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Environmental Organizations Throughout California 2327 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816-5014 • 916.440.1985 • www.capta.org Environmental Organizations Throughout California American Cetacean Society (ACS) ACS is a national non-profit organization that protects whales and their habitat through public education, research grants, conservation actions and local chapters. Resources: Cetacean curriculum; whale and dolphin fact sheets. The local chapter, ACS-LA, co-sponsors the Cabrillo Whalewatch program with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and often hosts free lectures by renowned cetacean scientists at their monthly meetings. Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) AZA is an international organization that accredits and supports Zoos and Aquariums in conserving and educating about our living world. Resources: Website for kids. Audubon Society Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife, to benefit humanity and the earth's biological diversity through public policy and education. Resources: Curriculum materials in Spanish and English; teacher training, classroom outreach, and outdoor education programs at the Ballona Wetlands and the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area; Audubon Adventure nature/environmental newsletter; A Place to Live/ Un Lugar Para Vivir, a workbook to explore and conserve urban environments; and color posters. California Coastal Commission Established in 1972 to monitor protection of the coast while ensuring public access. Resources: Activity guide, "Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds," outstanding Marine, Coastal and Watershed Resource Directory, curriculum guides, posters, slides, and videos available. Coordinates annual beach clean-up and Adopt-A-Beach programs at the state level. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Monitor and manage fish and wildlife through legislation, education, and restoration. Resources: Leaflets, pamphlets, publication list available, assembly programs. California Marine Protected Areas The Marine Life Protection Act directed the state to redesign California’s system of marine protected areas (MPAs) to increase coherence and effectiveness in protecting the state's marine life and habitats, marine ecosystems, and marine natural heritage, as well as to improve recreational, educational and study opportunities provided by marine ecosystems subject to minimal human disturbance. These areas, like parks on land, protect underwater marine resources for future generations to enjoy. California Science Center Resources: Information/activity packages, classes geared for teachers, adults, and children. Exhibit hall, gift shop, public programs, teacher workshops, volunteer opportunities. California Water Boards "Erase the Waste" Campaign A public education program working to reduce harmful storm water pollution. Resources: "Erase the Waste" curriculum, service learning, student materials, teacher resources. Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE-West) The Aquarium is among a number of research and educationally focused collaborators in this local and nationally driven effort funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). COSEE-West strives to improve K-12 ocean science education in the greater Los Angeles area through activities that provide high quality science content and resources for teachers and informal educators. Pre-service and intern teachers welcomed! April 2019 From the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org 2327 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816-5014 • 916.440.1985 • www.capta.org Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Ventura, CA. Resources include: Field programs, outreach, public programs, student materials, teacher resources and volunteer opportunities. Digital Fish Library Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Digital Fish Library at the University of California San Diego explores the diverse morphology of fish using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ecoplates Scenic environmental license plates to benefit the preservation, protection and restoration of California’s natural treasures. El Dorado Nature Center Long Beach, CA. Resources include: Classes for school groups, field programs, outreach to school site, public programs, student materials, teacher resources, gift shop/curriculum available, teacher workshops and volunteer opportunities. Environmentalscience.org Online resource dedicated to being the most reliable and expansive advocate for environmental science education and careers. Over half a million visitors come to the site each month looking for information on STEM education and careers. All content is freely available without registration and written by environmental science experts. Fish Contamination Education Information Government/Community Collaboration. Resources include: Scientific and public health information on local fish and seafood contamination, including the Palos Verdes Shelf/DDT superfund site and public advisories. Grunion.org Pepperdine University. Resources include: Scientific and volunteer research on grunion fish, training workshops to be "grunion greeters," data collection, video, bibliography. Heal the Bay Santa Monica, CA. A non-profit advocacy group working for a safe and healthy Santa Monica Bay using research, education, community action, and policy programs to achieve this goal. Resources: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, literature available, information on storm drain stenciling, Stream Team and beach clean-ups. Key to the Sea Program for schools through local marine education collaborators including Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Inside the Outdoors Orange County Department of Education. Resources: Field programs and outreach to school sites. Jet Propulsion Laboratory Space-based oceanographic and earth sensing resources including: Student materials, teacher resources and outreach to school sites. Kidsafe Seafood Program The Kidsafe Seafood campaign is a collaboration of chefs, pediatricians and sustainable food experts that helps parents make good seafood choices for their children. The campaign features a Best Choices list, information about how to avoid mercury and other pollutants that can be found in fish and guidance for making ocean-friendly seafood choices. Lawrence Hall of Science University of California, Berkeley. Resources: Classes for school groups, public programs, gift shop, curricula available, teacher resources and workshops. April 2019 From the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org 2327 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816-5014 • 916.440.1985 • www.capta.org Living Coast Discovery Center Chula Vista, CA. Resources include: Classes for school groups, field programs, outreach to school site, public programs, student materials, teacher resources, gift shop/curriculum available, teacher workshops and volunteer opportunities. Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific Resources: Classes for school groups, student materials, teacher resources, gift shop/curriculum available, teacher workshops and volunteer opportunities. Los Angeles City Stormwater Program Resources: Watershed protection, student materials, teacher resources. Los Angeles Zoo Resources: Classes for school groups, adults, outreach programs, student materials, teacher resources, gift shop/curriculum available, teacher workshops and volunteer opportunities. LAUSD Sea Education Afloat (SEA) Program These floating laboratory programs provide school groups with a variety of topic options, including plankton, benthos, fishing and marine mammals. Los Angeles Harbor. Mr. Mac McClintock at (714) 761-2489. LA County Marine Science Programs The variety of programs available include Marine Science Floating Laboratory Programs, Oceans Alive school presentations, Roundhouse Marine Studies Laboratory, Seashore Field Studies and "From the City to the Sea" assemblies for school groups. LA County Office of Education, Outdoor and Marine Education Office, 9300 Imperial Highway Downey, CA 90242, (562) 922-6330. LA County Natural History Museum The museum exists to advance knowledge and to enable people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests to understand and appreciate their natural and cultural heritage. Guided tours available. Outreach includes the Seamobile for 6th-8th graders (LAUSD only) with hands-on science. For special education, Life in the Oceans program available. Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur The Care Center rehabilitates and releases injured seals and sea lions found from Ventura to Orange County. The Center for Marine Studies provides activities on marine and environmental sciences for students and is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. Accommodations available for individuals with special needs. Resources: One-hour marine mammal rehabilitation tours; two-hour session tour and laboratory activity; specialized courses for students of San Pedro High School, science series lessons for elementary students, enrichment lessons for Biology and Environmental Science students, and professional development for teachers. Monterey Bay Aquarium Resources: Classes for school groups, field programs, outreach to school site, public programs, Seafood Watch, student materials, teacher resources, gift shop/curriculum available, teacher workshops and volunteer opportunities. Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Government collaboration restoring natural resources impacted by the Palos Verdes Shelf/DDT superfund site off White Point. Public involvement in reviewing draft restoration plans and information about the nature of the contamination of our offshore environment. Lead trustee agency is NOAA. National Marine
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