Salt marshes throughout the Atlantic Coast are experiencing a loss of resiliency due to sea-level rise and a legacy of human-made alterations. Join us to hear what researchers (Susan Adamowicz, Geoffrey Wilson, and David Burdick) have learned about the extensive agricultural history of salt marshes and the takeaways for current management and restoration to benefit saltmarsh sparrow and other species.
Who should participate?
The content may be of most interest to those whose work overlaps with salt marsh bird conservation and tidal marsh restoration or management. This webinar is open to USFWS and partners.
Speakers
Susan C. Adamowicz, Ph.D. (Land Management Research and Demonstration Biologist, Rachel Carson NWR)
Adamowicz is an estuarine ecosystem scientist specializing in salt marshes of the northeast US. With over 20 years’ experience in coastal issues, her current focus is on innovative restoration techniques, preservation of existing marsh acreage and planning for the future marsh footprint.
Geoffrey Wilson (Northeast Wetland Restoration; Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary)
Wilson is founder and owner of Northeast Wetland Restoration, a consulting firm that specializes in restoring wetlands in difficult locations. His 20+ years of hands-on experience runs from salt hay farming to mosquito control to restoration. Wilson is also the creator and Sanctuary Manager for Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary in Saugus, Massachusetts.
David Burdick, Ph.D. (Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, University of New Hampshire)
Burdick’s study of coastal ecology spans 35 years, concentrating on coastal habitats by assessing human impacts, planning, implementing and monitoring habitat restoration. He has taught wetlands courses over the past twenty years and recently published a book with Charles Roman to translate and extend lessons learned from tidal restoration of salt marshes.
Questions?
Contact: Christine McCue or Becky Longenecker