Figure 8. Figure showing spatial growth of the MHW (defining the low marsh in this study) from existing conditions. The largest growth occurs after 1-ft rise in sea level, where low marsh area increases by approximately 100% from existing conditions.

Higher resolution PDF image of Figure 8.

OW = open water
MHW = mean high water

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