• Sea Turtle
    Oversight Protection

    Rescuing Sea Turtle Hatchlings
    from Light Pollution In Broward County FL

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  • Turtle
    Treks

    June through September
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  • Turtle Safe = People Safe

    Light the Ground... NOT the Sky...
    People See Better with Shielded Lighting!

  • Light pollution Affects Us All

    It is Linked to Cancer & Insomnia in Humans
    It Alters Bird Migrations & Other Wildlife

  • Proper Lighting Is Tasteful and Safe

    Red & Amber Lights Save Sea Turtles
    Avoid Blue, White and Green

  • The Power of One

    By Working Together As One
    We Can Change Our Future

About STOP

About our Organization

Passionate. Coffee addicted. Slightly Crazy.

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Our Team

Our volunteers are everyday people who have made the choice to make a difference for this endangered species. For five to eight months out of the year we re-arrange our lives to save the lives of disoriented baby sea turtle hatchlings. "Sea Turtle People" have to be a little crazy to get through the night and the dedication of our volunteer staff is second to none. 

  • Richard WhiteCloud

    Richard WhiteCloud

    Richard, Siouxzen and their daughter Teakahla are the Founding Directors
    QUICK FACT: Richard holds the most hatchling rescue permits in the State of Florida!

  • Siouxzen WhiteCloud

    Siouxzen WhiteCloud

    Siouxzen is the Treasurer

  • Justin Gould

    Justin Gould

    Justin is our IT guy and VP

  • Ann Wiley

    Ann Wiley

    Ann is our Secretary

  • Dr. Kirt Rusenko

    Dr. Kirt Rusenko

    Dr. Kirt is our head biologist

  • Richard WhiteCloud
  • Siouxzen WhiteCloud
  • Justin Gould
  • Ann Wiley
  • Dr. Kirt Rusenko

Our Supporters

While there are so many to mention, we would like to recognize a few supporters who have helped make STOP a reality.

FWCC
STC
International Dark-Sky Association
USFWS
Gumbo Limbo Logo
Broward Logo
Turtle Hospital
Sea Shepherd Logo
Emerson Logo
Starbrite Project Seasafe Logo
Guy Harvey Logo
Loggerheadmarine Logo
EarthBalance

 


STOP Board of Directors

Our board is never bored. STOP's directors each contribute their own special talents to support the heroes on the sand, as well as lead the charge.

  • Richard WhiteCloud

    Richard WhiteCloud

    Richard, Siouxzen and their daughter Teakahla are the Founding Directors
    QUICK FACT: Richard holds the most hatchling rescue permits in the State of Florida!

  • Siouxzen WhiteCloud

    Siouxzen WhiteCloud

    Siouxzen is the Treasurer

  • Justin Gould

    Justin Gould

    Justin is our IT guy and VP

  • Ann Wiley

    Ann Wiley

    Ann is our Secretary

  • Dr. Kirt Rusenko

    Dr. Kirt Rusenko

    Dr. Kirt is our head biologist

  • Richard WhiteCloud
  • Siouxzen WhiteCloud
  • Justin Gould
  • Ann Wiley
  • Dr. Kirt Rusenko

How you can help

There are many ways you can help us keep feet on the sand, buckets in hand, and flippers in the sea.


 

Membership

Become a SeaTurtleOP member
to help us all year long

 

Donate

It's fast, it's easy
and helps us keep the lights on!

 

Turtle Treks

Hatchling rescue walk eco-tour
A special adventure of a lifetime