Organization: Coastal Wildlife Club Inc
Mission: For charitable and scientific purposes dedicated to educating others about and preserving our coastal resources including the local habitats and wildlife.
Activities: Planning and implementing Coastal Wildlife Clubs Marine Turtle Monitoring Program, both in areas included in contractual services and areas done on a volunteer basis. Activities include on the beach training, gatherings and partial funding of registrations and travel for board of directors and volunteers to attend Symposia and conventions with the purpose of creating a professional cadre of turtle monitors. Data collection, report preparation and collaboration with local and state regulatory agencies as well as local, regional and national organizations help provide a system to monitor turtle nesting at local beaches in support of conservation efforts.
Plan and implementation of network activities through participation in Symposia, conventions and meetings of other similar groups to include providing funds for sponsorship of meetings. In addition, designing and displaying materials about our research. Educational materials are provided to other groups upon request.
Plan and implement programs of outreach and education which includes participation in festivals or events answering questions, displaying information and distributing free materials about our coastal resources and our sea turtle monitoring program to the general public. In addition, providing speakers for local community organizations, schools and other groups accompanied by displays and using a Powerpoint presentation. Educational materials to individuals and groups are provided upon request.
NTEE category: Animal-Related
Secondary category: Environment