San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by more than 97%; native Ridgway’s rails later expanded into restored former salt ponds as marsh habitat returned

In a promising turn of events, restoration efforts in San Francisco Bay have notably decreased invasive cordgrass numbers, allowing the Ridgway's rail to flourish in revitalized salt ponds. By adjusting their strategies to eliminate invasive species while promoting native varieties, restoration teams aim to enhance these vital coastal wetlands that play a key role in flood protection as rising sea levels threaten California's shores.