Salt Marsh Project

Mass Audubon has partnered with students to study North shore salt marshes and the common reed (Phragmites australis), an invasive plant that grows in salt marshes.

The information collected helps scientists advise local, state, and federal agencies on how to protect and restore these habitats. Salt marshes are important because they provide flood control and critical habitat for fish, migratory birds, and other wildlife.

Scientific research happens everywhere in our community and even in our own backyards. We encourage our students to be curious about the world around them and empower them to make a significant contribution to science. In partnership with Mass Audubon, our class is stewarding the Batchelder's Landing site in Rowley. Below is the documentation and historical data for this research site.

Common Marsh Plants