Category Archives: Events
If it happened here….The legacy of the Exxon Valdez Disaster
MONTEREY, CA – On the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound and in the shadow of the Deep Water Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, we should pause and reflect … Continue reading
Monterey Bay Oil Spill Volunteer Response Workshop
On November 4th, The Otter Project coordinated an Oil Spill Volunteer Response Workshop in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response and with participation of the U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. … Continue reading
US Fish and Wildlife Service opens Public Comment Period to End No Otter Zone
On Friday, August 26, 2011, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) opened the 60 day public comment period on their proposal to end the 24-year-old southern sea otter translocation program and to abolish the otter management zone. This is … Continue reading
OPEN HOUSE
Who: THE OTTER PROJECT What: OPEN HOUSE Where: THE OFFICE (475 WASHINGTON ST. STE A, MONTEREY, CA 93940) When: TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST….3-8PM Why: BECAUSE WE ALL LOVE OTTERS!!! WE TALK OTTER Come on by The Otter Project to meet our … Continue reading
Volunteer training coming up!
Looking for an excuse to spend time on the coast this summer? The Otter Project & Monterey Coastkeeper are recruiting volunteers for MPA Watch! MPA Watch is a new program coordinated by The Otter Project and Monterey Coastkeeper and is … Continue reading
Otter Walk 2010
I was at the grocery store the other day, and posted at the register was a big sign with balloons and flowers suggesting I think of the administrative professional in my life on administrative professional day. A wave of … Continue reading
Endangered Neighbors
Those of you who attended last years sea otter art show The Otter Zone might remember this guy: This great shot was featured right in the center of last years’ show. It’s by Sebastian Kennerknecht, a local wildlife photographer who … Continue reading
Volunteers needed!
Looking for ways to get involved in your community? Like to spend time outdoors looking at stunning shoreline vistas? Want to help otters and support conservation efforts in the Central Coast? Have we got a job for you… The Otter … Continue reading
Wear Blue for the Oceans Day
Can’t figure out what to wear? Want to save the oceans? On January 13th you can take care of BOTH of these pressing problems with Wear Blue for the Oceans Day! A coalition of citizen activists and conservationists across the country … Continue reading
The Otter Zone Art Show–pictures!
Check out a selection of phots from The Otter Zone opening reception! You can see the entire album on facebook (no login required)–while you’re there, become a fan of The Otter Project!