Nature-Based Solutions Case Study

Hancock County Marsh

State/Territory: Mississippi

Hancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve was the fastest eroding marsh in Mississippi. To reverse this loss and improve the preserve, this project constructed three habitat-restoration components: a 10-kilometer segmented living shoreline, 19 hectares of restored intertidal marsh, and a 19-hectare subtidal reef in Heron Bay. This project protects vital marsh habitat and nearby communities from erosion, storm surge, and sea-level rise. These restoration efforts have increased biodiversity of fish, birds, and invertebrates, and have increased recreational fishing opportunities in the area.

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Habitat Types

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Coastal Habitats

Strategies

Nature-based strategies examined in this case study.

Living Shoreline Creation

Coastal Marsh Restoration

Oyster Bed Restoration

Top Outcomes

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Adapt to Sea Level Rise

Enhance Biodiversity

Provide Protection from Storms

Provide Recreational Opportunities

Reduce Erosion

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Case study originally found at: https://issuu.com/poweroferdc/docs/atlasv3-erdc-sr-24-2/s/49121915