Thank you to the Green Teens that came out and took part in the restoration of Marsh Island this past May 19th. The marsh islands are disappearing at a
rate of 40-50 acres per year. These islands are the lifeblood of the bay,
providing habitat to hundreds of species and helping to protect from storm
surge and flooding. The marshes are a first line of defense from increasingly
violent storm events and help provide protection for the 20 million people that
live in the communities around Jamaica Bay. In a post-Super Storm Sandy world,
restoring marsh islands is more important and vital than ever. The project is
the first ever community-led marsh restoration in a National Park and will
serve as a model for future wetland restorations throughout the country.
