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Delaware Inland Bays
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Summary Information
| Year Established: | 1988 |
| Location: | Delaware |
| Area of Watershed: | 804 square kilometers |
Priority Management Issues: |
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nutrients habitat loss/alteration species loss/decline |
red/brown tides harmful algal blooms (esp. Dinoflaggellates such as Pfiesteria) |
Major Habitat Types: |
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submerged aquatic vegetation (sea grass) barrier islands/sand bars lagoon/shallow open water rocky intertidal/subtidal shellfish growing areas beach/dune (vegetated) sand/mud/salt flats tidal pools salt/brackish marsh freshwater marsh (tidal) |
forested wetland seasonal wetland salt ponds freshwater lakes/ponds grass/open field scrub/shurb non-wetland forest riparian/riverine (tidal, forested, floodplain) abandoned agricultural |
Federally Endangered or Threatened Species: |
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birds: bald eagle piping plover |
plants: swamp pink |
Overviews and Highlights
Delaware's thrity square mile coastal bays have dedicated people taking positive steps to increase habitat and decrease the over enrichment of nitrogen and phosphorus. State, Federal and local governmental agencies have combined efforts and funds to support the implementation of the Comprehensive conservation and Management Plan. Current demonstration projects include reintroduction of submerged aquatic vegetation, increasing the acquisition of open space and developing alternatives for excess poultry manure. Shoreline stabilization programs have increased wildlife habitat and reduced erosion.
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