Humboldt Bay Coastal Program on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Humboldt Bay Coastal Program
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last updated: March 2022

The mission of The Coastal Program at Humboldt Bay is to conserve coastal ecosystems for the benefit of fish, wildlife, and coastal communities. The mission is accomplished through community-based partnerships focused on restoration and protection of native coastal habitats from the California-Oregon border to the Mattole River. The Humboldt Bay coastal region was one of two new priority areas selected nationally in 2005 by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to receive funds. Currently there are 22 priority coastal ecosystems in the United States identified by the Service to receive these funds. The Coastal Program at Humboldt Bay provides financial and technical assistance for a variety restoration and conservation work. Restoration staff in the Conservation Partnerships (CP) Program at the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office work closely with local partners to identify, develop, and implement projects that meet Coastal Program goals.

Coastal Program Goals :

Restore and protect coastal habitats through collaborative projects; restoration staff provide technical assistance; and provide cost share and in-kind contributions where appropriate
Develop regional or estuary-wide partnership strategies to restore, enhance and protect coastal habitats
Work with partners to identify high-priority restoration projects using the best available scientific information
Use an ecosystem and landscape level approach to restoration and enhancement of habitats
Promote natural, self-sustaining populations of native species within their historic ranges
Provide a catalyst for outreach and education to further public awareness of natural resources in coastal areas
Provide support for assessment and monitoring efforts that address critical natural resource issues
Assist partners with applying for other Service funding programs including the National Coastal Wetlands Grants Program, the North American Waterfowl Conservation Act Program, Private Stewardship Grants and others.

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