In the Tred Avon River, an important tributary of the Choptank River, we assessed the impacts of land use on the health of the aquatic ecosystem in a 3-year field study (2015-2017). In our analysis of information collected during the study, we looked for parallels between the conditions found and potential influencing factors such as land-use or other patterns. Also in this study, a suite of models was applied to determine the current nutrient-related water quality conditions and potential need for additional nutrient management measures, and to estimate the ecosystem service of nitrogen removal being provided through oyster filtration at restored oyster reefs and aquaculture sites. The intent of this assessment was to guide community planners, local governments, industry, and other decision makers faced with increasing demands to make changes to the landscape.
DATA/REPORT DETAILS
Coastal Ecological Assessment to Support NOAA’s Choptank River Complex Habitat Focus Area: Tred Avon River
- Published on:
- Science Area(s): Climate Impacts on Ecosystems, Coastal Change, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Marine Spatial Ecology, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
- Region(s) of Study: Chesapeake Bay, Choptank River, Maryland, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies
- Primary Contact(s): andrew.leight@noaa.gov, gretchen.messick@noaa.gov, jason.spires@noaa.gov, john.jacobs@noaa.gov, shawn.mclaughlin@noaa.gov, suzanne.bricker@noaa.gov, suzanne.skelley@noaa.gov
Citation:
McLaughlin, S.M., A.K. Leight, J.E.Spires, S.B. Bricker, J.M. Jacobs, G.A. Messick, and S. Skelley
McLaughlin, S.M., A.K. Leight, J.E.Spires, S.B. Bricker, J.M. Jacobs, G.A. Messick, and S. Skelley
Data/Report Type:
NOAA Technical Memorandum
NOAA Technical Memorandum
Description
Note to readers with disabilities: Some scientific publications linked from this website may not conform to Section 508 accessibility standards due to the complexity of the information being presented. If you need assistance accessing this electronic content, please contact the lead/corresponding author, Primary Contact, or nccos.webcontent@noaa.gov.