Learn the scientific basis of the UnVegetated-Vegetated marsh Ratio (UVVR), the methods used to derive it, and how it can be used to identify vulnerable marshes and appropriate restoration strategies. We will also demonstrate how to access the data via multiple platforms.
Presenter: Neil Ganju is the lead of the Estuarine Processes, Hazards, and Ecosystems project at the USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center. The project has been applying sediment transport and geospatial principles to address salt marsh vulnerability over the last decade. They use a combination of observational, remote sensing, and numerical tools to provide federal and state agencies with actionable information for coastal management and restoration.