Goal 9. To reduce the adverse effects of suspended solids and sedimentation on coastal aquatic habitats

STRATEGIC GOAL B

Aquatic life showing no significant negative effects from anthropogenic sedimentation

 

INTERMEDIATE GOALS:

1.Change public understanding of sedimentation effects on ecosystems/change in behavior

2.Quantify sedimentation levels that affect organisms/ reduction in loads to this point

 

STRATEGIC GOAL MEASURES:

·        Decrease in area characterized by a depressed Index of Benthic Integrity

INTERMEDIATE GOAL MEASURES:

·        Increase in percentage of reach showing improved understanding of sedimentation in waterways (via survey)

 

 

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