear park along Boston Neck Road and Narragansett Avenue, as described in the Canonchet Farm Master Plan outline adopted by the Narragansett Town Council on June 27, 2011.

The work is being conducted by members of The Friends of Canonchet Farm and volunteers every other Friday and Saturday. Work began Friday, March 30. The next scheduled work session is May 11 and 12. There are a variety of tasks – some easy some more difficult.  Tools, drinks, snacks and lunch are provided.

For more information about the Lake Canonchet Invasive Plant Control Program and supporting information about invasive plants and their removal can be found on the Habitat Restoration page of the Friends of Canonchet Farm website at http://canonchet.org/habitat.php. Anyone interested in volunteering for this work session can e-mail friendscanonchet@aol.com or call Kathie Kelleher 401-783-3951.

Release courtesy of Friends of Canonchet Farm.