A partnership between NOAA and the North Carolina Coastal Federation to build living shorelines has helped restore and protect more than 6,200 feet of shoreline.
NOAA supports resilient coastal communities and healthy, sustainable fisheries in Louisiana through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program.
Through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program, NOAA works to bolster resilient coastal communities and support healthy, sustainable fisheries in Louisiana.
Faced with accelerating sea level rise and more frequent coastal storms, a vulnerable salt marsh gets a boost through a NOAA-funded resiliency project.
Wetlands are a pivotal part of the natural system, providing tremendous benefits for coastal ecosystems and communities. They provide us with clean water, flood protection, abundant fisheries, and more.
NOAA works through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act to restore Louisiana coastal habitat. We have constructed more than 40 wetland restoration projects through this program, restoring more than 12,500 acres of coastline.
