Web Resources for Young Adults
American Red Cross
This link provides a listing of NJ Chapters of the American Red Cross. Visit your local chapter to get information on the local Lifeguard Certification courses available.
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Clean Ocean Action
Clean Ocean Action (COA) is a broad-based coalition of 125 active boating, business, community, conservation, diving, environmental, fishing, religious, service, student, surfing, and women's groups. These "Ocean Wavemakers" work to clean up and protect the waters of the New York Bight. The groups came together in 1984 to investigate sources, effects, and solutions of ocean pollution. Visit the website to learn how you can get involved.
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Coastal Marine Resource Center
A non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary and Bight.
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Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Grounded in the power of the River and the community, the Delaware Riverkeeper, backed by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, staunchly champions the needs of the Delaware river and in so doing ensures its unfettered ability to protect and provide for all the human and nonhuman communities that love, appreciate and depend upon it.
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Google Earth Ocean
Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others.
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The New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium
Volunteer opportunity: Specific training is provided, but a love of animals, people, and aquatic environments is a must. Guest Experience Volunteers (16+) work directly with visitors to provide educational support. A full day commitment every two weeks is expected, with the possibility of extra hours during school vacations. Go to the website for a more detailed description under "Guest Experience Volunteers" and the on-line application.
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NJ State Adopt a Beach Program
Like the adopt a highway program, only you clean up a beach. Investigate the Division of Watershed Management's entire web page to find out more information on NJ's water systems and volunteer opportunities.
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New Jersey Division of Water Supply
The Division of Water Supply is responsible for managing New Jersey's water supply, to ensure adequate, reliable, and safe water is available.
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The Ocean Channel
Presenting research updates, worldwide ocean data, and ecological information by means of articles, video, and interactive simulations.
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Rutgers Water Resources Program
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) helps the diverse population of New Jersey adapt to a rapidly changing society and improve their lives through an educational process that uses science-based knowledge. The goal of the Water Resources Program is to provide solutions for many of the water quality and quantity issues facing New Jersey.
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The Watershed Institute
The Institute provides tailored advice, administers a grant program, hosts educational forums for organizations, and acts as a clearinghouse of information for New Jersey watershed groups.
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