East Bay Regional Park District Awarded One Million Dollar Federal Grant
for Breuner Marsh Restoration at Point Pinole

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The United States Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar announced today that the East Bay Regional Park District will receive a one million dollar award for habitat restoration at Breuner Marsh at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park in Richmond.

The Breuner Marsh Restoration Project was one of only 24 national coastal conservation projects receiving an award. The proposed restoration project includes restoring and enhancing 66 acres of tidal and seasonal wetlands, mudflats, coastal scrub and grasslands. The goal of the project is to provide long-term, self-sustaining tidal wetlands, seasonal wetlands, and coastal prairie to create valuable habitat for protected species. The project would provide habitat for several Federally-endangered species, including Salt marsh harvest mouse and California clapper rail. The project would also provide public access for compatible, passive recreation and public education.  

“Congratulations to the East Bay Regional Park District for your successful effort in obtaining the funding to continue the bay restoration process.  The Breuner Marsh will once again support our native plants, fish and wildlife and will be a great asset for all who visit the Richmond Shoreline,” says Congressman Miller.

The California Coastal Conservancy was the only other California agency to receive awards, and it received awards for four projects throughout California.  “Our Nation’s coastal wetlands encompass large areas of vital habitat for countless species of wildlife while providing important economic resources and recreational opportunities for the American people,” Secretary Ken Salazar said.  “These grants will offer additional protection, restorations, and enhancement of these precious habitats.”

The complete story and a list of grant award winners can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/.