Elkhorn Slough Team: Speak Up to Preserve The Reserve!

The White House Office of Management and Budget proposed FY2026 budget calls for substantial funding cuts for NOAA, including the National Estuarine Research Reserve program. If this budget is approved by Congress, the Elkhorn Slough Reserve — one of 30 Reserves established around the country as hubs for environmental stewardship, research, and education—will face substantial reductions in programs and staffing. It is important for community members to voice their support for the Elkhorn Slough Reserve to their congressional representatives. Federal funding covers 70% of Reserve operating costs. Without congressional support, Reserves could stand to lose this funding after October 1, 2025. Three actions you can take HERE.