Conservation moorings as a tool to minimize boating impacts to eelgrass: Observations from Massachusetts  Presented at the Restore America's Estuaries conference in Washington DC, November 1-6

L. Berry Engler, K. Uiterwyk, T. Evans

 A few highlights from the presentation:

 

Mooring scars in eelgrass meadow. 2014.  LightHawk flight

Gear costs  from 2014 installation in West Falmouth, MA and Eco- Mooring Helix Anchor 1 ½” sq. sharft 8’long w/ 8” & 10” helices $469 Eco Mooring Rode $500 Eco Mooring Misc. Shackles & Chain $222 Installation  Cost $800 Total for one eco-mooring $1,991 Diver measuring eelgrass scar

 

		Eco-mooring installed