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Management Reconmendations: 



I would rate the North River marshes at least of state\d.de significance 

 because of its size, relatively undisturbed state, the variety of microhabitats 

 within the marsh, and its economic significance. 



Salt marshes .are classified as areas of envi.ronmental concern, so the 

 North River marshes are included in this classification. Threats to the area 

 do not really include immediate development, so it probably is not necessary 

 to purchase the area. However, a conservation easem.ent would be justified. 



Filling and ditching represent more immediate threats to the area. If 

 ditching is needed for the adjacent land areas and for mosqaito control, the 

 existing ditches should be used. 



Grazing is probably not particularly harmful, although it may have some 

 negative effect on some of the ground-nesting birds. It appears to be beneficial 

 to shorebirds in that feeding habitat is improved. 



The best management scheme for the North River marshes is to leave them 

 essentiolly the way they are now. 



