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WERC Black John Marsh figures

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The elevation histogram for Black John Marsh shows the marsh platform is above MHW on average (Fig. 1). Data from the vegetation surveys indicate moderate species richness (Fig. 2). Results from WARMER response model indicate that Black John will lose relative elevation as sea levels rise (Fig. 3). The marsh platform at Black John Marsh is projected to transition to low marsh habitat by 2060 and be below mean sea level by 2080 (Fig. 4). The percent of time Black John Marsh is inundated varies throughout the year by season, with the most inundation during the winter (Fig. 5).

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