www.mbnep.org
Organization Type:
Non-Profit
Mission:
The Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a local non-profit organization that works with the local community to improve the health of Morro Bay estuary. In 1995, the program obtained the distinction of becoming a part of the National Estuary Program under the USEPA.
The MBNEP recently reached a major milestone with the completion of the Morro Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). Completion of this document was a multi-year process that included a large characterization study, definition of the seven priority problems and a blueprint of how to tackle these issues to improve and preserve the health of the estuary.
The major programs of the MBNEP include scientific monitoring of water quality and general health of the watershed and estuary, administering two grant programs, public education via attendance at local events, an Estuary Exhibit and Learning Center and literature.
Contact:
Dan Berman, Program Director
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
601 Embarcadero, Suite 11
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Phone: (805) 772-3834
Fax: (805) 772-4162
staff@mbnep.org
Geographical Focus:
Local
Counties Served:
Central San Luis Obispo County, mainly Morro Bay and Los Osos areas
Activities:
Research, Education, Water Monitoring, Restoration, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention
Topic:
Wetlands, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats
Educational Resources:
Posters, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website
Education Programs:
- The Estuary Exhibit and Learning Center is being created to increase awareness of the special habitats and resources that our estuary provides. Visitors will also learn about threats to the estuary and what each of us can do to help protect the wonderful resource.
- Our "Turning the Tide" newsletter is a quarterly update on Morro Bay Estuary news and events.
- We have various educational brochures and reports...too many to list!
Target Audiences:
General Public
In-Service Training:
Docents/Volunteers
Both our Monitoring program and Docent program provide training to volunteers. Both group trainings and individual trainings are utilized depending on the needs and timing of the volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities
