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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of July 1, 2025 by and between
the City of Diamond Bar, a municipal corporation ("City") and Algalita Marine Research
and Education ("Consultant").
1. Consultant's Services.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement Consultant shall
provide to the reasonable satisfaction of the City the environmental education services
set forth in the attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated herein by this reference. As a
material inducement to the City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents and
warrants that it has thoroughly investigated the work and fully understands the difficulties
and restrictions in performing the work. Consultant represents that it is fully qualified to
perform such consulting services by virtue of its experience and the training, education
and expertise of its principals and employees.
Tara Reyes, Management Analyst (herein referred to as the “City’s Project
Manager”), shall be the person to whom the Consultant will report for the performance of
services hereunder. It is understood that Consultant shall coordinate its services
hereunder with the City’s Project Manager to the extent required by the City’s Project
Manager, and that all performances required hereunder by Consultant shall be performed
to the satisfaction of the City’s Project Manager and the City Manager
2. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall take effect July 1, 2025, and
shall continue until June 30, 2026 ("Term"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to the
provisions herein.
The City Manager shall have the option to extend this Agreement for one (1)
additional one (1) year term, subject to the same terms and conditions contained herein,
by giving Consultant written notice of the exercise of this option at least thirty (30) days
prior to the expiration of the initial Term. In the event the City exercises its option to
extend the Term, Consultant's compensation shall be subject to an adjustment upon the
effective date of extension as follows:
Any increase in compensation will be negotiated between the City and the
Consultant, but in no event shall the increase exceed the amount that the
Consumer Price Index ("CPI") for the Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside
metropolitan area for the month immediately preceding the Adjustment Date (the
Index Month") as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States
Department of Labor, has increased over the CPI for the month one year prior to
the Index Month.
3. Compensation. City agrees to compensate Consultant for each service
which Consultant performs to the satisfaction of City in compliance with the scope of
services set forth in Exhibit "A". Payment will be made only after submission of proper
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invoices in the form specified by City. Total payment to Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement shall not exceed twenty-one thousand one hundred dollars ($21,100) without
the prior written consent of the City. The above not to exceed amount shall include all
costs, including, but not limited to, all clerical, administrative, overhead, telephone, travel
and all related expenses.
4. Payment.
A. As scheduled services are completed, Consultant shall submit to City an
invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses and authorized extra work
actually performed or incurred.
B. All such invoices shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including
services completed, the number of hours spent and any extra work performed.
C. City will pay Consultant the amount invoiced the City will pay Consultant the
amount properly invoiced within 35 days of receipt, but may withhold 30% of any invoice
until all work is completed, which sum shall be paid within 35 days of completion of the
work and receipt of all deliverables.
D. Payment shall constitute payment in full for all services, authorized costs
and authorized extra work covered by that invoice.
5. Change Orders. No payment for extra services caused by a change in the
scope or complexity of work, or for any other reason, shall be made unless and until such
extra services and a price therefore have been previously authorized in writing and
approved by the City Manager or his designee as an amendment to this Agreement. The
amendment shall set forth the changes of work, extension of time, if any, and adjustment
of the fee to be paid by City to Consultant.
6. Priority of Documents. In the event of any inconsistency between the
provisions of this Agreement and any attached exhibits, the provisions of this Agreement
shall control.
7. Status as Independent Contractor.
A. Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent
contractor. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on
behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent, except as specifically
provided herein. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of
Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents
or employees are in any manner employees of City.
B. Consultant agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Consultant
under this Agreement, and to indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes,
assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent
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contractor relationship created by this Agreement. In the event that City is audited by any
Federal or State agency regarding the independent contractor status of Consultant and
the audit in any way fails to sustain the validity of a wholly independent contractor
relationship between City and Consultant, then Consultant agrees to reimburse City for
all costs, including accounting and attorney's fees, arising out of such audit and any
appeals relating thereto.
C. Consultant shall fully comply with Workers' Compensation laws regarding
Consultant and Consultant's employees. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold
City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with applicable Worker's
Compensation laws.
D. Consultant shall, at Consultant’s sole cost and expense fully secure and
comply with all federal, state and local governmental permit or licensing requirements,
including but not limited to the City of Diamond Bar, South Coast Air Quality Management
District, and California Air Resources Board.
E. In addition to any other remedies it may have, City shall have the right to
offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount
due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any
reimbursement or indemnification required by this Agreement or for any amount or
penalty levied against the City for Consultant’s failure to comply with this Section.
8. Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all work at the
standard of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession under similar
conditions and represents that it and any subcontractors it may engage, possess any and
all licenses which are required to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement and
shall maintain all appropriate licenses during the performance of the work.
9. Indemnification.
Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by City, and hold
harmless City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers ("Indemnitees") from and
against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable
attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature
arising out of or in connection with:
1) Any and all claims under Workers’ Compensation Act and other
employee benefit acts with respect to Consultant’s employees or Consultant’s
contractor’s employees arising out of Consultant’s work under this Agreement; and
2) Any and all claims arising out of Consultant's performance of work
hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this
Agreement, regardless of City’s passive negligence, but excepting such loss or
damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the
City. Should City in its sole discretion find Consultant’s legal counsel
unacceptable, then Consultant shall reimburse the City its costs of defense,
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including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other
costs and fees of litigation. The Consultant shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against the Indemnitees. It is expressly understood and agreed that the
foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by
the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
Except for the Indemnitees, this Agreement shall not be construed to extend to any
third-party indemnification rights of any kind.
3) The Consultant's obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the City shall survive termination of this Agreement.
10. Insurance.
A. Consultant shall at all times during the term of this Agreement carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, with an insurance company authorized to do
business in the State of California and approved by the City the following insurance:
1) a policy or policies of broad-form comprehensive general liability
insurance written on an occurrence basis with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00
combined single limit coverage against any injury, death, loss or damage as a
result of wrongful or negligent acts by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents,
and independent contractors in performance of services under this Agreement;
2) property damage insurance with a minimum limit of $500,000.00 per
occurrence;
3) automotive liability insurance written on an occurrence basis covering
all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles, with minimum combined single limits
coverage of $1,000,000.00; and
4) Worker's Compensation insurance when required by law, with a
minimum limit of $500,000.00 or the amount required by law, whichever is greater.
B. The City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be named as
additional insureds on the policies as to comprehensive general liability, property
damage, and automotive liability. The policies as to comprehensive general liability,
property damage, and automobile liability shall provide that they are primary, and that any
insurance maintained by the City shall be excess insurance only.
C. All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall not be
non-renewed, canceled, reduced, or otherwise modified (except through the addition of
additional insureds to the policy) by the insurance carrier without the insurance carrier
giving City at least ten (10) days prior written notice thereof. Consultant agrees that it will
not cancel, reduce or otherwise modify the insurance coverage and in the event of any of
the same by the insurer to immediately notify the City.
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D. All policies of insurance shall cover the obligations of Consultant pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement and shall be issued by an insurance company which is
authorized to do business in the State of California or which is approved in writing by the
City; and shall be placed have a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A-, VII.
E. Consultant shall submit to City (1) insurance certificates indicating
compliance with the minimum insurance requirements above, and (2) insurance policy
endorsements or a copy of the insurance policy evidencing the additional insured
requirements in this Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City.
F. Self-Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement
shall allow City, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention (“SIR”) and/or
deductible of the policy in lieu of the Consultant (as the named insured) should Consultant
fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall
be subject to the approval of the City. Consultant understands and agrees that
satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement. Failure by Consultant as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible
constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should City pay the SIR or deductible
on Consultant’s due to such failure in order to secure defense and indemnification as an
additional insured under the policy, City may include such amounts as damages in any
action against Consultant for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages
incurred by City due to the breach.
G. Subrogation. With respect to any Workers' Compensation Insurance or
Employer's Liability Insurance, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and
contribution it may have against the Indemnitees.
H. Failure to Maintain Insurance. If Consultant fails to keep the insurance
required under this Agreement in full force and effect, City may take out the necessary
insurance and any premiums paid, plus 10% administrative overhead, shall be paid by
Consultant, which amounts may be deducted from any payments due Consultant.
I. Consultant shall include all subcontractors, if any, as insureds under its
policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor to
the City for review and approval. All insurance for subcontractors shall be subject to all
of the requirements stated herein.
11. Confidentiality. Consultant in the course of its duties may have access to
confidential data of City, private individuals, or employees of the City. Consultant
covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or
received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed
confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by City.
City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under
this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, to the extent Consultant prepares reports of a proprietary nature specifically
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for and in connection with certain projects, the City shall not, except with Consultant's
prior written consent, use the same for other unrelated projects.
12. Ownership of Materials. Except as specifically provided in this
Agreement, all materials provided by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement
shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use or
dissemination by City. Consultant may, however, make and retain such copies of said
documents and materials as Consultant may desire.
