Puget Lowlands Tidal Flat
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Mechanism
This transition is caused by an increase in period of inundation through such processes as soil subsidence caused by earthquakes; oxidation of organic matter; or erosion.
Mechanism
This transition is caused by diking and artificial drainage that limits or prevents tidal and freshwater inundation.
Mechanism
This restoration is caused by reduction in period of inundation and restoration of freshwater influence. Accretion of sediment or intentional addition of soil to raise the elevation of the site may facilitate this restoration pathway.
Mechanism
This restoration is caused by removal of dikes and artificial drainage that restores inundation influence of fresh and salt water. After dike and drainage structure removal, elevation of the site must be high enough to prevent inundation that is overly prolonged which can result in mud flat or shallow marine water with little to no vegetation.
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