www.saveourshores.org
Organization Type:
Non-Profit
Mission:
Caring for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy, and citizen action.
Contact:
Laura Kasa, Executive Director
Save Our Shores
345 Lake Avenue, Suite A
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831) 462-5660
Fax: (831) 462-6070
info@saveourshores.org
Geographical Focus:
Regional, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Counties Served:
Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz
Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Policy, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention, Beach Cleanups, Classroom Presentations, Marine Debris Education, Citizen Action.
Topic:
Wetlands, Kelp Forest, Marine Debris, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Access, Marine/Estuary Reserves and Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography
Educational Resources:
Classroom presentations for grades K-12, Community Outreach Programs through local public events, Newsletter, Brochures, Website, Ocean Lecture Series
Education Programs:
- Sanctuary Stewards
The Sanctuary Steward Volunteer Program (SS) is the citizen action arm of Save Our Shores. When
individuals join SOS they become part of a dynamic team of motivated staff and volunteers dedicated
to the stewardship of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The SS training program combines
seminars with exciting hands-on experience to create a cadre of trained ocean advocates. They provide
an essential link between Sanctuary governance, outreach education and community concerns. Volunteers
bring diversity of experience to our organization. They are the core of our education initiatives.
Typical Sanctuary Steward activities include making school presentations, leading marine debris beach
programs, hosting Sanctuary boat tours, spreading the word at community events such as Earth Day, or
through developing personal initiatives in ocean protection.
- Dock Walkers
Clean Boating Advocacy: The DockWalker program provides one-on-one outreach to help boaters safely
discard used oil and waste products by educating boaters about the problems associated with small oil
spills, how to clean up spills using absorbent pads, and oil collection services in the harbor.
- Marine Debris Education
Marine Debris is the a persistent issue to our oceans; harming wildlife and unique environments
including wetlands and intertidal zones. Our classroom presentations bring some insight to where all this
trash is coming from (people) and what we can to do to decrease marine debris in the future.
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Student, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60
Other Languages:
Written materials, Oral presentation
Spanish
Volunteer Opportunities:
Sanctuary Steward Certification Program
Join this award winning educational team and learn about all aspects of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Upon completion of this course, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your peers, school age children and adults about the wonders and challenges of ocean protection.
Dock Walkers/Paddlers Program
Participate in our "Keep Oil Out of the Water" initiative, funded by a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Volunteers kayak and/or walk one of the Sanctuary harbors on weekends to provide boaters with free oil spill clean-up kits. You may choose Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, or Monterey Harbor. Come join the adventure and help with this valuable mission!
Beach Clean-Ups
Trash knows no boundaries! We are always looking for volunteers to clean up our many local beaches. We have the bags and the gloves and directions on how to make a difference.
Administrative Support
We have ongoing tasks such as filing important information, mailings to important people (our members and supporters), fielding questions, and data management.
Internship Opportunities
We have multiple projects that interns are encouraged to take on including:
Marine Policy and Research, Marine Debris, Sustainable Seafood, and many more.
For more information please contact Andrew Hoeksema, Volunteer Coordinator, at
volunteer@saveourshores.org.
General Services:
Restrooms, Telephone
Parking Availability:
Public parking along harbor beach
Public Transit Access:
Bus line 67
