American Littoral Society
Protecting the Coast through Education, Conservation and Advocacy
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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. |
Program Spotlight: Habitat restoration
American Littoral Society Receives Two 2018 NJ Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards
The American Littoral Society is honored to be a recipient of two New Jersey Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards.
Eleven organizations and individuals were recognized on Monday at the 19th Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards for work in various areas of environmental stewardship, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced.
This marks the first time since the inception of the GEEA in 2000 that a single organization has received two in one year. The Littoral Society also previously received GEEA's in 2011 and 2015, for the "Bayscape for Barnegat Bay" Healthy Ecosystem project and work restoring coastal habitat on the Delaware Bayshore, respectively.
"This year's winners exemplify New Jersey's strong commitment to protecting the environment and following practices that will help us fight climate change and sea-level rise, while also improving flooding resiliency around the state," Commissioner McCabe said. "Their fine work is an example to us all, and I congratulate the winners for their outstanding achievements."
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The American Littoral Society is honored to be a recipient of two New Jersey Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards.
Eleven organizations and individuals were recognized on Monday at the 19th Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards for work in various areas of environmental stewardship, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced.
This marks the first time since the inception of the GEEA in 2000 that a single organization has received two in one year. The Littoral Society also previously received GEEA's in 2011 and 2015, for the "Bayscape for Barnegat Bay" Healthy Ecosystem project and work restoring coastal habitat on the Delaware Bayshore, respectively.
"This year's winners exemplify New Jersey's strong commitment to protecting the environment and following practices that will help us fight climate change and sea-level rise, while also improving flooding resiliency around the state," Commissioner McCabe said. "Their fine work is an example to us all, and I congratulate the winners for their outstanding achievements."
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Event Spotlight
Winter Bird Walk, Saturday, Dec. 15
Saturday, December 15
10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard
Broad Channel, NY
Free
After a slide program, join Don Riepe, American Littoral Society Northeast Chapter Director, for a hike around the ponds and gardens of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Participants will learn how birds and other wildlife survive the winter. They will also see many species of ducks, geese, late migrants, and maybe a Snowy or Saw-whet Owl.
For more info call (718) 474-0896 or e-mail: don@littoralsociety.org. For a ride in the van leaving from Manhattan call NYC Audubon (212) 691-7483.
10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard
Broad Channel, NY
Free
After a slide program, join Don Riepe, American Littoral Society Northeast Chapter Director, for a hike around the ponds and gardens of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Participants will learn how birds and other wildlife survive the winter. They will also see many species of ducks, geese, late migrants, and maybe a Snowy or Saw-whet Owl.
For more info call (718) 474-0896 or e-mail: don@littoralsociety.org. For a ride in the van leaving from Manhattan call NYC Audubon (212) 691-7483.
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