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The Pollinator Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization-- the largest organization in the world dedicated exclusively to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems.

Tim provides leadership and resources to conserve sage grouse populations and to sustain healthy rangelands and rural ways of life that support them.

Watsonville Wetlands Watch advocates for wetland issues, educates elementary, middle, and high school students, restores degraded habitats, preserves what remains whole, and teaches appreciation for the unique beauty and life of the Pajaro Valley wetlands.

Protect all the threatened elements of rangeland ecosystems, including endangered species, soil, water, ranchers, agency managers, and the rangelands themselves.

The Western Cave Conservancy is dedicated to securing permanent protection for threatened caves in the western United States. The Western Cave Conservancy was incorporated in 2002 by a group of dedicated cave enthusiasts.

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment.

Since 2006 the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition, now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has facilitated the conservation and enhancement of the ecological values and economic viability of California's working rangelands through creating a productive forum for diverse interests to foster mutual understanding, define common ground, identify and advocate for solutions, catalyze collaborative action, and educate the general public about ranching and the public benefits provided by California's working rangelands.

Ventana Wildlife Society received its nonprofit status in 1982 and immediately got to work restoring the Bald Eagle to central coastal California.

Midcoast Park Lands is a membership organization that, as of 2009, is defining itself as an umbrella organization and fiscal sponsor for formal and informal parks and recreation efforts in the unincorporated Midcoast area north of Half Moon Bay and south of Devils Slide.

The Pacific Institute works to create a healthier planet and sustainable communities. We conduct interdisciplinary research and partner with stakeholders to produce solutions that advance environmental protection, economic development, and social equity—in California, nationally, and internationally.

California Oaks is a project of the California Wildlife Foundation focused on protecting the state's oak forest and woodland ecosystems.

Agricultural-Natural Resources Trust Was formed as the first Land Trust of Eastern Contra Costa County by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in 1997 and incorporated in 1999.

The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) is a San Francisco-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated in 2003 created by Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers to promote the benefits of sustainable winegrowing practices, enlist industry commitment and assist in implementation of the Sustainable Winegrowing Program.

Our mission is to be the champion and regional voice of the resilient lands that are integral to a thriving Bay Area and all people who live here.

Sustainable Conservation helps California thrive by uniting people to solve the toughest challenges facing our land, air and water. Too often, conflict overshadows common ground when solving environmental problems.

The mission of the San Francisco Parks Alliance is to inspire and promote civic engagement and philanthropy to protect, sustain, and enrich San Francisco parks, recreation, and green open spaces.

The San Francisco Bay Chapter is home to the 30,000 Sierra Club members in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco Counties.   The Bay chapter is comprised of eight local groups within the four counties (see map); each group led by volunteer members.

The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.  Since 1972, The Trust for Public Land has completed more than 5,000 park and conservation projects, protected more than 3 million acres, and helped generate nearly 68 billion in state and local conservation funding—all made possible by the generosity of supporters like you.

Birds may be the only form of wildlife that everyone encounters every day, and they provide a unique window into California's great outdoors.

ReScape California is a non-profit organization that educates about and advocates for a whole-systems approach to landscaping that works in harmony with the natural world and addresses the changing environment.

The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture is comprised of a community of people who share a love for birds and the Bay. We strive to integrate conservation and habitat restoration goals with principles of and actions related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To maintain 87 acres for Public benefit. The preservation of native plants and wildlife and restoration of historic 1911 school house for community use.

MISSION Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) assists landowners and land managers with preservation and maintenance of publicly accessible barns, stables, pastures, staging areas, horse camps, and trails throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties.

The California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) represents more than 75% of the nearly 4,000 California EPA licensed pest control advisers (PCAs) that provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state.

The CSBA aids in beekeeping education, research funding, provides a forum for beekeepers and supports the economic and political viability of the industry.

The California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is a non-profit trade association, formed in 1917, that represents California’s ranchers and beef producers in legislative and regulatory affairs.

Founded in 1919, Agricultural Council of California is a member-supported organization advocating for more than 15,000 farmers across California, ranging from farmer-owned businesses to the world’s best-known brands.

Founded in 1998, CAFA is led by growers and exists to represent and protect industry interests for growers across California. CAFA's Sacramento headquarters allow the Association to represent the industry when confronted with both legislative and regulatory issues.

ACWA is the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the country. Our more than 460 public agency members collectively are responsible for 90% of the water delivered to cities, farms and businesses in California.

The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, The Trust for Public Land has completed more than 5,000 park and conservation projects, protected more than 3 million acres, and helped generate nearly 68 billion in state and local conservation funding—all made possible by the generosity of supporters like you.

Mission  The mission of Sierra Club California is to promote the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of California’s environment, and enable chapters and grassroots activists to speak as one voice to promote California conservation.

The Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) is a self-directed coalition consisting of 21 State and Federal agencies, private conservation organizations and one corporation.

The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an internationally significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people.

Mission Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

Tuleyome was founded in 2002 as a volunteer advocacy-oriented nonprofit organization that is focused on protecting both the wild and agricultural heritages of the Inner Coastal Range and the Western Sacramento Valley for current and future generations

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District permanently protects the diverse agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open space lands of Sonoma County for future generations.

LandPaths' mission is to foster a love of the land in Sonoma County. LandPaths creates ways for people to experience the beauty, understand the value, and assist in healing the land in their local communities.

Sierra Club Redwood Chapter is a volunteer-run organization that works to conserve and protect our outdoor spaces as well as foster a meaningful connection to the environment for the community to value and enjoy.

The Cache Creek Conservancy (CCC) manages the 130-acre Cache Creek Nature Preserve, just a few miles west of Woodland, CA, which it helped to restore in 2000.

Forest Landowners of California promotes, preserves and protects family forest in California along with the rights and rewards of caring ownership and stewardship of family forests.

The Burrowing Owl Preservation Society (BOPS) was created to educate the public, support conservation efforts, and advocate for People - Burrowing Owl Compatibility.

The Pacific Forest & Watershed Lands Stewardship Council(Stewardship Council)is a private,nonprofit foundation established to ensure 140K acres of California's pristine watershed lands are conserved for public good & to invest in outdoor youth programs The Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council (Stewardship Council) is a private, nonprofit foundation that was established in 2004 as part of a Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) settlement.

California Waterfowl is an award winning 501(C)(3) nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization. We envision a California where wetlands teem with wildlife, waterfowl thrill us with breathtaking abundance and hunters are a respected force for conservation and sustainability.

The Sustainable Forest Action Coalition (SFAC) connects county and community organizations and coalition members in the healthy sustainable management of our Forest ecosystems, while maintaining the quality of life through healthy forests, healthy products industry, healthy communities and sustainable jobs.

The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) is a coalition of Tribes and counties working together on integrated regional planning and project implementation to enhance working and natural lands, built infrastructure, local economies and community health in the north coast of California.

West Coast Watershed is a dynamic partnership focused on science based assessment and planning in the coastal watersheds of California. Founded in 2006, the organization advances innovative conservation initiatives, with an emphasis on integrated regional planning and community engagement, resulting in outcomes on the ground.

Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (FFRP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the 437 acre former Fiscalini Ranch.

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy is a California state agency established through bi-partisan legislation to initiate, encourage, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada region, its communities, and the people of California.

The Pacific Coast Conservation Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit charity dedicated to wildlife conservation & wildland preservation; its mission is the following: To develop, hold, manage, or otherwise provide stewardship for conservation lands to preserve their natural and cultural historic values in perpetuity.

The Imperial Valley Trails and Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit charity dedicated to wildlife conservation & wildland preservation; Its mission is the following: To develop, hold, manage, or otherwise provide stewardship for conservation lands to preserve their natural and cultural historic values in perpetuity.

The mission of the Morro Coast Audubon Society is to promote the appreciation, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems, focusing on the biological diversity of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, particularly in San Luis Obispo County, California.

The Dunes Center promotes the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes ecosystem through education, research, and the support of cooperative stewardship.

The Butte Environmental Council (BEC) is a non-profit environmental organization based in Chico, California. Mission to preserve and conserve the Earth’s natural resources, with particular attention to environmental issues in Northern California.

River Partners is dedicated to creating wildlife habitat for the benefit of people and the environment. Restoring rivers and floodplains since 1998.

WildPlaces works to deepen bonds with Nature and with the peoples who seek its wisdom and give in return their time to heal a very damaged planet.

Friends of Enchanted Meadow is a CA 501c3 formed in 2002.  Our history of environmental litigation to stop clear cutting and protect endangered wildlife began in 1989 and continued throughout the nineties.

Vision  to establish community-based forests that provide both critical habitat for increased biodiversity and improved regional economic vitality.

The Westport Village Society, Inc. is a nonprofit public benefit 501 (c)(3) corporation organized in 1992 to foster the preservation, enhancement, and interpretation of the natural environment in and around the village of Westport for the benefit of residents and visitors and to support local charitable and educational projects.

Our chapter works diligently through our volunteer leaders on behalf of clean air, clean water, protection for our wild forests and wildlife, and for solutions against sprawl

The Mountain Meadows Conservancy is a grass-roots organization focused on developing and implementing creative solutions to the challenges we face as a community in conserving our unique environment.

The California Deer Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt wildlife conservation organization whose principal goal is to improve our California deer herds and other wildlife through direct financial support for habitat improvement and research projects.

The Watershed Research and Training Center (WRTC) is a community-based non-profit organization in far northern California. The WRTC’s mission is to promote a healthy forest and a healthy community through research, training and education.

