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Water level responses in shallow-water areas to restoration in Buzzards Bay Massachusetts, 2020-2023

August 18, 2026

This data set includes water level response data from two salt marshes in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, which received hydrologic restoration to address interior ponding using runnels. These data are from a replicated BACI (before-after-control-impact) designed study, at two marshes with differing hydrology and geomorphology. Data were collected using HOBO Water Level Data Loggers (U20L-04) deployed below the marsh surface between May and October (full duration of deployment varies by year). Data were collected every 15-minutes and filtered to generate a minimum daily water level. Water levels are presented relative to soil height.

Publication Year 2026
Title Water level responses in shallow-water areas to restoration in Buzzards Bay Massachusetts, 2020-2023
DOI 10.5066/P1MBL4ML
Authors Alice F Besterman, Linda A Deegan, Rachel W Jakuba
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS)
USGS Organization National Climate Adaptation Science Center
Rights This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal
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