While people are sheltering in place due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, Emerald Keepers continues to educate the community and provide actives for families at home.
Environmental Stewardship Naval Base Coronado
Captain Timothy Slentz spoke at the Winn Room this past Tuesday. Thank you for being an Emerald Keeper!
Captain Slentz, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado, spoke at the Coronado Public Library on behalf of Emerald Keepers last Tuesday.. The big take-away from Captain Timothy Slentz’s presentation include: 1) Naval Base Coronado addresses sustainability every day on all eight of its bases under its command – from Imperial Beach to San Clemente to the desert. 2) The Navy cares for indigenous species unique to their locations – many of which are endangered and works with archeologists when adding new construction to care for culturally sensitive sites. 3) The Navy continues to improve energy through installation of solar and elimination of the outdated old steam heating system and addition of electric and hybrid vehicles. The extent to which the Navy has made changes to cut emissions of fossil fuel and reduce their carbon footprint are to be commended.
Naval Base Coronado partners with many Federal, state, local, and academic organizations to address environmental compliance, stewardship, and natural resources management in order to ensure continued access of its sea, air, and land spaces for training and mission accomplishment. NBC’s natural resources management program was recognized as the best in the Navy by receiving the 2019 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award.
For plastics, the base has taken steps to reduce our single use plastics, as well as investing in more environmentally friendly utensils at its food services sites. NEX and Commissary fall under a national leadership program. Captain Slentz said, “I was not able to ‘force’ change on them, but we have started the conversation!”
Robert Half -- Newest Emerald Keepers
Emerald Keepers’ very own Marla Steel convinced Robert Half to become Emerald Keepers! Read all about it below.
Thank you to our wonderful partner, Robert Half, for generously donating the printing and mailing of our mailer. Robert Has ranks Number 1 on Forbes’ 2019 list of American’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
Emerald Keepers Kids!
Meet Westin! Westin is one of our Emerald Keepers Kids! He loves to clean Spreckels Park and dispose of trash properly. His grandpa, Gary Franza, encourages him to be a good steward of Coronado. Thank you Gary and Westin!
TUESDAY, 2/18 - Naval Base Coronado Environmental Stewardship
Naval Base Coronado (NBC) provides runways, piers, ranges, and facilities to support some of the most unique and valuable combat training in the world. Did you know NBC also has a robust environmental program staffed by engineers, wildlife biologists, plant biologists, and experts from a variety of other fields to ensure the Navy not only meets compliance requirements, but also maintains robust partnerships with State and Federal agencies to protect the environment while meeting the Navy mission? Captain Tim Slentz will discuss the programs and interesting facts that helped NBC earn the 2019 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Natural Resources Conservation.
BLUEWATER GRILL Is the Newest Emerald Green, Ocean Blue Restaurant
“The Bluewater Grill is such a nostalgic place and means so much to so many people. We have customers who have been coming to this building for 40 years. I am so happy the City decided to take care of this particular building and we are doing everything we can to take care of it. I am honestly humbled to care for this building. We have really tried to be more environmentally conscious. We don’t keep straws in the building. We just got paper bags and we don’t use Styrofoam for our to-go containers; they are recycled paper. If we have 20 people a night taking home to-go food and there is no plastic involved whatsoever, that is a win for us.” ~ Derik Morse, General Manager, Bluewater Grill
Feast & Fareway is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!
“Here at Feast and Fairway we like to be sustainable not only in our kitchen but also with all of our to-go ware and everything throughout our restaurants. From our cups being made of corn, to our paper straws, to our composting that we do in all of our kitchens not only here at Feast and Fairway but all the Rise and Shine Restaurants, we are proud to be sustainable. Situated on the Coronado Golf Course and seeing our lovely view reminds us how important keeping the environment clean is.” ~ Collin Ferreira, General Manager, Feast and Fairway
Emerald Keepers of the Month: Aimee Richards, Margo Rhodes, and Salley Perley
Congratulations to Aimee Richards, Margo Rhodes and Sally Perley for being Emerald Keepers of the Month.
