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Channel Islands National Park

www.nps.gov/chis

Organization Type:
Government Agency, National Park

Mission:
To preserve and to educate about the natural and cultural resources of the Channel Islands National Park, consisting of the five nothernmost Channel Islands and one mile of ocean around each island.

Contact:
Carol Peterson
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 658-5735
Fax: (805) 658-5799
carol_peterson@nps.gov

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, Ventura

Activities:
Research, Education, Recycling, Enforcement, Policy, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Kelp Forest, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Energy, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Access, Boating, Marine/Estuary Reserves and Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Sand Dune Habitats, Fisheries, Coastal Processes

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Program, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publications, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Large Community Events

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Rangers and educators avaliable for schools and community groups

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public, Elder Hostel

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Volunteers needed in all aspects of park management and operations
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Variable
  Commitment Required:
Variable
  Application/Training:
Training done by the organization
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
(805) 658-5735


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Dependant upon student interest, avaliable in most aspects of park management
  When Needed:
Mostly summer
  Qualifications:
Enrolled in a college or university in natural resources or education
  Application:
Contact the park
  Number of Interns:
Variable
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Stipend:
Yes
  Credit:
No
  Contact Name:
Yvonne Menard, Chief of Interpretation
(805) 658-5730


Videos:
For use on site or for loan
•  General Park Resources
•  Underwater Kelp Forest

CD-Rom:
For use on site
•  Pygmy Mammoth

Slideshows:
For use on site
Variable topics

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Good public parking

Public Transit Access:
Bus, trolley

Disabled Access:
Wheelchair access, hearing impaired film and video



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