Considerations for salt marsh restoration design in a hypertidal estuary.

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dc.contributor.advisor Van Proosdij, Danika, 1969-
dc.coverage.spatial Nova Scotia
dc.creator Graham, Jennifer Mary
dc.date.accessioned 2013-01-08T16:41:31Z
dc.date.available 2013-01-08T16:41:31Z
dc.date.issued 2012
dc.identifier.other QH541.5 S24 G73 2012
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/24807
dc.description x, 120 leaves : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
dc.description Includes abstract and appendix.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references.
dc.description.abstract Salt marshes around the world have been seriously impacted by human activities and are in need of restoration more than ever in our changing climate. However, successful restoration requires a better understanding of these systems than available in our region at present. To this end ground surveys and digital terrain data were used to conduct a morphometric analysis of representative tidal channels in the Avon Estuary. Channel morphology was strongly related freshwater discharge and channel order while drainage density, channel length, and sinuosity were related to site history and maturity. Hydraulic geometry exponents were established and used in conjunction with low-altitude photography and survey data to assess channel development at the Cogmagun Salt Marsh Restoration. Although developing on an acceptable trajectory the excavation of a single breach and channel at this site has had a significant effect on site development, and should be taken into consideration in future projects. en_CA
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dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcc QH541.5.S24
dc.subject.lcsh Salt marsh restoration
dc.subject.lcsh Salt marsh restoration -- Nova Scotia -- Avon River
dc.subject.lcsh Salt marshes -- Nova Scotia -- Avon River
dc.title Considerations for salt marsh restoration design in a hypertidal estuary. en_CA
dc.type Text en_CA
thesis.degree.name Master of Science in Applied Science
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Geography
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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