Find Green Organizations

Locate environmental agencies and non-profit organizations serving Santa Cruz county.

Air & Climate

These organizations focus on the protection and/or analysis of air quality or air quality issuesAir Quality, Climate Change/Global Warming

Education

Hold outdoor workshops, are an outdoor education institution, resources for teachers, or curriculumClassroom Resources, Environmental Education, Museum/Learning Center, Teacher Support

Energy

These organizations focus on renewable energy analysis, efficiency, promotion, or productionAlternative Fuels, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy

Land Use & Development

Land use patterns, zoning, open spaces, sustainable agriculture, land preservation and land healthAgriculture/Organic Farming, Gardening, Land Preservation, Land Restoration, Land Use Planning, Parks/Greenbelts, Trail Work

Political/Legal

Develop policy recommendations, lobbying, advocate for environmental responsibilityEnvironmental Advocacy, Environmental Justice

Recreation

Organizations that support camping, hiking, surfing, cycling, running, or other outdoor activities.

Sustainability

Focus on environmental, social justice, and economic issues in conjunction with each otherGreen Building, Green Business

Transportation

Organizations focusing on providing, advocating, or researching alternative transportationAlternative Fuel Vehicles, Bicycling, Commute Alternatives, Pedestrians/Walking, Public Transit, Transportation Planning

Waste & Recycling

Assist and educate on proper disposal of garbage, hazardous substances, or organic wastesComposting, Hazardous Waste, Materials Reuse, Recycling, Waste Reduction

Water

Work to protect our oceans, maintain sanitary aquatic systems, ensure delivery of water suppliesBeach Clean Up, Beach Water Quality, Fisheries, Inland Water Quality, Ocean Protection, Ocean Water Quality, Water Conservation, Water Supply, Watershed Management

Wildlife & Habitat

Organizations within this category preserve, conserve, or restore native wild habitat.Conservation, Habitat, Native Plants, Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal, Wildlife

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