Comprehensive history of Plum Island provides a deep understanding of its past and significance
Current challenges, including coastal erosion and climate change impacts, offer up-to-date insights
Expert analysis by award-winning journalist Dyke Hendrickson ensures credibility and depth
Over seventy striking color photos enhance the reader's appreciation of the island's beauty
Well-researched account of plans for improvement supports informed discussions and awareness
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Plum Island, a barrier island off Newburyport, Massachusetts, is facing major challenges. The inhabited northern part of 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 tha