Herring Brook – Marsh Snapshot
The Buzzards Bay Coalition does not calculate a Bay Health Index score for Herring Brook – Marsh because it is a salt marsh. The Bay Health Index is only used to measure the health of coastal waters, including harbors, coves, and tidal rivers.
Supporting Data
Herring Brook – Marsh: Mid Marsh (Station HB3)
Nitrogen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken from shore in the middle portion of the marsh. (41.623028, -70.633754)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Herring Brook – Marsh: Inner Marsh (Station HB4)
Nitrogen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken from shore in the inner portion of the marsh. (41.622537, -70.63095)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Bay Health data is funded in part by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust.
