| 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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Marine Education Outreach |
Outreach programs to educate about marine ecosystems |
East Coast |
Coastal |
Community |
Marine Education Society |
2022.0 |
Ongoing |
Ongoing |