Help protect Southern California’s most vulnerable coastal wetlands
The Tijuana Estuary is one of 30 reserves nationwide established for long-term research, education, and stewardship, and the only reserve on an international border. We need your help to continue our vital work of preserving and restoring habitats, preventing trash from becoming marine debris, advancing climate resilience and research, and educating our community about wetlands and coastlines.
Your Impact
Your generous contribution will help us:
- Sustain the legacy of TRNERR’s vital work in the Tijuana Estuary and beyond
- Buffer TRNERR against financial and environmental uncertainty
- Secure lasting funding to grow our capacity and resilience
- Bridge TRNERR’s existing programs and the Foundation’s emerging efforts to foster lasting change
Establish a Donation Program for Your Organization
To learn more about the different ways you can support the Tijuana Estuary Foundation and discuss potential giving opportunities, please contact Cristina Bingham at g
The Tijuana Estuary Foundation is the Reserve's vital non-profit partner. We are a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
Donate by Check
Please make your check payable to Tijuana Estuary Foundation and mail your contribution to:
Tijuana Estuary Foundation
P.O. Box 575
Imperial Beach, CA 91933
Support Our Vital Work
Education
Education at the Tijuana Estuary is more than outreach—it’s a catalyst for change. Through hands-on programs for students at all levels and the broader community, we connect people with place, science, and stewardship. From classrooms to coastal trails, with your support our education team will continue to foster curiosity, build environmental literacy, and deepen public connection to the natural world.
Training and Engagement
At the Tijuana Estuary, engagement is about turning knowledge into impact. Through the Training and Engagement Program, we connect science with decision-makers—equipping agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders with tools to strengthen coastal resilience. From convening regional forums to one-on-one partnerships, we foster solutions that span boundaries, integrate social and ecological knowledge, and elevate the human dimension in coastal decision-making. Your support will help us shape this more resilient future.
Stewardship
Stewardship at the Tijuana Estuary means caring for the land and waters that sustain both wildlife and people. From large-scale, climate-smart wetland restoration to community programs that replace invasive weeds with native plants, our team works to protect biodiversity, enhance habitat, and ensure access to nature. With your support, we will continue to restore ecosystems and build a healthier, more resilient estuary for generations to come.
Research and Monitoring
By supporting the Foundation, donors invest in a living laboratory—an active research landscape where our team and visiting scientists monitor, experiment, and gather insights from nature in real time. These scientific activities fuel innovation, inform action, and advance real-world solutions for conservation and resilience.