As the Manager of the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, I lead a team that helps states and communities protect their coastal lands. As more people want to live on and visit the coast, it’s important to protect some of the land from development so the public can enjoy its beauty, wildlife, and recreational possibilities for generations to come. Our program works with state and community partners to identify the most important coastal lands, then gives them money to help them protect that land forever.

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