Resources

This page lists a variety of resources with all kinds of information to help enrich, inspire and support your Ocean Guardian School Project. Some of the resources serve a specific area; however, you may find those links to be useful in another watershed. This is by no means an exhaustive list. We will be updating it along the way.

GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL/MARINE EDUCATION

NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES EDUCATION PROGRAM
The National Marine Sanctuaries Program offers numerous education resources and programs for both teachers and students.

MARINE DEBRIS/PLASTIC POLLUTION

NOAA MARINE DEBRIS PROGRAM
A richly informative website dedicated to NOAA's efforts in addressing the national and international issue of marine debris.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
Surfrider Foundation has developed many resources, programs and initiatives that are dedicated to their primary mission of preserving the world's oceans, waves and beaches.

PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION
This international alliance of individuals, businesses and organizations is working together to stop plastic pollution in our environment. Learn how they are making a difference and how you can help.

ALGALITA MARINE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Algalita Marine Research Foundation is one of the leading research organizations of marine plastic pollution. They offer a variety of educational resources and materials for use in the classroom.

OIKONOS
This non-profit organization focuses its research and educational programs on increasing awareness and understanding of human impacts on marine ecosystems.

WATERSHED RESTORATION

THE STRAW PROJECT
The STRAW Project, under PRBO Conservation Science, provides support to teachers, students and community organizations with watershed restoration projects in Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Solano counties.

SALMON PROTECTION AND WATERSHED NETWORK (SPAWN)
SPAWN is a community-based watershed organization that works to protect salmon and their habitats in the Lagunitas Creek Watershed and surrounding areas.

CHANNEL ISLANDS RESTORATION)
This non-profit organization protects endangered native plant habitats on the Channel Islands and adjacent mainland through education and restoration activities. They work closely with schools to coordinate hands-on restoration experiences in these sensitive and unique locations.

RETURN OF THE NATIVES (RON) RESTORATION PROJECT
RON, a community and school-based environmental education program based at California State University Monterey Bay, provides active educational programs for schools interested in watershed restoration activities in the Monterey Bay area.

MONTEREY BAY SALMON & TROUT PROJECT (MBSTP)
MBSTP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the native salmon and steelhead populations of the Monterey Bay area.

SALMON & TROUT EDUCATION PROGRAM (STEP)
This education program, affiliated with the Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project, supports educators in bringing the teachings of salmon and trout and their related watershed habitats into the classroom.

MEDIA RESOURCES

NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY MARINE LIBRARY
A comprehensive collection of public-domain video clips and still images from America's underwater treasures available for download.

NOAA MARINE DEBRIS PHOTO GALLERIES
These photo galleries contain general photos of marine debris, as well as photos from projects across the nation. All photos are available for download.

YOU TUBE CHANNEL OF NOAA'S OFFICE OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES
New sanctuary videos are posted frequently about current issues, programs and information.

NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE PODCASTS
Through the two NOS podcasts, Making Waves and Diving Deeper, you can access the most current National Ocean Service news and information as well as more in-depth reports on marine topics from NOS scientists.

MARINE PHOTO BANK
The Marine Photo Bank is a leading visual resource that has galvanized people from all over the planet to collect, share and download marine photos, images and graphics that shed light on how humans have affected life in the ocean.

STORY OF STUFF PROJECT
This project grew out of the widely viewed, environmental short film "Story of Stuff" which is available free, on-line. The project continues to develop, explore and educate about the issues of a sustainable world.

REUSE/REDUCE/RECYCLE/ROT

STOP WASTE.ORG
This Alameda County integrated public agency is a collaboration between the Alameda Waste Management Authority and the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board. The agency offers resources, programs and support to schools in Alameda County to promote recycling and other waste reduction strategies.

ART FROM SCRAP
In addition to a Watershed Resource Center and a Reuse Store, this environmental education organization in Santa Barbara brings a Green School Education Program into the classroom.

A TRASH FREE LUNCH EXPERIMENT: MEASURING "BEFORE" AND "AFTER"
Learn how students from Taylor Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia participated in a school-wide experiment to reduce their own lunch waste.

RECYCLE WORKS, A Program of San Mateo County
irecycle@school web page of San Mateo County offers a range of information that is useful to all schools including: recycling curriculum and project ideas for students, teacher professional development resources, information about setting up recycling programs at school, gardening and composting projects, tips for your facilities and maintenance staff and the latest news about legislation.