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Federal Government
Organization
Description
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA Southwest
Southwest Region of the U.S. EPA.
EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
U.S. EPA's Office of Water.
Recycle City (US EPA)
KIDS - Learn about recycling!
State Government
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California Home Page
State of California.
California EPA
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
Organization
Description
Los Angeles County Home Page
Links to the County's various Departments and other useful info.
Los Angeles County Public Works
Home of
www.CleanLA.com
(Environmental Programs Division).
Solid Waste Information Management System(SWIMS)
Online Solid Waste Information Management System.
L.A. County Adopt A Highway
Gain prominent recognition while beautifying their community.
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.
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Information on wastewater treatment and solid waste facilities.
City of Azusa Integrated Waste Management
City of Azusa Integrated Waste Management Department.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Energy efficiency and water conservation for Los Angeles City.
City of Los Angeles Environmental Programs
City of Los Angeles environmental events and programs.
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.
Environmental Associations, Directories and Listings
Organization
Description
Task Force
Comprised of stakeholders to address solid waste management issues.
APWA, Southern California Chapter
Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
The region's leading organization regarding solid waste issues.
California Resource Recovery Association
Information on recycling in the Golden State.
The Environmental Directory
A search engine devoted entirely to environmental-related information.
Environmental News Network
The latest in Environmental News from around the globe.
Environment News Service
An independent international wire service of environmental news.
EnviroLink Library
A comprehensive resource for social and environmental change.
LA Almanac - Environment
A comprehensive source of environmental information in Los Angeles.
Earth's 911
Information on environmental programs nationwide, with a useful zip-code based listing of environmental resources.
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.
Energy
Organization
Description
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.
Environmental Education
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Description
POLS 585: Regulation, The Environment, and California Public Policy
California State University, Los Angeles: Master of Science in Public Administration Program.
Center for Regenerative Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Sustainabilitydegrees.com
Website with information on sustainability, sustainability careers, and sustainability resources.
Environmentalscience.org
Website with information on environmental science education and careers.
Recycling
Organization
Description
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.
Recycle City, sponsored by US EPA
KIDS - Learn about recycling!
California Recycling Market Development Zone
Assists businesses that recycle or use recyclable materials.
L.A. County Recycling Market Development Zone
Assists business that recycle or use recyclable materials.
Materials Reuse
Organization
Description
E-waste Recycling Locator
Find recyclers for electronics (e-Waste) for reuse or recycling.
LA Shares
Warehouses and delivers donated items to non-profit agencies & 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
Resource Exchange Network for Eliminating Waste (RENEW)
Nationwide listing of material exchanges to aid businesses and others in interstate materials exchanges.
Household Hazardous Waste
Organization
Description
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
Organization
Description
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
Organization
Description
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Monitors and protects water courses and wetlands.
National Oceanographic and 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.
USDA, Water Quality Information Center
Monitors water quality in the agricultural sector.
USGS - Water Resources
Branch of the U.S. Dept of Interior dedicated to water resources.
California Water Resources Control Board
Oversees water quality regulations statewide.
LA Regional Water Quality Control Board
Regulates water quality in the Los Angeles area.
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.
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.
Industrial Waste
Organization
Description
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.
Smart Gardening
Organization
Description
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.
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