Private Funding Is Set to Help California’s Sea Otters Recover

Happy Friday! We’ve got your weekly debrief of what went on in Washington, DC, amid the government shutdown. But first, sea otters.

The endangered species are critical to ensuring California’s coastal waters sequester carbon. With the federal government stepping back from funding conservation, the private sector is stepping in. We’ve got the behind-the-scenes look at the program, and you can read the full story on Bloomberg.com.