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When you choose to give, you join a community of researchers, birders, and conservation advocates working together to protect one of our region's most beloved raptors.

Support our Work

The Northern California Osprey Collaborative is a grassroots conservation effort that has run entirely on a voluntary basis since its founding. Every dollar donated goes directly toward supporting our monitoring work — from gas and field supplies like color bands, to creating paid hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Your support makes this research possible. Thank you for being part of our mission to understand and protect Ospreys across Northern California!

There are two easy ways to make a tax-deductible donation:

Online: Visit this link and in the comments field, please include "Meisman Osprey" so your gift is directed to our project.

By mail: Make your check payable to Humboldt Ornithological Collective and include "Meisman Osprey" on the memo line. Mail to:

Gift Processing Center 1 Harpst Street Arcata, CA 95521

Why give?

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    Fund Field Research

    Your donation directly supports boots-on-the-ground monitoring — from fuel for field work to color bands that help us track individual Ospreys year after year.

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    Support A Species You Love

    Ospreys are an iconic part of Northern California's waterways. Help us ensure they continue to thrive here for generations to come.

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    Be Part of the Science

    Your contribution makes you a part of a growing collaborative network working to answer important questions about how Ospreys are faring across our region.

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    Create Lasting Impact

    Long-term monitoring is the backbone of conservation. Your support helps us build a dataset that will inform Osprey research and management for years to come.

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    Invest in the Next Generation

    Donations help us create paid learning opportunities for students, giving young wildlife biologists real field experience in raptor research and conservation.

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    Inspire Your Community

    Sharing your support helps grow our network of researchers, birders, and community scientists — and brings more eyes and ears to the field!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, the Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

  • Every dollar donated goes directly toward supporting our monitoring work — from gas and field supplies like color bands, to creating paid hands-on learning opportunities for students.

  • Absolutely, if you live somewhere near Osprey nests and would like to monitor your neighborhood nests to contribute to our study, please reach out.