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San Francisco American Cetacean Society Chapter

www.acs-sfbay.org
www.facebook.com/sfacs

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
The San Francisco American Cetacean Society Chapter protects whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions.

Contact:
Lynette R. Koftinow, VP of ACS Chapter
San Francisco American Cetacean Society Chapter
P.O. Box 591344
San Francisco, CA 94159
Phone: (415) 828-5743
lklifeart@sbcglobal.net

Geographical Focus:
Local, National

Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma

Activities:
Research, Educaion, Conservation

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Coastal Access, Coastal Processes, Endangered Species, Environmental Justice, Habitat Restoration, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceangraphy, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Website, Speaker and/or Lecture Series, Whale Watching, Conference

Education Programs:
-National Website: free educational resources, special resources for members
-Whale Watcher Journal, "Spyhopper" Newsletter, chapter newsletters and bulletins
-Whale Watch Naturalist Training Program (Los Angeles and developing program for San Francisco Chapter)
-Sponsored trips: locally and whale lagoons in Baja California
-Biannual National Conference: bringing the most current data and research to members and public

Target Audiences:
General Public

Inservice:
Teachers, Naturalists, General Public
Our national website has in-depth teaching materials and booklets.

Fees:
Monthly educational presentations are free. Special events such as whale watching and whale lagoon trips have fees dependant on event.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
A) Work at Public Events
B) Board Membership
  Description:
A) Tabling, speaking with others about organization, cetaceans, and their role and issues in ocean conservation
B) Education, research and outreach, development, special events
  When Needed:
Throughout the year
  Qualifications:
Interest in cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises), public education, and conservation
  Commitment Required:
Flexible; dependent on volunteer's schedule
  Application/Training:
Contact Lynette R. Koftinow
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Lynette R. Koftinow
(415) 828-5743
lklifeart@sbcglobal.net


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