Ash Creek Conservation Association

The Ash Creek Tidal Estuary is one of the few remaining relatively undeveloped tidal estuaries in the State of Connecticut.  Its shellfish beds of clams and oysters are protected by the Bureau of Aquaculture.  Connecticut Audubon states that is one of the 15 most important stop over areas for migratory shorebirds, some of which travel from the Arctic Circle to Argentina and back each year.  The shallow waters allow for exposure of mudflats which attract the migratory shorebirds.  In addition, the tidal estuary has abundant plant life and finfish as well as many other flora and fauna.  Join today and come along on our next nature walk.