The American Littoral Society promotes the study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm, and empowers others to do the same.
Since 1961 we have empowered people to care for the coast through advocacy, conservation, and education. We not only provide a voice for the coast, but also give concerned citizens the knowledge and tools they need to raise their voices with us. When we restore habitat, our objective is not only to restore a dune or rebuild an oyster reef, but also to motivate people to invest “sweat equity” into a piece of the coast, take ownership and become committed stewards. When we educate, we don’t merely provide books, CDs, or handouts. We lead students young and old into the water to get their feet wet and their hands muddy. Sitting at a computer or reading a book, people may develop an interest in the coast; standing knee deep in sea foam with sand between their toes, they will develop a passion for the coast. |
Littoral Spotlight:
Assateague/Chincoteague Spring Weekend
Join the American Littoral Society on May 2 - 5 for a Spring wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast. Participants are likely to see nesting Bald Eagles, Osprey, migrating raptors, shorebirds, White and Glossy Ibis, Great Blue, Little Blue, and Tricolored herons, egrets, Marbled Godwits, Clapper Rails, wild ponies with young of year, Delmarva fox squirrels, Sika Deer, Red Fox, dolphins, and maybe an otter or two.
The trip will be led by Littoral Society naturalists Don Riepe and Alexandra Kanonik. It will include three nights lodging at the lovely Refuge Inn, a seafood welcome dinner, 2-hour boat tour of island, 2-hour Safari bus tour of backwater marshes (if available), evening programs and star watch, plus three guided hikes at Chincoteague Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. On the way home we’ll stop at Bombay Hook Refuge to look for Avocets, eagles, harriers, Black-necked Stilts, and other wildlife.
Event Spotlight:
Celebrate Earth Week with US
While Earth Day is Monday, April 22, the American Littoral Society will mark the occasion with a week of events that promise a range of opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a positive difference for the planet and the coast.
We're inviteing you to be part of a series of events that celebrate, educate, and contribute to the preservation of our coastal environments. Whether you're volunteering, enjoying a community celebration, or participating in eco-friendly activities, your involvement makes a positive impact. Join us in honoring Mother Earth and taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
Our Earth Day festivities will include a beach cleanup in New York, sprucing up our Slade Dale living shoreline project, dune grass planting along the Delaware Bay, and our inaugural Annual Lobster Ball. Some details remain to be worked out on certain events, so please keep an eye on the Littoral Society's social media and website for updates as we approach them.
Join us for a week dedicated to honoring Mother Earth and promoting environmental awareness. More events will be added as soon as we have all necessary details. Find information and registration links for these upcoming events on our blog.
We're inviteing you to be part of a series of events that celebrate, educate, and contribute to the preservation of our coastal environments. Whether you're volunteering, enjoying a community celebration, or participating in eco-friendly activities, your involvement makes a positive impact. Join us in honoring Mother Earth and taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
Our Earth Day festivities will include a beach cleanup in New York, sprucing up our Slade Dale living shoreline project, dune grass planting along the Delaware Bay, and our inaugural Annual Lobster Ball. Some details remain to be worked out on certain events, so please keep an eye on the Littoral Society's social media and website for updates as we approach them.
Join us for a week dedicated to honoring Mother Earth and promoting environmental awareness. More events will be added as soon as we have all necessary details. Find information and registration links for these upcoming events on our blog.