All Groups

To have your organization included in this list, send an email to info@ecoslo.org with your organization's name, contact information, and a brief description.

American Land Conservancy

ALC is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of land and water as enduring public resources, and to the protection and enhancement of our nation's natural, ecological, historical, recreational, and scenic sources.

Atascadero Land Preservation Society

To preserve land and waterways in their natural state in and around the city of Atascadero for this and future generations. ALPS strives to protect scenic and environmentally sensitive lands to maintain the special quality of life in the city.

Atascadero Native Tree Association

A community based organization dedicated to the preservation of Atascadero's native trees. This association is included in the Atascadero Community Services Foundation.

California Coastline

We've flown over most of the California coastline and have seen the beauty of the natural coastline and destruction that man has wrought unto it. From time-to-time over the years we have volunteered our time and resources to help protect the coast.

California Native Plant Society

The local chapter of the California Native Plant Society works to conserve California's native flora in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties.

California Rangeland Trust

To provide, promote, and safeguard the long-term viability and stewardship of rangeland agriculture and the natural balance of the ecosystem.

Central Coast Environmental Health Project

CCEHP's mission is to raise awareness about health risks posed by pesticide exposure while decreasing our reliance on pesticides through education and advocacy

Central Coast Natural History Association

To support and fund interpretive and education programs that promote understanding and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of the local state park.

Central Coast Salmon Enhancement

Central Coast Salmon Enhancement is a volunteer corporation dedicated to the enhancement and restoration of the Central Coast salmon fishery and local creeks.

Central Coast Vineyard Team

CCVT is a non-profit grower-group whose mission is to promote sustainable practices on the Central Coast. It represents a collaborative partnership of growers, wineries, consultants, researchers, and natural resource professionals. Not only have CCVT members increased the adoption of environmentally friendly farming practices, but they have shared their experience with other growers in hopes of increasing the acceptance of these practices.

Citizens for a Vehicle-free Nipomo Dunes

This organization would like to ban vehicle access to Oceano Beach and the Nipomo Dunes in order to preserve the area.

Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District

The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. The Society, working through its local chapters, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future generations.

Coastwalk

Coastwalk, a statewide organization, believes that through stewardship of the California coast, people can find a balance between their profound need to experience the coast and the need to preserve its fragile environment. We are a grassroots, non-profit organization that inspires, educates and advocates for both coastal protection and access. We create a community of stewards through our unique coastal hiking experiences and our work to complete and sustain the California Coastal Trail. For more info call (800) 550-6854 or local contact Nancy Graves at (805) 473-8936

The Conservation Fund

Working to protect America's legacy of land and water resources. Through land acquisition, community initiatives and leadership training, the Fund and its partners demonstrate sustainable conservation solutions emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental goals.

The CREEC Network

The CREEC Network links teachers with high quality environmental education resources to improve the environmental literacy of California Students. It stands for California Regional Environmental Education Community and is supported by the California Department of Education and locally by the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education. Region 8 includes the counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern. The Region 8 Coordinator is Teresa Lees.

Environmental Defense Center

EDC is a non-profit public interest environmental law firm that provides legal, educational, and advocacy support to advance environmental quality.

Friends of Black Lake Canyon

The Friends of Black Lake Canyon wish to protect the Point Sal area from development and to slow urbanization of the Central Coast.

Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve holds the conservation easement over, and plans to manage for the public trust, a newly dedicated open space in Cambria, Ca. The organization will be responsible for monitoring the property for environmental, public-serving, and easement compliance purposes. The organization will also manage the property for the public, raise funds from public and private sources to support management expenses, and provide a forum and vehicle for public input and direction on the management of the property.

Friends of Nipomo Parks

The Friends of Nipomo Parks wish to protect the parks from development and to slow urbanization of the Central Coast.

Friends of Point Sal

Protects the Point Sal area from development and slows down urbanization of the Central Coast.

Greenspace -The Cambria Land Trust

Greenspace will protect and enhance its ecological systems through land acquisition and management, public education and advocacy.

Groundwater Guardian

Our mission is to promote and implement activities that protect our community's groundwater resources, with an emphasis on education and grassroots public participation.

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center

The Dunes Center promotes the conservation of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes ecosystem and the rich culture and history of Guadalupe.

Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County

Working to protect land having scenic, agricultural, habitat, and cultural values through land acquisition, conservation easements, and resource restoration.

Los Padres ForestWatch

Los Padres ForestWatch is a nonprofit organization that is leading efforts to conserve the Los Padres National Forest and surrounding public lands along California's Central Coast. Through grassroots activism, science, and advocacy, we work to protect and restore the forests, hills, streams, wetlands, coastal areas, and biological diversity of this spectacular area. - Los Padres ForestWatch, Santa Barbara

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

MBNEP works to improve water quality and habitat values of Morro Bay and its watershed. Helps facilitate coordination among government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, property owners, and others involved in the conservation of Morro Bay.

Morro Coast Audubon Society

The Morro Coast Audubon Society is an Audubon Chapter dedicated "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."

Morro Estuary Greenbelt Alliance

Our mission is to protect the Coastal Dune Ecosystem surrounding Morro Bay by supporting a broad-based partnership to acquire and restore dune lands.

