National Audubon Society

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Barbara, California, dedicated to advancing rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis. Through initiatives in climate justice, resilience, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture, CEC aims to engage and empower the community in addressing environmental challenges. With a strong focus on education and activism, CEC offers various programs and events, including climate talks, workshops, and community resilience hubs. Recognized as a California Nonprofit of the Year, the organization continues to foster collaboration and innovation in promoting sustainability across the Central Coast. Generated from the website

The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Barbara, California, dedicated to protecting and enhancing the environment of the south central coast through education, advocacy, and legal action. Founded in response to the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill, EDC has been instrumental in addressing various environmental threats and empowering local communities to achieve their conservation goals. With a focus on issues such as offshore oil drilling, clean water protection, and climate resilience, EDC actively engages in initiatives that impact the region's ecological health. Its commitment to sustainability is reflected in efforts to minimize the environmental impacts of energy development and to safeguard vital natural resources for future generations. Generated from the website

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds through science-based advocacy, education, fieldwork, enforcement, and community engagement. Since its inception in 1999, Channelkeeper has actively involved local communities in environmental initiatives and aimed to ensure compliance with environmental laws for the benefit of aquatic habitats. The organization engages volunteers in various programs, such as the Watershed Brigade, which focuses on removing trash from local waterways and beaches while fostering environmental stewardship. Through educational efforts and scientific research, Channelkeeper works to address critical threats facing its marine and watershed environments, promoting a cleaner, healthier ecosystem for future generations. Generated from the website