How marsh grass protects shorelines
As climate change brings greater threats to coastal ecosystems, new research can help planners leverage the wave-damping benefits of marsh plants.
As climate change brings greater threats to coastal ecosystems, new research can help planners leverage the wave-damping benefits of marsh plants.
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State and Local Innovation Initiative seeks government partners to rigorously evaluate policies and programs aiming to address critical social issues.
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