I first met Cindy Zipf, founder of Clean Ocean Action in 1987, when I was the full-time legislative aide to a member of the NJ State Assembly. The New Jersey coastline was threatened by medical waste that could potentially affect the health of residents and vacationers to the Jersey Shore, but also the economy of the region. Clean Ocean Action (COA) was effective in generating awareness and mobilizing volunteers then, and is still active 25 years later. COA earns the highest marks on many levels: it effectively works with state and U.S. Congress officials of both parties, identifies new challenges (such as the current threat of LNG terminals), keeps administrative costs low, and maintains a very responsive staff that blends scientific, administrative and marketing knowledge with their strong commitment to keeping the ocean clean for future generations.
Review from Guidestar