Name: Meridian

Location: Georgia, USA

Description: Inland marsh and tidal creek site near Meridian, Georgia. The primary marsh site is to the south of the dock in front of the Sapelo Island Visitor Center. Some small creeks and one large creek (Hudson Creek) are present. Upland is heavily forested. Marsh to the north of the dock can be used for additional studies if larger areas are required. Upland to the North is being developed for residential use, so future access is uncertain. The USGS super station site (weather station plus multiple-sensor sonde) is deployed off the ferry dock. Salinity is similar to seawater because there is little freshwater input from the upland.

Access Information: Access from behind the Sapelo Island visitor's center at the Georgia DNR dock (Ownership: Georgia DNR)

Vegetation: Vegetation is 1/4 Juncus, 3/4 medium and tall Spartina alterniflora.

Fauna: Littoraria present.

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Polygon Area:  148.22 hectares

Polygon Center:  31.456326, -81.364286

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