Your donation will help keep the Morro Bay estuary clean and healthy for all of us.
Planned Giving and Complex Gifts
A gift today or one thoughtfully planned for the future can help protect and restore Morro Bay and its watershed for generations to come. Gifts through your estate plan, appreciated stock, real estate, retirement assets, income-producing gifts (charitable remainder trust and charitable gift annuities), or other charitable giving strategies can create a lasting impact while supporting the long-term health and resilience of the estuary and surrounding watershed.
Through our partnership with The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, we provide access to planned giving and complex gift expertise. Together, we can work alongside you and your professional advisors to identify charitable giving strategies that reflect your personal goals while supporting the places, wildlife, and waters that make this ecosystem so special.
To learn more, please contact us or reach out directly to The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County at 805-543-2323 or [email protected]. We look forward to helping you explore the giving options that are right for you and your family.
Donations by Check
We use a secure server for your donations so you can donate safely and with confidence. If you prefer to donate by check, please send to:
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
601 Embarcadero, Suite 11
Morro Bay, CA 93442
How can your donation protect Morro Bay?
$50
The cost of two bacteria tests in the bay, to help us see if the water is clean enough for swimming, playing in the waves, paddling to the sandspit, and other cherished activities.
$125
The cost of transplanting one square meter of eelgrass in the bay, giving it a chance to grow and replace part of the eelgrass meadows we’ve lost.
$1,300
Can support monitoring of our restoration project sites, effectively tracking changes in the health of our creeks.
$13,000
Can cover the creation of a new interactive exhibit for our free Estuary Program Nature Center, to share the wonders of science and nature with 25,000 visitors each year.
Other Ways to Support
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Volunteer with us, come say hi at our events, and subscribe to our blog!
This local apparel and gear company inspires people to respect and enjoy the Morro Bay estuary. ESTERO proudly donates a portion of apparel, decal, and hat sales to the Estuary Program.
You can buy ESTERO gear online at esterosurf.com, or follow them on Instagram @ESTEROsurf
Purchase from our Zazzle Store.
The Estuary Program designs these items, but they are fulfilled entirely by Zazzle, which is an online retailer of customized products. The Estuary Program does not print or ship any goods. However, 10% of the purchase price of items you purchase through the Morro Bay Estuary store on Zazzle support the Estuary Program.
State and Federal Employee Giving Programs
If you are a state or federal employee, you can donate to the Morro Bay National Estuary Program through your workplace giving program. See your agency contact for more information on the State Employees’ Charitable Giving Campaign or the Combined Federal Campaign.