In 2002, ACT strengthened its capacity to watch over the Coastal Bays watershed of Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore by joining the Waterkeeper Alliance and launching the Assateague Coastkeeper program. The Coastkeeper patrols this geographic area as well as adjacent watersheds on the Lower Eastern Shore not protected by a Waterkeeper program. The Coastkeeper is our on-the-water monitor, on-the-ground educator, and in-the-trenches advocate for clean water and healthy communities.
In 2003, ACT enhanced the education component of our mission with the creation of our CoastKids program to provide environmental education and interactive nature experiences for area youth and their families. Offering monthly events and excursions around the region, a “Little Scientists” series for schools and community-based organizations, and most recently a “Nature Explorers” summer camp, CoastKids allows ACT to educate and engage our next generation of environmental stewards.
In recent years, ACT has continued to introduce new programs and campaigns responding to emerging challenges and opportunities in our coastal region. Your generous support makes it possible for ACT to continue to ADVOCATE for waterways that are swimmable and fishable, EDUCATE our citizens on critical issues, and PROTECT the natural resources in our coastal watershed for all who live or visit here.
Working with diverse community partners, we protect and defend the health of Delmarva’s waters through advocacy, education, science and the enforcement of clean water laws.
Your donation fuels on-the-ground action to defend and restore our coastal environment.
Organization name
Assateague Coastal Trust, Inc.
Tax id (EIN)
52-1250849
Impact/Cause Area
Environment
Organization Location
Worcester
Counties Served
Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Other
Address
10031 Old Ocean City Blvd Unit 102