World Wetlands Day
Symposium Ground Water Management in Orange County: “What Happened to the Swamp of the Frogs?” In Observance of World Wetlands Day/46th Anniversary of the Ramsar Convention Back Bay Science Center 8:30 a.m. Parking, check-in & breakfast 9:00 a.m....Gift of Giving
Connecting people to nature has been at the heart of the Newport Bay Conservancy since we were founded almost 50 years ago. Yes, our Mission is to “Protect and Preserve Upper Newport Bay,” but more than that, we actively encourage and inspire our neighbors and...Removed over 7,500 lbs trash on Coastal Cleanup Day
Over 700 people came out September 17 for Coastal Cleanup Day at the Bay to remove over 7,500 lbs. of trash and recyclables from our waterway! Reporting from the Muth Center, volunteers removed over: 2,500 food wrappers, 2,500 take out containers, 5,000 bottle caps,...Upper Newport Bay Is a Beautiful Estuary
Estuaries are places like no other. Unique features include: Estuaries can make up an individual ecosystem. The Mississippi Delta estuaries in the Gulf of Mexico are different from estuaries in San Francisco Bay. Life is dynamic and diverse in estuaries. Some animals...The Flight of Thousands
Every spring, Upper Newport Bay becomes a destination for weary travelers from the Arctic. These tourists take in the weather, socialize, dine and bask in the comfort and protection of the Bay. Welcome our feathered friends – birds. After enduring a trip of over...Maps & Directions
