May
Study Shows Oyster Reef Restoration Supports Salt Marsh Growth
4/30/26
Yamaha Rightwaters and Georgia Southern University released new findings from a collaborative coastal conservation project, demonstrating that restored oyster reefs can significantly enhance salt marsh growth and shoreline stability along the Georgia coast.
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New Plans Would Conserve Salt Marsh to Protect Southeastern Coastal Communities, Military Installations
4/15/26
This article by the Pew Charitable Trusts provides an overview of the SASMI state roadmaps and the impressive effort that went into their drafting and debut! Check it out to learn a little about what is in each roadmap and share with others who may want to learn more about SASMI’s approach in each state.
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From trash to tide defense: wire oyster reefs are saving South Carolina’s coastline
4/15/26
Along the South Carolina coast, an unlikely hero is helping defend fragile shorelines and revive marine ecosystems—discarded oyster shells. What was once thrown away is now being used to fortify the coastline, as wire oyster reefs built by volunteers play a major role in protecting the Lowcountry.
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Healing the Salt Marsh: Restoring Salt Marsh Ecosystems in the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture
4/7/26
A new short film produced by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in support of the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture (ACJV) highlights the efforts of our northern partners to protect and restore salt marsh.
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North Carolina Coastal Federation Expands North River Wetlands Preserve to Nearly 7,000
4/6/26
The North Carolina Coastal Federation announced it has completed the acquisition of approximately 787 acres along the North River in Carteret County, securing a critical tract that expands the North River Wetlands Preserve, protects water quality, supports military operations, and will support a new official portion of North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
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2026 REPI Report to Congress Released
3/20/26
The Department of War's REPI Program released its 2026 Report to Congress, marking two decades of mission-critical success.
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