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Database containing summary geographic and ecological distribution information for over 8000 California vascular plant taxa, as well as additional habitat information for rare species of the Sierra Nevada.
http://www.calflora.org/
Systematics, ecology, evolution, and natural history of the plants of California and adjacent western North America. Publisher of the journal Madroño.
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California Botanical Society Home Society has published the peer-reviewed, scientific journal Madroo, the leading source of research articles on the natural history of western American botanical organisms (including those of Mexico, Central America, and South America The Society welcomes membership by all interested individuals...Comprehensive site about the northern elephant seal. Subjects include: mating, diet, predators, birthing, and diving. Descriptions of and directions to rookeries along the California coast.
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Northern Elephant Seal Experience Elephant seals are fascinating for several reasons: Elephant seals are big. The largest known Elephant seal is 18 feet (about 2 car lengths weighing 6000 pounds (2 large trucks They are the largest pinniped in the world, even bigger than...Nonprofit organization for the protection, preservation, improvement of California ground water against pollution. Site has information about the organization and its activities, job announcements, and related material.
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California Groundwater Protection, CA Ground Water, MtBE, Perchlorate, Arsenic, CrVI, Hex Chrome, contamination, contaminants C is dedicated to protecting and improving groundwater through education and technical leadership. Sorry, but you will need a frames-capable browser like Netscape Navigator 3.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher to view this site. Resource Links...State-wide river Californian conservation group. Provides public education, activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues. Site includes journals and reports and latest campaign news.
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Friends of the River: California's State Wide River Conservation Organization Schwarzenegger signed legislation Thursday October 6, 2005 adding 31 miles of Cache Creek in Yolo and Lake Counties to the California Wild Scenic Rivers System. The Governor signed the legislation along with several other environmental bills, noting that Protecting our...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.
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Welcome to the Information Center for the Environment Homepage E specializes in the development and dissemination of geospatial data and technologies; the development of robust data architectures dedicated to the cataloging of global environmental information; and the creation of decision support systems geared toward improving the capabilities of resource...NY Times analysis of constraints on hydroelectric generation in the state. [Subscription required - free.]
http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/071900ca-dams.html
Dedicated to finding solutions to problems caused by non-native pest plant invasions of the state's natural areas.
http://www.caleppc.org/
Research and information for small-scale growers on topics including specialty crops and marketing.
http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu
Provides California residential electric customers a personalized estimate of the costs and benefits of investing in a photovoltaic (PV) solar or small wind electric generation system.
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/renewable/estimator/
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/
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/
Comprehensive northern California flood-related information and annotated website links, especially for the floods of January 1997.
http://www.skdesigns.com/floods/
Facts, photos and videos of the California Sea Lion.
http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/California_Sea_Lion.asp
Look-up photos and descriptions of California wildflowers by color, common name, Latin name or family.
http://www.calacademy.org/research/botany/wildflow/index.html
Protecting California's last remaining public wilderness and wild rivers
http://www.californiawild.org
Photography of marine fish species found along the California coast including garibaldi, molas, blue shark, dorado, baracuda, rays and more
http://www.goldenstateimages.com/fish.htm
Links to sites with geographic information systems (GIS) data, including many kinds of maps, climate data and GPS data.
http://www.pacificsites.com/~cbrooks/gis1.shtml
Despite end to direct piping of sewage, pollution worse now than 30 years ago according to article from the San Francisco Chronicle.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ar...08/02/MN14115.DTL&type=printable
Information, links and documents about the decline of and management plans for California nearshore reef fish, also known as shallow water rockfish, inhabitants of the kelp forest.
http://www.californiafish.org/
Union of Concerned Scientists fact sheets on the potential effects of global climate change on the state's bioregions and water resources.
http://www.ucsusa.org/climatechange/california.html
PBS program FRONTLINE and The New York Times join forces to investigate the story behind the California energy crisis.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/blackout/
Focus on pollution of Marin Creek by Petaluma Mushroom Farm.
http://petmushroom.org/
A coalition dedicated to promoting an ecologically sustainable and socially just food system. Describes group news, events and projects, and related headlines.
http://www.calsawg.org/
Environmental news, stories and information for Californians. Includes excerpts from the writing of Gerald Haslam.
