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Restore America's Estuaries
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Dedicated to the protection and restoration of bays and estuaries as essential resources for our nation. #RestoreYourCoast
National Estuary Program Watershed Grants (National- Closes 11/21)
Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (NY & CT- Closes 11/21)
Great Lakes Community Restoration Grant Program (Great Lakes Region- Closes 01/16/26)

#CoastalRestoration #Funding
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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...
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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!
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October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
September 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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!
September 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Great Lakes Learning Exchange is underway in Rochester, NY this morning against a beautiful backdrop of the Genesee River! #30DaysofRAE
September 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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.
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#30DaysofRAE #Wadein
September 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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?
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September 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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!
September 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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
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September 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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
September 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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
September 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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.
September 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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
September 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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.

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September 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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
September 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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

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September 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
September 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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
September 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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September 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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
September 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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
September 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM