Call or email Karen Young for more information. Citizen Wetland Health Assessment Toolbox Salem Sound 2000 works with scientists from the Massachusetts Bays Program, MA Coastal Zone Management Office, and UMass Extension to train citizens to assess the health of regional wetlands.
Citizens learn to measure the health of wetlands using the WHAT Technique.
Over eighty volunteers have been trained to date. If you are interested in taking part in this innovative program or want more information contact Vivian Kooken. . This information will be passed on to scientists working on strategies to address marine invaders. Beach Buddies Salem Sound 2000 seeks to prevent the introduction of litter and other marine debris at beaches and waterfront parks through public stewardship and education. We plan to provide Beach Buddy trash bags at popular beach sites to promote coastal stewardship and to educate the public on the adverse effects of marine debris.