Plum Island: A Vulnerable Gem

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"Plum Island, a barrier island off Newburyport, Massachusetts, is facing major challenges. The inhabited northern part of the the island has sustained serious coastal erosion, and some homes are in danger of being consumed by the Atlantic. At the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in the southern sector, federal officials are concerned that climate change might alter the environment and affect the health of birds that depend on the area as part of their migratory journey. ...In this book by award-winning journalist Dyke Henderickson, the history of the island is recounted and plans for improvement are outlined."--Back cover