Along the South Atlantic coast, critical wetlands are facing existential threat, from accelerating sea-level rise and coastal development. And that means the species that call these saltmarshes home are also in crisis.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has joined more than 160 partners in the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative (SASMI), an all-out effort to save one million acres of salt marsh habitat for the wildlife and people that depend on these vital ecosystems. In this video, Conservation Media producer Andy Johnson shares a glimpse of the story he and the Cornell Lab captured to help inspire conservation action. To see the full story, visit https://marshforward.org/.

This important work is made possible by close collaboration with partners, and through generous support from the Cornell Lab community. Dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of the natural world, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology joins with people from all walks of life to make new scientific discoveries, share insights, and galvanize conservation action. If you haven't already, please consider supporting our efforts as 2023 comes to a close with a year-end gift at: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/yearend. Thank you!

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