TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION NETWORK
Programs
Marine Species Conservation Programs
TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION NETWORK WORKS TO RECOVER ENDANGERED MARINE SPECIES THROUGH HANDS-ON CONSERVATION, RESEARCH, BIOLOGICAL MONITORING, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS. THROUGH ITS OCEANS PROTECTION PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO REFORM FISHERIES POLICIES, CREATE MARINE PROTECTED AREAS, SAFEGUARD KEY SEA TURTLE NESTING BEACH HABITATS, BUILD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATE MORE THAN 3,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. SINCE 1989, IT HAS WORKED TO PROTECT AND RESTORE POPULATIONS OF ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES AND THEIR HABITATS. TODAY THE ORGANIZATION USES ITS SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO SAFEGUARD WHALES, DOLPHINS, SEALS, SEABIRDS, SHARKS, AND OTHER MARINE LIFE. IN SO DOING IT ALSO PROTECTS HUMAN COMMUNITIES WHICH RELY ON HEALTHY OCEANS ECOSYSTEMS FOR NUTRITIONAL, AESTHETIC, SPIRITUAL, AND RECREATIONAL NOURISHMENT. THROUGH ITS CALIFORNIA-BASED WATERSHED PROGRAM, TURTLE ISLAND ALSO WORKS TO PROTECT THE LARGEST SURVIVING POPULATION OF THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED WILD COHO SALMON AND STEELHEAD TROUT BY RESTORING HABITAT AND ENGAGING HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR TO RAISE NATIVE PLANTS. IT MONITORS SPAWNING SALMON AND JUVENILE SURVIVAL, ASSISTS LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT CREEKS FROM EROSION, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC TO THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY RIVER AND CREEK ECOSYSTEMS. IT SECURES MAJOR WILDLIFE AGENCY GRANTS FOR SALMON HABITAT RESTORATION.TURTLE ISLAND ALSO ACQUIRES LAND TO PROTECT WATERSHEDS AND PROVIDES FIELD AND CLASSROOM WATERSHED EDUCATION TO MORE THAN 500 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA STUDENTS EACH YEAR.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3M
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