Originally published by Bay Nature

Decades‑long, federally funded water monitoring programs along the California coast are now in jeopardy under the current administration. Budget freezes, contract delays, staffing cuts, and agency restructuring have already disrupted monthly surveys, data tracking, and equipment upgrades. Scientists warn that losing long-term data would severely undermine our understanding of coastal health, fisheries, and climate impacts. What’s at stake is our ability to detect and respond to environmental changes.