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Rating Marsh Resilience

A healthy tidal marsh, with its ability to absorb excess water, helps protect communities from flooding, keeps water supplies cleaner, and provides important natural habitat. In an effort to protect these resources, a study from the reserve system ranks marsh resilience, which is its ability to persist in place or migrate to another location. Communities can use this information as an initial screening tool and to help officials strategize marsh conservation and restoration projects. Learn more.



National Estuarine Research Reserve System’s Science Collaborative Grant

Published:September 9, 2024

NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management has recommended funding to the University of Michigan to support NOAA’s management of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative. Under the program, the University of Michigan will collaborate with NOAA to solicit proposals for projects associated with the 30 reserves, which will bring new data and research results to communities struggling to address management issues such as coastal inundation, degraded habitat, water quality, and development impacts. View the Science Collaborative page for details.



2023 Science Collaborative Research Awards Announced

Published:July 25, 2023

The list of award recipients for the 2023 Science Collaborative research awards is now available. The program provides grants and other support for collaborative science projects. These projects address coastal management issues important to coastal communities and strengthen the reserve system’s ability to impact coastal management and decision-making. With a national network dedicated to sharing tools and knowledge, research conducted at one reserve strengthens all 30 sites and the communities they serve, leaving them better prepared to manage our changing coasts. View the 2023 awards.



2022 Disaster Resilience Report

Published:May 23, 2023

The national estuarine research reserves tackled many obstacles in 2022, including cold snaps, oil spills, hurricanes, and more, all while still facing the challenges of COVID-19. But they were prepared, enabling them to help their communities respond and continue recovery efforts from previous years. This annual report highlights some of the reserves’ preparedness, response, and recovery activities.



Educating the Public on Water Resources in Kachemak Bay Reserve

Published:October 11, 2022

This past summer, for the first time in two years, Alaska’s Kachemak Bay Reserve provided public workshops and hands-on demonstrations to help educate the public on local environmental topics. One of the topics staff covered was groundwater, which was especially of interest to the reserve’s recent Margaret A. Davidson fellow, Edgar Guerron Orejuela, who studied groundwater for his fellowship project. A PhD student at the University of South Florida, Edgar participated in the workshop to share his knowledge. Read more about this program.



2022 Science Collaborative Research Awards Announced
Published:August 15, 2022

The list of award recipients for the 2022 Science Collaborative research awards is now available. The program provides grants and other support for collaborative science projects. These projects address coastal management issues important to coastal communities and strengthen the reserve system’s ability to impact coastal management and decision making. With a national network dedicated to sharing tools and knowledge, research conducted at one reserve strengthens all 30 sites and the communities they serve, leaving them better prepared to manage our changing coasts. View the 2022 awards.



Hike South Slough Reserve through the Eyes of Trail Scholar

Published:July 12, 2022

Explore the diverse habitats of Oregon’s South Slough Reserve with “Trail Scholar,” a science teacher and blogger, as she accompanies the reserve’s stewardship coordinator and a Friends of South Slough board member through upland forest, tidal creeks, and marsh. The blog describes the animals, vegetation, and water she experienced on her 3.4-mile-long hike. In addition, learn about several challenges the reserve faces from diseased plants to reduction in plant and animal populations. Visit the blog to share their experience.



NEW: Guide to Collaborative Science

Published:June 6, 2022

Our Science Collaborative program has released a practical guide for collaborative science. This guide uses lessons learned and innovative science to help project teams meet user needs by incorporating a collaborative approach. The guide is applicable for many types of projects, including those that draw from various scientific disciplines and knowledge systems, such as traditional ecological knowledge and Indigenous knowledge.



Celebrating Our Newest National Estuarine Research Reserve

Published:May 23, 2022

Congressional and state dignitaries attended the designation ceremony for the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve, on Saturday, May 21. These dignitaries, as well as staff from the National Ocean Service, NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, and several other local and state organizations, recognized and welcomed the lead agency, the University of Connecticut, and its supporting agency, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and participated in tours and field trips around the site and facilities.

Officials and staff from the Connecticut Research Reserve, the 30th site to join the system, are eager to get started! Read about the benefits of this reserve.



Second Cohort of Davidson Fellowship Announced

Published:May 17, 2022

The list of 2022-2024 Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship recipients is now available. The program offers students enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program the opportunity to conduct research within a national estuarine research reserve, and supports projects designed to help scientists and communities understand the coastal challenges that will likely influence future policy and management strategies. This fellowship honors the legacy of Margaret A. Davidson, a true visionary and pioneer in the field of coastal resource management.



