| The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS) is a 501-c-3 environmental education not-for-profit organization in Homer, Alaska. Established in 1982, CACS delivers educational programs and guided tours to over 11,000 students and visitors every year. Our grassroots organization enjoys the support of over 350 members, 100 volunteers and a variety of businesses in Homer that assist us in fulfilling our mission.
Since 1984, CACS has held the annual Kachemak Bay Coast Walk event that involves more than 200 volunteers who adopt a section of the Kachemak Bay shoreline and walk it annually, surveying changes, collecting data on marine life and human impacts, and cleaning up beach litter and marine debris.
Mission
Our mission is to foster responsible interaction with our natural surroundings and to generate knowledge of the unique marine and coastal ecosystems of Kachemak Bay through science-based environmental education and stewardship.
Goals
Science-Based Education:
To provide effective experience-based field science instruction to Alaska residents and visitors, with youth as the primary audience.
To provide the public and decision-makers with science-based information on critical environmental issues.
Stewardship:
To serve as a model of land management and environmental education that balances human use with protection of coastal environments.
To inspire citizens to make decisions and take actions that promote the health and integrity of ecosystems.
To engage citizens and students in the process of science through acquisition of scientific data that is needed to monitor the long-term processes and health of coastal ecosystems.
Core Purpose:
Alaska Coastal Ecological Education
Core Values:
Outside - Direct experience with the environment
Knowledge-based - Uniqueness of Kachemak Bay
Appreciation - change behavior and attitude
Responsibility - caring
Inclusive - abilities, economic, participants
BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOALS:
1. CACS operates year-round quality residential environmental education programs.
2. CACS models sustainability in its programs, staffing, facilities and financial operations.
3. CACS is nationally recognized for its leadership in quality environmental education.
4. CACS cultivates environmental stewards for tomorrow.
Board of Directors
Michael Allen, PRESIDENT
Development Director, Cook Inletkeeper, Homer, Alaska
David Aplin, VICE-PRESIDENT
Environmental Educator and Coordinator, Bering Sea Community Science Program, World Wildlife Fund, Homer, Alaska
Karen Marquardt, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Realtor and Marketing Consultant, Homer, Alaska
Benjamin Gibson
Carpentry Business-owner, Homer, Alaska
Patricia Kane
Teacher, Distance Delivery Education Program, Homer
Dr. Jack Regan
Retired Physician, Homer, Alaska
Duncan Wanamaker
Retired Teacher, Homer, Alaska
Staff
Melanie Dufour
OFFICE MANAGER
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Elizabeth Trowbridge
WYNN NATURE CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR/EDUCATOR
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Katie Spellman
PETERSON BAY PROGRAM DIRECTOR/EDUCATOR
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Naturalists and Interns Hired Seasonally
And Amazing Volunteers Make It Happen! We love our volunteers!
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