Moving With The Marsh: Encouraging Property Owner Adaptation To Marsh Migration

Barrett, Juliana; Balcom, Nancy

doi:10.34068/joe.58.06.19

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Moving With The Marsh: Encouraging Property Owner Adaptation To Marsh Migration

2020
By Barrett, Juliana ; Balcom, Nancy

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Journal Title:

Journal of Extension
Personal Author:

Barrett, Juliana ; Balcom, Nancy
NOAA Program & Office:

OAR (Oceanic and Atmospheric Research) ; Sea Grant
Sea Grant Program:

CONN (Connecticut Sea Grant)
Description:

Climate change adaptation efforts at the local level can help build support among Extension clients as well as improve resilience of natural systems. Marsh migration models of tidal wetlands in Connecticut show inland movement where conditions are suitable. Property owners, however, are frequently opposed to allowing marsh migration of cultivated lawns and gardens. We provide an example of development of a marsh migration buffer on a recently acquired land trust parcel adjacent to tidal wetlands as a local climate adaptation technique. Monitoring and education efforts are ongoing, with emphasis on local outreach. Similar strategies can be applied elsewhere.
Keywords:

Adaptation (Biology) Climate Marshes
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J Extension, 58(6): v58-6iw2
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https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.06.19
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Journal Article
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