Dear Friend,
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Whale® License Plate design! It's been a long time coming, but was worth the wait. We have some great promotions lined up to celebrate the launch.
And don't forget to mark your calendar for Coastal Cleanup Day on September 17th - as summer flies by, it's around the corner.
Sincerely,
Christiane Parry
Public Education Manager |
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Whale Tail License Plate Gets New Look
WHALE OF A DEAL REVEALED
On August 2, the California Coastal Commission and the Department of Motor Vehicles officially launched the state's new Whale Tail® Ecoplate by announcing the details of a "whale of a deal". The first 1,000 online orders on Ecoplates.com will score a standard Whale® Tail plate for 50% off ($25 instead of $50) or $25 off a personalized plate ($73 instead of $98). This special deal is made possible by the support of our Stewards of the Coast Campaign sponsors, including convention and visitor bureaus from across the state, the City of Dana Point, SeaWorld San Diego, and Waste Management WM EarthCare. As an added incentive to encourage people to purchase the new plate, they will also each receive two tickets to visit one of several California destination attractions. For more information, visit http://www.ecoplates.com.
The winners of the Coastal Commission's contest to redesign the license plate were also announced. After receiving more than 300 entries in a public contest to design a new license plate that retained the popular Whale Tail theme, the Coastal Commission selected two winners: Painter Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall of Bethel Island on the California Delta in Contra Costa County, and Graphic Designer Bill Atkins of Laguna Beach in Orange County. The artists were invited to collaborate on a new Whale Tail® image, combining facets of each of their winning designs. A team of graphic designers made final refinements. For photos and more information on Elizabeth and Bill, visit the newsroom at http://www.ecoplates.com.
Funds from the sale of the plates support coastal conservation and other environmental efforts in California. |
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Destination Quiz
Recently named one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the world by National Geographic, here you will find a 102 year old pier with a large Ferris wheel, an aquarium, and 3½ miles of sandy beach...
Is this destination...
A. Santa Cruz
B. Newport Beach
C. Santa Monica
D. Santa Barbara
Click here for the answer. |
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What Is This?
Can you guess what theses are (note: pen is there to show the size of the mystery objects)? Email your answer to coast4u@coastal.ca.gov with the subject title "What is This? Contest" by September 1, 2011 for a chance to win a vintage Coastal Cleanup Day t-shirt. The answer will be posted on our Facebook page on September 2, 2011. |
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Coastal Steward Tips
Clean & Green Summer Boating
With nearly 1 million registered vessels, California loves to be out on the water. Free your spirit this summer, but keep your planet in mind.
#1. Take Action For Your Engine.
It is unlawful to discharge oil or fuel into navigable waters. Regularly check gaskets, hoses, and other connection points to prevent oil or fuel leaks from your boat. Change filters often. Always recycle or properly dispose of used oil, oil filters, and oil absorbents. If you have petroleum regulation questions, check with your marina manager.
#2. Be Greener With Your Graywater.
Graywater pollutes and encourages unwanted algae growth in our waterways. Instead of discharging soapy sink and shower water from your boat into the environment, use shore-side facilities whenever possible. Limit the amount of water and cleaning product you must use onboard, and use non-phosphate and biodegradable soaps.
#3. Recycle Your Monofilament Fishing Line.
Improperly discarded fishing line can remain in our ecosystems for 600 years, not only strangling our wildlife, but also damaging our boat propellers. Many harbors throughout California now offer fishing line recycling containers. Check this list for participating locations, and if you do not see one in your area, request one from your marina or yacht club.
Click here for more Clean Boating Tips.
Find out how you can become a Coastal Steward! |
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Kids Celebrate Ocean Day with Adopt-A-Beach Cleanups
The images featured in the photos in the header above were created by California school children celebrating Kids' Ocean Day this spring. They learned about the ocean and marine pollution at school, and then they visited the coast to participate in beach cleanups and create these formations of talking fish. For all the 2011 photos, please visit the Kids Ocean Day website |
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Save the Date!
Coastal Cleanup Day is September 17th, 2011
Visit www.coast4u.org to find cleanup locations. |
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Whale Tail Dollars at Work
From public programs conducted by the Tolowa Dunes Stewards near the Oregon border to the "Defiende el Mar" ("Defend the Sea") Spanish language campaign led by WiLDCOAST in Imperial Beach, a map showing all WHALE TAIL® Grant recipients since 1998 and their project descriptions has recently been posted on the Coastal Commission's website. To browse the variety of funded projects or find the grantees nearest to you, click here.
Support these programs.
Buy a Whale Tail License Plate today!
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About Us
The Public Education Program protects and restores California's coast and ocean by teaching, inspiring, and empowering the public to take environmentally positive action. The Program serves people of all ages and strives to be inclusive by targeting underserved communities and groups.
For information on all of our Public Education Programs, click here, or contact us at
California Coastal Commission
45 Fremont St, Suite 2000
San Francisco, CA 94105
(800) COAST-4U
coast4u@coastal.ca.gov
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