Marshes are important resources that provide valuable habitat, efficient carbon sequestration, and extremely effective natural defenses against the powerful forces of coastal storms. These benefits, however, depend directly on marshlands being healthy and capable of outpacing such threats as those posed by invasive species, rising sea levels, and increased absorption of carbon. This grant funding is an important investment in the stewardship of the marshes that provide critical protection for our environment and our seaside communities.

Thanks to the advocacy of local universities and The Trustees, almost $619,000 is being awarded for the following projects:

o Boston University - $389,079: Study to Measure CO2 Flux in Restored Salt Marshes in the Great Marsh

o Northeastern University - $229,197: Study of Salt Marsh Elevation, Soil Chemistry, and Restoration Success in the Great Marsh and Buzzards Bay 

o The Trustees - $330,000: Post-Restoration Monitoring of Salt Marsh Restoration in the Great Marsh

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