Navigate the leasing and permitting process for bull kelp farming and restoration projects in California with this guide. Discover pathways for commercial cultivation in federal waters, state waters, and granted tidelands, including Humboldt Bay’s streamlined pre-permitting model. Learn how kelp farmers can support critical bull kelp restoration while fostering coastal livelihoods. This guide highlights recent policy advances, current challenges, and promising opportunities for regenerative ocean farming that produces both ecological and economic benefits.
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