You Can Help
Learn About:
Estuaries
There are many types of volunteer activities you can participate in.
Take the role of a scientist and help monitor birds or other living creatures in an estuary.
Learn more about estuarine ecology and habitats. http://estuaries.gov/estuaries101/Students/Default.aspx?ID=208#2
Marine Debris
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Marine Debris Facts (pdf, 362KB)
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Beach and Waterways Clean up (pdf, 1.09MB)
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Understanding and Preventing Marine Debris (pdf, 344KB)
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More at: http://marinedebris.noaa.gov.
RRR
No Matter Where You Live
Remember R R R – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Pick up trash along rivers and streams.
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Report leaking pipes or large drums that may have chemical waste or sewage to the proper authorities.
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Consider using reusable or cloth grocery bags.
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Use less fertilizer on your lawn.
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Recycle or discard materials into a recycling bin or a trash can.
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Don’t thrown trash overboard when boating; bring back everything you take out, plus one piece of trash you find.
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Recycle six-pack ring holders and be careful not to throw any type of fishing gear into waterways.
Are there estuaries near where you live?
Help by volunteering in an estuary clean-up program and to restore wetlands in your community or get involved in a monitoring program.
Volunteer
Muddy Opportunities
Find opportunites to volunteer at one of the local National Estuarine Research Reserves.
http://estuaries.gov/estuaries101/Students/Default.aspx?ID=208
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