Community Resources

A dedicated, all-volunteer group in the Sacramento area focused on cleaning, restoring, and protecting local waterways like the American and Sacramento Rivers through frequent cleanup events, removing massive amounts of trash and debris, and raising awareness, acting as a significant force for positive environmental change.

A public community college serving Northern California's foothills, offering over 120 degrees and certificates for career training or university transfer, with campuses in Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Tahoe-Truckee, plus online options, known for environmental science classes and programs for all ages.

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the ~600-acre Clover Valley in Rocklin, CA, as a natural and historical preserve, fighting development for decades to protect its wetlands, oak woodlands, and Native American cultural sites, with its efforts culminating in a successful partnership with William Jessup University and Placer Land Trust to secure the land for permanent conservation and education after years of advocacy.

A non-profit, family-oriented fly fishing club in Granite Bay, California, dedicated to promoting fisheries conservation, catch-and-release, and educating members on fly fishing skills like casting, tying, and rod building, with activities including monthly meetings, fishouts, clinics, and conservation projects for all ages and skill levels, fostering a community for local enthusiasts.

The grassroots heart of the national environmental organization, organized by geography (usually by county or region) to address specific local environmental issues through activism, advocacy, and volunteer-led outings like hikes and cleanups, with each chapter having its own board and groups focused on forests, water, energy, or community projects