Links & Resources

For more ways to practice sustainable living, check out our CAP Climate page

Local & Regional Organizations:

• Foothill Conservancy
• Foothill Conservancy Focus Online Magazine
• Sierra Business Council
• Sierra Nevada Alliance
• Calaveras Council of Governments
• Calaveras County Water District
• Calaveras Integrated Waste Management
• California Water Plan
• Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
• Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation
• California Rangeland Conservation Coalition
• Local Government Commission
• Fund for Wild Nature

Nationwide Organizations:

• Local Government Commission/Center for Livable Communities
• Main Street Program – National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Smart Growth Online
• Sprawlwatch Clearinghouse
• Smart Growth America

Housing Resources:

• California Housing Law Project

Water Conservation Resources:

• Water Conservation Tips – AWA
• Tips for the Home Lawn & Garden -UC
• Waterwise Gardening – AWA
• Links to water conservation information online
•  “Water Conservation Throughout the Home” — https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation/
• https://www.improvenet.com/a/kids-ideas-for-conserving-water-at-home
• https://www.thehubpost.com/the-water-conservation-guide/
• https://www.publicrecordsreviews.com/education-center/water-conservation-tips
• Gardening During Drought – CNPS, El Dorado
• Sierra Gardening Blog – Drought-resistant plants

California Water Rights:

• water_rights101
• Water_Rights
• water rt_rm_pm
• RainFall_EarlMason
• Report from UC Davis regarding “paper water” in California:  http://iopscience.iop.org/1748-9326/9/8/084012/media
• Water Rights in California (Tom Infusino Sept 15, 2014):Water Rights in California