Restore America's Estuaries

Only 4 months until the 2026 ! 🌊

Planning your trip? We're hosting this year's Summit at the beautiful San Francisco Marriot Marquis - at a rate of just $269/night - it's an outstanding value for the area making it easier to stay in the heart of the action while connecting with coastal leaders from across the country.

Make your plans now — September 22 will be here before we know it!

Register here: https://plus.mcievents.com/event/rae2026/summary

The 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit will feature an inspiring lineup of leaders shaping the future of our coasts. 🌊

From the Opening Plenary with Daniel Hayden, David Lewis, Eddie Ahn, and Corrina Gould to Friday’s Our Connected Coasts session featuring Amy Hutzel, Amy Bowers Cordalis, and Joel Johnson, attendees will hear bold perspectives on restoration, resilience, and environmental justice.

Join us in San Francisco this September for conversations that will inform and inspire action.

Register:https://plus.mcievents.com/event/rae2026/summary

We are excited to invite you to the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund’s (LISCIF) Third Annual Learning Exchange! The free event will bring together new and previous LISCIF awardees and other practitioners contributing to the accessibility and improved quality of the Long Island Sound. There will be opportunities to learn, network, and exchange ideas throughout the day. Join us!

Date/Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Location: CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Register Here: https://estuaries.org/event/liscifs-annual-learning-exchange/

Registration will help us plan for dietary needs, interpretation, and childcare.

Restore America’s Estuaries is now accepting applications for financial support to attend the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit.

Through the generosity of our donors, a limited number of grants are available to help offset Summit attendance costs. We encourage applications from students, early-career professionals, individuals experiencing financial barriers, and professionals from underserved or underrepresented communities.

To learn more about applying and the 2026 Summit, register for the Summit 101 & Scholarship Info Session on May 14 at 2 pm EST here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1PuzEGKKS2yXP-GL3vHrDA

This is a great opportunity to grow your network, connect with leaders in coastal and estuarine restoration, and gain valuable insights for your work. Please help us spread the word and help make the 2026 Summit more accessible to all!

Thanks to our most recent sponsors Anchor QEA, LLC, Coastal Quest, Native Shorelines, and Resources Legacy Fund for their support of the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit!

With their support, we are able to bring together coastal advocates, leaders, and stakeholders from across the country to discuss the future of America's coasts together!

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Today is the LAST DAY to submit your proposal.

Submit your proposal for the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit by 11:59 pm PDT to be considered.

We’re excited to feature the people and projects driving real progress for our coasts and estuaries. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the conversation.

🚨 Last call for proposals! 🚨

The submission window for the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit closes THIS FRIDAY MARCH 20 at MIDNIGHT PDT.

This is your final chance to present your work, share insights, and connect with peers advancing coastal restoration and resilience.

Submit on our site!