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Bolsa Chica Land Trust

http://bclandtrust.org/
Educational tour and interactive site with photos and sounds of birds, wildlife, and landscapes.
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.
California Chaparral Field Institute

http://www.californiachaparral.com/
Non-profit research and educational organization studying the chaparral biome, Mediterranean climates, and wildfire.
California Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration

http://www.sercal.org/
Regional chapter of non-profit international professional membership organization for people researching, practicing, or interested in this field.
California Climate Change Portal

http://www.climatechange.ca.gov/
Information on state initiatives to develop and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
California CUPA Forum

http://calcupa.com/
An association of agencies coordinating the consistent implementation of hazardous materials regulatory programs in the state of California.
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.
California Ducks Unlimited

http://www.ducks.org/california
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.
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.
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.
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]
Division of Safety of Dams

http://www.water.ca.gov/damsafety/
Contains information about dams in the state, with technical references, statutes and regulations.
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.
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.
Oikonos

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.
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.
Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

http://www.fws.gov/sacramento/
Working with others to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats in California's Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and San Francisco Bay areas.
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.
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.
SoCal Sky Lights

http://www.socal-skylights.org/
Guide to observing rocket launches, satellite and space shuttle overflights, meteor showers, etc. for southern California.
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.
University of California National Reserve System

http://www.ucnrs.org/
Newsletter, history, journal, and system map.

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