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Summer Celebrations: Brought to You by Habitat

Habitat is responsible for many summer memories. Jenna Pirotta, environmental specialist contractor in the Habitat Conservation Division, fondly remembers some of her favorites all thanks to habitat!
July 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Interview with a Habitat: Oyster Reef

Oysters are terrific multitaskers. We recently sat down with an oyster on a restored oyster reef in the Chesapeake Bay to learn about its many roles.
July 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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More Oysters: Good for the Chesapeake Bay, Good for People!

Oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay benefits both the ecosystem and the economy.
July 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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The Coastal Squeeze: Changing Tactics for Dealing with Climate Change

In New England and the Mid-Atlantic, we are seeing surprisingly fast changes compared to other parts of the world. Incorporating new information is critical to protecting essential fish habitat.
June 14, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Two Partners Recommended for Funding to Restore Habitat From Oil and Hazardous Waste Spills

New five-year partnerships with The Nature Conservancy and The Water Institute of the Gulf will start with projects restoring coastal habitats in Alabama, Louisiana, and New York.
June 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Rebuilding More Resilient Salt Marsh at Quonochontaug Pond

Faced with accelerating sea level rise and more frequent coastal storms, a vulnerable salt marsh gets a boost through a NOAA-funded resiliency project.
May 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Announces Great Lakes Restoration Funding to Michigan Partners

More than $7 million will support partners’ continued work on next phases of projects restoring Great Lakes habitats.
April 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Decades of Dam Removals Help Fish Reach their Homes in Historic Plymouth

Take a virtual walk along Town Brook in Massachusetts to see fish passage projects that have reopened the stream, giving migrating herring and eel new access to restored habitats.
April 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Town Brook Restoration Complete with Removal of Holmes Dam

On Earth Day, April 22, 2019, we will celebrate the completion of the Town Brook restoration in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
April 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA and Partner Agencies Welcome Fish Back to Michigan Creek after Dam Removal

As part of restoring the Kalamazoo River watershed from hazardous waste contamination, the Alcott Dam was removed from Portage Creek in Michigan, reopening the creek to fish and other wildlife.
March 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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