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    • May 2 2025
      Jobs and Dollars: How Restoration Benefits Coastal Economies
      coastal restoration economics Outdoor Recreation preservation
      See All Blog Posts
    • Insights
      • Economic Value of America’s Estuaries

        Explore the value of America's estuaries to local communities and the national economy.

      • Estuary Science

        Learn about estuaries, estuary zones, coastal habitats, and their importance to our economy, and way of life.

      • Why Are Estuaries Important?

        From economy to climate change and critical habitats, learn why our beloved estuaries are so important.

      • Coastal Threats

        Learn about today's threats to estuaries and coastlines including climate change, human impact, and more.

    • Stay Up To Date
      • Newsroom

        Gain insights on how we protect estuaries and get the latest news & updates on estuaries and coastal restoration.

      • Media Mentions

        Check out RAE's work featured in outlets across the country.

      • Upcoming Events

        See upcoming events and join in through ways such as webinars, workshops, and community events.

      • Restore America’s Estuaries 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit

        We look forward to welcoming you to San Francisco in November 2026 for the Coastal & Estuarine Summit!

  • Our Impact
    • December 9 2024
      Breaking Down Barriers in Grantmaking Through the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund
      long island sound
      See All Blog Posts
    • Advocacy
      • See Our Impact

        See how the RAE Alliance is creating real-world impact from funding & policy to caring for all coastal communities.

      • Congressional Estuary Caucus

        Championing America's Estuaries in Congress

      • National Estuaries Week

        Join us each September to celebrate #EstuariesWeek

    • Impact
      • Coastal Blue Carbon

        Learn how blue carbon that only comes from estuaries and coastal habitats helps to combat climate change.

      • Inclusive Coasts Initiative

        Learn about our initiative to improve access for all coastal resiliency projects.

      • Living Shorelines

        Get insight, resources, & reports for living shorelines, join our community of practice and sign up for an event!

  • Make a Difference
    • May 12 2025
      Reef Revival: Counting on Oysters for a Healthier Bay
      coastal habitats gulf region oyster network NOAA
      See All Blog Posts
    • Get Engaged
      • Resources

        See our latest articles, webinars, videos, reports, and other resources.

      • Coastal Restoration Toolkit

        Find tools and information you need to launch a restoration project in your community.

      • Involvement Opportunities

        Find opportunities to volunteer, join an event, become a partner, and much more!

      • HabNet

        Join the Habitat Network and help us support the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Coastal Program

      • Webinars

        Learn from RAE staff about grant management, coastal restoration efforts, and our programs across the country.

    • Support
      • Affiliate Membership

        Join our list of Affiliate Members. Apply today to become a member of the RAE family.

      • Corporate Partners

        See how we partner with the corporate sector to restore and protect our nation’s bays and estuaries.

      • Donate

        Help us protect and restore our nation's bays and estuaries by making a donation.

  • Grants
    • February 10 2025
      From Gray to Green: How Southeastern New England Nonprofits Are Revitalizing Urban Watersheds
      grants SNEP swig
      See All Blog Posts
    • Grants
      • Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund

        LISCIF provides support to all coastal communities in the Long Island Sound Watershed.

      • SNEP Watershed Implementation Grant

        Learn about our program to help restore clean water and healthy ecosystems to Southeast New England.

      • NEP Watersheds Grant

        In partnership with EPA, this program funds restoration projects in National Estuary Program boundaries.

      • Gulf Regional Oyster Network

        RAE's partnership with Gulf-based organizations helps protect coastal communities and restore habitat.

    • Grants
      • Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program

        Funding healthy and thriving communities throughout the Great Lakes Region.

      • Caring For Our Coast

        We are excited to partner with CITGO to provide grants to organizations along the Gulf of America...

      • NEP Coastal Watersheds

        This EPA grant program funds projects within specific US geographic areas following set priorities...

  • About
    • October 16 2024
      Restore America’s Estuaries 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit Draws to Close
      2024 Summit blue carbon coastal resilience
      See All Blog Posts
    • Who We Are
      • About RAE

        Dedicated to the protection and restoration of bays and estuaries as essential resources for our nation.

      • Meet Our Staff

        See our amazing team who help propel our mission to protect and restore our nation's bays & estuaries.

      • RAE Members & Board

        We could not achieve our mission without our alliance of member groups. See who they are and how they help.

      • Annual Reports

        Download the latest annual reports & financial information including 990s...

