Restoring Injured Resources

In 2001, NOAA and other federal and state agencies established the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP).

The program has been restoring recreational fishing opportunities and fish habitat, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and seabirds injured by chemical pollution in Southern California.

What's New

NOAA Announces Partnership to Restore Habitats Damaged by Oil and Hazardous Waste

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Partner-Driven Projects Restoring Polluted California Habitats

Fish swim in a colorful underwater kelp forest.
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More Than 30 Acres of New Reef Habitat Built Off the Southern California Coast

A barge of the large rocks for the reef is moved to the project location early during construction in May. Image: Chelsea Muñoz Williams/Vantuna Research Group
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Olivia and Max Visit the Channel Islands

Olivia and Max take viewers on a trip to the Channel Islands to learn about MSRP's seabird restoration projects.
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