Estuaries and the National Estuary Program

Learn about the National Estuary Program

Learn about the National Estuary Program's work, accomplishments, and resources.

• Overview of the NEP
• National Results
• Progress Evaluation
• NEP Reports

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Learn about how Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds will help NEPs over the next 5 years.

• NEP Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation Memo
• NEP Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Fact Sheet

Explore Local Estuary Programs

Explore the websites, CCMPs, and State of the Bay Reports from individual NEPs.

• Map of NEP Locations
• Local NEP websites
• Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans (CCMPs)
• State of the Bay Reports

NEP Success Stories

Read about NEP environmental, programmatic, and leveraging success stories.

• How NEPs Address Environmental Issues
• Local NEP Environmental Issue Fact Sheets
• Sustainable Financing Examples from the NEP
• Lessons Learned and Keys to Success
• NEP Habitat Plans

Grant Opportunities

Read about grant opportunities available for projects in qualifying geographic areas.

• NEP Coastal Watersheds Grant
• NEP Watersheds Award

NEPmap and StoryMap

Explore NEP habitat protection and restoration projects on NEPmap. Learn about the issues and partnerships of the 28 local NEPs on the StoryMap.

• NEPmap
• NEP StoryMap