To empower students with the knowledge that they can help restore a habitat

To explore the impact of tidal restriction on the wetlands at Bolsa Chica

To provide local high school students with a sense of steward ship for Bolsa Chica

To provide scientifically useful long-term data collection at selected sites

To observe and document wetland restoration

To enhance students' science education in accordance with National Science Education Standards and Science Framework for California Public Schools.