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San Diego Coastkeeper

www.sdcoastkeeper.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
San Diego Coastkeeper protects the region’s bays, beaches, watersheds and ocean for the people and wildlife that depend on them. We balance community outreach, education, and advocacy to promote stewardship of clean water and a healthy coastal ecosystem.

Coastkeeper is a locally-based non-profit organization and is San Diego’s official agency of the international Waterkeeper Alliance, which works to protect the world’s waterways.

Contact:
Danielle Miller
San Diego Coastkeeper
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 758-7743
Fax: (619) 224-4638
info@sdcoastkeeper.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
San Diego

Activities:
Research, Education, Enforcement, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Kelp Forest, Beaches, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Curriculum, Publications, Newsletter, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
We go to schools and civic groups to speak on water quality and Baykeeper issues.

Education Programs:
Project SWELL: a K through 12 environmental curricula
Citizen water monitoring: We take volunteers of all ages and train them to do water sampling and basic water quality analysis. More advanced volunteers may participate in project-related internships. More intensive biological tasks such as helping with our kelp monitoring and restoration project are available for certified scuba divers.

Target Audiences:
4th-12th Grades, Adult, General Public

Other Languages:
Brochures available in Spanish

In-Service Training:
Students/Interns:
In-service training for water monitors

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Beach Clean Ups, Water Monitoring, Kelp Monitoring
  Description:
We do monthly beach clean-ups at locations throughout the county. We offer training on water quality monitoring and sampling for our citizen water monitors who go out monthly to specific sites throughout San Diego County to establish baseline data as well as improve water quality knowledge for all interested parties.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Age 12 and over, willingness to commit to water monitoring program
  Commitment Required:
2-3 hours monthly
  Application/Training:
Call the office
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Danielle Miller
(619) 758-7743
danielle@sdcoastkeeper.org


Internship Opportunities

  Program:
Technical Intern
  Description:
Assist with water monitoring program, office duties, outdoor projects
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
College student or recent graduate
  Application:
Send resume with cover letter or call
  Number of Interns:
3
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Danielle Miller
(619) 758-7743
danielle@sdcoastkeeper.org


 

Program:
Legal Intern

  Description:
Assist attorneys through reading of casework, writing letters, attending hearings, etc.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Familiarity with legal procedures, must be enrolled in law school
  Application:
Contact Gabriel Solmer, send resume and cover letter
  Number of Interns:
1-10
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Gabriel Solmer
gabe@sdcoastkeeper.org


 

We need additional interns year-round to assist with beach clean-ups, administration, and general office work. Credit available for all internships.



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