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The Coastal Program is a direct Federal assistance program, providing technical and/or financial assistance for approved Coastal Program projects. 

Coastal Program projects include the following activities:

• Restoring degraded coastal habitats resulting in native habitat improvement, protection and management of Service trust species;
• Protecting existing, high quality coastal habitats;
• Providing permanent protection of coastal habitats;
• Identifying coastal habitats that should be protected and restored;
• Providing leadership and technical expertise to others in administering coastal habitat programs;
• Broadening the public’s understanding of habitat functions, fish and wildlife, and the benefits of having healthy wildlife habitat (e.g., improved water quality, improved recreational value);
• Demonstrating restoration techniques and incorporating citizen input in the design and implementation of projects; and
• Showing the importance of proper land use and land management practices

The Coastal Program’s protection and restoration successes give hope that, through the cooperative efforts of many public and private partners, adequate coastal habitat for fish and wildlife will exist for future generations to enjoy.

Listed as:

• Department of Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service Programs