Department of Natural Resources ( SCDNR , 2017 ). This includes the geomorphology of creek banks , land cover classifications , wave action , and vulnerability analysis using the characteristics of vegetated marsh cover ( Ganju , 2019 ). A detailed description of this project can be found in the Tidal Saltmarsh section .
These research projects provided a baseline analysis of site conditions across the island to understand environmental conditions , with the intent of subsequent analysis to monitor changes . The analysis provided by these projects will provide additional guidance for land managers to highlight areas of significance to prioritize mitigation efforts .