WRMP

Monitoring Results

The WRMP collects data about the status and trends of the region’s tidal wetlands.

Monitoring Results

The WRMP’s monitoring addresses topics relevant to tidal wetlands, the wildlife and plants they support, and people who use the Bay and its shoreline. Click to view the results by topic.

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Sun setting over the bay, the sun is reflected in the water. The sky is a rich orange and reflected in the water.
Baylands Geography
Location and size of marshes, tidal flats, transition zones, riparian corridors, and channel networks
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Tidal saltmarsh with low vegetation and a large tidal channel full of water. The clouds and sky are reflected in the still water. In the distant background are buildings and a hill.
Wetland Condition
California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) data and other indicators of wetland development and health
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Tidal wetland and channel with very high water overtopping most of the vegetation during a king tide. There is a wooden foot bridge with rails going over the channel with a small building along it.
Wetlands & Sea-level Rise
Sea levels and sediment affect tidal wetlands and influence restoration and management decisions
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Tidal channel full of water with a large wood pylon with an antenna and equipment to measure water quality attached.
Water Quality
Fish, wildlife and plants are strongly influenced by water quality
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Metrics

Browse and filter all of the WRMP monitoring results.

Metrics describe how the WRMP conducts science to better understand and monitor the Estuary’s tidal wetlands, like water quality, fish habitat, wetland condition, and benefits to humans. Explore all the WRMP’s metrics, which aim to guide wetland management and restoration.

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Technical Documents

Technical documents and summary reports.

View and download WRMP documents, including the governance documents (e.g., Charter, Monitoring Plan, Strategy), Standard Operating Procedures (methods for data collection), and summary reports describing monitoring findings.

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