Hazy mountains in the Santa Rosa Island cloud forest at sunrise.
a group of volunteers on a hillside near the island coast during daylight with a clear sky.
A trailer filled with succulent plants parked outdoors near a coastal area with houses, a dirt road, and the ocean in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A small, fluffy, gray seabird chick resting on a person's hand, with a dark background.
Young native plants growing in small black pots inside a nursery.

With a diverse and experienced team of conservation professionals, CIES implements on the ground restoration, research, monitoring, and environmental education initiatives across 7 of the 8 California Channel Islands including San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Barbara, Catalina, and San Clemente Islands. We also lead and implement other projects along the western coast of the US, and in Japan for seabird monitoring and research.

OUR INITIATIVES

Close-up of white ivy flowers and green ivy leaves

01. ENHANCING ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS

We are committed to protecting ecosystem health and enhancing biodiversity through innovative restoration practices, sound science, strong partnerships, and community outreach.

An island fox sniffing a pink flower in a natural setting.

02. PROTECTING ISLAND BIODIVERSITY

Simply put, islands are biodiversity hotspots. We strive to protect island biodiversity by implementing effective island conservation solutions to prevent further loss within these unique ecosystems.

Seagull flying over the ocean with sunlight reflecting on the water.

03. SEABIRDS AS SENTINELS

Our organization was founded on the principle of using seabirds as sentinels of island and ocean health. We continue to monitor seabird populations to detect ecosystem changes and inform management actions.

These initiatives are integral to strengthening resilience of rare ecosystems across the Channel Islands, and are possible thanks to your help.

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