Morro Bay National Estuary Program

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Protecting and restoring the Morro Bay Estuary

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Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Morro Bay National Estuary Program brings together citizens, local governments, non-profits, agencies, and landowners to protect and restore the Morro Bay estuary.

We are Hiring!

The Estuary Program is hiring for multiple positions, including a full-time Monitoring Technician, Restoration Coordinator, and Education & Outreach Specialist. Read more about our open positions and how to apply on the "Join Our Team" page!

New 2022 Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan

We have published our new Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan (CCMP)! Go check out the updates on what the Estuary Program will focus on in the coming years.

Our 2021 Collective Impact Report

Check out our most recent Collective Impact Report, highlighting some of our projects from 2021 including eelgrass monitoring and floodplain restoration.

“Morro Bay is a national treasure, providing habitat for an incredible diversity of species. It is also our home and the core of our community. The Morro Bay National Estuary Program continuously leads and organizes the efforts of our residents to protect the bay for all the species that use it, including the local citizens. Because of these efforts, the bay is accessible, cleaner, healthier, and more protected.”

Ethan Bell, Ecologist

Our Programs

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.