Wetlands are constantly changing landscapes where water, land and wildlife interact. Along coastal regions, tidal marshes are shaped by the movement of water and provide important places for plants and animals to live. They also perform natural functions that benefit people, from helping protect shorelines to supporting fisheries. Yet these environments have been extensively changed by human activity, making restoration a major part of safeguarding the remaining habitat.
Two restoration projects in the San Francisco Bay area, Cullinan Ranch and Dotson Family Marsh, feature how former or damaged wetland areas can be reconnected with tidal waters. Their restoration has created habitat for wildlife while also increasing opportunities for people to visit and enjoy these natural regions.
