This non-profit, established in 1999, saved the historic Dana Adobe with restoration and Historic Landmark designation. They engage visitors with the stories of California’s Rancho Era, connecting them with the peoples, the land, and its resources to foster environmental stewardship and cultural understanding.

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CreekLands (formerly Central Coast Salmon Enhancement) is committed to habitat restoration science and Central Coast watershed stewardship.

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Concerned Citizens for Avila is a group of community-minded people who care deeply about Avila. We are committed to protecting Avila’s natural environment and prioritizing safety and accessibility for residents and visitors.

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City Repair SLO’s mission is to recreate the sense of village in SLO neighborhoods. There are many ways to do this but a tried and true way to do this is to get neighborhoods to meet regularly and to discuss “What is needed here to improve the health and happiness in our neighborhood?”

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This group exists to create the political will for climate solutions by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise of personal and political power.

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Support the proposed Central Coast Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. To achieve the best water quality, vibrant marine ecosystems, and to protect Chumash cultural heritage, efforts are focused on filling the unprotected gap between Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

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Central Coast Vegans attract others, educate about, and support veganism on the Central Coast for the H.E.C.K. of it (Health, Environment, Conscience, and Kindness)!

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CCCMB works to expand the network of sustainable and enjoyable trails in SLO County and to maintain the trails currently in use. Since 1987, CCCMB has worked with California State Parks, the National Forest Service, San Luis Obispo City and County, and the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, to design and build new trails and maintain existing ones.

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C5 is a group of local stakeholders whose mission is to expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and fueling infrastructure throughout the Central Coast. C5 is best described as a clearinghouse for people to get together and learn more about AFVs (e.g., what is available, how to purchase AFVs, and where to fuel them).

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The California Native Plant Society seeks to increase understanding and appreciation of California’s native plants and to conserve them and their natural habitats through education, science, advocacy, horticulture and land stewardship. The local San Luis Obispo Chapter, CNPS-SLO, was founded in 1967 and is one of 33 chapters statewide.

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Biodiversity First! (BDF!) works to preserve and protect the wild lands and species upon which we depend for our own physical and spiritual survival.

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Bike SLO County improves life in San Luis Obispo County through bicycle advocacy, education, and inspiration. Their Bike Kitchen has parts, tools, and knowledge to fix your bicycle! They have provided guided instruction to over 6,000 people since opening in 2010. Volunteers help bicyclists of all types.

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Bend the Arc is a national Jewish progressive movement bringing together people from across the country to advocate for a more just and equal society. Their name is inspired by a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “The moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”

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Central Coast Green Building Council’s mission is to make sustainable communities available to everyone within this generation. They are the resource for all things having to do with the sustainable built environment including education and advocacy.

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Central Coast State Parks Association supports and funds interpretive and educational programs that promote understanding and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of our local State Parks.

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