Project Description: Coastal environments include several habitats of concern for resource managers. This project will enhance the data record on coastal shoreline and topographic change over time at a number of parks within the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (NCBN) through data collection and reporting. This project is part of the NCBN long-term monitoring program, and the protocols being used were developed specifically for the coastal park in collaboration with scientists from Rutgers University.
Specifically, the project objectives include: 1) data collection and processing at Gateway National Recreation Area (GATE); 2) data analysis and interpretation of coastal change datasets and a cumulative Trend Report developed for Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), GATE and for Fire Island National Seashore (FIIS). Support to managers at GATE regarding the evaluation of both the internal and external influences and drivers of coastal change occurring at GATE.
Lead Principal Investigator: Dr. Norbert Psuty, Rutgers University
Partner Institution: Rutgers University
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Jim Comiskey
Project Type: Research
Project Discipline: Natural Resources
Project Sub-Discipline(s): Water (FW & Marine)
Start Year: 2019
End Year: 2023
Initial Funding Amount: $24,927.00
Federal Grant Number: P19AC00790
Amendments
- Amendment Number: 01, Year: 2020, Amount: $70,689.00
- Amendment Number: 02, Year: 2021, Amount: $71,815.00
Location: Gateway National Recreation Area, Assateague Island National Seashore, and Fire Island National Seashore
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