Fowler Island, River island in Milford, Connecticut, US.
Fowler Island is a small river island in the Housatonic River between the Moses Wheeler Bridge and the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge. The island sits in open water and offers views of the river channel and surrounding natural landscape.
The island remained largely untouched for many years until conservation work began in 2011. That effort focused on removing invasive vegetation to restore the natural river ecosystem.
The island functions as a natural observatory for bird watchers and provides opportunities for recreational fishing throughout different seasons.
Reaching the island requires boat access since no bridges or roads connect it to the mainland. Plan ahead as water conditions and seasonal factors may affect your ability to visit.
Environmental studies in 2003 measured mercury content in the surrounding sediments, with concentrations ranging between 300 to 5000 parts per billion.
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