Local Estuary Programs

Currently, 28 estuaries located along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts and in Puerto Rico are designated as estuaries of national significance. These local programs are part of the National Estuary Program (NEP). Each NEP focuses within a study area that includes the estuary and surrounding watershed. Below are documents and links for each estuary program.

In this section:

• Printable Map of NEP Study Area Locations
• Individual Estuary Program Homepages
• Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plans
• NEPs on Social Media
• State of the Bay Reports
• NEP Videos, Virtual Tours and Photo Gallery