Resources and Links

Click below for information about other coastal studies that have been done as well as resources on coastal issues.

Free Curriculum Materials
Video
Other Related Websites

Free Curriculum Materials

Free Volunteer Guide to Tidal Restrictions
Learn about the Parker River Clean Water Association and how to order a free volunteer guide to assessing tidal restrictions by visiting their website.

Restoring Our Wetlands-Healing Our Watersheds
Learn why wetlands are important and need to be protected, how Massachusetts is protecting its wetlands, and how individuals can participate in local protection efforts. This 13-minute video is available for loan from your local library or from Massachusetts Audubon Society by contacting lduff@massaudubon.org. The video was produced by the Massachusetts Wetlands Restoration & Banking Program.

Color Aerial Photos are available on-line through MassGIS at:

http://www.state.ma.us/mgis/new-colororthos.htm They can be viewed on-line, downloaded, or ordered on a CD. Coastal aerial photos are also available at http://coast.mit.edu. These images are older and at a larger scale (less detail). The MassGIS source is the way to go.

Video

Voices of the Great Marsh Educational video.
"On the upper North Shore of eastern Massachusetts is a dynamic living ecosystem perched on the boundary between land and sea. This video presents a compelling historical and contemporary portrait of the Great Marsh through the voices of those who have worked to protect it for future generations." It includes footage and interviews with participants of the MAS Salt Marsh Science Project. Available for $10.00 at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary 978-887-9264.

Produced by the 8 Towns & the Bay Committee, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Bays Program and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission.

Other Related Websites

Coastal Zone Management Wetland Restoration Program

Marine Biological Laboratory

Gulf of Maine Institute

Parker River Clean Water Association

Eight Towns and the Bay

Many other useful links can be found on Mass Audubon's links page.