What follows is a list of possible management objectives for marshes along the lagoon. The list is not meant to be an all-inclusive compilation of management options, but rather an example of the types of goals that can be addressed through proper management.

Mosquito Control.

Wintering waterfowl management.

Linkage and interchange with lagoon - import/export.

Fish.

• Access and nursery for transient, sport & commercial species
• "Stock enhancement"
• Promote diversity

Wading bird management.

Mammals.

Endangered species.

• Wood stork
• Atlantic saltmarsh snake
• Diamondback terrapin
• Other

High salt marsh species.

• Vegetation
• Fiddler crabs
• Clapper rail
• Other

Exotic vegetation management/control.

Water quality.

• Storm water treatment and flood storage
• Maintenance of desired water quality by pumping and promoting circulation
• Reduction of pesticide application

Invertebrates: Management and culture.

• Promote diversity
• Stock enhancement

Recreation.

• Fishing, crabbing
• Wildlife observation
• Other

Education.

Research.