By Cassidy McGurk Oysters are known for being a delicious addition to a meal with family and friends. In addition to that, they are beneficial for water and coastal ecosystems – filtering water and providing erosion protections to coasts and estuaries. However, commercial oyster harvesting greatly contributed to their ultimate…
This story originally appeared in a newsletter article from the Clean Foundation. For more information on the foundation, and the work they are doing in Canada, please visit their website: clean.ns.ca/ Clean Coasts is honoured to be a recipient of Canada’s 2021 Clean50 Award as one of the chosen Top…
Thanks to support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) is pleased to announce the launch of two workshop series designed to assist coastal conservation organizations in recognizing and overcoming barriers related to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in grantmaking and project implementation. These workshops are part of RAE’s larger Inclusive…
On Friday, March 11, the White House released their initial budget request for fiscal year 2022. This proposed budget puts the need to address climate change and protect our coastal communities and infrastructure front and center. After 10 years of record weather disasters, this is a welcomed change in strategy and investment. The Administration is asking for a record 25% increase in funding for the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration…
By Daniel Hayden Last month, I wrote about how Springtime is a great chance to participate in restoration projects, beach cleanups, and other volunteer events in your community. These are great ways to improve our environment, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors. If you have not signed up for…
Do you have a fish habitat restoration project that could use a boost? By Lisa Havel The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP or Partnership) accepts applications for project endorsement year-round. This is a great opportunity to gain support for your project when ACFHP’s funding or other resources are limited.…
Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2021 National Estuary Program Coastal Watersheds Grant (NEP CWG) Request for Proposals (RFP), available here. Now in its second year, the NEP CWG Program is a nationally competitive grants program designed to support projects that address urgent and challenging issues threatening the…
$1.75 Million in Funding Available to Restore Clean Water and Resilient Coasts in SE New England For as long as people have lived in Southeast New England, we’ve depended on the coastal environment – for food, recreation, transportation, energy and, today, for the solace that communion with nature can bring in…
On Wednesday, March 10, Michael Regan, innovative leader of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and climate change advocate, was confirmed as the first black man to lead the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Restore America’s Estuaries is excited to continue our longstanding partnership with the EPA under…
By Daniel Hayden The first signs of Spring have started to show themselves here in DC. Robins and finches have returned to the feeders, the temperatures are starting to climb, albeit slowly, and organizations across the country are gearing up for the 2021 field season to complete restoration, research, and…
