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University of California National Reserve System - http://nrs.ucop.edu/
Newsletter, history, journal, and system map. |
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University of California Industry-University Cooperative Research Program - http://www.ucdiscoverygrant.org/
The University of California's Industry-University Cooperative Research Program provides matching grants for research in biotechnology, digital media, communications, microelectonics, information technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and other fields. |
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California Climate Change Portal - http://www.climatechange.ca.gov/
Information on state initiatives to develop and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Information Center for the Environment - http://ice.ucdavis.edu/
A cooperative effort of environmental scientists at the University of California, Davis and collaborators at over thirty private, state, federal, and international organizations interested in environmental protection. |
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - http://www.fire.ca.gov/
Includes information on fire safety, the state fire plan, and resource management programs. |
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Cool California - http://www.coolcalifornia.org/
Tasked with developing programs and resources to reduce greenhouse gases. Includes a carbon footprint calculator and tips to save energy. [English, Spanish] |
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CERES: California Environmental Resources Evaluation System - http://www.ceres.ca.gov/
CERES is an information system developed by the California Resources Agency to facilitate access to a variety of environmental data. |
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California Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration - http://sercal.org/
Regional chapter of non-profit international professional membership organization for people researching, practicing, or interested in this field. |
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California Coastal Coalition - http://www.calcoast.org/
Committed to restoring California's coast through sand replenishment, increasing the flow of natural sediment, wetlands recovery and improved water quality. |
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Planning and Conservation League - http://www.pcl.org
Seeks to protect the California environment through state legislation, the administrative process, and through statewide ballot measures. |
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Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - http://sacramento.fws.gov
Working with others to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats in California's Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and San Francisco Bay areas. |
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Environment California - http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/
CALPIRG's environmental action program. Contains news and facts about clean air, toxic pollution, safe drinking water, coastal protection and healthy schools. Information about legislation and how to donate money. |
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San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy - http://www.sgmrc.org/
promotes the preservation of land and/or buildings for historic, educational, ecological, recreational, scenic, or open space opportunities. |
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Thimmakka's Resources for Environmental Education - http://www.thimmakka.org/
An environmental group that educates the south Asian community in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas. Includes lists of farmers markets, organic food stores and information about biodiversity dinner series. |
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California Chaparral Field Institute - http://www.californiachaparral.com/
Non-profit research and educational organization studying the chaparral biome, Mediterranean climates, and wildfire. |
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Books by David Carle - http://www.qnet.com/~carle/
Drowning the Dream, California's Water Choices at the Millennium - an environmental history of the state, focusing on water, population, and environmental change. Mono Lake Viewpoint - essays about an inland sea. |
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Climate of California - http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/CALIFORNIA.htm
Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center. |
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California CUPA Forum - http://www.calcupa.net/
An association of agencies coordinating the consistent implementation of hazardous materials regulatory programs in the state of California. |
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Sequoia Riverlands Trust - http://www.sequoiariverlands.org/
To protect natural, scenic, agricultural, and historic lands of the southern Sierra Foothills and Tulare Valley through stewardship, restoration and education. |
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Climate Choices - http://www.climatechoices.org/ca/
Union of Concerned Scientists fact sheets on the potential effects of global climate change on the state's bioregions and water resources. |
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Bolsa Chica Land Trust - http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org/
Educational tour and interactive site with photos and sounds of birds, wildlife, and landscapes. |
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California Shore and Beach Preservation Association - http://www.csbpa.org/
Created to protect, restore and advocate the state's shoreline. Page includes list of conferences, past publications and membership information. |
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California Wild Heritage Campaign - http://www.californiawild.org
Protecting California's last remaining public wilderness and wild rivers |
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Division of Safety of Dams - http://damsafety.water.ca.gov/
Contains information about dams in the state, with technical references, statutes and regulations. |
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The Wildlands Conservancy - http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/
Works on preservation projects and preserves. Also offers free outdoor education programs and youth camps near Oak Glen. |
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http://www.oikonos.org/ - http://www.oikonos.org/
Ecosystem knowledge center based in Bolinas, aiming to increase environmental awareness through science, art, education, and applied conservation. Overview of projects and staff. |
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Faultline Magazine - http://www.faultline.org/
Environmental news, stories and information for Californians. Includes excerpts from the writing of Gerald Haslam. |
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California Ducks Unlimited - http://www.caducks.org
Conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. Includes calendar, regions and events page, news, photos, membership application and contact information. |
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SoCal Sky Lights - http://www.socal-skylights.org/
Guide to observing rocket launches, satellite and space shuttle overflights, meteor showers, etc. for southern California. |
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Oasis Botanical Sanctuary - http://oasisproject.us/
A environmental organization dedicated to the "Restoration of Ecolibrium" through the preservation of endangered and threatened plants. A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. |