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Keep It Clean!
from the Coastal CODE blog:
Four individuals have been selected to embark on an expedition along the Alaskan Coast to study the global impact of marine pollution and further their involvement in improving ocean health. These four “CODE Keepers” will use the knowledge and experience gained from the trip to make a positive difference in their hometowns , which span the Pacific Coast from Anchorage to San Diego. This unique journey will be hosted by Alaskan Brewing Co.’s Coastal CODE (Clean Oceans Depend on Everyone), WEND Magazine and Alaska Airlines.
Loren Luyendyk – Santa Barbara, Calif.
Dream project:
“Turn plastic into a resource with small scale gasifiers, making it worth money so poor people in developing countries will be able to clean the beaches for a living.”
Luyendyk has over ten years of experience in the fields of sustainability and small-scale farming. As a certified master gardener and arborist, Loren works with the goal of promoting an environment in which humans and nature can live harmoniously. This is also the goal of Surfers without Borders (SWOBs), a humanitarian and environmental aid organization he co-founded to reduce ocean pollution, promote sustainable development and mitigate the effects of travelling surfers. SWOBs has already started water bottle refill program and built sand water filters in coastal Central American communities.
Surfers Without Borders Founder Loren Luyendyk to embark on a journey to Alaska with the Coastal CODE
sponsored by Alaskan Brewing Company
Surfers Without Borders is a Fiscally Sponsored Project of The Ocean Foundation
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Carbon Economy Santa Barbara - Courses and Events
The Carbon Economy series, convened by Quail Springs and Orella Ranch, with local and national partners, brings expert teachers to the Santa Barbara area this fall to share sustainable land management and zero waste systems design approaches with farmers, ranchers, land managers, business people, environmentalists, students, and citizens.
Public talk and training topics include sustainable land management, soil building agriculture and ranching, water conservation, permaculture and keyline design, carbon sequestration, zero waste systems, and relocalization. These approaches benefit the environment, while resulting in greater productivity, efficiency, and financial stability for the practitioner and community.
Sustainable Land Management:
Holistic Management, Broadacre Permaculture, and Keyline Design
with Darren Doherty and Kirk Gadzia
November 10-15, 2009
Two Part Training - Orella Ranch, Gaviota, CA
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ZERI - Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives
with Gunter Pauli
December 3-5, 2009
Training - Orella Ranch, Gaviota, CA
December 5, 2009
Evening Public Talk - Santa Barbara, CA
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Pathways to Relocalization
with Joel Salatin
December 9-11, 2009
Training - Orella Ranch, Gaviota, CA
December 9, 2009
Evening Public Talk - Santa Barbara, CA
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September 13 to 20 2009
Fall 2009
Past Events
Community Event for Sustainability
Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 6-9 p.m.
Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery
Event Focus
To promote the upcoming Carbon Economy Series at the Orella Ranch (read more below) by bringing together local organizations to share ideas, projects, and resources regarding global warming, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, reduction of ocean pollution, or any other issue related to sustainability.
The aim is to create a forum about these subjects to raise awareness, build support, and increase our community resilience.
There will be a projector available to show short informational videos about projects, as well as a microphone for speaking.
Hosted by:
Orella Ranch
Surfers Without Borders
Other active participants so far include:
Loa Tree
Transition Town
Please spread the word as this is an open public event!
For questions or to participate please contact-
Aubrey Falk - 805-815-5657
Guner Tautrim - 805-698-8823
nursery at Orella Ranch
copyright 2010 Surfers Without Borders
site design by Loren Luyendyk and Aubrey Falk
We have begun a Marine Plastics Debris Study in Santa Barbara County to determine what beach trash is composed of. Water bottles? Food wrappers? If we know the sources of plastic trash, we have a better chance of stopping it before it gets to the beach.
The project goal is to clean the beach while determining the quantity, composition, distribution, and potential sources of debris in order to better manage the reduction of marine debris on the coastline and in the ocean. We want to utilize the trash for data before taking it to the dump.
Locations
Come help clean the beach! click here to volunteer!
July 25th 2010, 3-7 pm: Rincon State Beach
August 29th 2010, 3-7 pm, : Ledbetter Beach
September 26th 2010, 3-7 pm: Campus Point
October 23rd 2010, 3-7 pm: El Capitan State Beach
•The sampling method will be as follows:
1.All Sampling will be performed by volunteers
2.Sampling will be done during low tide
3.Transects will be run from the high tide storm line to the low tide line for one mile total length
4.GPS co-ordinates will be taken of the sampling area, as well as any debris over 5 pounds in weight
5.Collected debris will be sorted according to type and weighed
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6.A form describing the type of debris, weight, and sampling location will be completed
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7.All recyclable material will be taken to the Santa Barbara County Recycling facility
We expect that this project will provide raw data for use by public and private organizations on the composition, distribution, and quantity of marine debris in the Santa Barbara Channel. An interactive map will also offer other organizations an opportunity to share their data, and it will provide a visual educational tool for use in schools.
The goal is to keep plastic out of the ocean. We are also researching ways to utilize plastic “waste” as an energy source for electricity.
This project was funded by a grant from The Coastal CODE, a project of Alaskan Brewing Company. An after-clean-up-party will follow all events with beer from Alaskan Brewing Co!
Please contact us with questions or comments, or to volunteer
KEEP IT CLEAN 2010!
top: pet waste is worse in a plastic bag
right: two of the most common items