Tidewater · San Diego
Tidewater Coastal Conservancy restores beaches and wetlands, monitors the water we swim in, and helps neighbors speak up for the shoreline — backed by local science and community hands.
Our mission
Founded in 2007, Tidewater works across the beaches, tidal wetlands, and the watershed that feeds them. We believe the coast recovers fastest when good science meets the people who live beside it. So we restore habitat, track water quality in the open, teach the next generation, and turn local evidence into smarter coastal policy.
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What we do
Replanting native dunes and reviving tidal wetlands so wildlife — and the coast — can recover.
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A citizen-science network sampling the watershed so problems are caught early and shared openly.
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Monthly cleanups that keep trash and microplastics out of the surf and the storm drains.
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Illustrative example metrics — replace with Tidewater's real figures.
Lend a hand
Cleanup crews, habitat planting, water monitoring, docent walks, and advocacy — there's a role for every schedule.
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Fuel the work
Your gift puts native plants in the ground, test kits in the field, and students at the tide line.
Make a giftGet out there
9:00–11:00 AM · Harbor Cove Beach, north lot
Our flagship monthly cleanup. Grab buckets and grabbers, log what you find, and keep a morning of debris out of the surf. Gloves and bags provided; all ages welcome, no sign-up required.
RSVP7:30–9:00 AM · Cabrillo Point rocky shore
A docent-led low-tide walk through the rocky intertidal — anemones, sea stars, and the surprising lives in between. Family-friendly. Wear shoes that can get wet.
Reserve a spot8:30 AM–12:00 PM · Marsh Creek wetland preserve
Help put native dune and wetland plants in the ground. Restoration staff lead the work and explain the why behind each species. Tools, water, and snacks provided.
Sign up to plantTake action
When a vote or proposal affects the shoreline, we'll send a short alert with a clear way to weigh in. No spam — just the moments that matter.
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Every cleanup, every planting, every water sample adds up. Help us keep this work going on San Diego's shoreline.
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