Revive Dive
Our mission is to preserve local marine ecosystems by removing underwater refuse while offering educational and community service opportunities to at-risk youth and adults looking for a second chance.
Surfrider SLO
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network. The SLO County chapter formed in 1993 and actively protects nearly 100 miles of coastline from Point Sal to Ragged Point.
Surfrider Cal Poly
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network.
SLO Coastkeeper & EPI Center
This environmental watchdog is dedicated to enforcement of water quality, watershed, and marine protection in Central Coast Counties. Since 2002, EPI has consistently worked for environmental change taking the necessary action to protect the coast and waterways throughout the region.
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
The Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a non-regulatory nonprofit organization that works collaboratively to protect and restore the Morro Bay estuary and watershed for people and wildlife.
CreekLands
CreekLands (formerly Central Coast Salmon Enhancement) is committed to habitat restoration science and Central Coast watershed stewardship.
Concerned Citizens for Avila
Concerned Citizens for Avila is a group of community-minded people who care deeply about Avila. We are committed to protecting Avila’s natural environment and prioritizing safety and accessibility for residents and visitors.
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Support the proposed Central Coast Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. To achieve the best water quality, vibrant marine ecosystems, and to protect Chumash cultural heritage, efforts are focused on filling the unprotected gap between Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
Central Coast Aquarium
This organization operates as a marine science education center, offering hands-on lessons to schoolchildren K-12 from six counties. Schoolchildren participate in ocean discovery labs and floating marine lab lessons on San Luis Obispo Bay. School groups are educated about the ecology of marine life and aquatic environments.
Marine Mammal Center
Marine Mammal Center rescues animals along the central coast of California. We began in 1993 with volunteers recruited from Pacific Wildlife Care. In January 2006, San Luis Obispo volunteers moved into the new rescue and triage center in Morro Bay, located behind the former power plant and on that property. The property is shared with Pacific Wildlife Care.