morro bay national estuary program

George and Estuary Program volunteer, Nick, finish planting eelgrass shoots within a one-meter squared plot.

Field Updates July 2017

Aug 04, 2017

The crew of staff and volunteers harvested eelgrass in their assigned locations as the sun rose over Morro Bay. The crew of staff and volunteers harvested eelgrass in their assigned locations as the sun rose over Morro Bay.

Photograph Friday: Fieldwork Before Sunrise

Jul 21, 2017

Bioblitz and July 4th Cleanups in Morro Bay

Jul 01, 2017

Our Earth Day Pickup and Paddle event drew a wonderful crowd of volunteers who cleaned up the bay and shoreline by paddleboard.

From the Director’s Desk: State of the Bay Update

Jun 03, 2017

What Estuary Program stories compel you?

Jan 15, 2016

Looking Back Over 2015

Dec 31, 2015

The boardwalk path through the elfin forest winds through eight different habitat types, and offers beautiful views of the estuary.

Great Family-Friendly Hikes Around the Estuary

Dec 24, 2015

Volunteers monitor DO levels in the early morning hours because that is typically when we find the lowest levels of the day.

Clean Water, Great Life – Bay Water Quality Update Part II

Dec 09, 2015

Clean Water, Great Life: Creek Water Quality Update

Nov 19, 2015

We picked up 18 pounds of trash from the sandspit, which is essential habitat for many birds, including the snowy plover.

Give a Day for the Bay Success by the Numbers

Oct 23, 2015