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Protecting the Critical Value of Nearshore Habitat

NOAA Fisheries asks project proponents to avoid further loss of key salmon habitat.
November 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Panoramic view of tidal estuary Nearshore waters in the tidal estuary where the Nisqually River enters Puget Sound.

National Fish Habitat Partnership Recognized by Congress

With the signing of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, Congress recognized the National Fish Habitat Partnership.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
National
Brook Trout Brook trout.

Celebrating Veterans Serving in Habitat Conservation

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day and learn more about NOAA's vet corps partnerships employing veterans in the habitat restoration economy.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Building a Network of Restored Habitat in the Klamath River Watershed

Strategic habitat restoration projects across the Klamath River watershed are laying the groundwork for future dam removals.
October 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Aerial photo of the mouth of the Klamath River Mouth of the Klamath River. (Photo: Thomas Dunklin)

New Videos Put Restitution to Work for Imperiled Coho Salmon

Joint agency website uses funding from habitat damage to highlight habitat value.
October 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Coho salmon smolt held in hand Juvenile Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon growing in restored habitat on Lawrence Creek in Northern California. Coho are increasing in abundance in the restored habitat faster than comparable habitat elsewhere in California. Photo by Bob Pagliuco/NOAA Fisheries.

From The Air Force to Fisheries, a Former NOAA Veteran Intern’s Career Path in Science

Barney Boyer, former Air Force engineer, and our first veteran intern in Washington, leveraged the internship to earn a graduate degree, then landed at a Michigan environmental agency where he’s keeping the state’s waters clean for fish and communities.
September 25, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two scientists stand in a stream, next to water quality testing equipment under the surface. Former NOAA veteran intern Barney Boyer (left) out in the field with a colleague deploying water quality testing equipment. Image: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

A River Reconnected: Removing the Pilchuck River Diversion Dam

NOAA and partners are working to remove the Pilchuck River Diversion Dam in Washington and reopen 37 miles of habitat to threatened salmon and steelhead.
August 27, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Ocean Heatwaves Dramatically Shift Habitats

“Thermal displacement” reflects how far species must go to follow preferred temperatures.
August 05, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Celebrating Habitat Month 2020: Reconnecting with Habitat!

Dive into Habitat Month and learn how NOAA supports healthy habitat.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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West Coast
National
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NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas: Showing Results

New story map shows how NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas improve ecosystems, benefit communities, and advance science.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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