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This is an image that shows Barren Island after the restoration work wascompleted

Description

This is an image that shows Barren Island after the restoration work wascompleted. Dredge material was placed to support the planting. The planting wasconducted to allow the marsh to fill in and establish itself before the geotubedisintegrated. Prior to the restoration, this area was a high-energy shallowwater environment.

Credit

NOAA Restoration Center, Chris Doley

Display Date

1998

Location

Maryland, Barren Island, Dorchester County

Category

Restoration
Community-Based Restoration Program (CRP)
Barren Island Tidal Wetland Restoration