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Ecosystems

To protect a growing population in a changing climate, our agricultural and coastal communities must be healthy and flexible.

Our ability to adapt to change is deeply intertwined with nature. To make our world more resilient, EDF develops solutions for environmentally sound farming, ranching and water management.

Our work

We work with coastal communities to protect them from rising seas and storms. We also work with farmers on food production — and tribes and other communities to protect water supplies.

Project

Making water data accessible and actionable
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Hurricanes are getting stronger, more dangerous and forming earlier. Here’s how we can prepare.
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Making sure water supplies are clean and resilient for people and wildlife
Initiative

Boost financing for cost-effective conservation practices
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Water heroes emerge in California’s Central Valley
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What is natural infrastructure, and why do we need it for climate resilience?

Our experts

We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our ecosystems work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.

Eric Schwaab

Senior Vice President, Ecosystems & Oceans

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Ana Lucía García Briones

Manager, California Groundwater Program
Britt Groosman

Vice President, Climate-Smart Agriculture

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Maurice Hall

VP, Ecosystems – Water

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Devyani Kar, PhD

Senior Manager and Scientist, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds
Maggie Monast

Senior Director of Climate-Smart Agriculture, Finance & Markets

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