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At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram reflects the three possible ecosystem health indicators (biodiversity, habitat, and water) chosen by workshop participants and their preliminary qualitative assessment of the condition of those indicators.
A preliminary qualitative assessment of ecosystem…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram shows the approximate locations of the natural resources and human activities in this region.
The natural resources and human activities of the…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This diagram reflects the group consensus of the ecological values of and threats to this region.
The Yucatan State Coast of Mexico has an…
Illustration of excess sediment running off the land into the water.
Inputs: sediments 2
Tree roots are underminded by wave action and eventually succumb while the shoreline is eroded.
Eroded shoreline with tree snags
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current threats to native salt marsh species as well as the threats these species will face as their habitat is altered by climate change.
Effects of Climate Change on the Salt Marsh…
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current issues that beach intertidal habitats face as well as the problems they are likely to face in the future as climate change impacts this ecosystem.
The effects of climate change on the beach…
Coastal wetlands that are protected from erosion have an adequate sediment supply to build upwards, and will likely be more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Coastal Wetlands Resilience to Climate Change…
Woods along the shoreline of Chesapeake Bay.
Woods along the shoreline
Woods along the shoreline of Chesapeake Bay.
Woods along the shoreline
Conceptual diagram illustrating tabulated Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Conceptual diagram illustrating impervious and pervious surfaces.
Impervious versus pervious surfaces
Conceptual diagram illustrating Regenerative stormwater conveyance systems (RSC).
Regenerative stormwater conveyance systems (RSC)
Rock outcrops are home to specific rare species which can be hurt by trampling. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Rock outcrop
Rock outcrops are home to specific rare species which can be hurt by trampling. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Rock outcrop
Rock outcrops are home to specific rare species which can be hurt by trampling. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Rock outcrop
Conceptual diagram illustrating preparations for the effects of climate change: Elevating and moving houses and utilities away from flood plain boundaries make them less vulnerable to storms and may lower flood insurance rates. Rather than building a concrete levy to protect property, consider a natural shoreline that offers the same benefit.
Adaptation to Climate Change
Natural fiber logs for sale at a local hardware store in Cambridge MD. These logs are designed to be used in constructing a natural
Fiber logs
Conceptual diagram illustrating a hardened shoreline vs a natural shoreline. The hardened shoreline has concrete rip-rap or a sea wall. It can be very costly and can also interrupt natural shoreline processes and sand movement that can lead to increased erosion downdrift from the structure. A natural shoreline incorporates native vegetation with a buffer strip of sand and/or fiber logs. It filters runoff and traps sediment, actually widening the beach, and providing valuable shoreline habitat for wildlife.
Shoreline erosion control
A section of Pipe Creek was widened to reduce sediment erosion from the streambanks. Sandusky, Ohio.
Creek Restoration
A section of Pipe Creek was widened and the bridge crossing it expanded to reduce sediment erosion from the streambanks. Sandusky, Ohio.
Creek Restoration
Illustration of erosion.
Erosion
A shore of the Magothy River, in Maryland, USA
Magothy River
Dock off North Point State Park
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