Science and Environment

» Bolsa Chica Land Trust
   Educational tour and interactive site with photos and sounds of birds, wildlife, and landscapes.

   
   http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org

» Books by David 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.

   
   http://www.qnet.com/~carle/

» CERES: California Environmental Resources Evaluation System
   CERES is an information system developed by the California Resources Agency to facilitate access to a variety of environmental data.

   
   http://www.ceres.ca.gov/

» California CUPA Forum
   An association of agencies coordinating the consistent implementation of hazardous materials regulatory programs in the state of California.

   
   http://www.calcupa.net/

» California Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration
   Regional chapter of non-profit international professional membership organization for people researching, practicing, or interested in this field.

   
   http://www.sercal.org/

» California Climate Change Portal
   Information on state initiatives to develop and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

   
   http://www.climatechange.ca.gov/

» California Coastal Coalition
   Committed to restoring California's coast through sand replenishment, increasing the flow of natural sediment, wetlands recovery and improved water quality.

   
   http://www.calcoast.org/

» California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
   Includes information on fire safety, the state fire plan, and resource management programs.

   
   http://www.fire.ca.gov/

» California Ducks Unlimited
   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.

   
   http://www.caducks.org

» California Shore and Beach Preservation Association
   Created to protect, restore and advocate the state's shoreline. Page includes list of conferences, past publications and membership information.

   
   http://www.csbpa.org/

» California Wild Heritage Campaign
   Protecting California's last remaining public wilderness and wild rivers

   
   http://www.californiawild.org

» Climate Choices
   Union of Concerned Scientists fact sheets on the potential effects of global climate change on the state's bioregions and water resources.

   
   http://www.climatechoices.org/ca/

» Climate of California
   Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center.

   
   http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/CALIFORNIA.htm

» Cool California
   Tasked with developing programs and resources to reduce greenhouse gases. Includes a carbon footprint calculator and tips to save energy. [English, Spanish]

   
   http://www.coolcalifornia.org/

» Division of Safety of Dams
   Contains information about dams in the state, with technical references, statutes and regulations.

   
   http://damsafety.water.ca.gov/

» Environment California
   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.

   
   http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/

» Faultline Magazine
   Environmental news, stories and information for Californians. Includes excerpts from the writing of Gerald Haslam.

   
   http://www.faultline.org/

» Information Center for the Environment
   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.

   
   http://ice.ucdavis.edu/

» Klamath-Salmon Natural History Library
   A portal for information about natural and cultural resources in the Klamath River region of Northern California. Provides research services, regional links, and many full text documents.

   
   http://www.klamathsalmonlibrary.org/index.html

» Oasis Botanical Sanctuary
   A environmental organization dedicated to the "Restoration of Ecolibrium" through the preservation of endangered and threatened plants. A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation.

   
   http://oasisproject.us/

» Oikonos
   Ecosystem knowledge center based in Bolinas, aiming to increase environmental awareness through science, art, education, and applied conservation. Overview of projects and staff.

   
   http://www.oikonos.org/

» Planning and Conservation League
   Seeks to protect the California environment through state legislation, the admnistrative process, and through statewide ballot measures.

   
   http://www.pcl.org

» Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
   Working with others to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats in California's Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and San Francisco Bay areas.

   
   http://sacramento.fws.gov

» San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy
   promotes the preservation of land and/or buildings for historic, educational, ecological, recreational, scenic, or open space opportunities.

   
   http://www.sgmrc.org/

» Sequoia Riverlands Trust
   To protect natural, scenic, agricultural, and historic lands of the southern Sierra Foothills and Tulare Valley through stewardship, restoration and education.

   
   http://www.sequoiariverlands.org/

» SoCal Sky Lights
   Guide to observing rocket launches, satellite and space shuttle overflights, meteor showers, etc. for southern California.

   
   http://www.socal-skylights.org

» The Wildlands Conservancy
   Works on preservation projects and preserves. Also offers free outdoor education programs and youth camps near Oak Glen.

   
   http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/

» Thimmakka's Resources for Environmental Education
   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.

   
   http://www.thimmakka.org/

» University of California Industry-University Cooperative Research Program
   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.

   
   http://www.ucdiscoverygrant.org/

» University of California National Reserve System
   Newsletter, history, journal, and system map.

   
   http://nrs.ucop.edu/