Presenter: Rietta Hohman

The Greater Farallones Kelp Restoration Project is a joint initiative of NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries and Greater Farallones Association, in partnership with various groups, communities, and agencies. The goal of the project is to restore lost kelp forest habitat along the northern California coastline and enhance the habitat’s resilience to climate impacts for future protection. Efforts were launched in 2023 to better understand the best restoration techniques and methodologies for the region, and will be advancing a multi-year project to restore up to 27 acres of kelp forest habitat in the sanctuary. 

Rietta Hohman is the Kelp Restoration Project Manager for Greater Farallones Association and Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. Her role involves investigating and implementing strategies for kelp forest restoration and research in the sanctuary, as well as advancing opportunities for stakeholders, community, and tribal engagement. Rietta holds an MS in Environmental Management with a focus on ecology.