Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee

Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing the LA River for the benefit of both residents and urban wildlife. Through advocacy, community engagement, and educational programs, FoLAR connects Angelenos of all ages with their local river, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of its ecological importance. FoLAR organizes significant events such as the annual Great LA River CleanUp, which mobilizes thousands of volunteers to remove trash and enhance the river's environment. With a commitment to sustainability and environmental justice, the organization actively promotes policies and initiatives that aim to create accessible, vibrant public spaces along the river's 51 miles. Generated from the website

Founded in 1980, Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles is a local affiliate of the national organization, Physicians for Social Responsibility. Based in Los Angeles, Calif., it is a physician and health advocate membership organization, working to protect public health from nuclear threats and environmental toxins. The organization informs the medical community and policymakers about toxic threats, promotes safer practices and strengthens the local community organizations to engage in meaningful public health and environmental advocacy. Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles represents over 5,000 physicians, health professionals and residents in Southern California.