Urban Watershed (IMAGE)

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Urban Watershed

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The Elizabeth River is one of the most highly developed watersheds in the Chesapeake Bay and U.S.; yet developed surfaces occupy only 16% of the potential marsh-migration area under 1 meter of sea-level rise.

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David Malmquist/VIMS.

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