The Greater Farallones Kelp Restoration Network (formerly KELPRR, a partnership spearheaded by CDFW) is a communication forum organized by Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. It is virtual and open to the public. You can learn more about statewide collaboration efforts and receive information about kelp research, community projects, and restoration activities. You can learn about local opportunities for public participation in recovery efforts with organizations such as the Noyo Center for Marine Science and the Watermen’s Alliance.
A broad partnership of stakeholders, scientists, and resource managers is developing solutions to help kelp forest ecosystems survive the impacts of climate change. Partners are conducting scientific studies to produce strategies for managing healthy kelp forest ecosystems, and working to reduce the effects of widespread loss of bull kelp forests in northern California and on north coast fisheries. The recovery of bull kelp is the first step in recovery for species impacted by kelp deforestation, such as red abalone. Kelp recovery has become such a concern that the California State Senate requested a report (PDF) on the issue and what might be done about it.