Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy
The Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy (“HBWC”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which owns and manages 190-acres of property in southeast Huntington Beach. Our mission is to acquire, restore, and protect the coastal wetlands of southeast Huntington Beach and we have been doing this for 40 years. HBWC is passionate about creating, preserving, and promoting the habitats of local wildlife, and we welcome the community to join us in our endeavors. We serve the people of Huntington Beach and its surrounding cities, Orange, LA, and Riverside counties providing hands-on volunteering opportunities and wetlands education both on- and off-site. We have restored 127-acres of wetlands which consist of the Talbert, Brookhurst, and Magnolia Marshes and are currently working on permitting an additional 44-acre restoration known as Newland Marsh.
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 supplies. While working on our property, students may encounter wildlife such as snakes, coyotes, certain types of fish, irritable plants, harmful insects etc. At least one supervisor will be working with students at all times to ensure adequate training for each task required of students.
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.
- Must be 18 or older
Mon-Thurs, 8am-4:30pm
Friday, 8am-12pm
Saturdays, 8am-12pm (variable)