Environmental Education Archives - San Diego Coastkeeper

Training the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards and Scientists

Dec 20, 2021

We recently launched a one-of-a-kind science program in partnership with Groundwork San Diego – Chollas Creek and Outdoor Outreach engaging Black, Indigenous, (and) People of Color (BIPOC) students in year-long environmental science education, outdoor recreation, and workforce training. Students also receive a stipend for participating and free transportation (thanks to the Watershed Explorers Program van). The program has received positive remarks from the students and staff who feel more connected to the local environment and Chollas Creek watershed.

Sixth-graders Against Microplastic Pollution

Jun 15, 2021

By Ally Senturk

During the 2020-2021 school year, sixth-grade students from Marston Middle School participated in Project SWELL. Project SWELL is an innovative environmental education program that connects San Diego students to local water issues and climate science and empowers them to take an active role in protecting the environment.

What Exactly is a Red Tide?

May 4, 2020

By San Diego Coastkeeper

Coastkeeper Science Advisor Jim Perry sheds some light on a phenomenon occurring up and down the Southern California coast. Jim is the director of the cardiac electrophysiology and adult congenital heart programs at Rady Children’s Hospital, and the co-founder of two chapters of Surfrider Foundation. — What’s the story with Red Tide? Much of the coastline of …

That’s A Wrap! Reflecting on another successful school year

Jul 19, 2019

By Erika Bjorkquist

That’s a wrap! Students are trading in their books for beach towels as the school year comes to a close. In the 2018-2019 school year, the Coastkeeper education team will have educated 2,655 students in 32 schools and at 14 informal education events. We are proud to share that we will have delivered a total …

How Community Partnerships Empowered Coastkeeper’s Education Team to Take on Climate Change

Jun 15, 2018

By Kristin Kuhn

It all starts with water At the core of our education programs, Project SWELL and Water Education For All, is the belief that our job as educators is to not only inform our youth about the environment around them and the challenges that face them, but to equip them with the tools they need …

Intern Dispatches: Robyn Gillum and the art of science communication

Mar 16, 2018

By Kristin Kuhn

Hi Friends, Here at San Diego Coastkeeper, we are lucky to have a team of passionate, highly-motivated interns who work with us behind the scenes to inject new ideas and fresh voices into our programs. Periodically, we like to bring those interns to the forefront with a blog feature. Today, we’re pleased to introduce you …

Water conservation, one kid at a time

Dec 5, 2017

By Sandra J. Lebron

Off to a swell start Back in 2013, I landed myself a really swell job. At San Diego Coastkeeper, Project SWELL is the name of our K-6th environmental curriculum. SWELL stands for “Stewardship: Water Education for Lifelong Leadership.” It’s a fitting title. Through Project SWELL, Coastkeeper teaches kids about water conservation, climate science, and the …

Turning Marine Debris into Art

Jul 11, 2017

By Matt O'Malley

This sculpture on display in front of The Wave Waterpark in Vista is made from trash removed from beaches around the world. Into the Current, is created by Janis Selby Jones, a teacher, artist and passionate San Diego Coastkeeper volunteer, with help from beach cleanup volunteers from around the world. The sculpture depicts the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, …

How We Help Teachers Grow Future Leaders

Jun 23, 2017

By Sandra J. Lebron

Teachers know that in order to make sure our region has responsible leaders and residents in the future, we must raise a generation of science-minded students with an awareness of our regional water issues and a commitment to conserving resources. Sounds like a challenge to accomplish in the classroom, right? We thought so, too. That’s …

Why Cathy Stiefel and Keith Behner Decided To Fuel A Movement

Oct 6, 2016

By San Diego Coastkeeper

Cathy and Keith are on a mission to make a difference. For more than five years, Cathy Stiefel and Keith Behner have partnered with San Diego Coastkeeper to massively expand the reach of our education program, Project SWELL. Because of their passionate engagement and tremendous generosity, local water issues and a conservation ethic have permeated …

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