Marine Corps Installations West

Staff of the Environmental Security Department, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, explain programs the base uses to protect endangered and threatened species on Camp Pendleton, California, April 7, 2022. As a result of Environmental Security taking charge in protecting the environment and wildlife habitats, both the California gnatcatcher and kangaroo rat have been reduced from endangered to threatened species. Safeguarding endangered and threatened habitats also allows Camp Pendleton to maintain the same training environment and quality training opportunities for Marine Corps operational forces. (U.S Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

The Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, recognize Earth Day, April 22, 2022. The theme for Earth Day this year is "Invest in Our Planet." Various environmental programs aboard the base have gone a long way toward preserving natural habitats and safeguarding wildlife while still providing effective training spaces for the 42,000 Marines and sailors stationed on the base. The California gnatcatcher and kangaroo rat, two species native to Camp Pendleton, were reduced from endangered to threatened status. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels, a combat photographer with Marine Corps Installations West, highlights Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton programs designed to protect the base's natural environment, April 30, 2021. April is Earth Month and April 22 was Earth Day. Camp Pendleton not only participates in Earth Day, but has efforts year-round that help protect the environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, shares various spots from aboard the base to celebrate this year's Earth Day theme: Restoring our Earth. Remember that this year's theme is more than just a meme than just a theme - it is a year-round effort. The conservation the is done now will be enjoyed by future generations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Stephen Beard)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is home to hundreds of different species of plants and animals. In observation of Earth Day, Marine Corps Installations West chose to highlight a few different species of trees that call Camp Pendleton home, some listed federally as rare or endangered, to show our commitment to protecting our natural resources. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

The theme for Earth Day 2021 is “Restore Our Earth.” Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton's Environmental Security office is responsible for ensuring Marines and sailors can continue to train to win the nation's battles while protecting the environment and safeguarding the wildlife aboard the installation. Camp Pendleton has some of the most robust environmental programs in the Department of Defense and takes pride in preserving the natural state of the base by participating in Earth Day and conducting environmental and wildlife conservation efforts year-round. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Personnel stationed at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton are reminded of the importance of protecting the environment on and around the base, Jan. 6, 2020. This year MCB Camp Pendleton wants Marines and civilian personnel to focus on environmental stewardship through energy efficiency, natural and cultural resources management, and recycling. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

Personnel stationed at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton are reminded of the importance of protecting the environment on and around the base, Jan. 6, 2020. This year MCB Camp Pendleton wants Marines and civilian personnel to focus on environmental stewardship through energy efficiency, natural and cultural resources management, and recycling. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

Camp Pendleton is home to hundreds of plant and animal species, covers over 125,000 acres of undeveloped land and over 17 miles of southern California coastline.