🦦 Happy World Otter Day! 🦦

Did you know that the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will help safeguard the habitat of sea otters along California's central coast?

Let's keep our oceans thriving for otters and all marine life! 💙 #WorldOtterDay

Join us in urging President Biden to protect ancestral Chumash waters off of CA by designating the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary! This new marine sanctuary will advance the Administration’s goal of protecting 30% of U.S. waters by 2030 & advance #oceanjustice ! buff.ly/3w1cuh2

“This has been an ongoing dream of the Chumash people and the community for more than my lifetime — almost 50 years now,” said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council (NCTC).

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#ChumashSanctuary #DesignateChumash

🌿🌊 Welcome Dr. Dawn Alexandra Murray to Northern Chumash Tribal Council! 🌊🌿

With expertise in participatory conservation, she supports NCTC's curriculum development and projects. Thrilled to have her on board! 🌟 #NCTCWelcome #EnvironmentalConservation

Reflecting on the powerful moments at the 9th annual Our Ocean Conference in Athens! 🌊

From discussions on equity to youth leadership, we're inspired by our partners' dedication to ocean conservation. Join us in celebrating these impactful moments!

Read the full update here: chumashsanctuary.org/2024/04/23/joi…

#DesignateChumash #ChumashSanctuary

🌿🌟 Welcome Karell Kelley Reader to the Northern Chumash Tribal Council family! 🌟🌿

With diverse experience, Karell joins us as CFO, bringing invaluable expertise in finance and environmental conservation. Thrilled to have her on board! 🌟 #NCTCWelcome #ChumashSanctuary

🌿🌊 Thrilled to welcome Elena as Executive Assistant at Northern Chumash Tribal Council! 🌊🌿

Formerly a Public Outreach Associate, Elena's wealth of experience and dedication make her a valuable addition. Let's create positive change together! 🌟 #NCTC #ChumashSanctuary

🌍✨ Calling all nature lovers, eco-enthusiasts, and champions of the planet! 🌱🎉

It's time to mark your calendars and join us for an extraordinary Earth Day experience brought to you by Earth Day Alliance

🎟️💚 Get your tickets here:
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#CHOW2024 will celebrate the lifetime achievements of Violet Sage, Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council & her father, the late chief Fred Collins, for their leading roles in the effort to designate Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Congratulations! ow.ly/CmyY50Rbjm8

The 2024 Sanctuary Wavemaker Award will honor Chair Violet Sage of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, with special recognition for her father, the late chief Fred Collins, for their leading roles in the effort to designate Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. marinesanctuary.org/news/leadershi… #CHOW2024

When you're a lobbyist for the Mariana Trench

Our dear friend Angelo Villagomez from American Progress wrote a beautiful essay titled 'Dreaming of a Protected Ocean' about his conservation work at the Mariana Trench and his relationship to his culture and his father.

Read his full essay here: americanindianmagazine.org/story/mariana-…

Last week at the America the Beautiful for All Coalition's DC Fly In, our team Mike Khus-Zarate and PJ Webb reconnected with Kai Tran.

Kai is a former EarthEcho Int'l Fellow who worked with us on the Chumash Sanctuary campaign last year.

Thank you Kai for all your support!

We hope to see you all this Saturday at the Beaver Festival hosted by SLO Beaver Brigade

We're going to have a collaborative booth with Santa Lucia Sierra Club (SLO) , come say hi!

Entry is free. The day will include live music, activities, a beaver trivia contest, speakers, and more!

We're still not over President Biden' #SOTU ...
The Biden administration has set the U.S. on a groundbreaking trajectory of ambitious climate action, from boosting the clean energy sector to prioritizing environmental justice to working to conserve #30x30

Thank you to Rep. Salud Carbajal and Julia Brownley for urging federal officials at the NOAA to finalize the proposed CHNMS with a larger footprint than the most recent federally proposed alternative!

Read the full press release here: carbajal.house.gov/news/documents…

We are so excited to be a part of this!

Applications are open for our 2024 Ocean Protection Ambassadors program! We're uniting 8 young leaders to advance ocean protections and the 30x30 goal in the U.S. with support from an incredible network of partners! Apply by February 29 at: earthecho.org/ocean-protecti…. #GenSea

Thank you to SLO County Democrats for submitting a public comment supporting the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, and highlighting the importance of prohibiting oil and gas exploration and pollution.

#DesignateChumash #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction