About
Not for profit organization dedicated to protecting our ocean and coast by educating multicultural youth and their communities, engaging them in nature conservation, citizen science, and environmental entrepreneurship. After exposure to our projects or programs, young or adult students become environmental stewards and often activists
We work with schools, resource protection agencies, and environmentally-minded businesses in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Services for economically disadvantaged youth and communities are available upon availability. We accept donations, grants, contracts and in-kind support from individuals and organizations that care about the environment and our region's youth.
Why we're Green
The MERITO Foundation incorporates sustainability into our core business operations through internal and external efforts. Specifically, during our operations we adopt the following policies and practices:
1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose
2. Purchase environmentally preferable products such as recycled paper, compostable utensils and non-toxic science supplies
3. Conserve energy, water and natural resources
4. Practice green business policies also when out in the field conducting field research or instructing students
5. Most of our staff drive Hybrid cars and often carpool to field experiences
6. Staff are allowed to telework 1/8-1/4 of monthly labor time