Butte College Environmental Ethics Project Links

S.E.E.

Earth

Hemp 101

Fire

Air Group

Air 

Sustainable Living

Wood

Global Warning

Water

Northern California Environmental Links

Butte Environmental Council (BEC)

BEC is devoted to raising awareness of Northern California's environmental issues and building support, such as volunteer work, to solve the issues. BEC puts out a monthly newsletter, coordinates the annual Endangered Species Faire at Bidwell Park in Chico, CA, and puts together a Chico Creek Cleanup Day.

Friends of Bidwell Park

Friends of Bidwell Park works to “protect the natural qualities of Bidwell Park, to help educate the public about their natural environment” and much more.  They have donated over 8000 hours of volunteer work in the park, such as trail maintenance and erosion control.  One of their recent major efforts is the “Keep Upper Park Wild” campaign.

Friends of Butte Creek

Friends of Butte Creek mission statement, “The Friends of Butte Creek work to protect, restore and enhance the natural habitats of wildlife in the Butte Creek Watershed.” Friends of Butte Creek were featured in The San Francisco Chronicle for protecting the wild Spring run salmon of Butte Creek. The non-profit organization contributed to a 10% increase in Spring run salmon on Butte Creek, from 2006 to 2007.

Sacramento River Trust

Sac-River Trust endeavors to "Help protect and preserve the natural values of the Sacramento River and to educate the public concerning ecologically viable farming methods and the need to preserve free-flowing rivers.”

Butte County Resource Conservation District

The Butte County RCD’s mission statement: “The Butte County Resource Conservation District is leading working landscapes and open space management in the county through unique and influential partnerships for the benefit of the citizens, the environment, and the economy.”

National and International Environmental Links

Environment California

Environment California is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to environmental advocacy.  Their current “priority campaign” is pushing Congress to “repower America with 100% clean, renewable electricity”.

Brighter Planet

Brighter Planet builds sustainable infrastructure across America, including wind and solar power. They offer a free personalized climate report including your carbon footprint and strategies to reduce your footprint. They are also partnered with Visa to offer carbon offsets through Visa Rewards points donations.