Join us this week as we celebrate World Fish Migration Day! Learn how NOAA helps protect and restore habitats across the country that support these important migratory species.

NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Habitat Conservation has established a unique partnership with Ford House, the historic 1920s estate of Eleanor and Edsel Ford. Together, they are restoring shoreline habitat for fish and other wildlife on Michigan’s Lake St. Clair. About 99.9 percent of Michigan's shoreline is hardened with concrete slabs and rock piles. Shoreline hardening helps prevent erosion and flooding, but it also removes important fish habitat. 

Ford House is removing hardened shoreline and replacing it with nature-based features that reduce flooding while rebuilding habitat for fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. New boardwalks and other amenities will also allow visitors to experience the restored shoreline and learn about the importance of habitat restoration.

Investments in the restoration of Florida’s Robinson Preserve are paying off for fish, visitors, and the local economy, according to a recent economic study and fisheries monitoring results. The 700-acre coastal preserve—once degraded farmland—now supports a healthy sportfish population, attracts about 240,000 visitors each year, and generates millions of dollars in economic activity.

Manatee County, Florida, with support from NOAA Fisheries and other project partners, spent about $17 million transforming the farmland into a haven for fish and nature lovers. Robinson Preserve now features wetlands and mangrove forests, along with recreational amenities such as walking and paddling trails and wildlife observation towers.

The Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award nomination period is open until June 1, 2026. Do you know someone who has demonstrated exceptional achievement and dedication to marine, coastal, or riverine habitat conservation? NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation is seeking nominations for the 2026 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award. The nomination form includes information on eligibility and how to apply. Nominees must reside in the United States or a U.S. territory. 

The Deepwater Horizon Trustee Council will hold its eleventh annual public meeting at noon Central Time, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, via webinar. During this meeting, they'll share updates on the progress made by the Trustee Council and by each of the seven Restoration Area Trustee Implementation Groups. 

Last year, NOAA and partners removed the final barrier to fish passage on California’s Alameda Creek. For the first time in 50 years, threatened Central California Coast steelhead and other migratory fish can reach spawning grounds and juvenile rearing habitat in the upper watershed.