The Help Our Kelp Act of 2025 establishes a grant program for kelp forest ecosystem conservation and restoration.
The Help Our Kelp Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Commerce to create and manage a grant program for kelp forest ecosystem conservation, restoration, and management. Eligible entities include members of the fishing industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, state agencies, and local governments. The grants aim to address regional declines in kelp forests, focusing on long-term resilience, socioeconomic resilience, and connectivity. The program also integrates Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices.
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