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Coastal Rewilding Actions

This dataset contains information about various environmental restoration projects aimed at improving biodiversity and ecosystem health in different habitats across the United States. Each row represents a distinct project, detailing its type, description, location, habitat, target species, managing organization, timeline, and current status.

  • Action ID: A unique identifier for each restoration project.
  • Action Type: The type of environmental restoration initiative undertaken.
  • Description: A brief explanation of the project's objectives and activities.
  • Location: The geographical area where the project is implemented.
  • Habitat Type: The specific habitat category that the project targets.
  • Target Species: The species that the restoration effort aims to benefit.
  • Owner/Initiative: The organization or group responsible for carrying out the project.
  • Start Year: The year when the project commenced.
  • End Year: The expected or actual year when the project is completed or will be completed.
  • Status: The current progress of the project, indicating whether it is ongoing, completed, or planned.

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Action ID Action Type Description Location Habitat Type Target Species Owner/Initiative Start Year End Year Status
1 Wetland Restoration Restoration of salt marshes to improve biodiversity Chesapeake Bay Salt Marsh Birds, Fish Chesapeake Conservancy 2020.0 2025 Ongoing
2 Beach Nourishment Addition of sand to combat erosion and provide habitat Florida Panhandle Beach Sea Turtles, Shorebirds Florida DEP 2019.0 2023 Completed
3 Seagrass Replanting Replanting of native seagrass to improve water quality Gulf of Mexico Seagrass Bed Dolphins, Manatees Gulf Restoration Network 2021.0 2024 Ongoing
4 Rocky Shoreline Protection Installation of natural materials to protect shorelines California Coast Rocky Shore Crabs, Sea Stars California Coastal Commission 2018.0 2023 Completed
5 Coral Reef Restoration Coral transplantation to recover damaged reefs Great Barrier Reef Coral Reef Fish, Corals Coral Triangle Initiative 2017.0 2025 Ongoing
6 Dune Restoration Replanting native vegetation on coastal dunes New Jersey Coast Dune Piping Plover NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife 2016.0 2022 Completed
7 Mangrove Restoration Replanting mangrove trees to stabilize shorelines Tampa Bay Mangrove Swamp Fish, Birds Friends of Tampa Bay 2022.0 2027 Planned
8 Artificial Reef Construction Creation of artificial reefs to promote marine life South Carolina Coast Artificial Reef Fish, Invertebrates SC Department of Natural Resources 2023.0 2028 Planned
9 Pollution Clean-up Cleaning oil spills to protect marine environments Alaska Coast Open Water Seabirds, Marine Mammals Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation 2010.0 2015 Completed
10 Fisheries Restoration Rehabilitation of overfished species through controlled measures Pacific Ocean Open Water Fish Ocean Conservancy 2020.0 2030 Ongoing
11 Marine Protected Area Creation Establishment of MPAs to safeguard marine biodiversity Coastal Oregon Marine Various Oregon Coast Aquarium 2015.0 2030 Ongoing
12 Coastal Buffer Restoration Restoration of riparian buffers along coastlines Great Lakes Riparian Fish, Amphibians Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2019.0 2024 Ongoing
13 Rewilding Coastal Ecosystem Reintroduction of native species and natural processes Eastern Shore Wetland Wildlife National Park Service 2016.0 2021 Completed
14 Cleanup Events Community-led coastal cleanup initiatives Various Coastal Regions Beach Various Surfrider Foundation 2018.0 Ongoing Ongoing
15 Educational Programs Programs to educate about coastal ecosystems and rewilding Various Coastal Regions Educational Community Members Coastal Conservation Society 2021.0 Ongoing Ongoing
16 Hydrological Restoration Reestablishing natural water flow in coastal wetlands Louisiana Coast Wetlands Various Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority 2019.0 2026 Ongoing
17 Invasive Species Removal Control and removal of non-native species Florida Keys Coral Reef Various Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary 2018.0 2023 Completed
18 Sediment Management Managing sediments to support habitat restoration California Delta Delta Fish, Birds California Department of Water Resources 2020.0 2025 Ongoing
19 Community Engagement Engaging local communities in conservation efforts Pacific Northwest Various Community Members Rewilding America 2021.0 Ongoing Ongoing
20 Climate Resilience Projects Implementing projects to enhance resilience against climate change New England Coast Coastal Various NOAA 2021.0 2026 Ongoing
21 Aquifer Recharge Projects Restoration of coastal aquifers to support biodiversity Florida Wetlands Freshwater Species South Florida Water Management District 2022.0 2028 Planned
22 Estuary Rehabilitation Improving estuarine health through restoration Chesapeake Bay Estuary Fish Chesapeake Bay Program 2017.0 2025 Ongoing
23 Fisheries Monitoring Continuous monitoring of fish populations to ensure balance Bering Sea Open Water Fish NOAA Fisheries 2020.0 Ongoing Ongoing
24 Sustainable Tourism Development Promoting eco-friendly tourism practices along coasts California Beach Various California Tourism Board 2021.0 2025 Ongoing
25 Vegetation Surveys Conducting surveys to monitor native plant health Eastern Seaboard Dune Plants USDA Forest Service 2019.0 Ongoing Ongoing
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1000 Marine Education Outreach Outreach programs to educate about marine ecosystems East Coast Coastal Community Marine Education Society 2022.0 Ongoing Ongoing
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