We are a non-profit organization formed in 1974 to promote the welfare of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) in its native wild state.

Quail Forever, along with its parent division, Pheasants Forever, is an effective and efficient organization with a solid reputation with landowners, lawmakers, and hunters alike.

Mission: a) act to promote a wise, balanced, responsible, and ethical use of natural systems on a local, national, and global scale; and b) protect the biotic and abiotic components of local, national, and global natural systems.

Mission: To restore, enhance, and protect the fish, wildlife, and wetland resources of the pacific coast region for the benefit of existing and future generations.

Amigos de los Rios is committed to designing quality public environments that revitalize urban neighborhoods within economically disadvantaged Southern California communities.

Today, the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter covers Los Angeles and Orange counties and includes 16 regional groups (organized by geographical area) and 27 outdoor activity sections and committees (organized by interest).

The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, The Trust for Public Land has completed more than 5,000 park and conservation projects, protected more than 3 million acres, and helped generate nearly 68 billion in state and local conservation funding—all made possible by the generosity of supporters like you.

Established in 1990 by a coalition of government, community, business and environmental leaders, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, provides services that inspire and connect all generations through community involvement and leadership in hands-on restoration and education in wetland science, watersheds, coastal ecology and environmental sustainability.

Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in California, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Serving nearly 2,400 members, we provide advocacy in state and federal government, affordable health benefits, international trade support, transportation solutions, legal and human resources guidance and more.

Mission  to promote, protect, and enhance the harbors, beaches, parks, trails, open spaces, natural preserves, and historic sites in Orange County.

The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is a non-profit, non-advocacy organization. The Conservancy is committed to the highest possible standards of long-term stewardship.

Serving the Inland area of Southern California, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Interests range from the wildnerness and open spaces of our Southern California deserts and mountains to the intense development and congestion of our urban cities and inland valleys.

The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) formed in 2004 to achieve one of America’s most ambitious environmental efforts, the Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).

Redlands Conservancy is passionate about protecting Redlands' cultural heritage, from its historic old buildings to its lush green citrus groves and its wild open spaces.

The mission of the Smith River Alliance is to provide for the protection, restoration, and stewardship of natural resources in the Smith River watershed

Yucaipa Valley Conservancy is managed by an all-volunteer, six member, Board of Directors. There is no paid staff. Working as private citizens and at the behest of local government, the Directors locate, acquire, and preserve vital habitat areas.

The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo is a growing habitat reserve located in South Orange County. Over time The Reserve will grow to include 20,868 acres of Rancho Mission Viejo lands.

The Family Farm Alliance is a powerful advocate for family farmers, ranchers, irrigation districts, and allied industries in seventeen Western states.

The lagoon can be seen and experienced from a nature trail on the north side. The public walking and hiking trail is about 1.6 miles long. It starts just east of Interstate 5 at the end of Gabbiano Lane and goes most of the way to El Camino Real on the east end of the lagoon.

Our mission is to protect the natural and cultural resources of the Coachella Valley: the scenic, wildlife, cultural, geologic, and recreational resources that make this such a splendid place for people and all the other life forms with which we share this special place.

WILDCOAST meets its conservation mission through: Establishing public and private protected areas; Implementing stewardship and management activities; Building community conservation capacity; Developing and advocating conservation policy; and Carrying out communications campaigns.

Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.

The Friends of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and management of the preserve and the adjacent open spaces.

WRI was established in 1996 as a public, non-profit organization in order to conduct research and provide data and education for the wise use and management of wildlife and wildlife habitat.

The mission of the Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) is to strive with intention to conserve and acquire land and practice respectful stewardship through education, public outreach, and resource management to preserve Volcan Mountain in its natural state for future generations.

Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association (SWIA) Is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1979. SWIA is dedicated to the education in and acquisition, preservation and restoration of wetlands.

In 2017, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) established the Western Monarch Working Group (WMWG) to proactively lead a multi-state cooperative effort for conservation of the western monarch population.

The mission of WAPMS is to serve as a chapter of the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) organization, providing a forum for members in Western North America to share interdisciplinary information related to aquatic plant and algae identification, detection, management and control.

The mission of the Western Forestry and Conservation Association is to promote forest stewardship in western North America. The association’s objectives are to: • Promote the science and practice of forestry for the sustainable production of goods, services and uses of forest resources.

Western Rivers Conservancy is the only organization dedicated exclusively to saving the great rivers of the West through land acquisition. We buy critical properties along our finest rivers and streams to conserve habitat, protect key sources of cold water and provide public access for all to enjoy.

Pacific Birds convenes and supports the people working to conserve birds and their habitats and is uniquely qualified to make bird conservation happen at the regional and flyway scale.

This project is part of a collaborative effort to map and better understand monarch butterflies and their host plants across the Western U.

The Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV) is a cooperatve, regional partnership that brings people together from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to conserve the unique habitats of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico for the benefit of birds, other wildlife, and people.

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) is an inclusive partnership dedicated to the conservation of the herpetofauna--reptiles and amphibians--and their habitats.

The Southwest Monarch Study is researching the migration and breeding patterns of monarch butterflies in Arizona and the SouthWestern United States.

Native Seeds/SEARCH (NS/S) is a nonprofit seed conservation organization based in Tucson, Arizona. Our story began in 1983 when co-founders Gary Nabhan and Mahina Drees worked on a food security Meals for Millions project to assist the Tohono O’odham Nation in establishing gardens for their sustainable food needs.

RiversEdge West (formerly Tamarisk Coalition) was founded in 1999. RiversEdge West focuses on riparian forest and floodplain health in the American West to address impacts from invasive riparian (riverside) plants such as Russian olive and tamarisk, challenges associated with climate change and habitat fragmentation, and stressors that may result in diminished biodiversity and ecosystem services.

The purpose of our Partnering to Conserve Sagebrush Rangeland effort is to catalyze proactive, voluntary, and community-led sagebrush rangeland conservation – expanding success across private and public lands.

The Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) was established in 1994 to conserve priority bird habitats through partnership-driven, science-based projects and programs.

This initiative is bringing hundreds of partners together to focus strategically on threats in the sagebrush ecosystem including conifer encroachment, degraded wet meadows and other mesic resources, the challenge of the cycle and spread of annual invasive and catastrophic wildfire, and the need for grazing improvements.

WSF is dedicated to enhancing wild sheep populations, promoting professional wildlife management, educating the public and youth on sustainable use and the conservation benefits of hunting while promoting the interests of the hunter and all stakeholders.

The Monarch Collaborative consists of national organizations representing farmers, ranchers, and land owners; businesses working along the agricultural supply chain; researchers and academic institutions; federal and state entities; and conservation organizations.

Farmers for Monarchs is an initiative of the Keystone Monarch Collaborative. The Collaborative consists of national organizations representing farmers, ranchers, and land owners; businesses working along the agricultural supply chain; researchers and academic institutions; federal and state entities; and conservation organizations – see members list below.

The Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) is a network of landowners and managers across western North American range country who envision a future in which private and leased public lands in the West are healthy & resilient to environmental and developmental stressors, provide habitat and safe passage for wildlife, and provide for prosperous rural business and critical ecological services.

The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve, protect, restore and recover 21 native trout and char species.

PORT is an alliance of agricultural-focused conservation organizations dedicated to preserving America's working farms and ranches and conserving productive agricultural lands.

In 2006,the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Montana Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program was granted an Innovations in American Government Award for community-based conservation in partnership with the Blackfoot Challenge, a watershed group in the Blackfoot watershed of western Montana.

Monarch Flyway seeks to protect and establish Monarch habitat by developing products based on sustainably grown and harvested milkweed raw materials.

At Sustainable Monarch, we believe it takes a network of people, communities, businesses, and government to bring about real and lasting change, especially when the focus is saving the migration of an insect that crosses 3 countries and requires a specific diet! We protect monarch habitat through education, conservation, research and economic development.

Through our programs, we unite conservation organizations, businesses, health care institutions, schools, the scientific community, and faith-based organizations in Texan-led conservation.

Through and with our chapters, members and sponsors, maximize the recovery and restoration of the wild quail and other upland species through critical habitat management using sound science, with technology, and old fashioned sweat equity.

The Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) is a partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses and academic programs working together to protect the monarch migration across the United States.

The Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP) is a national initiative to track monarchs and their habitats across their North American breeding range in order to better understand habitat availability, quality, and use by monarchs.

Pheasants Forever provides the most efficient conservation model of any organization. PF's unique model empowers local chapters with the responsibility to determine how 100 percent of their locally-raised conservation funds will be spent.

The Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP) is a citizen science project involving volunteers from across the United States and Canada in monarch research

Report your sightings each fall and spring as the monarchs travel to and from Mexico. Track migration on real-time migration maps and follow the migration news.

Yggdrasil was incorporated in 2000, as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to protect farmland and provide land access for individuals and communities that value and integrate sustainable agricultural practices.

Monarch Health is a citizen science project in which volunteers sample wild monarch butterflies to help track the spread of a protozoan parasite across North America.

The NWTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of the hunting tradition.

The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund supports work that advances the conservation of the monarch butterfly and other at-risk native insect pollinators.

AFBF is the nation's largest general farm organization and has been recognized as the most effective advocate for America's farm and ranch families.

Pollinators Prospering People is driven by a single goal; to increase sustainable pollinator habitat. A combination of education and community involvement and designing spaces that focus on the relationship between our food and pollinators, we strive to build resilient ecosystems and positively impact pollinators.