A Project of Earth Island Institute
protect our ocean
World Water Day - March 22nd
2018 Theme: Nature for Water – explores how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century.
The central message is that Nature Based Solutions (NBS), such as planting trees to replenish forests, reconnecting rivers to floodplains, and restoring wetlands, is a sustainable and cost-effective way to help rebalance the water cycle, mitigate the effects of climate change and improve human health and livelihoods. By using NBS, to help meet the water needs of a growing population, we will contribute to the creation of a circular economy, at the same time as helping to protect the natural environment and reduce pollution - both key targets in Sustainable Development Goal 6, which commits the world to ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030.
The central message is that Nature Based Solutions (NBS), such as planting trees to replenish forests, reconnecting rivers to floodplains, and restoring wetlands, is a sustainable and cost-effective way to help rebalance the water cycle, mitigate the effects of climate change and improve human health and livelihoods. By using NBS, to help meet the water needs of a growing population, we will contribute to the creation of a circular economy, at the same time as helping to protect the natural environment and reduce pollution - both key targets in Sustainable Development Goal 6, which commits the world to ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030.
All One Ocean's
Everyday Solutions - our approach
Healthy water for all is our end goal. We rely on it for drinking water, food, agriculture and recreational activities, just to name a few. Animals rely on it for survival. Our water - whether it is through waterways or in our ocean - is facing challenges from pollution. This pollution is capable of harming all of us, while also contributing to climate change. We believe that through education and simple daily acts of environmental consciousness, we can get closer to our goal. By educating our youth, we will create a new generation of environmental leaders who will grow up knowing that there is nothing normal about a plastic-choked Ocean and lead us in changing behaviors making it possible for everyone to have healthy water.
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We have cleanups planned several times a month.
Check out our Beach Clean Ups page or LIKE us on Facebook to find a clean up near you.
Check out our Beach Clean Ups page or LIKE us on Facebook to find a clean up near you.
defend our water resources
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Your donation will allow us to install and maintain Clean Up Stations, organize clean ups around the country and
educate hundreds of elementary school students each year. Make a difference TODAY!
educate hundreds of elementary school students each year. Make a difference TODAY!
create change
Clean UpsStarting March we will have bi-monthly clean ups! Contact us to find one near you! Or let us know if you want to host a cleanup! |
ocean warriorsFun - Engaging - Powerful We are on a mission to create the next generation of environmental leaders. Bring our Ocean Warriors Environmental Education Program to your 3rd grade Classroom! |
Beach clean up stations (BCUS)Want to make a more permanent change? Create a Beach Clean Up Station near you! |
Take a look at ourSpotlight
Host a BCUS, Host a Movement. Hanna Morris talks about how Point Reyes and the Ocean are important to her.
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Now let's
We educate hundreds of elementary school students
each year. Be part of our movement to create the next generation of environmental leaders! |
IT'S UP TO US
Save San Francisco Bay!
Donald Trump has proposed to cut all EPA funding for the Bay. The solution? Our Beach Clean Up Stations. |
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Sign the petition- Protect Corals, Fish and Sea Turtles From Ocean Acidification |
It's time for the Environmental Protection Agency to act to save our sea life! Protect our coastal ecosystems and communities from ocean acidification. If the EPA waits too long, the impacts on our oceans -- their coral reefs, fisheries and other marine life -- could be devastating. |
take the All One Ocean pledge
"For the sake of my own health and the health of all life in the ocean and on the earth, I pledge to reduce my purchases of plastic containers, packages and products and to actively engage and support others in cleaning up the beach. I celebrate every step I take towards a plastic-free Ocean."
