Modeling sea level rise impacts to Oregon’s tidal wetlands : Maps and prioritization tools to help plan for habitat conservation into the future

• Main Authors: Brophy, Laura S., Ewald, Michael J.
• Other Authors: Recht, Fran, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
• Format: Report
• Language: English; unknown
• Published: MidCoast Watersheds Council
• Subjects: Wetland mapping > Oregon; Estuaries > Oregon; Sea level > Oregon; Habitat conservation > Oregon; Wetlands > Oregon; Beaver Creek
• Online Access: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/tt44ps38k

Background: Tidal wetlands are important habitats for salmon and a diversity of other fish and wildlife species. They also trap sediment, buffer coastal communities from flooding and erosion, and perform other valued ecosystem services. Tidal wetlands currently exist just at and above sea level, and...