Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE)
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Promote, protect and preserve the environment of the Santa Clarita Valley.
"There are many issues affecting the quality of life in this valley, whose explosive suburban growth is rapidly converting miles of rustic open space directly into modern automobile oriented communities."
http://www.scope.org/

California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC)
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
"This Network is an educational project whose mission is: To develop a communication network which provides educators with access to "high quality" environmental education resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students..." http://www.creec.org/region11/

Tree People
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
"Our work is about helping nature heal our cities. We offer sustainable solutions to urban ecosystem problems..." http://www.treepeople.org/
INFORMATION AND TRAILER FOR: The 11th Hour with Leonardo DiCaprio

Sustainable Works
Location: Santa Monica, CA
"Our mission is to foster a culture of sustainability in cities, colleges, and businesses." http://www.sustainableworks.org/
 
Placerita Canyon: Natural Area and Nature Reserve
Location: Newhall, CA
"The park not only serves to conserve a slice of the wild environment but also endeavors to educate the public on the value of undisturbed flora and fauna through wild animal shows, nature hikes and educational trails." http://www.placerita.org/

Heal the Bay
Location: Santa Monica, CA
"Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. We use research, education, community action and advocacy to pursue our mission." http://www.healthebay.org/

Eco-home Network
Location: Los Angeles, CA
"Is an on-going living research center that demonstrates ecological living in an urban environment. The Eco-Home™is a restored and retrofitted California style bungalow, circa 1911 that shows us how simple but wise property improvements can make your home warm, friendly yet environmentally sound and healthy." http://www.ecohome.org/pages/index.html

River Rally
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
"Be a part of the solution for a better environment by helping to preserve the Santa Clara River's natural beauty and variety of wildlife. To date, thousands of volunteers have collected over 245,000 pounds of trash and debris from the Santa Clara River and its tributaries!" http://www.santaclarita.com/cityhall/cmo/environment/RiverRally.asp

Keep America Beautiful (KAB)
Location: Glendale, CA (on main page, enter zip code on left and contact info for nearest location will appear: Glendale)
"We have three areas of focus: litter prevention, beautification and community improvement, and waste reduction." http://www.kab.org/

SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
"You will learn about best practices in sustainability at California Campuses, build collaborations with other campuses, government, business, and non-profit entities. Last year's conference brought in close to 600 participants and representatives from all over the state including all ten UC campuses, 20 CSU campuses, and 10 community colleges. The conference was also an opportunity for over 30 exhibitors and over 50 companies to present and attend." http://geog.ucsb.edu/sustainability/conference2007/exhibitor.php
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