Update On Lordship Bluffs Restoration Project

As part of the ongoing Lordship Bluffs Restoration Project, the LIA has spent the past year working with environmental experts, conservation organizations, and local partners to better understand how we can protect and restore the Lordship Bluffs while keeping them beautiful and accessible for the community. It was recommended that we move the mowing line farther back from the bluff edge. The goal is to help reduce erosion along this fragile coastline and avoid inadvertently spreading invasive knotweed.

One of the challenges with knotweed is that when it is cut improperly, the plant actually sends out offshoots to create new infestations. Because of this, we are currently consulting with multiple conservation, landscaping, and invasive species experts to determine the safest and most effective way to remove it.

Several residents have also expressed concerns about ticks and the appearance of unmowed areas, and those concerns are absolutely part of the discussion as we evaluate next steps. We are still working to determine what balance makes the most sense between conservation goals, erosion control, invasive species management, aesthetics, and public enjoyment of the Bluffs.

We understand that residents want the Bluffs to be beautiful, accessible, and enjoyable. We do too. Our goal is not simply to preserve the Bluffs, but to do so in a way that works for the community that loves and uses them.

If you’d like to learn more about the restoration project, grant funding, and the work being done, additional information is available on our website:

https://www.lordshipct.org/may-2026-update-bluffs-restoration-prj

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with questions, concerns, and ideas. Community feedback helps us make better decisions, and we’ll continue sharing updates as the project moves forward.