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Restoration of Florida’s Robinson Preserve Benefits Fish, Visitors, and Local Economy

Researchers examined both the economic impacts and fisheries benefits of restoring Robinson Preserve, a former farm site near Tampa Bay now transformed into a coastal nature preserve.
April 23, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A wetland preserve with ponds, mangroves, and walking trails Aerial view of the Robinson Preserve habitat restoration project. Credit: Manatee County and E.T. MacKenzie, Inc.

5 Reasons to Love Estuaries

This National Estuaries Week, join us in celebrating these important habitats, located where rivers meet the sea.
September 22, 2025 - Feature Story ,
National
An aerial view of water winding in from the ocean upstream with green hills surrounding it. Wispy clouds cover the view on the right. Aerial view of Drakes Bay in Point Reyes, California. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Restoring Pocket Estuaries Key to Puget Sound Chinook Recovery in Washington

With NOAA funds, the Skagit River System Cooperative will restore the Similk Pocket Estuary, which will provide refuge for juvenile Chinook originating from the Skagit River.
November 20, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Conceptual rendering of estuary habitat Artist's concept of the restored Similk Estuary. Credit: Artist Studio, LLC.

New Wetland Monitoring Guidelines in San Francisco Bay Leverage Data to Improve Science and Restoration

Collecting consistent wetland data supports large-scale insights.
April 05, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Dungeness crab held in a gloved hand Dungeness crab inhabit wetlands. Credit: Levi Lewis.

Report Highlights Economic and Climate Benefits of America’s Estuaries

Estuaries help support the nation’s economy and climate resilience through benefits like jobs, flood protection, and coastal blue carbon storage.
November 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Mangroves along an estuary Mangroves near Tampa Bay, Florida. Credit: Tampa Bay Estuary Program.

Estuary Habitat on the West Coast

Estuaries are the interface between land and sea: semi-closed regions where salt and freshwater mix, leading to a unique community of plants and animals.
West Coast

New Mapping Reveals Lost West Coast Estuary Habitat

Report highlights potential for restoration of these important habitats.
August 14, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Clouds drift above a deep blue bay along a coastline Aerial view of Drakes Bay in Point Reyes, California.

Skokomish River Estuary Restoration Helps Salmon and Steelhead Return Home

In the Puget Sound region, reopening abandoned agricultural land back to nature will allow young salmon, steelhead, and other fish species room to access their historical habitats.
June 27, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Small streams wind through wetlands After restoring tidal flow to the Skokomish River estuary, natural channels begin forming again. Credit: NOAA.

Oregon Coastal Habitat Project Restores Coho and Reduces Flooding

The Southern Flow Corridor project, which restored salmon habitat in Tillamook, Oregon, also provides flood protection for surrounding communities.
April 04, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
west coast juvenile coho 3727x2485 c usfws Roger Tabor.jpg Juvenile coho salmon. Credit: Roger Tabor/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Estuary Restoration Act

Estuaries are defined as the areas where the river meets the sea. These unique transitional areas absorb floods and tides, filter water, and provide a home for people and fish. The Estuary Restoration Act has made our nation's estuaries a national…
National