salt marshes are among the natural features playing a critical role in protecting coastal communities by absorbing storm surges, reducing flooding and preventing erosion.
Millions of Californians have already voted but millions more will head to the polls today - to either vote in person or drop off their mail-in ballot.
National Medal of Honor Day, a time to reflect on the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the fewer than 4,000 Americans who have received the nation's highest military honor.