Investing in nature: Restoring coastal habitat blue infrastructure and green job creation

► Habitat restoration projects generate on average 17 jobs per million dollars spent. ► This is similar to other conservation industry job impacts, higher than coal/gas. ► These habitat restoration jobs fall under the official definition of “green” jobs. ► Habitat restoration generates long-term economic impacts like future job creation. ► Investing in restoring “blue infrastructure” provides lasting benefits to society.