Salt and Soul is a student-led initiative focused on coastal awareness, water stewardship, and public health education in Florida. We bring together data, tools, and local action to help people understand how the health of our seas is directly connected to our own, and how small, informed choices can make a real difference.
Explore fixed coastal monitoring sites and locations where recent water quality concerns have been reported. See where red tide, harmful algal blooms, bacteria, or pollution have been detected, and use the map to plan beach trips, study local ecosystems, or check conditions near your Florida community.
Small, everyday choices add up, affecting Florida’s local waterways and the oceans they feed. Small daily choices can reduce waste, preserve natural resources, and support healthier coastal ecosystems. Use these tools to see how your habits connect to coastal and ocean health.
Measure not only your tap water use but also the “virtual water” behind the food you eat, the electricity you use, and everyday products in your home. Discover where you can conserve and reduce your footprint.
Follow the journey of floating plastic from your neighborhood to the global ocean. See where plastic could travel over 20 years and how likely it is to reach the sea, making it clear how far-reaching the consequences of everyday waste can be.
Salt and Soul supports and amplifies organizations working on the ground to protect Florida’s coasts, seas, and waterways. These groups offer opportunities to volunteer, learn, and participate in meaningful environmental action across the region.
Beaches Go Green Inc is a nonprofit environmental education organization based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, dedicated to helping individuals and...
The Surfrider Foundation, dedicated to protecting and preserving the ocean, waves, beaches, and coastal ecosystems along Florida’s First Coast, including...
Sisters of the Sea in the Jacksonville area is a long-standing women’s surfing and community nonprofit based in Jacksonville Beach....
Friends of the GTM Research, often referred to as the GTM nonprofit, is a 501(c)(3) organization in Northeast Florida that...
St. Johns Riverkeeper is a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the St. Johns River in Florida....
Florida Water Warriors is a youth-led environmental nonprofit based in Florida, with student chapters and members across the state. The...
The Nature Conservancy is a global nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to protecting land, water, and wildlife to ensure a healthy...
Safe Water Project is a nonprofit initiative focused on providing access to clean and safe drinking water through education, infrastructure...
Waterkeepers Florida is a statewide coalition of local Waterkeeper organizations that work together to protect and restore Florida’s rivers, springs,...
Follow updates and upcoming events related to coastal health, water quality, and community action across Florida. Track what’s happening along our coasts and seas as conditions, research, and local efforts evolve.
Hi, I am Diya Comar, a senior at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, and the founder of Salt and Soul, a student-led environmental advocacy platform created to connect people with practical ways to protect their local environment. Growing up around Florida’s coastlines and waterways, I saw how issues like water pollution, plastic waste, coastal erosion, and habitat loss directly affected my community.
After participating in environmental sustainability and marine science programs, I wanted to turn what I had learned into something accessible and actionable. I created Salt and Soul as a website that combines environmental education with opportunities for community involvement. The platform features articles on environmental issues, interactive resources, local volunteer opportunities, environmental organizations, and ways for people to participate in conservation and advocacy.
My plan is to continue growing Salt and Soul from a website into a larger community initiative. I am currently exploring environmental microgrants to fund educational resources, community projects, outreach, and improvements to the platform.
Ultimately, my goal is to make environmental action more accessible, especially for young people in my community.
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Have a question, collaboration idea, or volunteer opportunity to share? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about local initiatives, partnerships, and ways to get involved in protecting our coastal communities.