13. Maintenance and Inspection of Records. In accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, Consultant and its subcontractors shall maintain
reasonably full and complete books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other
information (collectively, the “records”) pertaining to the costs of and completion of
services performed under this Agreement. The City and any of their authorized
representatives shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of
Consultant's records regarding the services provided under this Agreement. Consultant
shall maintain all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination or
completion of this Agreement. Consultant agrees to make available all such records for
inspection or audit at its offices during normal business hours and upon three (3) days'
notice from the City, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested.
14. Conflict of Interest.
A. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire
any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the services to be performed by
Consultant under this Agreement, or which would conflict in any manner with the
performance of its services hereunder. Consultant further covenants that, in performance
of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it.
Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having any interest which would
conflict in any manner with the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement.
B. Consultant covenants not to give or receive any compensation, monetary
or otherwise, to or from the ultimate vendor(s) of hardware or software to City as a result
of the performance of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this section shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
15. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement with or without cause
upon fifteen (15) days' written notice to Consultant. The effective date of termination shall
be upon the date specified in the notice of termination, or, in the event no date is specified,
upon the fifteenth (15th) day following delivery of the notice. In the event of such
termination, City agrees to pay Consultant for services satisfactorily rendered prior to the
effective date of termination. Immediately upon receiving written notice of termination,
Consultant shall discontinue performing services, unless the notice provides otherwise,
except those services reasonably necessary to effectuate the termination. The City shall
be not liable for any claim of lost profits.
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16. Personnel/Designated Person. Consultant represents that it has, or will
secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services under this
Agreement. All of the services required under this Agreement will be performed by
Consultant or under it supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be
qualified to perform such services. Except as provided in this Agreement, Consultant
reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to the performance
of Consultant's services under this Agreement, but City reserves the right in its sole
discretion to require Consultant to exclude any employee from performing services on
City's premises.
17. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.
A. Consultant shall not discriminate as to race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical
condition, or sexual orientation, in the performance of its services and duties pursuant to
this Agreement, and will comply with all rules and regulations of City relating thereto.
Such nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to the following: employment,
upgrading, demotion, transfers, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship.
B. Consultant will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed
by or on behalf of Consultant state either that it is an equal opportunity employer or that
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental
handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation.
C. Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all
subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement except contracts or subcontracts
for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
18. Reserved.
19. Reserved.
20. Reserved.
21. Delays and Extensions of Time. Consultant's sole remedy for delays
outside its control shall be an extension of time. No matter what the cause of the delay,
Consultant must document any delay and request an extension of time in writing at the
time of the delay to the satisfaction of City. Any extensions granted shall be limited to the
length of the delay outside Consultant’s control. If Consultant believes that delays caused
by the City will cause it to incur additional costs, it must specify, in writing, why the delay
has caused additional costs to be incurred and the exact amount of such cost within 10
days of the time the delay occurs. No additional costs can be paid that exceed the not to
exceed amount absent a written amendment to this Agreement. In no event shall the
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Consultant be entitled to any claim for lost profits due to any delay, whether caused by
the City or due to some other cause.
22. Assignment. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this
Agreement nor the performance of any of Consultant's obligations hereunder, without the
prior written consent of City, and any attempt by Consultant to so assign this Agreement
or any rights, duties, or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.
23. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state, and local governments.
24. Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of
any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a
waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the
making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by
City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of
Consultant, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or
prejudice any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default.
25. Reserved.
26. Mediation. Any dispute or controversy arising under this Agreement, or in
connection with any of the terms and conditions hereof, which cannot be resolved by the
parties, may be referred by the parties hereto for mediation. A third party, neutral
mediation service shall be selected, as agreed upon by the parties and the costs and
expenses thereof shall be borne equally by the parties hereto. The parties agree to utilize
their good faith efforts to resolve any such dispute or controversy so submitted to
mediation. It is specifically understood and agreed by the parties hereto that mutual good
faith efforts to resolve the same any dispute or controversy as provided herein, shall be
a condition precedent to the institution of any action or proceeding, whether at law or in
equity with respect to any such dispute or controversy.
27. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement
shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand during regular
business hours or by facsimile before or during regular business hours; or (b) on the third
business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the
addresses heretofore set forth in the Agreement, or to such other addresses as the parties
may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the provisions of this section.
