This session builds on previous sessions and covers completed and ongoing efforts to advance Sandusky Bay Initiative innovative projects to construction, as well as long-term adaptive management strategies to evaluate performance and improve designs, and lessons learned. Specifically, four innovative, synergistic projects have been completed that entail one lacustuary restoration at the mouth of Pickerel Creek, and three nature-based barrier wetlands. Permitting and outreach elements of another larger project in the center of the Bay, the Inner Bay Wetlands, are also being advanced.