Establishment of soil strength in a nourished wetland using thin layer placement of dredged sediment.

Coastal wetlands are experiencing accelerated rates of fragmentation and degradation due to sea-level rise, sediment deficits, subsidence, and salt-water intrusion. This reduces their ability to provide ecosystem benefits, such as wave attenuation, habitat for migratory birds, and a sink for carbon...

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Main Authors: Brian D Harris, Donnie J Day, Jack A Cadigan, Navid H Jafari, Susan E Bailey, Zachary J Tyler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251420