Restoration of the Turning Basin and Tidal Wetlands at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site:nSummary Data Report for 2004 to 2014 Monitoring.

摘要

In 2007, the National Park Service initiated a restoration program at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (SAIR) to restore the historic turning basin and wetland area adjacent to the Saugus River. To fulfill regulatory requirements and enhance understanding of tidal freshwater wetland restoration practices, an intensive pre- and post-restoration monitoring program was implemented. This report summarizes monitoring data collected prior to the restoration (2004) and the six years (2008 to 2014) following the restoration, and includes summaries for vegetation, nekton, and wildlife observations. The purpose of this report is to present the data with only limited data analyses and interpretation provided. Several sections of this report were retained from the 2008-2012 Final Report (James-Pirri 2013) that provided statistical analyses of some monitoring variables from 2004 to 2012 (e.g., vegetation and nekton) and also incorporated findings from CH2MHill surveys (e.g., water quality, benthic invertebrates). Note that this is only an INTERIM report and results and interpretation may change pending the collection of future monitoring data. The Final Report, scheduled for submission in the fall of 2017, will provide extensive statistical analyses, interpretation, and syntheses for all monitoring years (2004 to 2016). Information contained herein are to inform stakeholders of the progress of the restoration monitoring, summarize monitoring data, document pertinent findings, and to assist with any adaptive management plans or actions associated with the restoration.