CONSULTANT” “CITY”
Algalita Marine Research and Education City of Diamond Bar
148 N Marina Drive 21810 Copley Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803 Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
Attn.: Katie Allen Attn.: City Manager
Phone: 562-598-4889 Phone: 909-839-7010
E-Mail: katie@algalita.org E-mail: dfox@diamondbarca.gov
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28. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any action
brought under this Agreement shall be in Los Angeles County.
29. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be the original, and all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
30. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other documents
incorporated herein by reference, represent the entire and integrated agreement between
Consultant and City. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations,
representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision
or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties which expressly refers
to this Agreement. Amendments on behalf of the City will only be valid if signed by a
person duly authorized to do so under the City's Purchasing Ordinance.
IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have executed this Agreement as of
the date first written above.
Consultant" "City"
Algalita Marine Research and Education CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
By: ______ By: _______________
Printed Name: Katie Allen Daniel Fox, City Manager
Title: Executive Director
ATTEST: _____________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By: ____
Omar Sandoval, City Attorney
NOTE: If Consultant is a corporation, the City requires the following signature(s):
1) the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice-President, AND (2) the Secretary,
the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer.
If only one corporate officer exists or one corporate officer holds more than one corporate
office, please so indicate. OR
The corporate officer named in a corporate resolution as authorized to enter into this
Agreement. A copy of the corporate resolution, certified by the Secretary close in time to
the execution of the Agreement, must be provided to the City.
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City of Diamond Bar
2025-2026 Environmental Education Proposal
Environmental Science & Plastic Pollution Field Trips
1. About Algalita Marine Research and Education
Algalita is a nonprofit organization dedicated to studying and addressing the impacts of
plastic pollution on marine ecosystems. Since its founding in 1994, Algalita has been a global
leader in research, education, and advocacy, empowering students and educators to
become environmental stewards. They were the first to discover, and bring attention to, the
swirling soup of plastic pollution in the Pacific- now known as the Great Pacific Garbage
Patch.
Algalita’s Environmental Science Field Trip Program provides students with a hands-on
opportunity to explore microplastic pollution, learn about the interconnectedness of
watersheds and oceans, and engage in scientific inquiry. Algalita’s program aligns with the
City’s efforts to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste management
practices.
2. Field Trip Curriculum Overview
Algalita’s Environmental Science Field Trips are designed to complement STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education and Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS) in public schools. The curriculum includes:
Microplastic Sampling & Analysis – Students collect and analyze plastic pollution
samples, reinforcing data collection and critical thinking skills.
Watershed Connections – Exploration of how urban environments contribute to ocean
pollution and impact of stormwater.
Scientific Inquiry & Solutions-Based Learning – Students engage in discussions and
hands-on activities to develop strategies for reducing plastic waste in their
communities.
Kayaking Experience (Optional) – A guided kayaking excursion to observe local
marine ecosystems and collect water samples for analysis.
These field trips allow students to gain real-world scientific experience while developing
leadership skills in environmental stewardship.
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3. Program Overview
Algalita proposes to reach 400 students in Diamond Bar-based public schools (grades 6th-
12th) during the 2025-2026 school year. The Environmental Science Field Trip Program will
include the following features and administrative support:
Cover costs for students to attend the field trip through City funding.
Logistical support for scheduling and coordination with Diamond Bar-based public
schools.
Transportation Stipend Support to assist schools in covering bus expenses, a key
factor in making these trips accessible to all students. As part of this partnership,
Algalita will assist in processing bus stipend reimbursements, ensuring schools receive
financial support in a timely manner. Schools that submit bus receipts to Algalita
within 90 days of the field trip will be reimbursed up to $750 per bus. Algalita will then
invoice the City for the reimbursed amount, not to exceed $750 per bus.
In-class resources for integrating Algalita’s curriculum into school lesson plans through
educational resources online, maximizing the impact of the experience on students
through in class reinforcement of key concepts.
4. Cost and Fee Schedule
The cost per student varies depending on the duration of the field trip and whether a
kayaking component is included. Students not able or interested in kayaking will have an
alternate activity and will not pay the additional $14. The following fee schedule applies:
Field Trip Option Cost Per Student
Half-day (2–4 hours) without kayaking $20
Half-day (2–4 hours) with kayaking $34
Full-day (5–6 hours) without kayaking $34
Full-day (5–6 hours) with kayaking $48
5. Conclusion
This partnership between the City of Diamond Bar and Algalita represents an investment in
youth education, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. By providing students with a
hands-on, science-based learning experience, we empower them to take action in their
communities while fostering a lifelong commitment to protecting the environment.
