Surviving Sea-Level Rise: What Can Be Done To Maintain Viable Coastal Wetlands?

For coastal wetlands to survive they must maintain elevation as water levels rise. The key is sediment supply and net organic matter accumulation; both have been shown to increase with SLR up to a threshold above which wetlands deteriorate. Spatial variations in the rate of SLR coupled with changes in river sediment delivery and modified estuarine mixing mean that wetlands in some areas are more viable in the future than in others. Can management or restoration enhance potential for survival?