Project Description: This project supports the implementation of the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network’s (NCBN) seagrass and estuarine water quality monitoring program across NCBN-managed parks. The work focuses on advancing long-term ecological monitoring essential for understanding the health of coastal ecosystems. As part of this effort, the project will include conducting seagrass and estuarine water quality fieldwork at Cape Cod National Seashore (CACO), as well as performing data entry, management, and analysis for water quality and seagrass datasets collected by other NCBN partners at Fire Island NS (FIIS), Gateway NRA (GATE), and Assateague Island NS (ASIS).
This project directly serves the public purpose of environmental protection and stewardship. Estuaries and seagrass meadows are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, protect shorelines from erosion, and help maintain water quality. By supporting the conservation and sustainable management of these systems, the project aligns with public interests in safeguarding natural resources and promoting ecological resilience.
Lead Principal Investigator: Cathrine Macort, Center for Coastal Studies
Partner Institution: Center for Coastal Studies
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Ms. Holly Plaisted
Project Type: Research
Project Discipline: Natural Resources
Start Year: 2025
End Year: 2026
Initial Funding Amount: $47,475.00
Federal Grant Number: P25AC00543-00
Location: Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network
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