NOAA works with local, tribal, state and regional groups to restore coastal habitats by...
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Funding on-the-ground restoration projects;
- Facilitating volunteer participation;
- Developing partnerships;
- Providing information, analytical tools and technical expertise; and
- Fostering long-term stewardship of natural resources.
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| Student volunteers from the Tampa Bay Wetland High School Nursery Program plant the marsh grass Spartina in Florida's Palmetto Estuary. |
Successful habitat restoration requires collaboration among citizens and resource managers at all levels. NOAA's community-based restoration efforts depend upon partnerships at national, regional, and local levels to promote conservation and stewardship of coastal resources. NOAA's community involvement extends beyond simply providing funds. We also identify and evaluate potential projects, collect ecological data, foster community support, provide technical expertise, and build partnerships to support similar restoration efforts in other areas. From innovative field-measurement techniques that support better project designs to GIS-based tools that deliver environmental planning information to community partners, NOAA has a wealth of capabilities for restoring our nation’s coastal areas.
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Collaborating with Communities
