Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is a regional nonprofit focused on protecting water quality and aquatic habitats in the Santa Barbara Channel. The organization monitors water quality, restores ecosystems, enforces environmental laws, and engages communities through education and citizen involvement to address water pollution and habitat degradation. It operates within the non-profit sector and collaborates with networks such as Waterkeeper Alliance and the California Coastkeeper Alliance to strengthen protections at local, regional, and state levels. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the group traces its origins to a 1999 program within the Environmental Defense Center and became an independent 501(c)(3) in 2002, with a mission centered on practical, community-driven action to safeguard clean water and marine environments. Recent activities include partnerships for derelict trap removal and volunteer beach cleanup initiatives, reflecting ongoing efforts to address local environmental challenges and advance marine conservation in the region.