Our Mission
Nuclear Waste Free Coastline
Protecting California’s coastline by advocating for the safe removal, relocation, and responsible management of nuclear waste at San Onofre.
Nuclear Science Transparency
Championing fact-based decision-making, independent research, and public access to accurate scientific information about nuclear safety and environmental risks.
Building Communities + Human Connection
Promoting the arts as a vehicle for expression, community-building, and public engagement around science, environmental stewardship, and social issues.
What We're Known For
Samuel Lawrence Foundation connects local and international environmental groups to address the most pressing issues facing our nation and the world.
Whether advocating for safer storage of nuclear waste, teaching about environmental hazards, or promoting environmental justice, we encourage collaboration and innovation.
Featured News
Nuclear Expert Slams Edison's San Onofre Nuclear Waste Storage Plan
Talks continue to find a storage site for radioactive waste away from San Onofre nuclear power plant. Unless there’s an agreement, millions of pounds of the toxic material will be partially buried near the shoreline at San Onofre.
How we make a change
The Samuel Lawrence Foundation strives to promote human interaction and encourage broader community access to science, education, and the arts.
Featured Science Program
San Onofre & Beyond
Advocating for accurate monitoring, safe storage & moving of 3.6 million lbs. of deadly toxic nuclear waste.
The Samuel Lawrence Foundation advocates for safe nuclear waste storage, accurate radiation monitoring and the eventual moving of 3.6 million lbs. of deadly toxic nuclear waste currently stored at San Onofre. The San Onofre nuclear waste dump is 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean, in an active earthquake and tsunami zone. We also support groups like Mothers for Peace addressing similar issues at Diablo Canyon and beyond.
Featured Education Program
Nevado Del Ruiz
Using digital storytelling to spark climate action by tracing a journey from Colombia’s melting ice-caps to global youth-led movements.
In 2008, Brian and co-director Daniel stood at the base of Nevado del Ruiz and witnessed a profound transformation. What they saw was more than a disappearing glacier—it was a wake-up call. That moment sparked a 16-year journey of exploration and activism. Neither scientist nor seasoned activist, Brian sought to understand and document the evolving crisis, engaging with communities, youth, and global movements along the way.
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Featured Arts Program
"Brilliance Exposed"
Photograph Exhibition
To motivate future professionals of diverse backgrounds through a National Photographic Exhibition.
Organizers of the "Brilliance Exposed" Photographic Exhibition are gathering photographs and interviews of 50 scientists, technologists, engineers, artists and mathematicians.
Goals for 2023 include processing the images and videos of the interview, outlining a coffee table book and identifying locations across the country to display the materials.
