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TONIGHT - Offshore Wind Information Session with COA
Want to learn more about offshore wind facts, issues and concerns? Join COA's Executive Director, Cindy Zipf, and South Jersey Coordinator, Toni Groet, for an informative presentation about offshore wind, impacts on marine life, and for more about COA's position and platform on the topic. The event is happening tonight, 6pm, at 355 Court House South Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210 in the Rutgers Co-Op Building.
Earth Day 2024 Press Conference on Plastic Pollution
Clean Ocean Action participated in an Earth Day press conference at the State House in Trenton, NJ. The press conference, held with other environmental groups, followed a special Joint NJ Senate and Assembly Committee hearing focused on the effects of plastics on human health. A screening of the documentary, “We’re All Plastic People Now,” followed.
COA spoke about the success of NJ’s Get Past Plastic Law in reducing plastic waste. COA used data and debris collected at our Beach Sweeps litter cleanups to illustrate that plastic bag and foam plastic food service litter has decreased, but plastic pollution remains a serious problem. Plastic is man-made from fossil fuels, never fully degrades, and has a toxic life cycle which threatens public health and the environment. Plastic waste in the ocean also maims, harms or kills marine life through ingestion and/or entanglement.
Since 1984, COA has worked to implement the most effective policies to reduce and eliminate plastics, especially single-use plastics. The work continues and the Beach Sweeps program provides evidence of the persistent plastic pollution problems that still must be addressed.
Photo by Jo Arlow Photography taken at COA's Spring 2024 Beach Sweeps, Plum Island B.
Waves of thanks for joining us on Earth Day for the community scientist training!
Thank you to the volunteers who joined us at the Clean Ocean Action office to become trained community scientists for the Rally for the Two Rivers! Volunteers help COA's water quality teams monitor water quality and track down pathogen pollution sources throughout the Navesink and Shrewsbury River watersheds. Soon, the newly trained volunteers will be able to collect water samples. Stay tuned for future trainings and public meetings!
Spring Beach Sweeps was a "Sweeping" Success!
Waves of thanks to the volunteers, Beach Captains, Junior Beach Captains, Municipalities, and Sponsors for making the Spring Beach Sweeps a great event on April 13, 2024!
Click here for the Press Release and some early hightlights from the day!
COA's Cindy Zipf Chosen Among USA TODAY's Women of the Year 2024
Cindy’s unwavering dedication to protecting the ocean and its thriving marine ecosystem has steered COA through four decades of success. The entire COA Crew, board and staff, are so proud and grateful for USA TODAY's decision as we kick off our 40th year with this remarkable news!
“This recognition is in honor of the amazing science, education, research, and advocacy work of the Clean Ocean Action Crew, the dedicated groups, businesses, elected officials, communities, and thousands of remarkable volunteers of all ages! Success is never achieved alone,” said Cindy.“This publication’s recognition of COA’s transformative efforts should serve as a call to action for everyone to step up to protect the imperiled ocean.”
Waves of thanks, USA TODAY Network for choosing and recognizing Cindy Zipf and COA for New Jersey, and congratulations to all the inspiring, resilient leaders announced Women of the Year!
Read more about Cindy's journey from studying marine biology to founding Clean Ocean Action here.
CALLING ALL 5TH - 8TH GRADE TEACHERS
Plan an exciting Spring SEAson by joining us for a free Student Summit!
Join Clean Ocean Action for a FREE field trip this Spring!
Take learning beyond the classroom by applying for your students to attend COA's 36th Annual Spring Student Summit and experience hands-on environmental education ... at the beach! COA is thrilled to host this free program at Gateway National Recreation Area - Sandy Hook Unit on May 15th & 16th.
Applications are open until April 15th for interested middle schools to apply! Teachers can apply to bring up to 30 students to the Summit closest to their school's location. Click here to learn more and apply!
Clean Ocean Action’s virtual EcoGuide for students, teachers, and families is now live! Published in previous years to promote the eco-friendly enjoyment of the Jersey Shore, COA has now taken this mission virtual so that it can be accomplished on-the-go. This comprehensive tool serves as a fun database of the best ways to enjoy marine ecosystems while also protecting them. This includes eco-friendly activities for all ages, educational information on issues that COA addresses, and tips on the best places to appreciate nature in NJ.
The EcoGuide is made possible thanks to generous support from the Marta Heflin Foundation.
Find the EcoGuide linked below, ready for mobile or computer use. The EcoGuide functions on mobile devices most efficiently through the “Google Slides” app, but can also be opened on any internet browser.
For Best Use of the EcoGuide:
On mobile phone
- Download the “Google Slides” or the “Google Drive” app
- When you click the EcoGuide link, open it in one of those apps
- Turn your phone horizontally for easiest viewing
On desktop or laptop
- Once the link is opened, click “present” in the upper right-hand corner to view full screen and functionality
To use while offline
- Open the EcoGuide while online, then click “download” and download as a pdf to save for use while offline
