Environment Nonprofits in California

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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THE SALMON RIVER RESTORATION COUNCIL'S (SRRC) MISSION IS TO ASSESS, PROTECT, AND MAINTAIN THE SALMON RIVER ECOSYSTEM WITH THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON THE ANADROMOUS FISHERIES RESOURCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY.THE SRRC WORKS TO FOSTER THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE SALMON RIVER WATERSHED AND ITS INHABITANTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.THE WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM MONITORS WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY ON THE SALMON RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IN ORDER TO BETTER PROMOTE AND UNDERSTAND THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER AND ITS FISHERIES.THE WATERSHED EDUCATION PROGRAM INTEGRATES WATERSHED AND FISHERIES AWARENESS INTO THE CURRICULA OF THE TWO SALMON RIVER SCHOOLS AND HAS MET WITH MUCH ACCLAIM FROM STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE RIVER CLEAN-UP PROGRAM HELPS MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND LITTER-FREE WATERSHED BY CLEARING UP WASTE BOTH LARGE AND SMALL THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED.

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The goal of this organization is to conserve existing energy resources, ensure efficient use of available energy and develop new energy resources while protecting the quality of the environment.

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The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

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The goal of this organization is to ensure that communities have a clean and healthful environment that is free from air and water pollution, pesticides and other hazardous substances, damaging radiation and excessive levels of noise.

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TO ENABLE CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL CONSERVATION CORPS TO COLLABORATE AND TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION CORPS MOVEMENT IN CALIFORNIA AND NATIONALLY.

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ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF ENVIORNMENTALLY AND ENCOMICALLY SOUND SOLID WASTE MANAGMENT.

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THE MISSION OF THE DOROTHY M. SAKAZKI ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO PROMOTE ENVIORONMENTAL EDUCATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT'S WETLAND'S FIELD TRIP PROGRAM AND TO FURTHER THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DISTRICT'S WETLANDS, WHICH ARE CHARITABLE AQCTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SECTION 501 (C) (3).

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The goal of this organization is to protect the nations forests from insects, disease, fire, erosion, air pollution and other destructive forces.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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GRASSROOTS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON CALIFORNIA FOREST PROTECTION. WE CALLED FOR LETTERS AND CALLS TO CALFIRE DEMANDING THAT THE AGENCY IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON ALL LOGGING AT JACKSON DEMONSTRATION STATE FOREST UNTIL A NEW MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE FOREST IS WRITTEN. ADVOCACY FOR ECOLOGICALLY SOUND FEDERAL RULES TO SAFEGUARD MATURE AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS IN THE WAKE OF PRESIDENT BIDEN'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 14072. WE ALSO GENERATED CALLS AND LETTERS TO FEDERAL OFFICIALS URGING STRENGTHENING OF THE DRAFT RULES AFTER THEY WERE UNVEILED. WE CALLED FOR CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS IN OPPOSITION TO THE SO-CALLED "SAVE OUR SEQUOIAS ACT" (H.R. 8168), WHICH WOULD HAVE WEAKENED FOREST-PROTECTION LAWS. ORGANIZED CALLS TO THE NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS URGING THEM TO USE THE COUNTY'S CLIMATE-PROTECTIVE POLICIES AND INSTRUMENTS TO PREVENT DESTRUCTION OF OAK WOODLANDS AND WATERSHEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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BEYOND THE REEF INTERNATIONAL WORKS TO CREATE AN ABUNDANT AND DIVERSE MARINE ECOSYSTEM THAT SIMULTANEOUSLY ENCOURAGES LOCAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PRIDE IN THE SURROUNDING UNDERWATER HABITAT.

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THE CALFLORA DATABASE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT CALIFORNIA PLANT BIODIVERSITY FOR USE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION. CALFLORA IS STRUCTURED AS A DIGITAL LIBRARY TO FULFILL THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:TO SERVE AS A REPOSITORY FOR INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA WILD PLANTS IN ELECTRONIC FORMATS FROM DIVERSE SOURCES, INCLUDING PUBLIC AGENCIES, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION IN READILY USABLE, ELECTRONIC FORMATS FOR SCIENTIFIC, CONSERVATION, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. TO SERVE PUBLIC INFORMATION NEEDS RELATED TO SCIENTIFIC STUDY, LAND MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS, EDUCATION, AND APPRECIATION OF CALIFORNIA PLANT LIFE. TO COORDINATE AND INTEGRATE EFFORTS TOWARDS THESE OBJECTIVES UNDERTAKEN BY SCIENTISTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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TO ENSURE THE WORKFORCE RELIABILITY OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER INDUSTRIES IN CALIFORNIA AND TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT IN THE WATER SECTOR.