Mission/Goals
Our Mission:
The mission of CSMC is to help our communities equitably implement sustainable and regenerative practices to slow and adapt to climate change.
Provide educational opportunities for the community
Serve as a resource for information on environmental sustainability
Work with the City of Marina and other partners on environmental policy
Create and work on projects that enhance the natural beauty and ecosystems of Marina.
Citizens for Sustainable Marina is one of nine local action groups in Monterey County founded under the auspices of Communities for Sustainable Monterey County.
Unique Characteristics/Focus
The first organizing meeting of C4SM was held on April 20, 2009. We have about 160 members and continue to grow. Our steering committee meets to set goals and plans our public programs. We were selected to be the the lead planning group for Locke-Paddon Park Earth Day 2010 by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. The Oak Woodland at Locke-Paddon has become one of our major work sites. Our projects and programs are open to the public, and admission is free.
We work on native restoration areas, encourage green building practices and new urbanism, waste reduction and cleanup, water conservation, use of alternative energy, energy reduction, carpooling, pedestrian-friendly urban design, city bike paths and urban parks, protection of endangered and endemic species, and alternate transportation. We supported the signing and implementation of the Urban Environmental Accords and the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and all sustainability issues.
Who We Are
Bruce began learning about sustainable living in Arcata, CA and attending Humboldt State University (HSU). While at HSU he founded a university club called the Campus Recycling Project(CRP). This began a life of public service for Bruce who is currently Mayor of the City of Marina and Botanist for the Bureau of Land Management on Fort Ord. Since 2011 Bruce has been appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to serve on the Central Coast Water Quality Control Board. Bruce is a strong believer that we must both slow our population increases and reduce consumption if we want future generations to have access to clean water, air, and natural areas in which to recharge our zest for life. Bruce enjoys time with family and organizing volunteer litter pick up and other community events.
See more of his photography on the BLM Flickr account at