About Us

Coastal Stewards is dedicated to protecting our coastal environments and strengthening the connection between people and the natural world. Our mission is to inspire sustainable practices, educate communities, and empower individuals to care for the incredible ecosystems that surround us.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Coastal Stewards plays a vital role in funding the rescue, rehabilitation, research, and release of sea turtles, as well as supporting the long-term conservation of manatees and other marine life in Palm Beach County and beyond. We also provide staff support, organize educational programs, and host special events to improve and preserve our coastal and marine environments.

We invite you to join us in this important work. Through restoration efforts, advocacy, and education, together we can ensure the health and beauty of our oceans, beaches, and marine life for future generations.

Together, we can create a thriving future for our coasts. Become a Coastal Steward today!

 

Here are a few examples of Coastal Stewardship In Action:

  • Contributing more than $100K to kick of the City of Boca Raton's Sea Water Pipes and Pumping Project that will address critical issues with the sea water supply to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.
  • Contracts with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and Rehab interns for the critical medical care of the sea turtles in our care.
  • Funded exhibits to "Fill the Tanks" at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in the four salt-water tanks in the two pavilions that opened in June 2012.
  • Funded the current satellite tagging project to monitor behavior of post-Rehabilitation sea turtles after being re-released into the ocean.
  • Raise emergency funds for victims of cold snaps up and down the East Coast which have affected thousands of turtle patients since 2010.  
  • Financially backed the construction of the Chiki hut teaching platform at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

 

 

The Coastal Stewards is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, tax exempt organization. A copy of the official registration CH18061 and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-435-7352 from within Florida. Our Federal Tax ID number is 59-2015726.  Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation.