4SEA Change mission is to change the tide by reducing 'Single-use Plastic’ and cigarette butts on Amelia Island and our beaches. We want to bring together government, businesses, and the community. Our goal is to reduce the footprint of ‘Single-use Plastic’ and ‘Cigarettes on Amelia Island Beaches. 4SEA CHANGE meets periodically throughout the year.

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CONTACT: Paul Lore
734-657-6295

The Amelia Beach Ambassadors program conducts daily beach clean-ups during the busy summer season. Beach Ambassadors are volunteers dedicated to eliminating the litter on Amelia Island beaches to protect beach habitat and to safeguard marine life. Volunteers commit to adopt a section of beach and to clean-up one evening a week .

CONTACT: Toby Tovar
ameliabeachambassadors@gmail.com

Amelia Forever North Florida Land Trust is a local land conservation 501(c)(3) organization focused on preserving and enhancing our quality of life by protecting North Florida’s irreplaceable natural environment.

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CONTACT: Allison DeFoor
adefoor@nflt.org

Amelia Island Bird Club was created in 1990 to observe birds that migrate, reside in or nest in or near the Island. The Club’s primary purpose is to watch birds during monthly field trips from September through May.

CONTACT: Bill George
birdbill5@aol.com

Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch helps protect a part of Amelia Island's natural heritage.

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CONTACT: Mary Duffy
mdcaretta@comcast.net
904-583-1913

The mission of the Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors is “Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales, through education and awareness.” Amelia Island is at the heart of the North Atlantic Right Whale calving grounds, where Right Whales migrate to give birth and nurture their babies, from November thru April each year.

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CONTACT: Candis Whitney
ameliaislandwhaleambassadors@gmail.com
904-759-0802

Amelia Tree Conservancy 501(c)(3) is dedicated to preserving our maritime forest canopy on Amelia Island through education and serving as a resource, promoting public engagement in conservation, and contributing to the reforestation of the Island.

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CONTACT: Wende Burdick
info@
ameliatreeconservancy.org

Beach Junki is a small nonprofit dedicated to promoting clean beaches and protecting sea turtles. Our mission is to raise awareness to the threats of sea turtles and how to help them survive.

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CONTACT: Amy Beach
email@beachjunki.org

Conserve Amelia Now! is a group of citizens concerned about the rapid pace of development on Amelia Island.

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CONTACT: Chuck Oliva
chuckoliva7@gmail.com

Conserve Nassau’s vision is for a Nassau County that is economically and environmentally sustainable and resilient with a rich diversity of ecosystems creating a community that thrives together.

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CONTACT: Wende Burdick
info@conservenassau.org

Creation Care Ministry (environmental stewardship) at St. Peter's Episcopal Church has two major focuses. First, we are engaged in sustainability projects on our own campus. Second, we are providing educational and service opportunities to our parish and wider community members. This includes partnering with environmental organizations in Nassau County and beyond.

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CONTACT: Sarah Flint
sflint@stpetersparish.org

Duval Audubon Society was founded in 1939, it is one of 45 chapters of Audubon Florida and a member of the National Audubon Society. Our primary focus is the preservation of a diversity of species and habitats, through education, conservation, environmental leadership and community involvement. We offer a variety of outings, programs and volunteer opportunities.

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CONTACT: Carol Bailey-White
duvalaudubon@gmail.com

EagleWatch, Audubon deploys boots on the ground and eyes in the field to monitor and protect Florida's eagles. With over 1,500 nesting pairs in our state, this team of volunteers spans 45 counties monitoring more than 800 nests.

CONTACT: Kaye Lee
klee11750@gmail.com

The City of Fernandina Beach Planning and Conservation Department is committed to enriching the quality of life through exceptional educational programs and volunteer opportunities while preserving the community’s natural environment for the enjoyment of our citizens.

CONTACT: Kathy Russell
Conservation Manager
krussell@fbfl.org
(904) 310-3489

The Florida Bat Conservancy is dedicated to preserving and protecting Florida's native bat populations through public education and partnerships with other conservation organizations and government agencies.

CONTACT: Shari Blissett-Clark
info@floridabats.com

The Florida Native Plant Society Ixia Chapter promote the preservation and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. Serving all of Duval, Nassau and Clay Counties in northeast Florida.

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CONTACT: Betsy Harris
betsy@surf-asylum.com

Friends of Fort Clinch State Park support the preserving of Florida's natural and cultural resources while providing outstanding recreational and educational opportunities to the public in Fort Clinch State Park.

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CONTACT: Stewart Pikula
friendsofftclinchinc
@gmail.com

Friends of Talbot Islands State Park are the Citizen Support Organization for Amelia Island State Park, Big and Little Talbot Islands, Fort George Island, Yellow Bluff Fort, Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier. Our mission is to support Talbot Islands State Parks through outreach, programming, volunteerism and projects.

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CONTACT: Crystal Henning
friendsoftalbotislands
@gmail.com

Invader Raiders volunteers work together to remove invasive plants from beaches, public and private land. Invasive plants grow at an alarming rate and out-compete native plants that provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife. Educate yourself about invasive plants. Identify the trees and plants that grow on your property.

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Nassau County CONTACT: David Herbert
david.hebert@ufl.edu
City of Fernandina Beach CONTACT: Kathy Russell
krussell@fbfl.org

Keep Nassau Beautiful is dedicated to conservation, sustainability and beautification efforts in Nassau County, Florida. Through its flagship programs--including Wild Amelia and Planting Nassau’s Future--Keep Nassau Beautiful educates, engages and activates residents and visitors to protect the natural environment, reduce litter and waste and expand and preserve the local tree canopy.

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CONTACT: Lynda Bell
knb
@KeepNassauBeautiful.org
904-261-0165

The Sierra Club, founded in 1892, is the nation's largest grassroots environmental organization. The local Nassau County Group has the goal to preserve and protect the unique beauty and integrity of our area. The group organizes frequent outdoor activities, social events, educational outreach efforts, and grassroots activism to teach others to understand and respect the fragile environment in which we live.

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CONTACT: Julie Ferreira
bordersofheaven
@hotmail.com

St. Marys Riverkeeper is an independent voice for the protection of the St. Marys River through educational and outreach programs, water quality monitoring, and advocacy efforts.

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CONTACT: Emily Floore
Executive Director/Riverkeeper
emily
@stmarysriverkeeper.org

The Nassau County Extension is a partnership between Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at University of Florida and Nassau County Government.

CONTACT: Taylor Clem
TaylorClem87@ufl.edu

US Army Corps of Engineers The Jacksonville District Invasive Species Management Branch utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to manage invasive species. IPM is the coordinated use of the most appropriate strategy to prevent or reduce unacceptable levels of invasive species and their damage.

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CONTACT: Jessica Spencer
jessica.e.spencer
@usace.army.mil