Check out the incredible work by @crcl1988.bsky.social to turn landfill-bound oyster shells into a tool to revitalize the coast by utilizing native knowledge from the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of the Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw. www.sierraclub.org/sierra/resto...

Fall is here and it doesn’t just bring cold weather and falling leaves…it means new funding available for coastal restoration! If you are looking to restore your estuary and need funds, consider applying to one of our 3 open grant programs accepting applications:

The 25 National Estuary Program Watersheds Grants are now open! @RAEstuaries, with support from @EPA, is funding projects tackling urgent threats to our nation’s estuaries — from habitat loss to the impacts of nonpoint source pollution. Learn more & apply estuaries.org/nep-watershe...

Our SE New England event is moving to Fort Taber Community Center due to inclement weather. Look forward to seeing you at 11 am!

Looking for a dose of coastal restoration with your leaf peeping? Join us in just 13 DAYS for the Living Shorelines Workshop, where over 250 coastal stakeholders will gather. Registration is still open, but field sessions are filling fast! buff.ly/JODf92v @savethesound.bsky.social

Suzanne Simon of @raestuaries.bsky.social joined us as we monitored our 2022-2023 oyster shell reef in Pointe au Chien. We also visited the Trenasse Closure, an expansion of the reef that uses hay bales to slow wave energy. Thanks @raestuaries.bsky.social & the EPA for supporting these projects!

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

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!

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! estuaries.org/event/harm-i...

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

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!

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

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

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

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...

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. buff.ly/IY5Hzlb #30DaysofRAE #Wadein

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

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!

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

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. www.youtube.com/live/W2aqSr-...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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. buff.ly/GeSXSP9

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 www.whro.org/environment/...

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

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 buff.ly/MQlljep

Day 8 - Blue carbon ecosystems store carbon at a rate 10x greater than tropical forests, yet face many threats. To combat this, we created the Blue Carbon Working Group - a space to explore science, share data, and collaborate. If you’re interested, reach out to Hilary Stevens. #30DaysofRAE

Day 7 - Everything we do is driven by the goal of connecting communities to their waterways. Estuaries should be accessible, safe, and healthy for all people, which is why we are dedicated to the protection and restoration of bays and estuaries as essential resources for our nation #30DaysofRAE

Day 6-You know estuaries are important and you want to help, but don't know where to start. Check out our coastal restoration toolkit! We have all the tools, guidance, tips, and advice that you need to start your own restoration project! restoreyourcoast.org #30DaysofRAE

Day 5-Every Feb 14, we lift our voices in support of our estuaries and remind our leaders how important these natural resources are. With our partners, NERRA and ANEP, we celebrate what makes our estuary special – from the critters to the plants… even the mud! #30DaysofRAE

Day 4-Our most recent Summit brought together an incredible community of coastal leaders with over 100 sessions, 600 speakers, and representatives from 500 organizations. We're setting our sights on the 2026 Summit, taking place November 15–19, in San Francisco. #30DaysofRAE

Day 3- Driven by the desire to convene, RAE launched the first Coastal & Estuarine Summit in '02 in Baltimore, MD. The Summit has traveled across the country - from the wetlands of New Orleans to the shores of Tampa Bay, from the California coast in Long Beach to our nation’s capital. #30DaysofRAE

Since 1995, our membership has grown: American Littoral Society, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, EarthCorps, Galveston Bay Foundation, North Carolina Coastal Federation, Save The Bay, Save The Bay - Narragansett Bay, Save the Sound, and Tampa Bay Watch.

Coast to coast, bays are under threat, but communities are stepping up to restore their estuaries by creating oyster reefs. These reefs provide valuable habitat for new oysters and act as nurseries to help sportfish grow to catchable size! www.fox4now.com/sanibel/oyst...

Maryland’s famous blue crabs are in trouble. Their numbers are down, making it harder and more costly to catch them. Experts say pollution, climate change, and other fish are hurting crab life. People are working hard to save this state treasure.

Join Black in Marine Science and RAE on 9/25 at the Reservoir Center in DC for a special screening of Harm in the Water. This movie documents the stories of Black communities living along the Mississippi River, dealing with pollution. FREE food will be provided. Register Here: buff.ly/88UrnSA

The Coastal Eco-Ambassadors Program in New Rochelle is connecting youth to the Long Island Sound through hands-on science, paid internships, and community engagement. Supported by LISCIF, the program connects students with the Sound’s ecosystems while preparing them for future jobs. buff.ly/eS77p2z

Today is National Oyster Day! Did you know that oysters are powerhouses for our coastal ecosystems? They filter water, provide critical habitat, and stabilize shorelines. Featured here are two of our incredible member organizations restoring oyster reefs. Photos: Galveston Bay Foundation, CRCL

Word of the Day: estuary www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/l... Always a good time to expand your vocabulary! And no, it doesn't mean related to horse riding (you're thinking of equestrian). @nytimes.com

Oysters are making a comeback in the Chesapeake Bay! 🦪 States and groups are working together to rebuild reefs in rivers across VA and MD. They’re also helping fight erosion and making plans to include more people and fight climate change.

Happy Great American Outdoors Day! Today, we honor America’s breathtaking natural spaces by stepping outside and enjoying all that they have to offer! We invite you to celebrate by exploring your local estuaries and outdoor spaces. These coastal ecosystems protect us, wildlife, and our waters.

The best way to protect our coasts? Get out there and fall in love with them. This summer, RAE staff have been exploring our local estuaries and outdoor spaces — soaking up sunshine, spotting wildlife, and reminding ourselves why this work matters.

Congress advanced two key funding bills that preserve critical funding for coastal priorities, including the National Estuary Program, EPA Geographic Programs, NERRS, and the Office of Habitat Conservation. However, cuts for FY26 are still possible. Read more here: buff.ly/mBKYUvW

From tasting great to protecting shorelines, the humble 🦪 has a lot to offer communities on every coast! insideclimatenews.org/news/2807202...

Congratulations to all the subawardees for the LISCIF 2025 round of funding! 16 organizations across NY & CT received a total of $1.5M in funding to restore the Long Island Sound and protect our waters. Special thanks to everyone who came out to convene, collaborate, & celebrate! buff.ly/KEWfL9T

🌊 Nature might be the best insurance policy! Restoring coastal shorelines can help protect homes from storms and flooding—keeping insurance costs from going through the roof on places like Dauphin Island.