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- EIN 90-0401015
- 415.623.5324
- The Embarcadero at Beach Street San Francisco CA 94133 USA
- bay.org
- AquariumOTheBay
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Natural History & Natural Science Museums
Mission: When The Bay Institute and Aquarium of the Bay joined forces four years ago, a unique partnership was formed to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of San Francisco and its watershed-from the Sierra to the sea. Our shared mission compels us to be at the forefront of environmental conservation and education. We are a voice for the rivers. We are champions for the Bay. We are leaders in environmental education. And we are continuously growing-affecting change where it is needed most.
Results: We pursue our mission with creativity and passion on behalf of the people and wildlife living from the depths of the Bay to the tops of California’s majestic Sierra Nevada mountains- and every place between. Our scientists and policy experts use facts, advocacy, and education to win stronger environmental protections, support on-the-ground habitat restoration, and monitor the health of the ecosystem. Our educators inspire more than half a million people-students, teachers, tourists, and families- each year. Together, we are measurably improving the health of the Bay and empowering those who live, work, and visit the Bay Area to protect it for future generations. Each year we work to: •Restore functional wetland habitats around the Bay, health to our coastal ecosystems, and flowing fresh water to dehydrated rivers; •Advance effective implementation of policies to protect ocean resources linked to the Bay; •Educate students-and guests from all over the world- about critical conservation subjects like climate change and ocean pollution; and •Empower the public to voice their support for conservation.
Target demographics: students, future stewards of the environment, and teachers
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 16,000 Bay Area school children and educators by providing educational programming and tours free of charge
Geographic areas served: the Bay area
Programs: trout in the classroom, hybrid ferry tours for local youth, and self-guided aquarium tours.