WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CENTER? The Center has three functions. It supports the work of member organizations, serves as an information and referral service and provides opportunity for ad hoc groupings to work on specific issues. Member groups and guests use it as their home base, and/or as a place for presenting programs, having meetings, mailings, or other work sessions. Most of this activity is open to the public directly, or through enrollment in one of the member organizations.

Our display area has a wealth of newsletters, brochures, alerts and info sheets from member groups and an array of like-minded organizations. We have subscriptions to excellent publications such as ECONEWS and Coast and Ocean. Sierra Club publications are available here, and we often have copies of public planning documents such as environmental assessments and environmental impact reports. Usually there are petitions to sign. Our volunteers provide links to answer questions on a variety of topics, including conservation issues, toxics, gardening, local politics, recycling. We are becoming a networker between public agencies and environmental groups.

HOW IS THE CENTER FUNDED? Member groups pay yearly dues to SCCC. Additional support comes from periodic fundraisers, and Friends of the Center--individuals who make yearly donations. SCCC's IRS tax status letter is accessible from a link on our Donations page.

WE NEED YOU AS A FRIEND...AND WHY YOU NEED US. Education and cooperation are key ingredients in stimulating positive action, whether it's grappling with the ever-increasing pressure on Sonoma County's natural treasure, or trying to alter our individual and social habits to become more environmentally-responsible planetary citizens. Good information, and a way to gather support, are what the Environmental Center can offer.

HELP YOURSELF BY HELPING US! Join a member group, make a donation, volunteer some office time, share some ideas, send in notices or references for this Web site. For more information please call, write or email.

Site development, hardware and applications funded by the
Community Network, via Sonoma County Community Foundation