Our mission
The H.E.R.O. Mission
HERO was established to support and promote global research, education, and the protection of our life-sustaining planet. From river to reef and classroom to courtroom, we strive to be a HERO for the environment.
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“After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.”
Sir David Attenborough
Our work
Connected places.
A shared responsibility.
Forests, rivers and oceans sustain life together. HERO brings research, education and environmental advocacy to the places we know and care for.
Climate & River to Reef
Understanding how changes on land, in rivers and in our climate affect life in the ocean.
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Marine Justice
Advocating for cleaner water and responsible public access along San Francisco Bay.
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HERO News
The three newest articles on research, conservation and environmental action.
The Ocean Cleanup: Taking Plastic Out of Rivers and the Sea
A look at The Ocean Cleanup’s river interceptors, ocean cleanup technology and 2026 plans, including Panama City — with a video of its Guatemala projects.
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As El Niño looms, climate extremes are hitting an unexpected region of the Amazon hardest
A study by more than 50 scientists finds the central-north Amazon — long thought resilient — now faces the fastest rise in extreme heat and water stress, threatening Indigenous territories and biodiversity.
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Working alongside others.
Organizations HERO supports and collaborates with.
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