The mission of the University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) is to contribute to the understanding and wise management of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California. UC Santa Barbara manages seven diverse reserves including the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve, Coal Oil Point Reserve, K.S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve, Santa Cruz Island Reserve, Sedgwick Reserve, and the Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve (Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory & Valentine Camp). Gifts to the Natural Reserve System provide critical support to maintain, enhance, and increase awareness of UCSB's Natural Reserve System.