Tidal Marsh and Dune Restoration on Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

With the increase in storm frequency and sea level rise, refuge staff decided to transition the impoundments to a salt marsh system to be more resilient to climate change. Over six years, USFWS worked closely with the local community and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries, US Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia, the Delaware Coastal Program, and the state of Delaware to restore 4,000 acres of marsh, improving the health and function of the ecosystem. The integration of nature-based solutions, such as marsh and dune restoration, provides for human well-being and biodiversity benefits.