    • Join & Contact
      • 2025 Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop

        Join RAE in New Haven, CT from Oct 29-30 for an event dedicated to living shorelines!

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Contact us
  • Learn
    • May 2 2025
      Jobs and Dollars: How Restoration Benefits Coastal Economies
      coastal restoration economics Outdoor Recreation preservation
      See All Blog Posts
    • Insights
      • Economic Value of America’s Estuaries

        Explore the value of America's estuaries to local communities and the national economy.

      • Estuary Science

        Learn about estuaries, estuary zones, coastal habitats, and their importance to our economy, and way of life.

      • Why Are Estuaries Important?

        From economy to climate change and critical habitats, learn why our beloved estuaries are so important.

      • Coastal Threats

        Learn about today's threats to estuaries and coastlines including climate change, human impact, and more.

    • Stay Up To Date
      • Newsroom

        Gain insights on how we protect estuaries and get the latest news & updates on estuaries and coastal restoration.

      • Media Mentions

        Check out RAE's work featured in outlets across the country.

      • Upcoming Events

        See upcoming events and join in through ways such as webinars, workshops, and community events.

      • Restore America’s Estuaries 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit

        We look forward to welcoming you to San Francisco in November 2026 for the Coastal & Estuarine Summit!

  • Our Impact
    • December 9 2024
      Breaking Down Barriers in Grantmaking Through the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund
      long island sound
      See All Blog Posts
    • Advocacy
      • See Our Impact

        See how the RAE Alliance is creating real-world impact from funding & policy to caring for all coastal communities.

      • Congressional Estuary Caucus

        Championing America's Estuaries in Congress

      • National Estuaries Week

        Join us each September to celebrate #EstuariesWeek

    • Impact
      • Coastal Blue Carbon

        Learn how blue carbon that only comes from estuaries and coastal habitats helps to combat climate change.

      • Inclusive Coasts Initiative

        Learn about our initiative to improve access for all coastal resiliency projects.

      • Living Shorelines

        Get insight, resources, & reports for living shorelines, join our community of practice and sign up for an event!

  • Make a Difference
    • May 12 2025
      Reef Revival: Counting on Oysters for a Healthier Bay
      coastal habitats gulf region oyster network NOAA
      See All Blog Posts
    • Get Engaged
      • Resources

        See our latest articles, webinars, videos, reports, and other resources.

      • Coastal Restoration Toolkit

        Find tools and information you need to launch a restoration project in your community.

      • Involvement Opportunities

        Find opportunities to volunteer, join an event, become a partner, and much more!

      • HabNet

        Join the Habitat Network and help us support the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Coastal Program

      • Webinars

        Learn from RAE staff about grant management, coastal restoration efforts, and our programs across the country.

    • Support
      • Affiliate Membership

        Join our list of Affiliate Members. Apply today to become a member of the RAE family.

      • Corporate Partners

        See how we partner with the corporate sector to restore and protect our nation’s bays and estuaries.

      • Donate

        Help us protect and restore our nation's bays and estuaries by making a donation.

  • Grants
    • February 10 2025
      From Gray to Green: How Southeastern New England Nonprofits Are Revitalizing Urban Watersheds
      grants SNEP swig
      See All Blog Posts
    • Grants
      • Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund

        LISCIF provides support to all coastal communities in the Long Island Sound Watershed.

      • SNEP Watershed Implementation Grant

        Learn about our program to help restore clean water and healthy ecosystems to Southeast New England.

      • NEP Watersheds Grant

        In partnership with EPA, this program funds restoration projects in National Estuary Program boundaries.

      • Gulf Regional Oyster Network

        RAE's partnership with Gulf-based organizations helps protect coastal communities and restore habitat.

    • Grants
      • Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program

        Funding healthy and thriving communities throughout the Great Lakes Region.

      • Caring For Our Coast

        We are excited to partner with CITGO to provide grants to organizations along the Gulf of America...

      • NEP Coastal Watersheds

        This EPA grant program funds projects within specific US geographic areas following set priorities...

  • About
    • October 16 2024
      Restore America’s Estuaries 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit Draws to Close
      2024 Summit blue carbon coastal resilience
      See All Blog Posts
    • Who We Are
      • About RAE

        Dedicated to the protection and restoration of bays and estuaries as essential resources for our nation.

      • Meet Our Staff

        See our amazing team who help propel our mission to protect and restore our nation's bays & estuaries.