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SALT MARSH MONITORING

Entry ID: gomc_172

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Summary

Abstract: We decided to use small wells placed at three depths in patches of
Phragmites. We developed the following three objectives:

1) Examine soil water salinity in shallow, moderate and deep soils of
Phragmites patches over the growing season

2) Determine the spread rates of Phragmites colonies

3) Relate patterns in soil salinity to the spread rates of Phragmites colonies

Purpose: Our goal is to understand the physical and biological conditions
associated with rapid spread of Phragmites australis.

Related URL

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE

Description: Additional information about this monitoring program and data are available
from this web site.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 43.07

S: 41.06

E: -69.75

W: -73.68

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1996-01-01

Stop Date: 1999-01-01

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > MASSACHUSETTS

OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MAINE

Science Keywords

LAND SURFACE > SOILS > SOIL SALINITY/SOIL SODICITY

OCEANS > COASTAL PROCESSES > MARSHES

ISO Topic Category

BIOTA

ENVIRONMENT

OCEANS

Project

GOMMP > Gulf of Maine Monitoring Programs

Ancillary Keywords

Phragmites australis

Data Set Progress

COMPLETE

Originating Center

Data Center

Massachusetts Audubon Society

Data Center URL: http://www.massaudubon.org

Data Center Personnel
Name: ROBERT BUCHSBAUM Phone: (978) 927-1122 Email: rbuchsbaum at massaudubon.org Contact Address: Endicott Regional Center 346 Grapevine Road City: Wenham Province or State: Massachusetts Postal Code: 01984 Country: USA