This partnership aims to enhance environmental literacy among students by offering
immersive learning experiences focused on plastic pollution, ocean conservation, and
watershed connections.
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Through Algalita’s well-established field trip program, students will gain a deeper
understanding of real-world environmental challenges and explore actionable solutions
that align with the City’s sustainability goals.
For further discussion on program implementation, logistics, and funding allocation,
please contact:
Algalita Contact:
Katie Allen
Executive Director
katie@algalita.org
562-598-4889
We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate on this initiative and look forward to
bringing meaningful environmental education to our students.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
FIELD & LAB
EXPERIENCES
POWERED BY
Photo Credit: City of Long Beach
Alamitos Bay
Long Beach, CA
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About Algalita
Algalita Marine Research and Education, headquartered in Long Beach, California, is a
nonprofit organization rooted in a deep love for our ocean and a commitment to
safeguarding the health of our waterways. Founded by Captain Charles Moore in 1994,
Algalita has spent decades inspiring people to reconnect with their environment and
take action against pollution. As a trusted community organizer, Algalita has worked
hand-in-hand with citizens, educators, and students on dozens of water quality
projects, empowering everyday people to protect the places they love. With an
international reach that includes thousands of students and teachers across the globe,
Algalita fosters a shared responsibility for our planet and inspires action far beyond its
local roots.
Through our local field and lab experience program, we connect students directly with
the marine environment of Alamitos Bay. Our experienced educators guide students
through field-based experiences, laboratory investigations, and solution-driven
discussions that spark curiosity and build confidence. Whether collecting samples
from a kayak or dock, analyzing findings in California’s first state-accredited
microplastics lab, or reflecting on the shoreline of Seal Beach, students leave with a
deeper understanding of their role in protecting the places they call home.
Algalita designs each experience with care, ensuring accessibility, scientific integrity,
and emotional impact. We’re proud to offer this unique program as part of our mission
to create a world where ocean pollution is unthinkable.
Learn more at www.algalita.org
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A Full-circle Environmental
Education Experience
At Algalita, we believe that meaningful environmental education starts with connection -
to place, to science, and to possibility. Our field and lab experience program offers
students a rare opportunity to explore Alamitos Bay through immersive, hands-on
experiences that bring science to life and spark a deeper sense of environmental
responsibility. Whether students are paddling on the water or conducting investigations
from the dock, every part of the day is designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence.
Program Snapshot
Designed for: Middle and high school students
Group size: 20–40 students per trip
Chaperones required: 1 adult per 10 students (minimum)
Program length: 3 –6 hours (depending on selection of activities)
Location: Alamitos Bay + Algalita’s Learning Center (Long Beach, CA)
Free for a limited number of Title I schools through grant funding —please
inquire when booking
Accessibility: Kayaking and non-kayaking (dockside) options available
Provided by Algalita: Kayaks, paddles, life vests, safety orientation, lab tools,
field science equipment, and educational staff
The full experience unfolds in three interconnected parts:
Part 1 immerses students in the bay through kayaking or dockside fieldwork,
Part 2 brings them into California’s first state-accredited microplastics lab for analysis and
problem-solving,
and Part 3 invites them to reflect and reconnect through nature-based exploration and
beachside free time.
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This on-the-water education experience is designed to connect students,
many for the very first time, with the natural beauty and ecological
significance of Alamitos Bay, located in Long Beach, CA. Despite living
nearby, most of the students we serve have never kayaked or explored the
bay firsthand. Our guided trips offer a rare and memorable opportunity for
students to get out on the water and witness the hidden wonders of their
local marine environment, from quiet eelgrass beds to the occasional visit
from a green sea turtle.
While paddling, students collect water samples and floating debris, engaging
in real-world science in real time. This immersive experience not only
introduces them to the tools and practices of environmental fieldwork, but
also helps them form a personal connection to the bay, a connection that
inspires curiosity, stewardship, and a sense of belonging.
For students who are unable to kayak, we’ve designed an equally engaging
experience on land (see next slide), ensuring all participants can access the
magic of place-based science.
Once they’re back on land, students have a break for lunch. They’re welcome
to bring their own meals or grab something at Grill ‘Em All, a student-favorite
burger spot just steps from the docks. This bit of free time offers a fun and
relaxed transition before heading into the lab to continue their learning
adventure.
