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A pre-vegetated mat technique for the restoration of submersed aquatic vegetation

January 1, 2003

Communities of submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV) provide critical habitat for wintering waterfowl and many commercially important fish species. Submersed aquatic vegetation also helps minimize storm damage by reducing wave action and stabilizing sediments, and they improve water quality by sequestering nutrients and contaminants (Zieman and Zieman 1989).

Citation Information

Publication Year 2003
Title A pre-vegetated mat technique for the restoration of submersed aquatic vegetation
DOI 10.3368/er.21.2.87
Authors R.G. Boustany
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Ecological Restoration
Index ID 1002716
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wetlands Research Center; Wetland and Aquatic Research Center