Tidal marshes

Sediment management

Submitted by cos_admin on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 18:43

When reviewing sediment management plans for harbors, be sure to consult the attached info.

This is a really good resource!
http://www.sfestuary.org/our-projects/watershed-management/crsm/

Fresh Water Inflow, No. 3

Diversions of fresh water inflow into the Bay should be monitored .... to restore historical levels (1922-1967) of fish and wildlife resources.

Fresh Water Inflow, No. 1

Diversions of fresh water should not reduce the inflow into the Bay to the point of damaging ... the ability of the Bay to support existing wildlife.

California Eelgrass

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Tidal marshes

Sediment management

Fresh Water Inflow, No. 3

Fresh Water Inflow, No. 2

Fresh Water Inflow, No. 1

San Francisco Bay Plan

California Eelgrass