Can Salt Marshes Save Our Shoreline?

The event titled "Can Salt Marshes Save Our Shoreline?" focuses on the Neponset River Estuary, a vital natural area where the river meets the sea in Dorchester, Milton, and Quincy. This estuary's salt marshes are essential for providing habitat for fish and birds, enhancing water quality, and protecting local neighborhoods from flooding by absorbing storm surges and high tides. The Neponset River Watershed Association will present findings from a comprehensive assessment of the estuary's salt marsh health, discussing the current conditions, historical impacts like filling and erosion, and future challenges posed by rising sea levels. This event aims to highlight the significance of salt marshes in mitigating flood risks in the region.