Some people just talk about problems, but Aimee Richards, Margo Rhodes and Sally Perley take action. The long-time friends from CHS class of ’84 recently returned to Coronado and have formed a club of sorts. They call themselves the P.U.’s which stands for Pick-Up Club.
Aimee Richards said, “We get together for coffee and select a different area each time to pick up trash. Today is our first time at The Landing. We are very disappointed in all the glass on the beach.
“What is of most concern is the trash along the hightide line. This tells us the trash is either already in the water, which is what we are trying to avoid, or it is about to be in the water unless good people are out there getting it out of the tide line,” said Margo Rhodes.
An ocean enthusiast and lover of marine life, Margo is concerned about the marine debris in the bay and ocean. “Obviously our marine mammal friends are of great priority for the Pick-Up Club. We are trying to keep the trash out of the bellies of our friends in the ocean.”
These friends are making a difference and having fun at the same time. They were all smiles and laughter as they chatted, picked up marine debris, and called out their finds.
Sally Perley said, “People see us and appreciate what we are doing. Our hope is that maybe they will go out and do something similar.”
Congratulations to Aimee Richards, Margo Rhodes and Sally Perley for being Emerald Keepers of the Month.
Rylan Tuohy and Dr. Natalie Bailey Help Emerald Keepers with Promo
Thank you to filmmaker Rylan Tuohy (rylantuohy.com) and Dr. Natalie Bailey who volunteered their time this morning to film a promo for Emerald Keepers. See Rylan’s famous Naptown Funk on his website along with other recognizable ads and films.
Emerald Keepers Participate in Bay Beach Clean Up North of Fiddler's Cove with US Navy
Approximately 30 volunteers picked up marine debris from the US Government land on the Strand North of Fiddler’s Cove. Volunteers picked up staggering amounts of plastics.
Last Night's Presentation at CYC
Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana shared Green Boater Tips, provided information about Clean Regattas, and demystified plastics!
Amber Stronk and Paige Myatt from Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana
Don't miss Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana at Coronado Yacht Club TOMORROW!
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We were proud to engage the United Cerebral Palsy affiliate Precision Assembly as our mailing house.
Late Start Thursday Workshop a Great Success!
Emerald Keepers and CHS Emerald Keepers Club Host Late Start Thursday Workshop
Twenty-eight young marine scientists attended Emerald Keepers’ Late Start Thursday Workshop at the Coronado Public Library. Facilitated by Rikki McDaniel, Emerald Keepers Education Team, and twelve CHS Emerald Keepers Club members, students in grades 3 -5 learned how marine debris changes the dynamics of marine food chains and webs and upsets symbiotic relationships and ecosystems. Students rotated through four stations staffed by CHS Emerald Keepers leaders with activities to support and engage the young scientists.
CUSD School Board Member, Dr. Helen Anderson-Cruz who took her granddaughter to the workshop said, “The high schoolers were amazing. All were very poised, gracious, knowledgeable, and articulate.”
Students left with an understanding of marine key terms and concepts and learned the importance of refusing single-use plastics as a means of keeping trash out of the ocean. They also learned the negative impact marine debris has on marine life and ecosystems. Emerald Keepers provided a healthy snack for the young scientists as they departed. The next Late Start Thursday Workshop is scheduled for March 19th.
TARTINE is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!
Opening in 2001, Tartine owners Mary Ann Berta, Jenny Freel, and Barbara Massey created this iconic European cafe with a touch of southern California. A dog-friendly, popular gathering place for meeting friends and people watching near the bay, Tartine welcomes locals and visitors alike. Being Emerald Green, Ocean Blue is a group effort at Tartine. “0ur employees encouraged us to do this,” said Jenny Freel. “We all want to do whatever we can to help our community keep our beautiful bay, ocean and beaches clean.”
