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Prepared by: Gregg E. Moore, David Burdick and Alyson Eberhardt, UNH In coopera/on with: Doug Packer and the Town of Newbury, MassachuseAs
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Innova1ons through CZM’s Coastal Resiliency Green Infrastructure Grant Program
Background • 2013, CZM called for innovaHve
projects to strengthen coastal resiliency in MassachuseAs
• Project stems from Town’s successful dune nourishment and planHngs
• Designed to adhere to CZM’s guidance documents on Coastal Resilience
• Emphasis on Green Infrastructure and InnovaHon
• Must work within a Dynamic System
that accrete and erode seasonally
• How can we build upon this success?
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Plum Island South of Center
Plum Island North of Center
Project Site • Plum Island Center north to
Newburyport
• Natural and Restored dune habitats
• Working within Town’s permiAed restoraHon areas
• Reference areas located north and south of Center
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Project Goals • Protect Dunes: Promote diverse, naHve
planHngs and fencing to trap sand, buffer storm surge, and mirror natural dune flora
• Increase Resiliency: Through planHngs, experimentaHon, dune profiles and monitoring and trainings
• Educate: Involve affected community, stakeholders, concerned ciHzens, students and other volunteers through the above acHviHes, educaHonal experiences and outreach
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1ons: Map Na1ve Plant Communi1es • IdenHfy naHve plant communiHes and
species diversity • Map habitats to track community
changes • Develop diverse planHng plan of both
common and “die-‐off resistant” plants
• Develop Dune Vulnerability Index
• Collect seed for local stock, grow seedlings with students volunteers
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1ons: Map Na1ve Plant Communi1es
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1ons: Measure Dune Change • Establish dune profiles in planHng and
reference areas
• Measure gain and loss of sand throughout the year
• Establish baseline, seasonal fluctuaHons
• Monitor and compare planted areas to non-‐planted areas and reference
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
LocaHon of Profile #2
LocaHon of Profile #3
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
LocaHon of Profile #2 Marker Rebar w/ Blue Tape
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1on: Measure Dune Change
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1ons: Measure Dune Change
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Ac1ons: Restore Plants and Fencing • Enhance existed planted areas with
beach grass and other suitable species
• Replace damaged fencing, install new fences in strategic areas
• Experiment with small scale planHng plots and fencing arrays to maximize success across affected areas
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1ons: Restore Plants and Fencing • Four planHng/fencing events to date
• Established over 4,000 plants (including ~800 Seaside Goldenrod)
• Installed over 600 linear feet of fence
(100% of which donated by Town)
• All effort driven by community involvement and volunteer effort (Well over 60-‐70 vols to date)
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1ons: Outreach and Educa1on
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Ac1ons: Outreach and Educa1on • Work under guidance of Town Officials
and Stakeholders
• Develop and distribute outreach materials
• Engage the Community, through a variety of approaches:
-‐ Community meeHngs/Trainings -‐ Media -‐ Volunteer opportuniHes -‐ PlanHng and RestoraHon -‐ Monitoring -‐ Field Encounters
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
Synergis1c Ac1vi1es • Transfer Methods,
Results, and Successes to related iniHaHves
• DOI Hurricane Sandy Grant awarded to NWF-‐Great Marsh Resiliency Partnership to begin in January 2015
• CZM-‐funded Newbury project develops green infrastructure approaches to scale up
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s
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Prepared January 27, 2014 KQJ:\ArcGIS\EightTowns_Bay\2014\SandyGrantMap_8.5 x11.mxd
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Infrastructure Assessment SitesCount
Town Boundary
Rivers and Streams
Restoration and Resiliency
Marsh Wetland Plant Restoration Areas
Assessment ComponentsHydrodymamic Model
Community Resiliency Planning
Community Risk Reduction through Comprehensive Coastal Resiliency Enhancement for the Great Marsh
Ecosystem – North Shore Massachusetts
MERRIMACK RIVER
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30 - 59
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Resiliency Plan Towns
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Ponds, Lakes and Ocean
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Dune Restoration
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For More Informa1on Contact:
Gregg Moore ([email protected])
Doug Packer ([email protected])
Dune Restora1on and Protec1on in Newbury, Massachuse<s