Morro Bay National Estuary Program
2024年12月20日 · The Morro Bay National Estuary Program works to protect and restore Morro Bay and its watershed by conducting monitoring and research to track the health of the estuary, repairing natural habitats to protect water quality and wildlife, and educating residents and visitors on how to be good stewards of the bay.
About the Morro Bay Estuary - Morro Bay National Estuary …
The Morro Bay estuary is formed by the meeting of freshwater from Chorro and Los Osos Creeks with saltwater from the Pacific Ocean. The estuary is largely protected from the ocean by a lengthy, naturally-occurring sandspit.
Morro Bay National Estuary
Tucked away in the southern coast of Morro Bay, thanks to Chorro Creek and Los Oso Creek filtering into the Pacific Ocean, lies a national estuary home to hundreds of animals and plants. Our estuary is 2,300 acres spanning from Morro Bay to Los Osos.
Morro Bay State Marine Reserve/State Marine Recreational …
Morro Bay Estuary is a semi-enclosed body of water protected from full exposure to the Pacific Ocean by a lengthy sandspit running south from Morro Rock. Located in San Luis Obispo County, this estuary is one of the largest wetland ecosystems on California’s central coast.
Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan - Morro Bay …
The CCMP describes seven priority issues impacting the health of the Morro Bay estuary and watershed. These issues were identified through grassroots public participation, scientific study, and more than a decade of conservation and restoration experience.
The Bay Foundation of Morro Bay
Our mission is to lead in restoring, enhancing, and protecting the marine resources and watersheds of Morro Bay and the Central Coast of California. The Estuary Program brings together citizens, local governments, nonprofits, agencies, and landowners to protect and restore the Morro Bay Estuary.
Citizens and visitors around Morro Bay understand basic estuary science and the impacts of specific actions on estuary health, and are engaged stewards of the Morro Bay estuary and watershed.
This mix of salty and fresh waters makes Morro Bay an estuary—a unique place that supports an abundance of wildlife and a vibrant coastal community. People visit Morro Bay year-round to appreciate its beauty, to kayak and fish, and to watch the birds and sea otters that thrive here.
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
The Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a nonprofit that protects and restores the Morro Bay estuary and the lands that surround it for people and wildlife. We work together with other organizations and individuals to achieve this goal.
Morro Bay National Estuary - All You Need to Know BEFORE ... - Tripadvisor
California coastal wetland located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and covering 10 miles of shoreline. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Explore different ways to experience this place.