The Northland-based Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (CC23406) was established in 2002, as a charitable umbrella and support organisation for the Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) marine education and Whitebait Connection (WBC) freshwater education programmes. These are both leading models in education for sustainability in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust Health and Safety

The Trust's Safety Management plan (link below) covers the over-arching and policy aspects of the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust’s health and safety responsibilities. Specific operational aspects of the trust’s programmes and projects are contained in the Appendix as SOP's.

The Department of Conservation is a founding partner of the programme, and has supported the establishment of the WBC programme throughout New Zealand

With the generous support, partnership and collaboration of many organisations including: