By Rachel While working as an intern at Orange County Coastkeeper, I had the opportunity to assist the Forest Service in the development of a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)…
By Rachel During my internship with Orange County Coastkeeper, I had the opportunity to learn about stormwater monitoring in order to monitor water quality in public areas adjacent to industrial…
By Johanna As Californians, we look forward to the sunny months of summer and all the exciting activities that follow along. But with the fun comes the unwavering heat. With…
By Kathryn Our first line of defense when it comes to water conservation can start in your own home! Finding ways to save water and be more sustainable can have…
By Audrey When I started working as Coastkeeper’s environmental education intern in January, I had just begun volunteering at the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Watch program for my local MPAs…
By Hannah Del Barto When I first landed my internship for the restoration program at Coastkeeper, my intention was to get lots of hands-on experience – helping at the…
By Cristina Robinson As the Education Coordinator at OC Coastkeeper, I have learned so much about how to be a better steward of my local watershed and environment, and love…
By Hayden Vega Boating and fishing are some of the most popular ways that people enjoy their local waterways. Unfortunately, unsafe habits like littering and dumping while on the water…
Orange County Coastkeeper’s education and internship programs offer a unique opportunity for students and community members to take action regarding their concerns with water quality and local aquatic habitats. Though…
Hi! My name is Chloe Mei Espinosa. I am 14 years old and the founder of Skip the Plastic Straw. I started my campaign when I was 11 years old…