USFWS Grants $3M to Restore California Wetlands, Protecting 277 Acres

Rahul Somvanshi

USFWS commits $3 million to rescue California's vanishing coastal wetlands through three major restoration projects.

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Coastal wetlands serve as natural flood barriers while supporting recreation, local economies and providing critical wildlife habitats.

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A nationwide initiative allocates $25.7 million across 11 coastal states to restore 10,000+ acres of wetlands and 8+ miles of shoreline.

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State and local partners pledge additional $16.8 million to amplify nationwide wetland conservation efforts.

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Lower Eel River Wetlands project receives $1 million to protect 237 acres, with Wiyot Tribe managing ceremonial wetlands.

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San Francisco Bay Coastal Wetlands gets $1 million boost for enhancing biodiversity in tidal marshes.

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Watsonville Slough secures $1 million to safeguard 40 acres of rare wetlands within Mini Ranch property.

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Program funded through recreational fishing equipment taxes has protected 600,000 acres since 1992.

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Both saltwater marshes and freshwater wetlands create essential ecosystems for fish and bird populations.

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Service Director Martha Williams emphasizes wetlands' role in building climate-resilient communities.

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