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|Conservation of California native plants through science, education, conservation, and gardening. Find solutions for invasive species such as ''[[Arudo donax]]''. | |Conservation of California native plants through science, education, conservation, and gardening. Find solutions for invasive species such as ''[[Arudo donax]]''. | ||
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|Developing practical solutions to plastic pollution through innovation education, and direct action. | |Developing practical solutions to plastic pollution through innovation education, and direct action. | ||
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|Santa Cruz | |Santa Cruz | ||
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|Work with utilities, local and federal government, foundations, and communities to influence policy and create effective programs to reduce green house gas emissions. | |Work with utilities, local and federal government, foundations, and communities to influence policy and create effective programs to reduce green house gas emissions. | ||
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|Provide school programs to educate youth about ocean science and how human actions in a [[watershed]] impact the sea. | |Provide school programs to educate youth about ocean science and how human actions in a [[watershed]] impact the sea. | ||
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|Keeping coastal areas clean by organizing beach clean-ups, monitoring and restoring coastal habitat, and combating [[Ocean Acidification]] and [[Hypoxia]] by encouraging community members to alter behaviors that can contribute to climate change. | |Keeping coastal areas clean by organizing beach clean-ups, monitoring and restoring coastal habitat, and combating [[Ocean Acidification]] and [[Hypoxia]] by encouraging community members to alter behaviors that can contribute to climate change. | ||
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|Preserve and protect the ocean and its inhabitants through educating the public and influencing policy. | |Preserve and protect the ocean and its inhabitants through educating the public and influencing policy. | ||
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|Project beaches and coastal surf through beach clean-ups, water testing, and education. Take action to prevent [[Coastal Erosion]] by eliminating [[Sand Mining]]. | |Project beaches and coastal surf through beach clean-ups, water testing, and education. Take action to prevent [[Coastal Erosion]] by eliminating [[Sand Mining]]. | ||
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|Santa Cruz/Ventana Wilderness | |Santa Cruz/Ventana Wilderness | ||
|Monterey county | |Monterey county | ||
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|Protect, preserve, and restore the wilderness qualities and biodiversity of the public lands within California's northern Santa Lucia Mountains and Big Sur coast. Advocate for [[CEQA]] and [[NEPA]] related issues and incorporate [[Wildfire]] planning. | |Protect, preserve, and restore the wilderness qualities and biodiversity of the public lands within California's northern Santa Lucia Mountains and Big Sur coast. Advocate for [[CEQA]] and [[NEPA]] related issues and incorporate [[Wildfire]] planning. | ||
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|Conserving native wildlife and their habitats through education, species recovery, ecological services, and research. Provide consulting services for [[Special Status Animals in the Central Coast Region]]. | |Conserving native wildlife and their habitats through education, species recovery, ecological services, and research. Provide consulting services for [[Special Status Animals in the Central Coast Region]]. | ||
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||Protect biological diversity by diversifying farms, food, and the wider landscapes by empowering farmers, connecting consumers, and protecting wild nature. | ||Protect biological diversity by diversifying farms, food, and the wider landscapes by empowering farmers, connecting consumers, and protecting wild nature. | ||
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Revision as of 16:40, 5 April 2018
A working list of organizations related to environmental issues created by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
Contents
Summary
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are citizen founded organizations that are independent of governments and international governmental organizations [1]. They are usually non-profit and can be organized at a local (city or county), state, national, or international level [2]. NGOs are supported by individual citizens, grants, businesses, educational institutions, and sometimes through government agencies [3]. They focus on advancing an objective related to social, political, or environmental issues such as human rights, education, health care, economic development, conflict resolution, and environmental protection [4].
The following table provides a sample list of environmental NGOs located in the central coast of California, some are locally focused while others strive for global action.
| Organizataion | Location | Scale | Status | Main Focus | Year Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Native Plant Society | Monterey and Santa Cruz counties | Statewide | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Conservation of California native plants through science, education, conservation, and gardening. Find solutions for invasive species such as Arudo donax. | 1965 | https://www.cnps.org/ |
| Clean Oceans International | Santa Cruz | Global | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Developing practical solutions to plastic pollution through innovation education, and direct action. | 2008 | https://cleanoceansinternational.org/ |
| Ecology Action | Santa Cruz | Statewide | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Work with utilities, local and federal government, foundations, and communities to influence policy and create effective programs to reduce green house gas emissions. | 1970 | https://ecoact.org/ |
| O'Neil Sea Odyssey | Santa Cruz | Central California | 501 (c)(3) non-profit | Provide school programs to educate youth about ocean science and how human actions in a watershed impact the sea. | 1996 | http://oneillseaodyssey.org/ |
| Save Our Shores | Santa Cruz | Monterey Bay | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Keeping coastal areas clean by organizing beach clean-ups, monitoring and restoring coastal habitat, and combating Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia by encouraging community members to alter behaviors that can contribute to climate change. | 1978 | http://saveourshores.org/ |
| Save the Whales | Seaside | Local, state, national | 501(c)(3) | Preserve and protect the ocean and its inhabitants through educating the public and influencing policy. | 1977 | https://savethewhales.org/ |
| Surfrider Foundation | Monterey and Santa Cruz | Global | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Project beaches and coastal surf through beach clean-ups, water testing, and education. Take action to prevent Coastal Erosion by eliminating Sand Mining. | 1991 | https://monterey.surfrider.org/ |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Santa Cruz/Ventana Wilderness | Monterey county | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Protect, preserve, and restore the wilderness qualities and biodiversity of the public lands within California's northern Santa Lucia Mountains and Big Sur coast. Advocate for CEQA and NEPA related issues and incorporate Wildfire planning. | 1998 | http://www.ventanawild.org/ |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Monterey/Ventana Wilderness | Monterey county | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Conserving native wildlife and their habitats through education, species recovery, ecological services, and research. Provide consulting services for Special Status Animals in the Central Coast Region. | 1977 | http://www.ventanaws.org/ |
| Wild Farm Alliance | Wattsonville | Monterey and Santa Cruz counties | 501(c)(3) non-profit | Protect biological diversity by diversifying farms, food, and the wider landscapes by empowering farmers, connecting consumers, and protecting wild nature. | 2000 | https://www.wildfarmalliance.org/ |
Related
Land Trusts and Conservancies in California's Central Coast Region
References
Cited
- ↑ English Oxford Living Dictionaries - NGO definition https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/ngo
- ↑ Encyclopaedia Britannica - Nongovernmental organization definition https://www.britannica.com/topic/nongovernmental-organization
- ↑ Macmillian Dictionary - NGO definition
- ↑ United States Institute of Peace - Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) description https://www.usip.org/glossary/nongovernmental-organization-ngo
Disclaimer
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