http://www.faultline.org/
A non-profit corporation organized to represent the interests of publicly owned treatment works in southern california
http://www.scap1.org/
Newsletter, history, journal, and system map.
http://nrs.ucop.edu/
A select list of references.
http://www.laspilitas.com/referenc.htm
Includes information on fire safety, the state fire plan, and resource management programs.
http://www.fire.ca.gov/
Biological information on the more than 600 amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles regularly found in California.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/whdab/html/cawildlife.html
Provides plants native to the San Francisco Bay/Delta watershed, for habitat restoration projects. Contract growing and collection of site-specific gene-stock, also available.
http://home.earthlink.net/~thewatershednursery/
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
State agency established in 1976 to purchase, protect, restore, and enhance California's coastal resources. Includes online edition of California Coast and Ocean magazine.
http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/
An association of agencies coordinating the consistent implementation of hazardous materials regulatory programs in the state of California.
http://www.calcupa.net/
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://uc-industry.berkeley.edu
The University of California's Industry-University Cooperative Research Program provides UC Discovery Grants for research that brings new discoveries into the marketplace and enhances the California economy.
http://www.ucdiscoverygrant.org
Seeks to protect the California environment through state legislation, the admnistrative process, and through statewide ballot measures.
http://www.pcl.org
A group dedicated to protecting the Gualala River watershed and the species living within it.
http://www.gualalariver.org/
Features, characteristics, and local habitat of fish, octopus, squid, seals, sea otters, and whales of the Monterey Bay region in California.
http://ceasarsrock.com/monterey/
Promotes awareness, understanding, preservation and enhancement of artificial reef ecosystems in offshore California waters through public education and scientific research.
http://www.calreefs.org/
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/
Regional chapter of non-profit international professional membership organization for people researching, practicing, or interested in this field.
http://www.sercal.org/
Guide to observating rocket launches, satellite and space shuttle overflights, meteor showers, etc. for Southern California.
http://www.schnapp.org/skylights.html
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
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, or orphaned native wildlife. Based in Malibu and serving western Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
http://www.californiawildlifecenter.org
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/
promotes the preservation of land and/or buildings for historic, educational, ecological, recreational, scenic, or open space opportunities.
http://www.sgmrc.org/
A water education site for kids and teachers provided by the Water Education Water Awareness Committee.
http://www.usewaterwisely.com
Created by the University of California's Sudden Oak Death Research Team, this site addresses the increasing number of oak trees in California that are dying from the fungal disease Phytophthora, and the effects the infestation is having on forest ecology.
http://kellylab.berkeley.edu/
Educational tour and interactive site with photos and sounds of birds, wildlife, and landscapes.
http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org
Consumer guide helps California car owners manage the smog-check process, provides tips, evaluations and support, information on state Assistance programs, and a smog station locator.
http://smogtips.com
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/
Contains information about dams in the state, with technical references, statutes and regulations.
http://damsafety.water.ca.gov/
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/
A group of religious groups that seek to respond to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
http://www.interfaithpower.org/
Works to improve the health of the Garrapata Creek watershed through community involvement, teamwork, and education. News, photos, and calendar of events.
http://www.garrapatacreek.org/
Works to encourage restoration of watershed health and improve flood management.
http://www.cosumnesriver.org
Part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. Includes calendar, workshops, programs, laws and regulations.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/
Vigorously advocates for a holistic, ecosystem approach to the practice of urban forestry, especially when influencing public policy and decision makers. Offers a newsletter, forest professional certification, publications, and general informational materials.
http://www.caufc.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of California native plants through scientific activities, education, and conservation.
http://www.cnps.org
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
Provides a real-time graph of electricity use during the day. Compares capacity with current load and shows the amount of power being imported.
http://currentenergy.lbl.gov/ca/
An alliance of citizen organizations on ridges, valleys and waterways of the Mendocino Coast.
http://rcwa.us
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/
Provides news from a network of environmental and social justice groups in the north coast region of California focused on issues related to fresh water.
http://northcoastwaternetwork.org
Promote usage of the fuel throughout the state of California. Contains news items, upcoming events, related links, and membership details.
http://www.biodieselcouncil.org/
Promotes the use of biodiesel, an alternative to petroleum diesel fuel. Events, pictures, announcements, and links.
http://biofuel.coop/