Advocacy, Conservation, and Education
Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) works to protect and enhance the natural resources of the Atlantic Coastal Bays watershed through advocacy, conservation, and education.
The Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland & Virginia) coastal area is a fragile, constantly changing ecosystem. Maintaining the health of this ecosystem is critical to preserving the way of life that is unique to the shore.
ACT is committed to protecting our watershed to ensure clean waterways for humans and wildlife, quality public health, and sustainable economic growth now and for future generations.
Featured Events
Coast Kids Investigate Winter
Adaptations of Animals & Plants
Sitting in a nice warm house, we sometimes wonder, how animals are able to survive the winter. Learn about different strategies animals and plants developed to stay alive during the cold months of the year. We will explore winter adaptations on a nature walk next to Furnace Town. The beautiful trail is about 1 1/2 miles long.
More Details >Clean Water Act Turns "40"
Protect The Clean Water Act. Support your Coastkeeper’s efforts for clean water
that's "Swimmable-Fishable-Drinkable"!
Waterkeeper Celebrates Clean Water Act 40th Anniversary from W2 Films on Vimeo.
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Upcoming Events
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Nature Conservancy Trail at Furnace Town
Snow Hill, MD
2:00pm - 3:30pmRead More >
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Golden Quarter Farm
Berlin, MD
6:00p - 9:00pm
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in Chincoteague
Chincoteague Island, VA
10:00am to 12:00pmRead More >
The Next Generation of
Environmental Stewards
Our Coast Kids program is a hands-on environmental education program that provides opportunities for kids and their parents to directly experience coastal Delmarva, appreciate the majesty of the Coastal Bays ecosystem, and become engaged in the mission to protect our natural heritage.
The mission of Coast Kids is to help participants to develop a sense of place - a geographical and ecological awareness that will result in more enjoyment, and ultimately more stewardship of the environment.
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An "On The Water Advocate"
For Our Waterways
The Assateague Coastkeeper® is your public advocate, protecting the Atlantic Coastal Bays for the people, plants, and animals who rely on clean and safe water.
The Coastkeeper is an on-the-water monitor who patrols the watershed by boat in search of evidence of pollution or other water quality problems. The Coastkeeper also reaches out to and engages citizens to provide additional eyes, ears and even noses to identify and report pollution sources.
You have a natural and legal right to water that is swim'-able, fish-able and drinkable. The Coastkeeper is there to stand firmly on the side of you and your family to safeguard this right against polluters.
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A Model Community For Environmental Protection And Conservation
Grow Berlin Green (GBG) is a new campaign dedicated to establishing the town of Berlin, Maryland, and surrounding areas as a model community for participatory environmental protection, conservation and smart growth.
The campaign will include events and activities designed to involve citizens, business owners and government officials to better build a foundation for citizen and policymaker participation.
The goals of GBG include improving understanding, engagement and activism among citizens and policymakers, increasing conservation efforts, improving natural resources management, reducing waste and increasing recycling.
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