Author: Joan Drinkwin
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PMEP Funds Tribal-Science Partnership to Engage Fishing Community in Kelp Habitat Restoration
PMEP is supporting the Greater Farallones Association and the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians to engage fishing community members in bull kelp habitat restoration along the Sonoma Coast at Sea Ranch, known to the Tribe as Tule qh’a le yo, in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. The project will build on ongoing kelp restoration efforts by…
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PMEP Funds Catalina Island Eelgrass Restoration Project
PMEP has awarded the Santa Monica Bay Foundation funding to foster the long-term resilience of critical coastal habitat by restoring 1.3 acres of native Zostera pacifica (pacific eelgrass) in a cove on Catalina Island that historically supported a robust seagrass bed. The project will strengthen fish habitat connectivity, improve the success of open-coast eelgrass transplanting efforts, and…
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2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Symposium – Jump-starting process-based restoration
Back to all symposia This will be the 4th of PMEP’s symposiums exploring West Coast estuary restoration guidance and tools for restoration practitioners. This is the second day of a 2-day symposium held on May 21st, 2026. This virtual symposium brought together experts in the field of estuary restoration along the U.S. West Coast to…
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2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Symposium – Restoring ecological functions for multi-species benefits
Back to all symposia This will be the 4th of PMEP’s symposiums exploring West Coast estuary restoration guidance and tools for restoration practitioners. This is the first day of a 2-day symposium. This virtual symposium brought together experts in the field of estuary restoration along the U.S. West Coast to explore effective estuary restoration topics.…
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PMEP FY27 Request for Proposals is Now Open
PMEP is requesting proposals for FY27 project funding. Proposals are due September 15, 2026. Funding will be available in spring/summer of 2027. PMEP will award an estimated $175,000-$250,000 in FY2027 for projects that advance its mission. This amount is based on previous funding received from the NFHP for this purpose. The exact amount of funding…
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PMEP releases Story Map highlighting data resources and the Yaquina Estuary
Check out our new ArcGIS Story Map highlighting how PMEP’s habitat assessments, mapping tools, and data products can inform effective estuary restoration efforts that benefit fish, wildlife, and coastal communities. The StoryMap spotlights the Yaquina estuary to tell the story of estuary restoration and shifting human values. It also spotlights the MidCoast Watersheds Council’s science-driven,…
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Register for the 2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Symposium
Registration is still OPEN for our 2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Symposium. This is a 2-day symposium held the mornings of May 20 and May 21 from 9:00AM to noon. The theme of Day 1 is Restoring ecological functions for multi-species benefits. The theme of Day 2 is Jump-starting process-based restoration. Both days will feature case…
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NOW Accepting Proposals for Increasing Recreational Fisheries Engagement through the Fish Habitat Partnerships (FY26)
NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation and Recreational Fishing Initiative are pleased to announce another informal funding opportunity in FY26 for coastal Fish Habitat Partnership project that support habitat conservation or restoration and engagement with the recreational fishing community. The goals of this funding opportunity are to enhance collaboration with recreational fishing partners and to protect…
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Register for the 2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Symposium
Registration is OPEN for our 2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Symposium. This is a 2-day symposium held the mornings of May 20 and May 21 from 9:00AM to noon. The theme of Day 1 is Restoring ecological functions for multi-species benefits. The theme of Day 2 is Jump-starting process-based restoration. Both days will feature case studies…
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Emily Johnson, BLM, Joins PMEP Steering Committee
PMEP is excited to announce that Emily Johnson, Fisheries Program Lead for Oregon and Washington with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has joined our Steering Committee! She oversees fisheries management and conservation strategies across BLM lands, ensuring healthy aquatic ecosystems and sustainable practices. As a member of PMEP’s Steering Committee, Emily will help guide PMEP’s…