Together with the community, Manresa Island Corp. is opening this once-private shoreline for all to enjoy. Every decision honors the landscape and the lives around it with transparency guiding the journey. Explore the reports and summaries below, and return often as new materials will be added. Questions and feedback are always welcome.
We’re united by our shared commitment to healing Manresa Island's coastal ecosystems and reconnecting our community to the waterfront. Through stewardship and education we are building an inspiring destination that will endure for generations.
Norwalk residents Austin and Allison McChord are the philanthropists behind Manresa’s rebirth. Driven by a desire to give back to the community that shaped them, the McChord’s vision for Manresa continues their commitment to sustainability, education, and park access for all.
Manresa Island Corporation’s mission is to inspire engagement with the waterfront through abundant public access, top-tier programming and activities centered around water, and opportunities to research and learn about the region’s ecology.
