Aquatic Ecosystems
Objectives and tactics to protect, restore, and maintain the region’s aquatic resources and ecosystems.
Aquatic Ecosystems
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The Foundation strives to protect, restore, and maintain the region’s aquatic resources and ecosystems, from the pure water of high mountain streams to biologically rich marine environments.
Objectives
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Promote public policies protecting wild rivers and natural stream flows, including development of water conservation incentives, mitigation of hydroelectric dam impacts, and reform of outdated water use policies.
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Strengthen compliance with administrative rules and environmental laws intended to protect aquatic ecosystems and at-risk species.
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Halt pollution of public waters from point and non-point sources.
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Defend rivers, wetlands, estuaries, and marine ecosystems from the adverse impacts of development and unsustainable commercial and recreational uses.
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Protect the integrity of groundwater supplies and aquifer recharge areas.
Tactics
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Conduct oversight of agency actions and pursue appeals or litigation when necessary.
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Foster effective environmental coalitions and issue campaigns.
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Build broad grassroots constituencies and powerful alliances in support of environmental protection.
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Develop effective public messages and cultivate print and broadcast media coverage of key issues.
- Support economic incentives for practices that sustain ecosystem health.
