MPA Watch is a community science program that supports marine protected areas (MPAs) and ocean health by training volunteers to collect data on human activity along the coast.
The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC) is a certified MPA Watch partner, managing Marin MPA Watch in collaboration with Point Reyes National Seashore and the California Academy of Sciences. Volunteers use standardized protocols to gather unbiased, scientifically valuable data in and around California MPAs. This information helps guide MPA management, enforcement, and research.
By joining, volunteers gain environmental knowledge, contribute to critical coastal monitoring, and collect data beyond what the state can do alone. After attending a beach training, volunteers can schedule surveys and download materials at their convenience—just follow the tides and see the info below.
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Learn more about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), volunteer requirements, and sign up for an upcoming training date at a specific location.
Volunteer with us!
2026 Summer Training Sessions
Registration Opening soon!
Duxbury Reef
Saturday, June 6; 9:00-11:30 am
Limantour Beach
Saturday, June 13; 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, July 25; 10:00am-2:00pm
Drakes Beach
Saturday, July 18; 9:00am-12:00pm
Corte Madera Marsh
Saturday, July 11; 10:00am-12:00pm
Friday, July 31; 10:00am-12:00pm
Have questions? Contact us or call the office at (415) 663.9312