Nature Conservancy

To preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Nipomo Native Gardens

Our mission is to provide opportunities for education, conservation, restoration, research and recreation using plants of the Nipomo Mesa Guadalupe Dunes complex.

North County Watch

North County Watch (formerly known as PasoWatch) is a local non-profit, non-partisan organization that is committed to balanced and responsible development in and around the northern portion of San Luis Obispo County, California. Our purpose is to promote economic and environmental policies that maintain and enhance the uniqueness of our community.

People for the Nipomo Dunes

People for the Nipomo Dunes are working for the preservation and protection of the Guadalupe/Nipomo Dunes.

Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School

To strengthen student performance by providing countywide leadership, supporting the work of local school districts, and delivering specialized educational services and programs is our mission.

Safe Beach Now

Safe Beach Now is dedicated to freeing the beaches, Arroyo Grande Creek, and the Oceano Dunes of South San Luis Obispo County, California, from the dangers and egregious depredation caused by uncontrolled and excessive assault by gasoline powered vehicles. A local grass roots organization, Safe Beach Now is working to make the beach, creek, and dunes safe for pedestrians and wildlife.

Ride Share

Dedicated to reducing the number of single occupant vehicles on San Luis Obispo County's road and highways and to provide alternatives to the drive alone vehicle. Try their Trip Link service to find a carpool.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Working to establish a world class botanical garden that will provide opportuniites for education, recreation, conservation, and reserach using plants of the Mediterranean climate zones of the world. The Garden will promote the understanding and appreciation of the relationship between people and nature

The San Luis Obispo COASTKEEPER®

The San Luis Obispo COASTKEEPER® , a program of Environment in the Public Interest, is organized for the purpose of ensuring that public officials charged with responsibilities for water quality, watershed protection, and land use planning comply fully with sound planning principles and with all environmental laws of the State. SLO Coastkeeper is the only environmental watchdog dedicated solely to enforcement of water quality, watershed protection, and coastal planning regulations in Northern Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo . (Member Waterkeeper Alliance ). CONTACT: Gordon Hensley, San Luis Obispo COASTKEEPER Environment in the Public Interest, EPI-Center, 1013 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-781-9932, Fax: 805-781-9384

San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition

The mission of the Bicycle Coalition is to transform San Luis Obispo County into a safer, more livable community by promoting bicycling and walking for everyday transportation and recreation.

Santa Margarita Community Forestry

A volunteer organization promoting and supporting tree planting and care.

Save the Mesa

Save the Mesa is an incorporated nonprofit citizens group, created in 1999, that seeks to preserve the rural nature of the Nipomo Mesa, and to support sustainable growth in Southern San Luis Obispo County. We have about 150 members, and attendance at our monthly general meetings typically numbers between 30 and 40.

SB County Action Network

Educates and advocates on issues coming before government bodies, such as the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and City Councils. Meets with and lobbies elected officials on SB CAN issues. Tracks and alerts SB CAN members on our elected officials' voting records.

Sierra Club: Santa Lucia Chapter

The Santa Lucia Chapter Monthly Meeting is typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at various locations throught the City of San Luis Obispo. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information call the Office at (805)543-8717.

SLO Coast Alliance

The mission of the SLO Coast Alliance is to provide information and education on issues regarding the protection of the biological, cultural, visual, and agricultural resources of the coastal environment and to create and foster partnerships in the advancement of these goals. Update March 2007: The SLO Coast Alliance website is down. This organization can best be reached by calling (805)782-4012 or writing to PO Box 14422, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

SLO GE Free

Dedicated to protecting our environment and local agriculture from contamination from genetically engineered (GE) crops and animals. GE organisms are also referred to as GMO's or genetically modified organisms.

SLO Green Build

The county of San Luis Obispo is in the process of developing an exciting new program to help architects, contractors, and home owners build more environmentally friendly buildings. What does this mean? The creation of the San Luis Obispo Green Building Program will provide the resources to build more energy efficient, non toxic, healthy homes while highlighting techniques that will conserve natural resources.

SLOPOST

Preserves, maintains, acquires and develop parks, open space and trails for the use and enjoyment of the community.

Small Wilderness Area Preservation, Los Osos & Morro Bay Chapter

To protect small but significant areas from adverse impacts of increasing urbanization in the Los Osos and Morro Bay area is our mission.

Surfrider

The surfrider foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's waves, oceans, beaches for all people through conservation, activism, research, and education.

Sustainable Conservation

Sustainable Conservation advances the stewardship of natural resources using innovative, pragmatic strategies that actively engage businesses and private landowners in conservation.

Terra Foundation

Provides children and adults with direct experience in permaculture and other methods of organic farming, thereby developing the connection between human and earth.

The Trust for Public Land

Conserves land for people in order to improve the quality of life in our communities and protect our natural and historic resources for future generations.

Upper Salinas Watershed

Our mission is to foster an appreciation for the uniqueness, diversity and importance of the upper Salinas River and its tributaries, and promote awareness of these areas.

Vote the Coast

Vote the Coast was created to educate voters to the importance of the protection of California's fragile coastal resources and to let them know how their vote affects coastal protection up and down the coast from San Diego to Big Sur to Eureka.