Colorado Ocean Coalition

Colorado Ocean Coalition Until now, there has never been a unified voice for ocean protection in the Mountain States. You don't have to see the ocean to protect it.

The Colorado Chapter of the Inland Ocean Coalition is creating a movement that builds land-to-sea stewardship, because you don't have to see the ocean to protect it. The mission of the Colorado Ocean Coalition is to create, unite and empower a Colorado coalition with shared values, goals and actions to promote healthy oceans through education and community engagement. We are doing this by engaging

scientists, activists, businesses and ocean supporters to address current threats which include:
Watershed Protection and Health
Marine Protected Areas
Climate Change and Ocean Acidification
Sustainable seafood
Special species focus (whales, sharks, tuna, turtles, etc.) Plastics pollution
US National Ocean Policy
Join us to figure out how we can help the ocean from a mile high! The Colorado Ocean Coalition is a chapter of the Inland Ocean Coalition

We’ll be out in Lafayette this Saturday for Earth Day, Every Day 🌎Come find us at the Inland Ocean Coalition table and l...
04/30/2026

We’ll be out in Lafayette this Saturday for Earth Day, Every Day 🌎

Come find us at the Inland Ocean Coalition table and learn how ocean and watershed health are connected, no matter how far you live from the coast.

We’ll be sharing ways to take action locally, talk conservation, and connect with others working toward healthier ecosystems.

Saturday, May 2
10am–2pm
Bob Burger Recreation Center & Open Space Outdoor Classroom
Lafayette, CO

66+ vendors, live animals, sustainable makers, EV showcase, food, music- it’s a full day!

Stop by and say hi.

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Join the Spring 2026 Inland Ocean Ambassador Training to hear from expert speakers! Our keynote speaker Colles Stowell f...
03/31/2026

Join the Spring 2026 Inland Ocean Ambassador Training to hear from expert speakers! Our keynote speaker Colles Stowell from will share how storytelling can be a multi-sensory experience that can inspire action in support of our ocean and the communities that depend on it for their livelihoods. Hear about how Colles partners with chefs and fisherfolk to tell seafood stories, and how you can leverage your voice and your community to share impactful messages that inspire care for our ocean.

Don’t miss this exciting opener for our Spring Inland Ocean Ambassador Training next week on April 8th. You’ve still got one day to apply! Check out our link in bio or head here for more information: inlandoceancoalition.org/inland-ocean-ambassadors

A high of 86 degree weather this Saturday, March 21st, 2026 makes spring the perfect reason to join Polar Planet this Sa...
03/18/2026

A high of 86 degree weather this Saturday, March 21st, 2026 makes spring the perfect reason to join Polar Planet this Saturday morning!

Join Polar Planet for a hands-on trash blitz and community cleanup focused on Barnum Lake and Barnum Park: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8am to noon.
We stage ground zero at the Grove St. culdesac: 400 Grove St. Denver CO 80204.

We trash blitz (eliminate litter) utilizing trash pickers, buckets, and bags to dispose into dumpsters to support urban wildlife conservation and clean parks.
We have plenty of waders to do the shoreline and 2 SUP’s to float the pond as there will be lots of water after this snow melts, moving trash downstream.

This event is perfect for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the local environment and contribute to improving the ambiance of Barnum Park.

Our grassroots organization will now also steward 2 flower beds in addition to our 5+ years of stewarding Weir Gulch from the S. Platte River to Sheridan Blvd!
In addition to our regular schedule, (see attached) we are collaborating with DPR to trash blitz Huston Lake on 4/11/26 and Paco Sanchez Park in May!
Just show up this Saturday morning at Barnum Park, or

RSVP on Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/polar-planet/events/313776214/utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=468105780

Join the Spring 2026 Inland Ocean Ambassador Training to hear from expert speakers! Rancher Carlyle Stewart from and w...
03/17/2026

Join the Spring 2026 Inland Ocean Ambassador Training to hear from expert speakers! Rancher Carlyle Stewart from and will share about how the health of the land, the water, and the people who care for it (including Inland Ocean Ambassadors!) are all connected. Hear him give insights on his background working with livestock in the Southwest as a chaplain connects through his current work with supporting farmers and ranchers through mental health struggles.

