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The Chesapeake Bay lies in the Atlantic Flyway and is home to almost 1 million waterfowl each winter. The waterfowl depend on coastal wetlands and shallow waters for habitat and food. These habitats are being lost to sea-level rise and development.
USGS is assessing also looking at the ability of near shore habitats, from wetlands to shallow waters, to support waterfowl and water birds. One research priority is to identify food sources and habitat conditions for Black Ducks, which is being used as an indicator species for waterfowl. USGS addressing freshwater wetlands, and shallow waters where SAV and benthic organisms are important food sources.
USGS findings are being used to inform the Black Duck, Wetlands, and Climate resiliency outcomes of the Watershed Agreement. The information is being used by stakeholders such as USFWS, NOAA, and state agencies in Maryland and Virginia.
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The Chesapeake Bay lies in the Atlantic Flyway and is home to almost 1 million waterfowl each winter. The waterfowl depend on coastal wetlands and shallow waters for habitat and food. These habitats are being lost to sea-level rise and development.
USGS is assessing also looking at the ability of near shore habitats, from wetlands to shallow waters, to support waterfowl and water birds. One research priority is to identify food sources and habitat conditions for Black Ducks, which is being used as an indicator species for waterfowl. USGS addressing freshwater wetlands, and shallow waters where SAV and benthic organisms are important food sources.
USGS findings are being used to inform the Black Duck, Wetlands, and Climate resiliency outcomes of the Watershed Agreement. The information is being used by stakeholders such as USFWS, NOAA, and state agencies in Maryland and Virginia.
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