Our Stories: Discovering the Morro Bay National Estuary Program
Estero Bay News
September 28, 2026
If you've ever walked the sand near The Cloisters, you know that stretch of shoreline is one of Morro Bay's quiet treasures. A crew of volunteers spent 2023 giving back to it, showing up for regular beach and waterway cleanup days hosted by the Morro Bay National Estuary Program. Estero Bay News recently spotlighted their efforts, and it's a good reminder of the steady, unglamorous work that keeps our bay healthy.
The Estuary Program has long been a backbone of conservation here, protecting the eelgrass, the birds, and the water we all love. But it's the neighbors who show up with buckets and gloves who make it real. If you've been meaning to get involved, consider this your nudge — check the Estuary Program's volunteer calendar and join the next cleanup.
Our bay doesn't clean itself. See you out there.
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