Then, learn from Program Manager Nick Kemble about how you can support your community health while collecting plastic litter – and data – with the TrashBlitz app.

Don’t miss their talks on April 15th. Apply now for the Inland Ocean Ambassador training! Go to our link in bio or head here for more information: inlandoceancoalition.org/inland-ocean-ambassadors

Join the Spring 2026 Inland Ocean Ambassador Training to hear from expert speakers! CEO and Founder Autumn Blum will ex...
03/10/2026

Join the Spring 2026 Inland Ocean Ambassador Training to hear from expert speakers! CEO and Founder Autumn Blum will explain how sunscreen pollution impacts salt water habitats, and how consumer choices can have a positive impact on how we care for aquatic ecosystems. Trainees will also learn about other microscopic threats to our oceans and how Inland Ocean Ambassadors can contribute to generating marine microplastics data through citizen science expeditions with

Don’t miss this presentation on April 22nd. Apply now for the Inland Ocean Ambassador training!

Go to our link in bio or head here for more information: inlandoceancoalition.org/inland-ocean-ambassadors

Why do YOU love the ocean?This Valentine’s Day we asked Inland Ocean Ambassadors to share what they love about the ocean...
02/14/2026

Why do YOU love the ocean?

This Valentine’s Day we asked Inland Ocean Ambassadors to share what they love about the ocean. Swipe through to see what a few of our ocean advocates from around the world said!

In the wake of the current challenges our ocean is facing, it is our love for this Blue Planet that will inspire its care and conservation 💙




Today is World Wetlands Day.Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They filter water, store carbon,...
02/02/2026

Today is World Wetlands Day.

Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They filter water, store carbon, protect communities from flooding, and provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and wildlife.

Yet more than half of the world’s wetlands have been lost in the past century.

From coastal marshes and mangroves to inland floodplains and riparian zones, these systems connect land and sea, and our actions upstream directly affect ocean health.

Protecting wetlands means protecting food systems, biodiversity, climate resilience, and frontline communities.

At Inland Ocean Coalition, we work to highlight these connections and support solutions that safeguard watersheds from land to sea.

Today, and every day, wetlands deserve our attention, investment, and protection.

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Stand with the Pacific: Protect the Deep Ocean. 💙 From American Samoa to Guam and Hawai‘i, US Pacific states and territo...
11/21/2025

Stand with the Pacific: Protect the Deep Ocean. 💙

From American Samoa to Guam and Hawai‘i, US Pacific states and territories have banned or restricted deep-sea mining in their waters. Despite this, the Trump administration is looking at mining near the Mariana Trench. It’s time for the federal government to listen to the people most impacted. The health of the deep sea is tied to all life on Earth—don’t let short-sighted mining proposals threaten our planet’s vital cycles. Comment now! Link in Bio

Last month, Inland Ocean Coalition WON the Caring Community Giveaway prize from Applewood Plumbing. That was because of ...
11/17/2025

Last month, Inland Ocean Coalition WON the Caring Community Giveaway prize from Applewood Plumbing. That was because of hundreds of votes that came in from ocean lovers like you.

With that $5,000 award, IOC can continue promoting land-to-sea stewardship from the Colorado Front Range and beyond.

Do you want to support the Inland Ocean Movement? Help us match this donation this giving season: www.coloradogives.org/organization/Inlandocean

Join us tomorrow to FREE THE FRUIT! Register for the launch and learn here: inlandoceancoalition.salsalabs.org/cutiescal...
11/17/2025

Join us tomorrow to FREE THE FRUIT!

Register for the launch and learn here: inlandoceancoalition.salsalabs.org/cutiescall_1118/index.html

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