Natural environments provide a wide range of benefits that enhance our quality of life. From improving air and water quality to offering spaces for recreation, these benefits are essential for our well-being. Known as ecosystem services, this concept helps us understand and appreciate the many ways nature supports us.

The Valuing Ecosystem Services website provides the opportunity to:

• Watch this video to learn about ecosystem services and their related values.
• Explore why ecosystem services and their values should be part of coastal management.
• Contact us to request a workshop.

Team Members: Leslie Dorworth and Margaret Schneemann