2021 Disaster Resilience Report

Published:April 25, 2022

The national estuarine research reserves tackled many obstacles in 2021, including cold snaps, hurricanes, high tide flooding, and more, all while still facing the challenges of COVID-19. But, they were prepared, enabling them to help their communities respond and continue recovery efforts from previous years. This report highlights some of the reserves’ preparedness, response, and recovery activities.



Explore Mississippi’s Grand Bay Reserve

Published:March 30, 2022

Take a virtual tour of a natural coastal environment near Pascagoula, Mississippi, where wildlife thrives. Hear from the staff about the research and monitoring taking place at the reserve to better understand coastal management and changes to the environment.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqh3rWOb2yQ



Coastal Zone Management Act 1972 to 2022

Published:March 4, 2022

Created to meet the challenges associated with future growth in the coastal zone, the Coastal Zone Management Act continues to be relevant today.

The legislation provides for the management of the nation’s coastal resources, including the Great Lakes, with a goal to “preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the nation’s coastal zone." The National Estuarine Research Reserve System, which was created through this legislation, plays a vital role in the nation's coastal resource management effort. Learn more.



Proposed Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

Published:September 7, 2021

NOAA announces release of the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Management Plan for 45-day public comment period, as well as public meeting date. Learn more.



Welcome Aboard!

Published:January 14, 2021

We are excited to announce the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve! This 52,160-acre site is the 30th reserve to join the existing 1.3 million acres of estuarine habitat in our system. The final site includes unique habitats and species that are not currently found in other reserves within the Northeast. Learn more about the reserve.



Proposed Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

Published:September 7, 2021

NOAA announces release of the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Management Plan for 45-day public comment period, as well as public meeting date. Learn more.



Research Reserve Science Collaborative 2021 Awards Announced

Published:August 24, 2021

Twelve projects involving 15 reserve sites across the U.S. and totaling more than $4 million over three years have been recommended for support by NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative. The projects recommended for funding will tackle a range of practical, pressing coastal issues, including understanding coastal ecosystem services, flood resilience planning, biofeedback monitoring, and enhancing science literacy, among others. These projects include natural and social science disciplines, along with the knowledge from indigenous partners, allowing teams to integrate social, cultural, and even spiritual values into their work. The Science Collaborative is managed by the University of Michigan Water Center. See a list, map, and details of the new projects.



Webinar: Designing Science for Coastal and Ocean Decision-Making

Published:July 21, 2021

Join NOAA’s Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Science programs and our Science Collaborative for the first joint webinar series, which features a panel of speakers who will discuss their experiences and lessons learned on how to become effective co-producers of science.

Thursday, July 29, 2021. 3 - 4:00 PM Eastern. Register here.



Davidson Fellowship Request for Proposals Released

Published:June 10, 2021

The FY 2022 - 2023 Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship request for proposals is now open. The program offers students enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program the opportunity to conduct research within a National Estuarine Research Reserve, and supports projects designed to help scientists and communities understand the coastal challenges that will likely influence future policy and management strategies. This fellowship honors the legacy of Margaret A. Davidson, a true visionary and pioneer in the field of coastal resource management. View the request for proposals.



Celebrating 50 Years of Internationally Important Wetlands

Published:May 11, 2021

This month we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, a treaty focused on wetland conservation. Did you know that two of our sites, the Tijuana River Reserve and Elkhorn Slough Reserve, have received this important designation? Learn more here: oceanservice.noaa.gov/ecosystems/estuaries/ramsar-wetlands.html.



New Handout: Disaster Resilience Report

Published:April 6, 2021

2020 was a record-breaking year on many fronts. The national estuarine research reserves faced many disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires, all while dealing with the additional challenge of COVID-19. This report highlights their preparedness, response, and recovery activities.



National Estuaries Week Photo Contest Winners

Published:September 17, 2020

Congratulations to the 2020 National Estuaries Week photo contest winners. A panel of judges anonymously selected winning photos and honorable mentions from more than 170 submissions in the following categories: Learn, Play, Smile, Vista, and Work. View the winning photos.



