The Leatherback Trust, Inc

The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (CMSF) has dedicated three decades to advocating science-based solutions that protect marine ecosystems and enhance community resilience along the California coast. Facing urgent challenges from climate change and shifting environmental conditions, their mission is more critical than ever. As they celebrate their 30th anniversary, CMSF calls for deeper partnerships and increased efforts to ensure the health of marine life and coastal communities. By offering integrated strategies, the foundation empowers donors and partners to play pivotal roles in creating a sustainable future for California's marine environments. Generated from the website

Upwell is an organization focused on the conservation of sea turtles, dedicating its efforts to protecting these species in their ocean habitats where they predominantly reside. With a mission to combat the threats posed by human activities at sea, Upwell employs innovative tracking techniques to monitor and predict the movements of sea turtles, particularly targeting critically endangered populations like the East Pacific leatherbacks. By gaining a deeper understanding of the marine environments utilized by turtles at various life stages, Upwell aims to develop targeted solutions that enhance protections in critical habitats. Through research and conservation initiatives, they work tirelessly to ensure the survival of all sea turtle species, advocating for their protection against the detrimental impacts of offshore human activities. Generated from the website

For 30 years, the Big Sur Land Trust has worked passionately to protect the natural, recreational, and scenic values of Monterey County. Our mission is clear: To conserve the significant lands and waters of California's Central Coast for all generations. Working with private and public partners, The Big Sur Land Trust has successfully conserved more than 30, 000 acres of shoreline, wildlife habitat, streams, forests, grasslands, rangelands and riparian corridors. Generous members and donors who support the Land Trust's efforts are ensuring that thousands of acres of trails, beaches, woodlands, pastures and forests are protected today to be enjoyed by future generations. Under its current leadership, The Big Sur Land Trust has expanded its scope and impact by introducing innovative approaches to conservation work and by developing a wide network of community partners to engage in these efforts. Our County's communities interact with and connect to our region's lands and waters in many different ways as hikers and ranchers, children and property owners, as field workers, campers, farmers and researchers and our goal and commitment at the Land Trust is to pursue resource conservation that supports the well-being of land and people and sustains our region's unique quality of life for us all.