SAVE OUR SHORES is beloved for its dedication over decades to the marine environment of the Monterey Bay area. Clean beaches and clean water are essential to the quality of our coastal experience. SOS started out fighting offshore oil operations and was central to establishing the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a huge success. It then turned its attention to the surge of plastic debris in the ocean and on our beaches, on our streets and in our storm drains -- working tirelessly for local laws on plastic shopping bags and raising awareness of how truly unnecessary this tragedy is. Although its regular beach cleanups are popular and engaging, the vision of the group is to put itself out of the cleanup business, through education and reducing plastic and other waste at the source.
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- EIN 94-2745941
- info@saveourshores.org
- 831-462-5660
- 345 Lake Ave., Ste. A Santa Cruz CA 95062 USA
- http://SaveOurShores.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: Caring for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy, and citizen action.
Geographic areas served: Monterey Bay Area
Programs: Save our shores 2014 accomplishments approximately 7,400 volunteers participate in at least one beach cleanup, removing over 26,000 lbs of trash and recycling from our regional beaches and rivers. Sos presented in over 121 classrooms and participated with 4. 729 students on marine conservation projects. At four regional harbors, sos reached more than 1,000 boaters, educating boaters to safely discard used oil and waste products. Reached out to individuals in 22 communities in san mateo and santa clara counties to approve bans on disposable plastic bags.