To all interested students in protecting and preserving the natural world, our home planet Earth.

I am excited about the opportunity to be an advisor for Rio Norte’s Conservation Club. There are many noble pursuits and philanthropic endeavors and they all have in common the preservation, protection, and promotion of life, human or otherwise. This nature club hopes to involve students and other stakeholders (which we all are in someway), in a fun and rewarding venture of conservation of wildlife and of course their habitats. My mission as the coordinator, is not to convince student members of my perspectives, but to let them form their own informed opinions and discuss and act on what we can do to support the positive resolutions to these issues.

This club is for students who enjoy nature and all its inhabitants. We will decide together what we would like to do and set goals but some ideas are: adopt an endangered species, fundraising for select environmental organizations, hikes, camping, participating in Yosemite Institute programs--right there in the park!, and educate ourselves and the public on conservation issues.

Rio Norte Conservation Club is not necessarily supporting or promoting these non-profit organizations, but we consider each a prominent and trustworthy stake holder in the endeavors of conservation.

Sincerely,

Bob Fiero Club Advisor

We aim to protect life on Earth and to demonstrate that human societies will thrive when in balance with nature.A great information and action portal site to get informed and get going! Try to stop the extinction clock!

Calling All Eco-Heroes!

Action For Nature has created an International Young Eco-Heroes Awards to recognize and reward successful individual environmentalist intiatives of young people ages 8-16. The program encourages youth to "take personal action to nurture and protect a healthy environment on which all life depends."

Winners recieve a cash Prize and certificate, as well as public recognition at AFN's web site and elsewhere.

The applications will be judged according to several criteria, including but not limited to: originality, difficulty, organization, length of time devoted to the project, influencing/educating others, use of outside resources (e.g. library, experts, media, community leaders), degree of success in reaching goals and the impact on the environment.

Applications must be postmarked by TBA
Award winners will be notified TBA

The Lexus Environmental Challenge is a nationwide education program and contest about the environment that empowers teens to create a better world. Through this program, MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) and HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) students can participate in four initial environmental challenges about land, water, air, and climate.

Teams made up of 5 to 10 students and one teacher-advisor will define an issue, make a plan to address the issue, implement the plan, and report on the results within an online Action Plan. To accompany their efforts, teams will be encouraged to provide visual documentation in a variety of media including digital photos, digital videos, Web pages, and PowerPoint presentations.
All winning teams from the initial four challenges will be invited to participate in the Final Fifth Challenge, where teams will develop a program with the potential to change the world.

Environmental Competition to award more than $1 million in scholarships & grants.

Registration Opens: TBA
Deadline: TBA

• We've protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
• We have more than 1 million members.
• We work in all 50 states and more than 30 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
• We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fire, fresh water, forests, invasive species, and marine ecosystems.

• We use a science-based approach — aided by our more than 700 staff scientists.
• We pursue non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges.
• We partner — with indigenous communities, businesses, governments, multilateral institutions, other non-profits…and people such as yourself.

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on Africa. We believe that protecting Africa’s wildlife and wild landscapes is the key to the future prosperity of Africa and its people – and for over forty-five years we have made it our work to help ensure that Africa’s wild resources endure.

AWF’s strategy begins with conservation of habitat and ecosystems, but conserving land alone is not always enough. For many species, the biggest threat comes from people. AWF’s species conservation explores human-wildlife conflict - from the effects of poaching to patterns of predator attacks on livestock - and builds programs that benefit both humans and animals. Help AWF find new ways to conserve Africa’s wildlife for future generations.

Founded in 1947, Defenders of Wildlife is one of the country’s leaders in science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation. We stand out in our commitment to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law that protects them. Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.We work to protect and restore America’s native wildlife, safeguard habitat, resolve conflicts, work across international borders and educate and mobilize the public.

Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd was established in 2002, initially by Steve and Terri Irwin, as a way to include and involve other caring people to support the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife – from the individual animal to an entire species.

Wildlife Warrior Programs and Projects (2007)

• New Australian Wildlife Hospital to be constructed
• Species and Habitat Conservation ( Asia)
• Crocodile Rescue and Research (International)
• Community Education (International)
• Emergency Wildlife Response

The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Companies, cooperatives and landowners that participate in our programs meet rigorous standards that conserve biodiversity and provide sustainable livelihoods.

At the Green Festivals, we're celebrating what's working in our communities, for people, for businesses and for the environment.  Here, green means safe, healthy communities and strong, local economies.  Green is the color of hope, of social and economic justice, of ecological balance. Held three times a year across the country.

Recycle Reduce and Reuse!

Here are some links to consider for improving are immediate natural surroundings and creating the means for a sustainable society.

Our Vision : Fifty years from today Santa Clarita is a dynamic community of people excited about their quality of life, living in harmony with nature - respecting, protecting, and benefiting enormously from our remarkable natural resources, which are no longer threatened. The environmental quality of life of these future citizens is even better than the one we experience today.