Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy

Organization Description

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that began in 1986 with the intention to acquire, restore and protect the wetland habitat in south Huntington Beach. We have acquired all the marsh habitat there is to obtain, so we focus on restoration, protection and education.

Program Information

Pre- , During, and post-monitoring, of Restorations (Water Quality, Soil Composition, Vegetation Mapping, Bird Surveys) Native Nursery (Planning (Plant Palette) and Growing Plants for Restorations, Seed Collection, Plant Propagation, Nursery Monitoring and Care, Planting Native Plants in Support of Restorations) Education (Developing Educational Materials, Assisting in Docent Tours in Interpretive Center (IC), Assisting in Development of New Smart Screen Computer Signage in IC Assisting in School, Organization, Group Tours) Marsh Maintenance (Non-native Removal, Path Maintenance, Trash Removal) General Maintenance

All students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, are open and welcome to participate.

Health & Safety

In order to create a positive, safe and valuable out-of-classroom learning experience, CSU faculty, students, college staff and community partners must work together as a team to make the most of the experience and manage the unique risks that exist. There is insurance available to protect CSU as well as the learning site, if the proper agreement is in place. Students can avoid unsafe situations when everyone is familiar with the placement details and a proper risk assessment has been completed. This risk assessment is not intended to prohibit educational experiences that may seem “too risky,” but rather to find ways to reduce the amount of risk and liability exposure, so that the off-campus learning opportunity is a safe, healthful and fulfilling educational experience for all parties involved. This section should be completed by someone familiar with any potential risks.

SITE REQUIREMENTS: Please select all options that apply. Must be 18 or older

SITE LOCATION HAZARDS: Choose all that apply Students will be required to work with hazardous materials, heavy equipment, or heavy machinery.

Site Location Hazards: Please clarify your selection(s).

students may need to work with power tools or landscaping equipment, but will be properly trained and provided safety supplies

Does your organization have an Emergency Plan? Yes

Is there anything else not covered that might impact the safety and well being of your clients and/or university participants?

wildlife such as snakes, coyotes, certain types of fish, irritable plants, harmful insects etc.

students may need to work with power tools or landscaping equipment, but will be properly trained and provided safety suppliesWe often have educational tours or volunteer work that includes working with a variety of different age groupswildlife such as snakes, coyotes, certain types of fish, irritable plants, harmful insects etc.volunteers will be working under guidance and supervision of site contact

At least one supervisor will be working with students at all times to ensure adequate training for each tasks required of students. One supervisor will be with students at all times while on the marshes.

Additional requirements and/or considerations