GOVERNMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
LINKS TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Government agency to protect environment.
EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
U.S. EPA’s Office of Water.
Recycle City (US EPA)
KIDS – Learn about recycling!
STATE GOVERNMENT
California Home Page
State of California.
Environmental Protection Agency
California’s Environmental Protection Agency.
Department of Toxic Substance Control
Regulates and evaluates risks posed by hazardous substances.
CalRecycle
Agency responsible for dealing with solid waste issues in the State.
CalRecycle | California Recycling Market Development Zone
Assists businesses that recycle or use recyclable materials.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
STATE GOVERNMENT
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Government agency to protect environment.
EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
U.S. EPA’s Office of Water.
Recycle City (US EPA)
KIDS – Learn about recycling!
California Home Page
State of California.
Environmental Protection Agency
California’s Environmental Protection Agency.
Department of Toxic Substance Control
Regulates and evaluates risks posed by hazardous substances.
CalRecycle
Agency responsible for dealing with solid waste issues in the State.
California Recycling Market Development Zone
Assists businesses that recycle or use recyclable materials.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Los Angeles County Home Page
Links to the County’s various Departments and other useful info.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Home of Clean LA (Environmental Programs Division).
Solid Waste Information Management System (SWIMS)
Online Solid Waste Information Management System.
L.A. County Ocean Water Monitoring Program
Monitors ocean water along the Los Angeles County coastline.
L.A. County Surplus Sale Bids
L.A. County Internal Services Department’s listing of open bids.
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Information on wastewater treatment and solid waste facilities.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Energy efficiency and water conservation for Los Angeles City.
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation
Solid waste collection and treatment within Los Angeles City.
Southern California Association of Governments
SoCal regional planning agency comprised of 184 cities and 6 counties.
California State Association of Counties
CSAC Represents county governments on legislative issues.
League of California Cities
The official organization representing all California cities.
Links to cities in Los Angeles County
Links to the 88 cities in Los Angeles County.
ASSOCIATIONS
Task Force
Comprised of stakeholders to address solid waste management issues.
California Resource Recovery Association
Information on recycling in the Golden State.
The Environment Directory
A search engine devoted entirely to environmental-related information.
Environment News Service
An independent international wire service of environmental news.
EnviroLink Library
A comprehensive resource for social and environmental change.
The HORIZON Solutions Site
Database of health and environment initiatives from around the world.
TreePeople
Non-profit dedicated to environmental awareness through urban forestry.
Natural Resources Defense Council
Advocates for environmental issues.
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
The region’s leading organization regarding solid waste issues.
Environmental News Network
The latest in Environmental News from around the globe.
Environmental Science
Information and resources for careers in environmental science.
ENERGY
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network.
California Energy Commission
Develops energy policy that ensures a reliable and affordable energy supply.
California Independent System Operator (ISO)
Operates the electricity power grid in California.
RECYCLING
CalRecycle | E-waste Recycling Locator
Find recyclers for electronic waste (e-waste).
List of Recycling Coordinators in Los Angeles County
City and County Contacts for Recycling Information.
Earth’s 911 Recycling Center Locator
Locate a recycling center near you by zip code.
Recycle City, sponsored by US EPA
KIDS – Learn about recycling!
ENERGY
RECYCLING
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network.
California Energy Commission
Develops energy policy that ensures a reliable and affordable energy supply.
California Independent System Operator (ISO)
Operates the electricity power grid in California.
E-waste Recycling Locator
Find recyclers for electronic waste (e-waste).
List of Recycling Coordinators in Los Angeles County
City and County Contacts for Recycling Information.
Earth’s 911 Recycling Center Locator
Locate a recycling center near you by zip code.
Recycle City, sponsored by US EPA
KIDS – Learn about recycling!
MATERIAL REUSE
E-waste Recycling Locator
Find recyclers for electronics (e-Waste) for reuse or recycling.
L.A. Shares
Warehouses and delivers donated items to non-profit agencies and schools
CalRecycle | California Materials Exchange Program
List of reuse programs for free stuff.
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer organization that builds houses for low-income families.
Goodwill Industries
List of Goodwill stores and donation centers in L.A. County.
Salvation Army
Find the nearest Salvation Army store to you, by Zip Code
HAZARDOUS WASTE
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Wastewater treatment and solid waste facilities.
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Information on hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance.
California Poison Control Center
24-hour emergency info on poison including swallowing, eye/skin irritation, inhalation, animal/insect bites, and food/drug reactions.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC)
Information on toxic products that are used as inhalants.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Tips on making your home safe and healthy.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Obtain product safety information or report unsafe products.
MATERIAL REUSE
HAZARDOUS WASTE
E-waste Recycling Locator
Find recyclers for electronics (e-Waste) for reuse or recycling.
