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Clean Water Now! Coalition

www.cleanwaternow.com

Organization Type:
Non-Profit, Citizen Group

Mission:
The CWN!C is an alliance of groups dedicated to protection, restoration, and preservation of aquatic and riparian ecologies worldwide.

Contact:
Roger E. Butow
Clean Water Now! Coalition
P.O. Box 4711
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Phone: (949) 280-2225
rogerbutow@mac.com

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional

Counties Served:
Orange

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

Topic:
Aquaculture, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Coastal Access, Coastal Processes, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Environmental Justice, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Rocky Intertidal, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Publication, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Display, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Beach Cleanups for Businesses and Schools

Education Programs:
Water Quality Brochures - City of Laguna Beach
Water Conservation Brochures - Laguna Beach Water District
Tidepool Brochures - Crystal Cove Conservancy
Recycling Info - City of Laguna Beach
Coastal Access Maps - Coastal Commission
Coastal Education Pamphlets - Coastal Commission

Target Audiences:
K-12, Teachers, Non-Formal Educators, General Public

Other Languages:
Bi-lingual orientation programs given by Roger E. Butow, who is fluent in Spanish and French.

In-Service Training:
Both Adopt-A-Beach and Coastal Cleanup Day activities involve orientation/instruction to our approximately 40-50 site leaders. We have 6-7 stations throughout 7 miles of coastline which require education and training updates year round. We have several educators in this personnel pool.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Site Station Leaders and Cleanup Participants
  Description:
Each year we train or re-train our site leaders to be independent educator/facililtators. Stretched out over 7 iles during cleanups, we train each to be an ambassador for CWN!C and the Coastal Commission. This training is an iterative one, repeated and constant, plus interactive via email, website, board meetings, etc.
  When Needed:
Year round
  Qualifications:
Eager, willing, passionate to learn and mentor others
  Commitment Required:
Minimum 20 hours/person
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Roger E. Butow, Execultive Director
rogerbutow@mac.com
(949) 280-2225


Parking Availability:
We offer all day free parking for regularly scheduled cleanups (Adopt-A-Beach and Coastal Cleanup Day)




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