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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 1d

Can you believe the #RAESummit was underway 1 year ago today? We can't wait to show you all we have planned for next year's Summit in San Francisco Nov 15-19 - but until then, make sure to register for the Tech Transfer Workshop kicking off in 3 WEEKS! Spots are filling up fast! buff.ly/Hc3vsVS

Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 2d

With nearly 50% of beaches expected to disappear by the end of the century, we must do more to preserve shorelines that remain and restore the ones we can!

Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 3d

Surfrider’s 2025 State of the Beach Report is here—and it’s packed with solutions! 📊🌊

Check out the full report: www.surfrider.org/news/surfrid...

#StateOfTheBeachReport

📸: Photo 1 by Nicole Holman, Photo 2 by James Katsipis, Photo 3 by Aaron Lieber

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 9d

Can’t wait to see everyone tonight at 6 pm for the screening of BIMS’s documentary “Harm in the Water” at the Reservoir Center!

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Harm in the Water Screening ~ Restore America's Estuaries

estuaries.org

Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 11d

Day 29 - The next 30 years of restoration will shape the future of our estuaries and coasts. From stronger storms to rising seas, challenges are real—but so are the solutions. Progress depends on one thing: working together. #30DaysofRAE

Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 11d

And just like that, #EstuariesWeek comes to a close! We hope you took the chance to #WadeIn and experience your estuary - whether for the first time or the hundredth!

If you'd like to learn more about Restore America's Estuaries, what we do, or how you can support us, visit us at estuaries.org!

Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 14d

We can’t wait to cap off #EstuariesWeek by celebrating #NationalPublicLandsDay tomorrow. Advocates, friends, & partners around the country will be showing 💙 for estuaries in so many ways. Join them by finding an event near you & #WadeIn. We’re all celebrating #OurHomeOutdoors

National Public Lands Day

A signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), National Public Lands Day (NPL

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 16d

The Great Lakes Learning Exchange is underway in Rochester, NY this morning against a beautiful backdrop of the Genesee River! #30DaysofRAE

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 16d

This #EstuariesWeek, let's talk living shorelines - innovative, natural solutions that protect our coasts while supporting vibrant ecosystems. It's protection that works with nature, not against it.

Join RAE and @savethesound.bsky.social at the Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop 10/29-30

2025 Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop ~ Restore America's Estuaries

Explore the value of America's estuaries to local communities and the national economy.

estuaries.org

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 17d

We’re celebrating #EstuariesWeek! Whether you know your estuary as a bay, bayou, inlet, sound, or cove - one thing they all have in common is their importance to their communities! Estuaries provide countless benefits so let’s show our appreciation! and #WadeIn
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

5 Reasons to Love Estuaries

This National Estuaries Week, join us in celebrating these important habitats, located where rivers meet the sea.

www.fisheries.noaa.gov

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 19d

Looking for a way to celebrate #EstuariesWeek & #NationalPublicLandsDay? You’ll find events on the RAE map & even more on the NEEF map. Join them by finding an event near you and #WadeIn. We’re all celebrating #OurHomeOutdoors.
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#30DaysofRAE #Wadein

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 20d

We’re kicking off National Estuaries Week by flocking to our estuaries this weekend with full hearts for NEW! How will you celebrate estuaries this #EstuariesWeek and #NationalPublicLandsDay?
@NOAA.gov

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 20d

Day 19 - The Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program is here to make waves! We aim to help community-based orgs build capacity, get technical support, and unlock federal funding. #30DaysofRAE

Come see us at the Great Lakes Regional Learning Exchange next Wednesday, 9/24 in Rochester, NY!

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 21d

Day 18-The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund provides financial support to communities in the region. LISCIF helps make projects like oyster restoration, environmental education, and maintenance of an edible food forest possible. #30DaysofRAE
Learn more and apply for LISCIF26: buff.ly/GHkyMbC

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 22d

The ESTUARIES Act passes out of the House T&I Committee with a vote of 57-2. This legislation will authorize the National Estuary Program through 2031, protecting one of the few federal estuary-focused programs from future cuts.
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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 23d

Day 17-Together with GBF, @crcl1988.bsky.social, @alabamacoastal.bsky.social, and Tampa Bay Watch, we make the Gulf Regional Oyster Network. Restaurants put their shells to use by enrolling in our partner programs that reuse old shells to create oyster reefs! #30DaysofRAE
@noaafisheries.bsky.social

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 23d

Day 16 - Southeast New England has always relied on healthy estuaries for food, transportation, and recreation. Today, RI and MA still depend on these vital waterways, which is why RAE, in partnership with the EPA, proudly works with communities to restore them through the SNEP Program. #30DaysofRAE

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 24d

Day 15 - In 28 National Estuary Program areas, RAE administers the Watershed and Coastal Watershed Grants to support projects addressing threats to estuaries. From water quality monitoring to oyster reef installations, all are led by the communities that know their waters the best #30DaysofRAE

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 26d

Over the past decade, the program has supported dozens of events that mobilized more than 25,000 volunteers to clean hundreds of miles of shoreline, remove over 350,000 pounds of litter and debris, plant thousands of trees and grasses, and restore more than 250 acres of vital coastal habitat.

Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 26d

Day 14-2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between RAE and CITGO through the Caring for our Coast program. We have worked to bring about measurable on-the-ground results along the Gulf Coast and to build support for environmental protection throughout the region.
#30DaysofRAE

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 27d

Day 13 - RAE is proud to partner with The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to advance our mutual goals of protecting water and engaging the public. Through the National Water Stewardship Partnership, RAE developed projects that engage students, volunteers, and community members throughout the country.

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 27d

Day 12-RAE continues to facilitate Congressional action to advance the science of natural infrastructure into meaningful legislation that better protects coastal communities. By working with bipartisan members from the House and Senate, we are ensuring that estuaries remain a priority
#30DaysofRAE

Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 29d

Day 11 - Estuaries are economic engines that support coastal communities and provide resources, transportation, and recreation nationwide. To keep stakeholders informed through facts and figures, RAE created our Jobs and Dollars Report and Economics of Estuaries Report.

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · Sep 10

How much is a marsh worth in Hampton Roads? A new tool puts a $90M evaluation on the benefits of salt marshes in SE Virginia, which equates to about 3% of the region’s annual gross domestic product.
@whropublicmedia.bsky.social
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How much is a marsh worth in Hampton Roads? New tool puts a dollar value on coastal wetlands

Local researchers recently estimated that tidal marshes generate $90 million annually for the Middle Peninsula.

www.whro.org

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · Sep 10

Day 10 - Every two years, RAE gathers 250+ professionals, practitioners, and policymakers for our Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop.
This year’s event is Oct 29–30 in New Haven, CT, with @savethesound.bsky.social
Early bird pricing ends FRIDAY – register now to save! #30DaysofRAE

Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · Sep 9

Day 9 - Our coasts and estuaries should be enjoyed by all, which is why we're proud to facilitate the Inclusive Coasts Initiative. Through the CARE framework, we foster inclusivity and collaboration through 3 pillars: Coastal Access, Resilience, and Engagement. #30DaysofRAE

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