@article{277a20a433bc47c694ca5082058c3ff3,
title = "Mapping high marsh and salt pannes/flats along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast",
abstract = "Coastal wetlands are predicted to undergo extensive transformation due to climate and land use change. Baseline maps of coastal wetlands can be used to help assess changes. Found in the upper portion of the estuarine zone, high marsh and salt pannes/flats provide ecosystem goods and services and are particularly important to fish and wildlife. We developed the first map of high marsh and salt pannes/flats along the northern Gulf of Mexico using regional models that included spectral indices related to greenness and wetness from optical satellite imagery, elevation data, irregularly flooded wetland probability information, and synthetic aperture radar backscatter. We found the greatest relative coverage of high marsh along the Texas coast (30% to 65%) and the Florida Panhandle (40%), whereas the greatest relative coverage of salt pannes/flats was along the lower Texas coast (74%) and the middle Texas coast (15%). As part of this effort, we also developed a map that highlighted irregularly flooded wetlands dominated by Juncus roemerianus (black needlerush) for part of the study area. Both maps had an overall accuracy of around 80%. Our results advance the understanding of estuarine marsh zonation and provide a baseline for assessing future transformations.",
keywords = "coastal wetlands, data fusion, elevation, Random forest, synthetic aperture radar",
author = "Enwright, {Nicholas M.} and Cheney, {Wyatt C.} and Evans, {Kristine O.} and Thurman, {Hana R.} and Woodrey, {Mark S.} and Fournier, {Auriel M.V.} and Moon, {Jena A.} and Levy, {Heather E.} and Cox, {James A.} and Kappes, {Peter J.} and Nyman, {John A.} and Pitchford, {Jonathan L.}",
note = "This paper is a result of research funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration{\textquoteright}s RESTORE Science Program under award NA19NOS4510195 to Mississippi State University and the U.S. Geological Survey. We thank many individuals for comments on mapping methodology and draft products, including Jacob Berkowitz, Kevin Buffington, Chris Butler, Jeremy Conrad, Warren Conway, Mark Danaher, Rodridgo Diaz, Laura Feher, Christopher Gabler, Elizabeth Godsey, Clay Green, Amanda Haverland, Rebecca Howard, Brita Jessen, Erik Johnson, Kevin Kalasz, Joseph Lancaster, Jonathon Lueck, Jonathan Moczygemba, Michael Osland, Maulik Patel, Sarai Piazza, Colt Sanspree, Amy Schwarzer, Fred Sklar, Eric Soehren, Camille Stagg, Karen Thorne, James Tolliver, William Vermillion, Jenneke Visser, Barry Wilson, Jennifer Wilson, Bernard Wood, Woody Woodrow. Mark S. Woodrey{\textquoteright}s participation and contribution is, in part, supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hatch project under accession number 7002261. As such, this publication is considered a contribution of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. J.A. Nyman{\textquoteright}s participation and contribution are based upon work that was supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, McIntire Stennis project under LAB94471. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. This paper is a result of research funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration{\textquoteright}s RESTORE Science Program under award NA19NOS4510195 to Mississippi State University and the U.S. Geological Survey. We thank many individuals for comments on mapping methodology and draft products, including Jacob Berkowitz, Kevin Buffington, Chris Butler, Jeremy Conrad, Warren Conway, Mark Danaher, Rodridgo Diaz, Laura Feher, Christopher Gabler, Elizabeth Godsey, Clay Green, Amanda Haverland, Rebecca Howard, Brita Jessen, Erik Johnson, Kevin Kalasz, Joseph Lancaster, Jonathon Lueck, Jonathan Moczygemba, Michael Osland, Maulik Patel, Sarai Piazza, Colt Sanspree, Amy Schwarzer, Fred Sklar, Eric Soehren, Camille Stagg, Karen Thorne, James Tolliver, William Vermillion, Jenneke Visser, Barry Wilson, Jennifer Wilson, Bernard Wood, Woody Woodrow. Mark S. Woodrey{\textquoteright}s participation and contribution is, in part, supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hatch project under accession number 7002261. As such, this publication is considered a contribution of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. J.A. Nyman{\textquoteright}s participation and contribution are based upon work that was supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, McIntire Stennis project under LAB94471. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.",
year = "2023",
doi = "10.1080/10106049.2023.2285354",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "38",
journal = "Geocarto International",
issn = "1010-6049",
publisher = "Taylor and Francis Ltd.",
number = "1",
}