Stewardship Projects by Habitat: Estuarine

The Elkhorn Slough NERR sits on the edge of a large estuary with habitats that include salt marshes, mudflats, and tidal creeks.  Dozens of algae and plant species, over 100 fish species, over 135 bird species, and over 550 invertebrate species have been reported from Elkhorn Slough’s estuarine habitats.   

Current stewardship projects:

• Maintain tide gates in order to control water levels and maximize foraging habitat for shorebirds in a 150 acre wetland
• Participate in the Elkhorn Slough Tidal Wetland Project
• Provide staff support and research
• Implement restoration pilot projects
• As project progresses, restore degraded Reserve salt marshes
• Collaborate with Reserve researchers on studies of salt marsh dynamics:
  www.elkhornslough.org/research/conserv_ecotone.htm
  www.elkhornslough.org/research/conserv_marsh.htm