L.A. Shares
Warehouses and delivers donated items to non-profit agencies and schools
California Materials Exchange Program
List of reuse programs for free stuff.
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer organization that builds houses for low-income families.
Goodwill Industries
List of Goodwill stores and donation centers in L.A. County.
Salvation Army
Find the nearest Salvation Army store to you, by Zip Code
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Wastewater treatment and solid waste facilities.
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Information on hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance.
California Poison Control Center
24-hour emergency info on poison including swallowing, eye/skin irritation, inhalation, animal/insect bites, and food/drug reactions.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC)
Information on toxic products that are used as inhalants.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Tips on making your home safe and healthy.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Obtain product safety information or report unsafe products.
AIR QUALITY
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
Charged with improving air quality and smog control.
California Air Resources Board
State agency whose goal is to improve air quality throughout California.
Southern California Association of Governments
Reviews environmental, energy, and transportation issues.
Transforming Transportation
Info on alternative fuel vehicles and advanced transportation technologies.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Protects quality of air inside offices, schools, and workplaces.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information on Indoor Air Quality. Better Environments Inside and Out.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Information on indoor environmental quality, workplace safety and health.
STORMWATER QUALITY
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Monitors and protects water courses and wetlands.
National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration
Describes and predicts changes in the Earth’s environment.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, LA District
Oversees federal flood control, harbor, and wetlands projects.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Monitors water quality in the agricultural sector.
U.S. Geological Survey
Branch of the U.S. Dept of Interior dedicated to water resources.
Caltrans Stormwater Program
California Department of Transportation’s stormwater permit system.
California Coastal Commission
Regulates development along the California Coast.
California Water Resources Control Board
Oversees water quality regulations statewide.
Southern California Coastal Waters Research Project
A joint-powers agency focusing on marine environmental research.
City of Los Angeles Stormwater Program
Report spills, clogged catch basins, and illicit discharges into storm drains.
California Stormwater Quality Task Force
Advises on stormwater quality issues.
Heal the Bay
Advocates for environmental issues concerning Santa Monica Bay.
Santa Monica Bay Keeper
Advocates for environmental issues concerning Santa Monica Bay.
Surfrider Foundation
Advocates for protecting our oceans, waves and beaches.
Friends of the LA River
Advocates for environmental issues concerning the Los Angeles River.
Topanga Watershed Committee
Advocates for Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles County.
Center for Watershed Protection
Non-profit group involved with environmental issues in urban watersheds.
SMART GARDENING
Theodore Payne Foundation
Advocates for the preservation of California native flora.
CalRecycle
Information on the management of organic resources.
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation
City of Los Angeles composting information.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Info on industrial waste and permitting policies.
California Water Resources Control Board
Regulates and oversees water quality statewide.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
AIR QUALITY
STORMWATER QUALITY
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
Charged with improving air quality and smog control.
California Air Resources Board
State agency whose goal is to improve air quality throughout California.
Southern California Association of Governments
Reviews environmental, energy, and transportation issues.
Transforming Transportation
Info on alternative fuel vehicles and advanced transportation technologies.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Protects quality of air inside offices, schools, and workplaces.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information on Indoor Air Quality. Better Environments Inside and Out.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Information on indoor environmental quality, workplace safety and health.
SMART GARDENING
Theodore Payne Foundation
Advocates for the preservation of California native flora.
CalRecycle | Organics
Information on the management of organic resources.
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation
City of Los Angeles composting information.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Info on industrial waste and permitting policies.
California Water Resources Control Board
Regulates and oversees water quality statewide.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Monitors and protects water courses and wetlands.
National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration
Describes and predicts changes in the Earth’s environment.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, LA District
Oversees federal flood control, harbor, and wetlands projects.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Monitors water quality in the agricultural sector.
U.S. Geological Survey
Branch of the U.S. Dept of Interior dedicated to water resources.
Caltrans Stormwater Program
California Department of Transportation’s stormwater permit system.
California Coastal Commission
Regulates development along the California Coast.
California Water Resources Control Board
Oversees water quality regulations statewide.
Southern California Coastal Waters Research Project
A joint-powers agency focusing on marine environmental research.
City of Los Angeles Stormwater Program
Report spills, clogged catch basins, and illicit discharges into storm drains.
California Stormwater Quality Task Force
Advises on stormwater quality issues.
Heal the Bay
Advocates for environmental issues concerning Santa Monica Bay.
Santa Monica Bay Keeper
Advocates for environmental issues concerning Santa Monica Bay.
Surfrider Foundation
Advocates for protecting our oceans, waves and beaches.
Friends of the LA River
Advocates for environmental issues concerning the Los Angeles River.
Topanga Watershed Committee
Advocates for Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles County.
Center for Watershed Protection
Non-profit group involved with environmental issues in urban watersheds.