Field station name: Coal Oil Point Reserve
URL: http://copr.nrs.ucsb.edu/
Year founded: 1970
Mission statement: The mission of the Natural Reserve System is to contribute to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California.
Annual visitors: 9000
Land: 170 acres (69 hectares)
Location:
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Outreach Goals
[✓ = applies to this field station, ✗ = does not apply to this field station]
✓ Build community
✓ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills
✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship
✗ Inspire curiosity
✗ Make field station resources available to the public
✗ Promote STEM careers
✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work
✗ Raise money
✓ Reach a particular audience
✗ Teach about the environment generally
✗ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public