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Help Raise $3,000 for the Morro Bay Estuary by December 31st

Morro Bay National Estuary Program announces the first annual fundraising campaign is underway. The goal for this fundraiser is $3,000. Thanks to several caring supporters, nearly $1,000 has been donated so far. Funds raised in this annual campaign will help the Estuary Program achieve restoration, monitoring, and education goals for 2014. These goals include raising awareness about water conservation, addressing sedimentation problems, and monitoring and replanting more eelgrass in Morro Bay. Rejuvenating a youth education program is also a top priority.

On the surface, Morro Bay is alive with life and adventure, but under the water Morro Bay tells a different story. Avoidable factors are ailing our local treasure. Sedimentation threatens to fill the bay and destroy important fish habitat. Trash and bacteria from land pollute the water, and threaten the commercial oyster and fishing industries. Drought also impacts fish and wildlife.

Morro Bay National Estuary Program addresses each of these concerns, among others. As a non-regulatory, non-profit organization the mission of the Estuary Program is to protect and restore Morro Bay. You can help. Please make a gift to Morro Bay National Estuary Program and help the Estuary Program achieve the annual fundraising campaign goal of $3,000. Every gift, regardless of size, is appreciated and will help keep the Morro Bay estuary clean and healthy for all of us. Gifts may be given online at www.mbnep.org, or by check or cash to the office at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 11, Morro Bay, CA 93442.
If you have any questions about the annual campaign, please contact Kathryn Winfrey, Communications and Development Coordinator, kwinfrey@mbnep.org or (805) 772-3834 x13.

Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a non-regulatory, non-profit organization that brings together citizens, local government, non-profits, agencies, and landowners to protect and restore the Morro Bay Estuary for people and wildlife. The Estuary Program conducts monitoring and research, restores natural habitats, and educates residents and visitors on how to keep Morro Bay clean and healthy.

Morro Bay Seeks Pictures of the Past

 As the city's 50th anniversary approaches, Morro Bay residents are taking a look back at the people, places and events that helped make the community what it is today. Anyone with ties to the area is being asked to leaf through family photo albums and find pictures that could be used during a citywide celebration next year to mark 50 years since Morro Bay became a city on July 17, 1964. "We're particularly looking for actions shots – a fire breaking out or an event taking place," said Morro Bay photographer Garry Johnson, who is gathering photos for the celebration. "We're concentrating on the past five decades, but we're interested in photos from any period."  While pictures of the sun setting behind Morro Rock may be beautiful, they don't necessarily tell a story about the city's history. Johnson said celebration organizers are most interested in finding photos that illustrate life in the community.

 The 50th anniversary celebration is still in the planning stages, Johnson said, and organizers are looking at a number of ways that the photos might be used. "It depends on what we have to work with," he said. "We'd like to get 10 pictures from each decade – the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, etc. – and make them part of a huge display. It would be a portable presentation of photos that could be moved to different locations around town." He said a book or other commemorative publication is also being considered. Johnson assured that those who contribute photos will receive appropriate credit and that they will be able to keep their originals.

 "We will copy them and get written permission to use them," he said. He noted that the search is not limited to photos from the past 50 years. If  people have older photos of historical significance, he and his fellow organizers would be interested in seeing those, too. Johnson is working with Bill and Tracy Shewchuk at Suite 1 Gallery. For more information, call Johnson at (805) 772-3738, or send email. Or, photos can be taken to the gallery at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 1, Morro Bay.

Holidays in the Pines 2013

Cambria, Ca. - The small village of Cambria is readying itself to celebrate in a big way as the picturesque town along Highway 1 decks out with a bevy of lights, festive events, decorations, deals and discounts November 23th through December 23rd.  For holiday shopping in a unique, relaxed atmosphere and a chance to win drawings and prizes join us for Holiday in the Pines 2013. Cambria Holiday

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