Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Proposed
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Protecting the Heritage of the Central Coast
Support the Sanctuary
Learn more about how to support the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary:
The First Tribally Nominated Sanctuary
Preserving marine and cultural resources along 156 miles of Central California Coastline
Estimated to generate $23 million in economic activity and create 600 new jobs
Will safeguard the Central Coast from offshore oil expansion and other threats
Learn MoreEstimated to generate $23 million in economic activity and create 600 new jobs
Will safeguard the Central Coast from offshore oil expansion and other threats
Our Partners
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is a grassroots effort led by the Northern Chumash Tribal Council in partnership with several local, state, and national organizations
Latest News
Stay up to date on the latest news and updates on the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Northern Chumash Tribal Council awards inaugural Fred Collins Environmental Warrior Student Scholarship
PRESS RELEASE San Luis Obispo, CA – On the anniversary of the late Chief Fred Collins’ birthday, the Northern Chumash Tribal Council announced their inaugural distribution of the Fred Collins Environmental Warrior Student Scholarship. In honor of Chief Collins’ legacy, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a student pursuing a career in environmental and […]
Sanctuary Update - April 2022
Northern Chumash Tribal Council Chairwoman and Sanctuary Nominator Violet Sage Walker has the honor of presenting at the international Our Ocean 2022 conference in Palau. Her remarks will be streamed LIVE Wednesday April 13 between 6:10 pm and 7:25 pm PDT (9:10 pm - 10:25 pm EDT) on the conference website. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the specific time […]
Copyright © 2023 · Chumash National Marine Sanctuary
All photos, unless otherwise specified, are available by public domain courtesy of NOAA ONMS. All other content may not be redistributed without express written permission of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council.
All material is protected under Article 31 of the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.Website by Sophie Marsh Design Co.