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| | You’re invited! Registration is open for the Healthy Oceans Coalition and Inland Ocean Coalition’s Ocean Climate Conversations webinar on Thursday, July 30 The Healthy Oceans Coalition (HOC) and the Inland Ocean Coalition (IOC) are long-time partners in movement building and advocacy for ocean health and conservation. It is our collective aim to offer, amplify, and support policies, stewardship, educational initiatives that protect and conserve the ocean, coasts, Great Lakes, and everywhere in between. We're excited to announce that we are collaborating to co-host a webinar series highlighting the intersections between climate change, the ocean, and society. During our inaugural webinar on Thursday, July 30th from 3-4pm PT/6–7pm ET, we will host an interactive dialogue about the plastic pollution crisis with the following expert panelists: Registration is open through July 30. In addition to joining us on July 30th, we encourage you to join the global movement to break free from plastic by signing your name in support of the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. This bold federal legislation was introduced by U.S. Senator Tom Udall (NM) and U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. We welcome you to share this invitation with your colleagues, community, and networks either by forwarding this email, sharing this Facebook post, Tweet, or registration link and hope to see you there! |
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| Welcome to Our Newest Chapter: Washington, DC! |
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| Washington, D.C. is the Inland Ocean Coalition’s newest chapter, created in June 2020. Our two chapter leads Rebecca Christoff (top photo) and Lucy Hurlbut (bottom photo) are ocean geeks in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Join them for their first event - a virtual Meet & Greet on Thursday, August 6th from 7pm - 8pm EDT. |
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| This will be an informal event open to all interested in protecting our ocean. They are excited to engage with the local community and spread the message that you don't have to see the ocean to protect it. Click here to register and be sure to follow them on social media! |
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| | | | Inland Ocean Ambassador Program |
| Earlier this year, our virtual Inland Ocean Ambassador Certification Program brought together 25 Ocean Ambassadors from 12 different states for a four-week intensive training on ocean leadership to further grow the inland ocean network. The inland ocean movement continues to serve as a voice for inland and coastal communities, and we were delighted to share that vision with our Ocean Ambassador cohort. If you are interested in joining our Ocean Ambassador Certification Program, please check our website for updates on when applications will open for the next program. We look forward to continuing to grow the inland ocean network with you! |
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| | | It's Still Plastic Free July! |
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| Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so that we can have cleaner streets, waterways, oceans, and healthier communities. Did you know that up to 40% of plastic produced is used for packaging? Participating in Plastic Free July sends a strong signal that we do not need all the plastic that is being produced. Learn more about Plastic Free July here! |
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| | | Paddle Crow Creek Cleanup, Wyoming Chapter, July 25, 8:30am-3pm MT Brink your kayak, canoe or raft, or walk along the shoreline as we clean up Granite Reservoir. Space is limited so reserve your spot by getting your free ticket through Eventbrite. Curt Gowdy State Park is sponsoring your park pass! |
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| Georgetown Lake Cleanup, Colorado Chapter, August 1, 8:45-11am Grab a drink and join us to learn about the Yampa and its tributaries, models of a healthy river system. Friends of the Yampa President Kent Vertrees will give an overview of the attributes that make this river so special as well as the complex system of water rights in Colorado. Come learn about this river and how you can get involved! |
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| Virtual Meet & Greet, DC Chapter, August 6, 7-8pm ET Come get to know one another, talk about Plastic Free July, and share our mission, vision, and values. Chapter leads will introduce themselves and are excited to meet others interested in engaging with ocean conservation issues! |
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| August Blue Drinks, Colorado Chapter, August 12, 5:30-6:30pm MT Grab a drink and join us to learn about the Yampa and its tributaries, models of a healthy river system. Friends of the Yampa President Kent Vertrees will give an overview of the attributes that make this river so special as well as the complex system of water rights in Colorado. Come learn about this river and how you can get involved! |
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| Inland Ocean Coalition
Boulder, Colorado
The Inland Ocean Coalition is a project of The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) |
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