A Framework for Developing Monitoring Plans for Coastal Wetland Restoration and Living Shoreline Projects in New Jersey

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United States, New Jersey

Publication date: December 12, 2016

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This framework helps users design effective monitoring plans for coastal wetland and living shoreline projects in New Jersey, guiding metric selection, data methods, and adaptive management.

Subject Tags

  • Coastal
  • Wetlands

Summary

This document provides a framework for developing monitoring plans for coastal wetland and living shoreline projects in New Jersey. It guides users in selecting metrics, choosing methods, and creating consistent, adaptable plans to assess project performance and support effective restoration.

Citation

Yepsen, M., Moody, J., & Schuster, E. (2016). A framework for developing monitoring plans for coastal wetland restoration and living shoreline projects in New Jersey. A report prepared by the New Jersey Measures and Monitoring Workgroup of the NJ Resilient Coastlines Initiative, with support from the NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Resilience (CRest) Grant program.

TNC Authors

  • Metthea Yepsen
    Coastal Projects Manager New Jersey Chapter
    The Nature Conservancy
    Email: myepsen@tnc.org

  • Elizabeth Schuster
    Environmental Economist New Jersey Chapter
    The Nature Conservancy
    Email: eschuster@tnc.org