Invasives

• NEMESIS "Welcome to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's National Estuarine and Marine Exotic Species Information System (NEMESIS). Here you will find information on marine and estuarine invertebrates and algae introduced to the United States."

Projects & Programs

North America

• The Congressional Estuary Caucus "was established in early 2017 to help educate leaders at all levels of government on the importance of estuaries and ensure we sustain the robust support for proven programs that work to confront the mutual troubles of U.S. estuaries.
  
  Along with our partners at NERRA and ANEP, RAE has facilitated Congressional action to advance the science of natural infrastructure and blue carbon, among other priorities, into meaningful legislation that better protects and provides for coastal communities. This includes the passage of the inaugural National Estuaries Week in 2007 and subsequent validation from Congress that estuaries and coasts are vital to the future of the American economy, national security, and way of life. Additionally, Members of the Caucus have proven that coastal issues are not partisan and consistently propose legislation based on science and research to increase funding for coasts and improve coastal resilience."

USA

Delaware

• The Delaware Estuary Living Shoreline Initiative

Oceana

Australia

• Seagrass Restoration, Mourilyan Harbour QLD "OzFish Cairns Chapter is working towards re-establishing seagrass meadows in an intertidal estuarine system in Mourilyan Harbour south-east of Innisfail. The pilot project has input from local recreational anglers and university researchers and will assess the success of a unique seagrass ..."

Resources & Guides

Mosquito Management

• Xerces: Effective Mosquito Management "It’s understandable why, in the face of a mounting health crisis, communities and health organizations scramble to prevent outbreaks by any means necessary. Spraying may seem like a quick way to soothe the public’s nerves, but as a strategy for controlling mosquitoes, it’s a blunt and ineffective tool. Widespread application of adulticides creates a false sense of security while causing many unintended and far-reaching consequences. Through the application of common-sense protocols and proactive planning, effective mosquito management that limits impacts on the environment is possible."

• Ecologically Sound Mosquito Management in Wetlands "An overview of mosquito control practices, the risks, benefits, and non-target impacts, and recommendations on effective practices that control mosquitoes, reduce pesticide use, and conserve wetlands."

North America

USA

• Coastal Restoration Toolkit: Take Action to Restore Our Coastlines "Find tools and information you need to launch a restoration project in your community."

California

• State Wildlife Action Plan "A plan for conserving California's wildlife resources while responding to environmental challenges"

Oceana

Australia

• Wetland Indicator Animals of Murray River Drainage Sub-Basin

NSW

• Salinity Indicator Plants (PDF) "This booklet is based on information provided in Spotting Salinity Using Indicator Plants, which was produced by the NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation, Hunter Region in 1998, with assistance from the Hunter Catchment Management Trust and NSW Agriculture. Information contained in the plant description section and pictures of some species have been taken with permission directly from the 1998 publication."

Queensland

• The Flora Wetland Indicator Species List (WISL) "has been compiled to support the determination of whether a site is a wetland. The Wetland Indicator Species (WIS) in WISL have adapted to living in wetlands and are dependent on them.
  
  The presence of a WIS at a site does not, in itself, confirm the site to be a wetland, but is one line of evidence towards determining the wetland status of a site."

Maps

North America

USA

Florida

• Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Marine & Estuarine Habitats Map Interactive

Grants & Funding

North America

USA

• Caring for our Coast Gulf Region Grant Program "Restore America’s Estuaries is excited to partner with CITGO to facilitate the Caring for our Coast grants to organizations and groups hosting locally-based volunteer events in the Gulf of Mexico region. These grants are intended to provide coastal groups with funding to host beach clean-ups, estuary restoration, or other educational/outreach events."

• The Financial Incentives Database (FIND) "tool was developed by ISAP to share financial payment opportunities that are available for adopting conservation practices such as cover crops, saturated buffers, and constructed wetlands. By listing program information side-by-side, the FIND tool allows farmers to compare programs and select the option that is best for their operation.
  
  Information in this tool is current as of June 1, 2024. Information may have changed since that time. Users are encouraged to confirm the latest information through the organization’s website. The information in this tool will be updated on an annual basis.
  
  Begin by entering basic information about your farm location, production type, and conservation goals."

• National Estuary Program Watersheds Grant Program "is a nationally competitive grants program designed to support projects that address urgent, emerging, and challenging issues threatening the well-being of estuaries within the 28 NEP boundary areas. This grant program funds projects aimed at addressing the following Congressionally-set priorities..."

Connecticut

• Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund

• Southeast New England Program (SNEP)

Florida

• Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund "This includes projects that address on-the-ground habitat restoration; water quality improvement; applied research and monitoring; and community-based social marketing campaigns. Proposals that benefit historically underserved and overburdened communities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to proposals that are aligned with conservation objectives and priorities described below.
  
  Awards typically range from $25,000-$250,000. A minimum 1:1 match of cash or in-kind/contributed goods and services is required. Eligible applicants include local, state, and federal governments; non-profit organizations; and educational institutions. Projects should not exceed a three-year timeline from contract execution to completion."

Massachusetts

• Southeast New England Program (SNEP)

New York

• Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund

Rhode Island

• Southeast New England Program (SNEP)