 Thanks for the Support
As part of their ongoing commitment to the local environment and community, Ocean Mist Farms donated $10,000 to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation. The funds will be used for water quality improvement projects and protection and expansion of native habitats in the Elkhorn watershed.
The gift reinforces a relationship between Ocean Mist Farms and the Elkhorn Slough Foundation that began in 2003 when ESF secured the 183 acre Sea Mist parcel of land from Ocean Mist at below market value. ESF reconfigured the land to channel runoff water away from Ocean Mist Farms property into two ponds on the Sea Mist property. As the runoff water flows through the newly created wetlands ponds, sediment and agricultural nutrients and chemicals are naturally filtered before entering into Moro Cojo Slough. This project provides for a cleaner environment, habit for migrating birds, and a relief from water saturated fields. Kim Hayes, Stewardship Director at ESF, remarks, “We’re grateful for Ocean Mist’s continued commitment to sustainable local ecosystems.
|
ESF Field Notes
Field Notes takes a look behind the scenes at the Elkhorn Slough Foundation.
Find out what's going on with this brown pelican...
|
Slough Research Symposium a success
Brian Spear (pictured center), 2010 Conservation Research Award winner, with ESNERR Researchers Kerstin Wasson and Eric Van Dyke. |
Central Coast organizations working to protect the land, air, water, and species in and around Elkhorn Slough joined together on Jan 20th for a day of research and presentations at Moss Landing Marine Labs. Scientists shared their findings with each other, conservation managers, and volunteers to improve conservation strategies and to enhance collaborations between researchers at different organizations.
The Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Central Coast Wetlands Group, and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories hosted the event. Topics ranged from prehistoric slough conditions to sea otter habitat use and behavior. At the symposium, Brian Spear of CSUMB was awarded the 2010 Elkhorn Slough Conservation Research Award. The award is presented annually to a junior scientist who has conducted high caliber research in the Elkhorn watershed that informs conservation strategies.
Just added - download the presentations and posters from the event. |
Parsons Slough Project update
Preliminary Engineering Alternatives and Design Criteria are now available online... |
 2010 ESNERR Teacher Training Workshops
Teachers! We invite you to explore this unique outdoor classroom with your students.The Reserve offers a rare opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for wetlands and watersheds. Find out more... |