PART 1A: Kayaking Experience -
Discovering the Bay Up Close
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For schools or students who are unable to participate in kayaking,
Algalita offers a land-based version of this program that takes place
on the docks at the bay or outside our Learning Center. This hands-on
science experience allows students to engage deeply with the marine
environment - no paddling required.
Using tools like plankton nets, water quality test kits, and underwater
fish cameras, students collect and investigate samples directly from
the dock. They conduct bio surveys, observe local wildlife, and
practice scientific inquiry through real data collection. Students are
introduced to the same scientific concepts as their kayaking peers,
with the added benefit of prolonged observation time and a closer
look at the bay’s microhabitats.
This experience is ideal for schools with accessibility needs or
students who may benefit from a steadier environment. Like all of our
programs, the dockside option is designed to be engaging, inclusive,
and empowering. It brings the bay to life in a different but equally
powerful way, encouraging students to slow down, ask questions, and
notice details they may have otherwise missed.
Whether by kayak or from the dock, our goal is the same: to connect
students to the wonder of their watershed and empower them as
stewards of their local environment.
PART 1B: Dockside Science
Exploration Without
Kayaking
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After their field experience, whether by kayak or from the dock, students
head into Algalita’s Learning Center which includes the Moore Institute
Microplastics Lab, located just steps from the shoreline. This isn’t just any lab:
it’s California’s first-ever state-accredited microplastics testing laboratory,
making it a truly one-of-a-kind learning environment.
Here, students analyze the samples they collected earlier in the day, using
microscopes and lab tools to identify microplastics, plankton, and other
particles that help tell the story of our local water quality. They then
participate in a watershed activity that illustrates how pollution flows
through the environment and work together to brainstorm real-world
solutions for protecting local ecosystems.
As part of this experience, students also explore Los Angeles County’s first-
ever refill shop (Bring Your Own Long Beach), directly attached to our
Learning Center. This inspiring space offers a glimpse into what sustainable
living can look like, sparking conversations around plastic-free alternatives
and everyday choices that can make a difference.
By the end of this lab experience, students have come full circle, from field
sampling to scientific analysis to action planning, leaving with a stronger
sense of empowerment, purpose, and connection to their local environment.
PART 2: Microplastics Lab –
From Field to Solutions
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To close out the day, students take a short walk from Algalita’s Learning Center to
visit the Seal Beach River’s End Native Plant Interpretive Center, a restored coastal
habitat at the mouth of the San Gabriel River. This living outdoor classroom
introduces students to the role native plants play in supporting biodiversity,
preventing erosion, and creating thriving habitats for pollinators and other wildlife.
While at the park, we also take time to recognize the traditional stewards of this
land, the Tongva people, whose continued presence and cultural connection to this
region stretch back thousands of years. Through thoughtful discussion, we invite
students to consider how Indigenous knowledge systems and environmental
stewardship practices continue to shape how we care for and restore the land today.
After this nature-based learning experience, students enjoy free time at Seal Beach,
where they take in the view and reflect on the day’s activities. Many students use this
time to rest and connect with peers, while others are inspired to take action - some
even choose to organize an impromptu beach cleanup using the materials we bring
along.
This final experience provides a space for personal reflection, play, and purpose,
helping students end the day with a deeper appreciation for their local coastline and
their role in protecting it.
PART 3: Nature, Restoration, and
Reflection – A Walk to Seal Beach
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Place-based Learning Leads
to Place-based Solutions
At Algalita, we believe that meaningful education doesn’t happen in isolation, it
happens in motion, in relationship, and in place. Every time a student steps into a
kayak, leans over a dock with a plankton net, or peers through a microscope in
our lab, something shifts. They begin to see the water differently. They begin to
see themselves differently.
What starts as a simple day outside becomes something much more. It becomes
a moment of connection - to the environment, to science, and to their own
capacity to make a difference. These moments are the heart of our work.
We’ve seen students who were disengaged in the classroom light up when they
hold their first water sample. We've heard quiet voices ask bold questions. We’ve
watched young people return to this bay again and again, not because they were
asked to, but because they wanted to. Because it now belongs to them in a new
way.
And that’s the true power of this program. It’s not just about science, it’s about
belonging. It’s about helping students realize that they don’t have to wait until
they’re older to be part of the solution. They can start now. Right here. In their
own backyard.
Thank you for believing in the importance of this work. Thank you for making it
possible for students, many of whom have never experienced the bay before, to
have a day that could change everything.
Together, we’re not just offering field trips. We’re growing a generation of
protectors, problem-solvers, and possibility-makers.
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