The controversial activist known to San Luis Obispo County as "Elder Bill" and the "granddaddy ecohooligan of them all," with photos, interviews, and Bill Denneen's own writings.

The SLO County chapter of an organization dedicated to the preservation and study of California's indigenous fauna. Includes extensive list of environmental links.

A narrative summary of the importance of this threatened California grassland that President Clinton designated as the Carrizo Plain National Monument, with photos and links to relevant sites. Written by newspaper columnist Jeff McMahon.

A non-profit, volunteer corporation dedicated to the enhancement and restoration of the Central Coast salmon fishery and San Luis Obispo Creek. CCSE is devoted to community education about ecology and economy of these resources.

A group opposed to Duke Energy's proposed expansion of the Morro Bay Power Plant. Also includes general information about power plant expansion issues.

Working conservation district in San Luis Obispo County dedicated to enhancing and maintaining natural resources such as the Morro Bay watershed and Los Osos Creek wetlands reserve.

The Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo County, an umbrella organization that coordinates conservation efforts on California's Central Coast.

A nonprofit, public interest organization that provides legal, educational and advocacy support to advance environmental quality. Primarily serves San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Teaches stewardship for the ocean and educates people about elephant seals at the colony at Piedras Blancas.

Seeks to protect and enhance the ecological systems of the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County through land acquisition and management, public education and advocacy.

Member supported land trust preserving the county's "special places" with public involvement. Activities include habitat restoration, preservation of open space through land acquisition, conservation easements and stewardship.

An EPA-funded program to preserve and study the Morro Bay estuary and its watershed.

Based in Morro Bay, this chapter of the Audobon Society concerns itself with birds and other widlife throughout San Luis Obispo County.

Digital photos of the SLO County area, including the restricted coastal area surrounding the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.

Photos and description of a wild confluence of mountain, dune and sea where San Luis Obispo County meets Santa Barbara County.

Local chapter of a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's waves, oceans, beaches for all people through conservation, activism, research, and education.

Devoted to the display and study of the plants and ecosystems of the world's five Mediterranean climate zones.

A volunteer organization promoting and supporting tree planting and care in Santa Margarita.

An organization dedicated to "orderly and sustainable growth" on the Nipomo Mesa in Southern San Luis Obispo County. Includes effort to preserve Blacklake Canyon.

San Luis Obispo County's active local chapter of the national conservation organization.

A list of creek and lake restoration projects underway in San Luis Obispo County.

San Luis Obispo Parks, Open Space and Trails is a non-profit group fighting for the outdoor amenities that make up its name.

A non-profit visitor, education, and research center that promotes conservation of the Guadalupe Dunes ecosystem and the rich culture and history of the community of Guadalupe.