Raw upland and marsh plant species data for different habitats and zones on Prudence Island. The ecotone elevation tab contains the year of observation, habitat, treatment, transect, and elevation measures. The plant tabs contain the plant data and associated habitat and zone. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: Non-EPA data and owned by RI National Estuarine Research Reserve. Research data are maintained and held at the RI National Estuarine Research Reserve. Point of contact: Kenneth B. Raposa, Ph.D. Research Coordinator Narragansett Bay NERR PO Box 151, Prudence Island RI 02872 401.683.7849 kenneth.raposa@dem.ri.gov Distribution of the data is at the discretion of the lead author and lead analyst who is an external partner, Kenny Raposa (RINERR). It can be accessed through the following means: Contact Dr. Raposa for access to non EPA data:

Kenneth B. Raposa, Ph.D. Research Coordinator Narragansett Bay NERR PO Box 151, Prudence Island RI 02872 401.683.7849 kenneth.raposa@dem.ri.gov Distribution of the data is at the discretion of the lead author and lead analyst who is an external partner, Kenny Raposa (RINERR). Format: Dataset title: Plant&Elevation_for_Sheep_Pen_marsh.xls (208 KB) Raw upland and marsh plant species data for different habitats and zones. The ecotone elevation tab contains the year of observation, habitat, treatment, transect, and elevation measures. The plant tabs contain the plant data and associated habitat and zone.

Meta data tab within the EXCEL file.

Abbreviations used in the plant tabs Junger- Juncus gerardii Disspi- Distichlis spicata Ivafru- Iva frutescens Phraus- Phragmites australis Spapat- Spartina patens Spaalt- Spartina alterniflora Bacham-Baccharis halimifolia Spapec-Spartina pectinata Schame- Schoenoplectus americanus Sal spp.- Salicornia species Schpun- Schoenoplectus pungens Solsem- Solidago sempervirens

Keywords: marsh plants, marsh migration, elevation Elevation is in units of m NAVD88