Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM)

Organization Description

Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is an Arcata, California-based non-profit organization with a mission of educating the public about the wildlife, wetlands, and the wastewater treatment facility associated with the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. This is accomplished by recruiting and training volunteers, offering docent-led tours, hosting public lectures, and developing and maintaining interpretive exhibits. In addition, FOAM and the City of Arcata regularly cooperate on a myriad of projects aimed at protecting and enhancing the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Health & Safety
Address 
Physical: Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center - 569 S G St, Arcata, CA 95521
P.O. Box 410
Arcata, CA 95518
United States
Program(s) 
Academic Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Environmental or Wildlife Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems