Turtle Island Restoration Network is headquartered in California, where we are a leading advocate for endangered sea turtles, whales, salmon, and more.

For nearly 30 years, our efforts have safeguarded endangered Coho salmon and engaged the public in our conservation efforts through education, outreach, classroom visits and other habitat protection efforts.

Action Alert

March 15, 2023

Stop the Willow and Call

Our Campaigns

Acquire Critical Land

November 27, 2018

The Salmon Protection And Watershed Network (SPAWN)

November 16, 2018

10,000 Redwoods

November 9, 2018

Ban California Driftnets

May 24, 2018

Lagunitas Creek Floodplain & Riparian Restoration Project

April 18, 2018

Take Action!

March 15, 2023

Stop the Willow and Call

September 20, 2022

Action: Bureau of Energy Management 5 Year Lease Plan

August 31, 2022

End Chronic Water Pollution in Point Reyes National Seashore

California Updates

A Day at the Commons

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Written by: Melvyn Wright  Hello SPAWN community, Saturday was a special planting day at Roy's Riffles.  Our objective was to plant a colorful native plant garden enhancing SPAWN's restoration project…

Monarchs of Marin Exhibition Highlighted

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Audrey Fusco, Nursery Manager & Restoration Ecologist, was part of a collaborative effort to produce the “Return of the Western Monarch”, showcasing the efforts to help the population of monarchs…

Art Exhibit Centered Around the Western Monarch Butterfly Coming

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From March 17 through April 30, the "Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly" will be open to the public at the Marin Art and Garden Center. The exhibit combines science…

TIRN Water Quality Report at Point Reyes Spotlighted

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In January, winter storms highlighted the water quality at Point Reyes National Seashore, as well as the importance of the recent water quality tests sponsored by Turtle Island Restoration Network…

SPAWN Featured in Local Panel Discussion

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Monarchs breed and overwinter in Marin, and their population has come back in stronger numbers, due to habitat enhancement and re-establishment. Audrey Fusco, Nursery Manager & Restoration Ecologist, played a…

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act to Become Law

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For Immediate Release: January 3, 2023 Contacts: Todd Steiner, Executive Director, (415) 663-8590, tsteiner@seaturtles.org Scott Webb, Advocacy & Policy Director, (707) 921-8211, swebb@seaturtles.org Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act to…