- Division of Ecological Restoration
2019 marked the 10th anniversary of the Division of Ecological Restoration’s founding. Our 2019 Annual Report celebrates the progress that we and our partners have made, the lessons we’ve learned, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Leaders in the Department of Fish and Game and the Executive Office of Energy and environmental Affairs formed DER in 2009 to bring greater attention, momentum, and capacity to river and wetland restoration statewide.
Now, ten years later, the Division and its partners have completed over 65 projects and developed extensive knowledge and expertise to support the rapidly expanding demand for restoration and climate adaptation work. Our work includes dam removal, culvert replacement, wetland and floodplain restoration, urban river revitalization, and streamflow and water quality restoration.
All of our work takes place through strong partnerships with communities, state and federal agencies, regional organizations, and non-profit groups. We believe that this is the best way to get restoration done. Our partnerships helped make DER’s first ten years a resounding success, and they will continue to be the driving force for expanding restoration benefits in the decade ahead. Read the 2019 Annual Report - 10 Years of Investing in Nature and Community.
