Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network Brochure

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146,300 acres of park land is included in the network across eight national park sites.

Network Sites:

• Assateague Island National Seashore

• Cape Cod National Seashore

• Colonial National Historic Park

• Fire Island National Seashore

• Gateway National Recreation Area

• George Washington Birthplace National Monuement

• Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

• Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Vital Signs:

Salt Marshes

Salt marshes have declined since the early 20th century but with monitoring, parks have helped restore these crucial habitats.

Coastal Shores

Shorelines are impacted by the ocean, atmosphere & humans. Monitoring shores mean we can better prepare for future change.

Upland Forests

Invasive exotic plants, white-tailed deer, diseases and pathagens, & native forest pests greatly impact the forests of New England.

Estuaries

Habitats at the intersection of river and sea, estuaries are a unique blend of freshwater draining from land and saltwater from the sea.

Weather & Climate

Understanding patterns and trends in weather and climate means being prepared to better manage parks natural resources.

Air Quality

Clean air: the thing we can't see yet rely on. Monitoring air quality is essential to the health of our visitors and communities.

Our goal is to develop a strong scientific foundation for stewardship and management of park natural resources in order to help fulfill the National Park Service's mission of conserving our national treasures for future generations.