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. |
Littoral Spotlight
World Oceans Month Provides rallying cry For support of the 30x30 campaign
World Oceans Day is on June 8 and Capitol Hill Ocean Week (#CHOW) runs June 8-12. This year, anyone can join #CHOW from anywhere in the world through free livestreaming of all sessions on June 9. Click here to sign up.
The Healthy Oceans Coalition, along with advocates around the world, scientists, global leaders, and environmental organizations are also using World Oceans Month to send out a rallying cry of support for the 30x30 campaign. This campaign’s goal is to protect 30% of the world’s oceans and landmass by the year 2030. If this is achieved, we can avoid a biodiversity crisis and keep our planet and communities healthy.
You can support the campaign by contacting your members of Congress to ask that they support a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives and US Senate by Rep. Deb Haaland and Sen. Tom Udall. The resolution urges Congress to strongly protect at least 30% of lands and 30% of ocean areas by 2030. In addition, you can also sign our petition urging Congress to pass the resolution.
The Healthy Oceans Coalition, along with advocates around the world, scientists, global leaders, and environmental organizations are also using World Oceans Month to send out a rallying cry of support for the 30x30 campaign. This campaign’s goal is to protect 30% of the world’s oceans and landmass by the year 2030. If this is achieved, we can avoid a biodiversity crisis and keep our planet and communities healthy.
You can support the campaign by contacting your members of Congress to ask that they support a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives and US Senate by Rep. Deb Haaland and Sen. Tom Udall. The resolution urges Congress to strongly protect at least 30% of lands and 30% of ocean areas by 2030. In addition, you can also sign our petition urging Congress to pass the resolution.
Event Spotlight:
Live Stream: Testing the Waters at Menantico Creek
Thursday, July 9
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facebook Livestream
Join the American Littoral Society and South Jersey Watersavers to learn how we monitor water quality in freshwater streams that are part of the Delaware River watershed.
Join Society staffers Zach Nickerson and Lucia Ruggiero via Facebook Live as they conduct one of these water quality assessments at the Menantico Creek in Millville, NJ. Maybe you can help us identify some of the benthic macroinvertebrates we find!
Go to the linked event and indicate that you are INTERESTED or GOING to receive Facebook notifications about the event. The link to the Livestream will appear in the discussion area of the event once it begins.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facebook Livestream
Join the American Littoral Society and South Jersey Watersavers to learn how we monitor water quality in freshwater streams that are part of the Delaware River watershed.
Join Society staffers Zach Nickerson and Lucia Ruggiero via Facebook Live as they conduct one of these water quality assessments at the Menantico Creek in Millville, NJ. Maybe you can help us identify some of the benthic macroinvertebrates we find!
Go to the linked event and indicate that you are INTERESTED or GOING to receive Facebook notifications about the event. The link to the Livestream will appear in the discussion area of the event once it begins.
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