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.
While players duel it out on the court, we’re keeping score of all the ways marsh habitat plays an important role in the protection and restoration work we do for communities, fish, and wildlife.
With NOAA support, partners are restoring salmon habitat on the East Fork Lewis River—improving fish passage, reducing flood and erosion risks, and generating economic benefits for the local community.
Last winter, Central California Coast coho salmon returned to Mendocino Coast rivers in the highest numbers since monitoring began. The overall numbers remain low compared to the species’ past abundance, but NOAA scientists are excited by the results.
NOAA will support capacity building and restoration activities that benefit tribes and underserved communities and enhance their resilience to climate change.
NOAA is seeking proposals for transformational projects that will restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
David Farrell is an intern at NOAA through the Mt. Adams Institute VetsWork program, in a role that combines his two previous careers: communications and environmental protection.
