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Let’s all think about protecting freshwater ecosystems. The most biodiverse, smallest in area, and most under threat ecosystem on planet earth. Here is a recent webinar to help guide our assessment methodologies. Thanks to Richard Campbell for Hydroterra’s great webinar series. https://lnkd.in/gqvBibXD

Latest ECRR News: Key messages webinar Advancing Freshwater Ecosystem Restoration.

🌊 Did You Know? This time last year, we played a pivotal role in the Sturgeon Bank Sediment Enhancement Pilot Project, a groundbreaking initiative focused on revitalizing tidal marsh fish habitat in the Fraser River estuary. We’re also thrilled to be currently working on Phase 2! Here's a quick recap in case you missed it: 🚢 Dredging Expertise: Our skilled crews repurposed sediment dredged from the Fraser River, strategically depositing it on the tidal flats to support natural processes vital for habitat restoration. 🌱 Environmental Impact: By restoring crucial wild Pacific salmon tidal marsh habitat, we helped sustain a diverse ecosystem, benefiting species like the Fraser River Chinook salmon and the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. 💼 Community Collaboration: Teaming up with Ducks Unlimited Canada, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Tsawwassen First Nation, and the Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance, we contributed to flood protection for Richmond while preserving essential coastal marshlands. Our involvement in this project underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable coastal management. Follow the link to find out more! #SturgeonBankProject #EnvironmentalRevitalization #CommunityCollaboration #SustainabilitySuccess

With its incredibly vast and intricate network of waterways spanning more than 1,000 miles long, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a real boaters’ paradise. Unfortunately, dozens of abandoned and derelict vessels have been discarded across local marinas and waterways over the years. The polluting, decaying vessels are causing environmental harm, are a safety hazard, and impede boat traffic and navigation. Working with the California State Lands Commission (CSLC), ESA’s Fish and Aquatic Science team is completing a multi-year survey of the Delta to provide a complete inventory of abandoned and derelict commercial vessels. This data collection and management will provide CSLC up-to-date information informing the environmental and navigational hazards that each boat presents, as it works to remove more than 100 known vessels in the Delta. Find out more about the ongoing work at: https://lnkd.in/g3Rb2Uak #SacramentoDelta #CaliforniaStateLandsCommission #AbandonedAndDerelictVessels #EnvironmentalCleanup

Calling all waterway and contamination managers - a webinar for you tomorrow! Learn about an innovative eDNA technique for identifying and tracing contamination in waterways and how organisations are applying this...

JUST RELEASED: The Strategic Plan for Hawai‘i Wetlands 2024 We are delighted to announce the launch of the Pacific Birds’ Strategic Plan for Hawai‘i Wetlands 2024. The goal of the plan is to guide the effective protection, restoration, and management of wetlands for the benefit of Threatened and Endangered (T&E) waterbirds, migratory shorebirds and waterfowl, human communities, ecosystems, and climate resilience in Hawai‘i. The plan prioritizes wetland sites and conservation actions to improve habitats for waterbirds and people in Hawaiʻi. It includes an appendix with detailed site narratives on wetlands sites across the State. It will guide Pacific Birds’ work and help our partners to prioritize actions at both a State and a local level.

Join us in preserving aquatic ecosystems. Discover our positive impact! Double-tap if you're with us! Share your thoughts in the comments, and save this post for inspiration. Let's spread the knowledge. #rivermonitoring #aquaticecosystem #environmentalmonitoring

Exploring the potential for fire water pointscto act as refugia for native species in a drying climate 

Webinar Alert WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The Role of Riparian Buffers in Watersheds and in your Local Landscape Juliana Barrett & Chet Arnold In this presentation we will explore what riparian buffers are and why they are a critical component of both our coastal and inland communities. Riparian buffers play a critical role in water quality and watershed protection, provide wildlife habitat, and assist with climate resilience. Because of the transitional nature of riparian buffers (wet to dry), these areas allow for a variety of non-traditional landscaping choices and designs that still allow for water access and water viewsheds. The current state of riparian buffers will also be discussed. Register (free) at: https://lnkd.in/eWPpxDrU

Coastal wetlands stand at the forefront of combating our shared challenges: safeguarding livelihoods, building climate resilience, and securing a viable future for our natural world. They are invaluable natural assets we must preserve and fertile ground for bold ideas, innovative solutions, and determined action, empowering us to better tackle the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. Check out the PI Conservation team's latest update on these vital ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/ggSq_S3f