The Estuary Program

The Estuary Program is an initiative aimed at protecting and restoring estuaries—areas where rivers meet the ocean—creating vital habitats for wildlife and supporting local communities. It involves monitoring water quality, reducing pollution, restoring natural features like wetlands, and managing human activities to maintain healthy ecosystems. This program promotes sustainable practices to ensure estuaries continue to provide benefits such as biodiversity, flood protection, recreation, and fishery resources, balancing environmental health with economic and social needs.