Salt Marsh Trail Revitalization Project

planned

The project aims to restore nearly five acres of tidal salt marsh within the Scotch Bonnet Island marsh complex and elevate the Salt Marsh Trail at The Wetlands Institute. It focuses on wetland restoration and climate resilience along New Jersey's coast by increasing carbon storage, enhancing habitat for marsh-dependent wildlife, and strengthening the natural buffering capacity of coastal wetlands. The project also includes elevating and widening the Salt Marsh Trail to improve public access and education, increase native vegetation, and create habitat for diamondback terrapin nesting and coastal bird species.