Quantifying Key Constraints on Marsh Resilience in South Carolina

Models and predictions of marsh response to sea level rise rely on a suite of parameters that are often estimated and/or contain large error terms. This error, in extreme cases, could exceed 50% of the available vertical range for salt marsh, which presents a management challenge. This research project will involve the collection and validation of new data to reduce this error and produce more accurate estimates of marsh response to sea level rise. This will then lead to more informed stakeholder actions which can include management decisions, restoration actions, and specific restoration criteria and recommendations.