This project removed shoreline armoring, a defunct tidal dam, and silty material from a small estuary in Big Cove, Totten Inlet. The desired project repaired one-half an acre of nearshore / freshwater fringe habitat and improved access to a small freshwater stream. The historical conditions of the site would be conducive for coastal cutthroat, coho, and chum salmon. This project reestablished a natural tidal connectivity to the upstream available habitat. Tons of rip rap and an abandoned culvert were removed from the shoreline. Portions of the embankment were graded to create a stable slope. The existing conditions offer an unique opportunity for restoration at a small watershed scale. An earthen dam has recently failed and has re-exposed this site. The up stream habitat has been impounded by 10 feet of water for nearly 40 years. After the earthen dam failed boulders toppled and created a barrier tidal outlet condition. Upstream of the dam there is a 2 acre flat area that has become infested with reed canary grass. Historically the site was “fringe” forested habitat and was productive. Part of the SPSSEG action plan will be to plant native 5 gallon potted plants back into the disturbed area and add LWD. The larger plants will be used to out-compete the reed canary grass and over time to re-establish a functional forested watershed.