Across the nation, NOAA, its partners, and thousands of volunteers are actively restoring coastal, marine, and migratory fish habitat. NOAA encourages innovative projects ideas and welcomes new partners in habitat restoration. Through the Community-based Restoration Program, NOAA awards millions of dollars to national and regional partners and local grassroots organizations every year.
Since
the CRP began in 1996, the Restoration
Center has supported over 900 projects
demonstrating collaboration between local communities and
the federal government. Here, NOAA staff
and the United Anglers of Casa Grande celebrate
the return of salmonids to Adobe Creek .
The Program:
Awards millions of dollars annually and leverages resources for habitat restoration projects
Provides technical advice on restoration techniques, environmental compliance, and scientific monitoring
Builds partnership to identify local priorities and share resources
Promotes community involvement and stewardship of local projects
Implements special initiatives to remove marine debris and re-open historic river habitat to migratory fish