Education and Public Outreach
INFORMATION VIDEOS
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- Algalita
Marine Research Foundation
- Kelp Forest - Gordon Lehman of Coastal Marine Technologies continues research on restoration of the endangered Giant Kelp beds off the Southern California Coast and continues development of his educational kelp sporing equipment.
- Our Synthetic Sea - Our Synthetic Sea traces the groundbreaking research conducted by the Algalita Marine Research Foundation (AMRF) regarding the exponential buildup of "non-biodegradable" plastic debris in the world's ocean. The program documents AMRF research and sampling from Hawaii, the North Central Pacific Gyre, and the California Coastline.
- Synthetic Sea (Short Version) - Documentary that explores a scientific investigation regarding the "explosive increase" of plastic debris in the world's ocean. "Synthetic Sea" depicts how this plastic menace is negatively impacting sea life in increasingly alarming ways.
- Watershed
Initiative - AMRF is working to mitigate
the impact of the built environment from the
natural watershed environment.
- Information
Television Network
- Farming For Cleaner Waters - Water is one of our most precious resources, and its purity must be protected. Yet many do not realize that more "natural" sources as well as municipal and industrial waste threaten our rivers, lakes and ponds.
- Keeping
Our Waters Clean - All of us have seen beautiful
bodies of water with a "No Fishing" sign because
the lake or river was too polluted to support
healthy aquatic life. This 30-minute television
special will explore the need for ongoing research
into potential water pollutants and the importance
of cooperation between farmers, ranchers, city
leaders, state officials and government agencies.
- State
Water Resources Control Board Clean Water Team
- We All Live In A Watershed - An introduction to the important role proper watershed management plays in our quality of life. Although the California Association of Resources Conservation Districts produced the video for California audiences, the information is suitable for audiences nationwide. To order a copy of this video, please email the Water Boards' Office of Public Affairs at info@waterboards.ca.gov with your mailing address.