“Soak it Up!” is a campaign that was founded by Earth Angels’ Nina Smidt and Carla Houston. In 2010, Nina and Carla attended a Dockwalker certification Program. After learning about the environmental impacts of boating, they decided to launch a campaign calling for the state of California to implement a license certification process for recreational boaters. Currently, there is no educational prerequisite for boaters in California, making it the only coastal state without one. Thanks to the LASC, Model Environment and Environment California, the campaign has become what it is today. To learn more, click here: http://lasustainability.org/soak-it-up-3/