EAC Members Receive Early Bird Access & Waived Registration Fees
Join or renew now for early-bird EAC member registration access each February!
Members are first in line for early registration, waived registration fees, and other exclusive benefits*.
*Please note: Early access is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and does not guarantee placement in any specific program. Festival field event tickets are sold individually by event number and range from $10 to $150 per event (averaging about $50).
Protecting Marin’s Coast
for Over Five Decades
In 2026, California celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the California Coastal Act, the landmark law that has protected our coastlines, wildlife, and public access for half a century. At EAC, we’re celebrating 55 years of coastal advocacy — five decades of grassroots action that continues to keep its promises alive today.
Fifty years of the Coastal Act remind us what’s possible when citizens demand lasting protection for the public good. Fifty-five years of EAC show what it takes to keep that promise alive. Together, they are a call to action:
Your Membership Powers
This Legacy Forward
Become a member — or upgrade today — to keep California’s coast thriving for the next fifty years.
As we mark these dual anniversaries, your membership isn’t just a renewal — it’s a recommitment to California’s coastal legacy. Since our founding following the Standard Oil Spill of 1971, we have defended public lands, vital habitats, and our coastlines against legislative rollbacks, offshore drilling, and more, while protecting public lands and access. EAC has been there every step of the way — as the community’s coastal watchdog and a voice for future generations. Our legacy of ocean protection is long — but our strength comes from you. This fight will require everyone, and we need your help to stay active.
We’re in this for the long haul — protecting Marin’s coast and wildlands requires persistence and passion. Your membership helps us push for long-term environmental protections and mobilize the community for lasting impact. View how members have contributed to real, measurable protection for nearly 55 years.
When you join or upgrade your membership, you directly support:
Defending the Coastal Act from new legislative attacks
Protecting marine life and water quality through Marine Protected Areas stewardship and monitoring in places like Duxbury Reef and Tomales Bay
Opposing offshore oil drilling and harmful, ill-sited aquaculture proposals
Collaborating on park restoration and expanded trail systems for all to enjoy
Advancing climate action and 30x30 conservation goals
Training the next generation through our internships, fellowships, and educational youth field trips
Coastal Marin’s wealth of ecological diversity, home to thousands of species of plants and animals, including more than 50 threatened or endangered species. From the rolling dunes and grasslands overlooking Tomales Bay to the preserved waters of Drakes Estero, not to mention the forest and wetland habitats, these ecosystems support biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and provide irreplaceable beauty and resources for local communities and species.
Why Your Annual Membership Matters
Whether you give as an individual or through your business, your annual charitable gift to support our mission of protecting the coast provides a steady foundation for our advocacy and conservation efforts.
Our shared natural treasures are under constant threat. Rising sea levels, extreme weather, habitat destruction, limited funding, and weakening environmental protections jeopardize the future of the coast. As the late Peter Douglas, former Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission, once said: “The coast is never saved. It’s always being saved.”
Advocacy work doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, persistence, and expertise—countless hours spent reviewing legislation, drafting public comments, meeting with local and state officials, and standing up for our coast every step of the way. Over half of our annual revenue comes from direct contributions from individuals like you—making your support essential to everything we do. Learn more about our history of success.
Take Your Stewardship Further: Become a Festival Sponsor
Become a Friend of the Festival Sponsor and help the event soar!
Sponsors make the festival possible and are eligible to receive keynote and/or field event tickets and more, depending on their level of support
Want to mail in a gift?
Send a gift addressed to EAC of West Marin
to PO Box 609, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.
Annual Membership Benefits
Priority Access: Early bird registration one week before the public + waived fees.
Voting rights in EAC Board elections.
Exclusive Events: Access to the annual member meeting, picnic, and appreciation hike. Plus, invitations to annual stewardship and appreciation events with other dedicated members, including Capstone Conversations, Litter Bugs Me and Coastal Cleanup Day, Piper on the Ridge, and the Winter Gathering.
Discounts: 10% off in our Advocate Store at Point Reyes Station!
Stay Informed: Get our Advocate e-newsletter, full of updates, stories, and highlights of our community’s impact.
Guardian Circle ($1k+) Benefits: Include all of the above, plus exclusive invites to special events throughout the year.
Ready to make a difference? Let’s get started on building a sustainable future together! Join or renew today, or learn more about gift memberships and tributes, how to give a gift of stock, or through your charitable IRA or donor-advised fund.
