Point Reyes National Seashore Association
Point Reyes National Seashore Association
The Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) is the cooperating partner of the National Park Service at Point Reyes National Seashore. PRNSA works to protect wilderness, preserve historic structures, and connect people with nature through education and conservation efforts.
Focus areas
- Elephant Seal Monitoring: PRNSA supports research teams monitoring Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris) colonies at Chimney Rock and Drakes Beach.
- Youth Education: Running residential environmental science programs for Bay Area students.
- Habitat Restoration: Supporting invasive species removal and beach cleanup initiatives.
Shared telemetry and citizen science
PRNSA coordinates with Starlight Marine Systems to validate harbor seal and elephant seal haul-out data logged by citizen-scientists. This information directly guides seasonal beach closure dates to ensure breeding colonies remain undisturbed.
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