LOMS has been a good neighbor to Morro Bay State Park by trying to buffer the encroachment of exotic and invasive weeds and give the native dune species a chance to adapt.  We are one of the Partners for the Conservation of the Los Osos Coastal Dunes that connect a greenbelt around Morro Bay. Through experimentation, we have dramatically improved the germination rate of some of our local plant species. Plants are the foundation of the food web and hold the sand in place to protect the water quality and nursery of the estuary.