Training
The Biology, Monitoring, and Restoration of Eelgrass at Elkhorn Slough and Morro Bay
A webinar cohosted by Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Morro Bay National Estuary Program to enhance the understanding by participants of the value of eelgrass and its ecological dynamics in the two estuaries.
COST: FREE
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS CLOSED
Instructor Information
Kat Beheshti
PhD Candidate
UC Santa Cruz
Lexie Bell
Executive Director
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
Carolyn Geraghty
Restoration Projects Manager
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
Rachel Pass
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
Dr. Kerstin Wasson
Research Coordinator
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Karissa Willits
Monitoring Coordinator
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
Contact
Dr. Dan Brumbaugh
dan@elkhornslough.org
831-274-8700
Sponsors
Description
See also: Tidal Wetlands, Habitat Restoration
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve & Morro Bay National Estuary Program present a virtual exchange on "The Biology, Monitoring, and Restoration of Eelgrass at Elkhorn Slough and Morro Bay".
Background: Given their shared roles as major estuaries within California’s Central Coast region, Elkhorn Slough and Morro Bay estuary programs are interested in more information exchanges to build their respective capacities and better inform their research, monitoring, restoration, and outreach efforts.
Both programs chose the subject of eelgrass (Zostera marina) – especially its monitoring and restoration – as an initial topic to jointly explore, both through presentations (webinars) and a subsequent practitioners’ discussion of best practices with respect to eelgrass mapping, restoration, and monitoring.
Exchange objectives:
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Enhance the understanding by participants of the value of eelgrass and its ecological dynamics in the two estuaries.
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Compare how eelgrass is being monitored and restored at these two sites.
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Strengthen professional networking between ESNERR and MBNEP
Documents and Publications
Contact List
We encourage participants to download the contact list to assist with arranging a rideshare or to get in contact with someone you met at the
workshop. Those interested in sharing a ride to the event are marked on the contact list.
| DOCUMENT | AUTHOR / SOURCE |
|---|---|
| WORKSHOP MATERIALS | |
| Agenda: The Biology, Monitoring, and Restoration of Eelgrass at Elkhorn Slough and Morro Bay PDF, 82KB |
Dan Brumbaugh Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program August 2018 |
Links
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
https://www.mbnep.org
Questions and Answers
Submit a question on this subject and we'll provide an answer. coastaltraining@elkhornslough.org