First Cohort of Davidson Fellows Announced

Published:July 24, 2020

Congratulations to the first cohort of Margaret A. Davidson Fellows! In the coming weeks, these 29 graduate or PhD students will begin their two-year fellowship in one of the 29 national estuarine research reserves around the country. Throughout their experience, they will be conducting research, work with a mentor, scientists and local communities, and gain career-readiness training. View the full fellow and project list.



Restoration Projects throughout the System

Published:June 25, 2020

Stewardship coordinators from the 29 national estuarine research reserves developed a story map to showcase the importance of their restoration projects and highlight their science-based lessons learned. The story map includes restoration projects for marshes, dunes, uplands, living shorelines, and oyster reef habitats with plans to include additional habitats as projects are completed. In addition, the story map includes links to restoration reference data available on the reserve system’s Centralized Data Management Office website, tools developed by the reserves to analyze data, restoration-related funding opportunities, and results from the reserves’ restoration-based Science Collaborative projects.



Sentinel Site Monitoring Goes International

Published:May 8, 2020

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System’s sentinel site monitoring program is designed to track the impacts of local sea level change on marsh, seagrass, and mangrove habitats. After the journal Biological Conservation published the sentinel site program’s Marsh Sensitivity Index, a tool that provides an early warning system to inform management and policy by assessing the state of marsh resilience, scientists and managers in Canada took note. These scientists and managers are planning to implement the sentinel site approach to assessing resilience of their marshes in British Columbia to help support and enhance the sustainability of their wild fish stocks and salmon restoration strategies.



Two Extraordinary Volunteers Receive Award

Published:March 12, 2020

Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve is proud to announce that two of its volunteers are recipients of the Daily Point of Light Award. Ruben Allen has been instrumental in educating more than 4,000 students each year and promoting accessibility. Jeff Finnan has contributed more than 400 volunteer hours in two years, assisting with monitoring and data collection and educating the public about natural and cultural resources.

The Daily Point of Light Award was established by the late President George H. W. Bush to recognize extraordinary volunteers who donate their time to better their communities.



What Makes a Tidal Marsh “Happy” or “Unhappy”

Published:January 8, 2020

Research reserve scientists and others explain marsh persistence with a twist on novelist Leo Tolstoy’s famous “happy families” opening line. A study’s major discovery—which the authors dub the “Anna Karenina principle”—is summed up, “Happy marshes are all alike; every unhappy marsh is unhappy in its own way.” The findings can help coastal managers make wiser conservation decisions that consider which tidal marshes are likely to stay in place and which are likely to degrade.

Read theView full article.



Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship Informational Webinar

Published:September 12, 2019

The recording of our Q&A webinar for potential applicants and university partners is now available.

View the recording or visit the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship page for fellowship details.



Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship Informational Webinar

Published:August 23, 2019

Join potential applicants and university partners on September 10, 2019 for a Q&A session.

Register for the webinar or visit the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship page for fellowship details.



The Science Collaborative Grant

Published:August 7, 2019

NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management has awarded a new grant to the University of Michigan to support NOAA’s management of the Science Collaborative. Under the program, the University of Michigan will collaborate with NOAA to solicit proposals for projects associated with the 29 research reserves.

To learn more, visit the Science Collaborative web page.



Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship

Published:May 13, 2019

This new, two-year fellowship is focused on field research within the nation’s diverse estuaries. You will work with a mentor, fellow scientists, and local communities to help address coastal challenges. The fellowship includes networking opportunities and career-readiness training.

Visit the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship page for details.



Elkhorn Slough Designated Wetland of International Importance

Published:October 30, 2018

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve has been designated as a Wetland of International Importance by the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Recognized for its rich diversity of plants, animals, and unique habitats, Elkhorn Slough joins 38 other sites in the United States, and more than 2,330 worldwide, in a network of globally important wetlands designated under the world’s oldest international environmental treaty.

Visit NOAA’s press release for details on the designation and celebration of Elkhorn Slough.



National Estuaries Week Photo Contest Winners

Published:September 20, 2018

Congratulations to the 2018 National Estuaries Week photo contest winners. A panel of judges anonymously selected winning photos and honorable mentions from 140 submissions in the following categories: Learn, Play, Smile, View, and Work. View the winning photos.



Kicking off National Estuaries Week

Published:July 25, 2018

Join the celebration of National Estuaries Week from September 15 to 22! Grab your camera and head to a national estuarine research reserve near you. Enter our photo contest for a chance to have your photos displayed throughout the week. Visit our
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