Updated September 2020
Topics
- Tidal marsh restoration (ecological lift versus economics, analysis of existing restoration, i.e. does it work/is it successful)
- Ecosystem services (value of saltmarshes)
- Economic value of salt marshes via wave attenuation during storm surge
- Innovative technologies /methodologies for dredge material disposal (thin layer placement insalt marshes, tracing sediment movement after disposal)
- Innovative materials and techniques for implementing Living shoreline projects that aim torecruit oysters and stabilize shorelines, considerate of sea level rise (new materials, materialsof opportunity vs. traditional cultch materials)
- Environmental and biological data related to health and/or status of Georgia’s river drainagesystems. Specific needs related to habitat requirements during early life stages of marineorganisms
- Carrying capacity of docks in small creeks and tributaries – Can a carrying capacity modelfor creeks and small tributaries be developed?
- Reach of tide in major riverine systems