Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Leading the Way to a Healthier Sea and Shore
Who We Are
Salem Sound Coastwatch is a non-profit coastal watershed organization that works with government agencies, businesses, other non-profit organizations, and individuals, through municipal partnering, scientific investigation, education, and stewardship.
Mission
Our mission is to protect and improve the environmental quality of Salem Sound and its watershed. Salem Sound Coastwatch is committed to the following initiatives:
Community Engagement
Promoting citizens’ awareness and understanding of their connection to the Salem Sound Watershed and their role in restoring and protecting its health.
Municipal Guidance
Working with the public and private sectors, as well as other non-profit organizations, to foster responsible and sustainable resource management practices in the Salem Sound Watershed.
Education
Increasing the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the natural resources of the Salem Sound Watershed and the immediate and chronic threats to the ecological health of the watershed.
Research and Studies
Conducting and facilitating environmental monitoring and scientific research in the Salem Sound Watershed and sharing the results with the public.