getting help with conservation: land use organizations, attorneys, planners

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Appendix J

Getting Help:Land Use Organizations,

Attorneys, Planners

Sierra Organizations

Sierra Nevada Alliance

Contact: Autumn Bernstein, Land Use Coordinator

Phone: 530.542.4546

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sierranevadaalliance.org

Description: Sierra Nevada Alliance is a network of conservation organizations working to protect,

enhance and restore the natural resources of the Sierra Nevada while promoting sustainable com-

munities. The Alliances Planning for the Future program offers technical and strategic assistance to

grassroots efforts to promote smart growth that protects the land, water, wildlife, local economy and

rural character of the Sierra.

Sierra Watch

Contact: Tom Mooers, Executive Director

Phone: 530.265.2849


Website: www.sierrawatch.org

Description: Sierra Watch is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the incomparable natu-

ral resources and unparalleled quality of life in the Sierra Nevada from irresponsible development.

Sierra Business Council

Contact: Steve Frisch, Vice-President, ProgramsPhone: 530.582.4800


Website: www.sbcouncil.org

Description: The Sierra Business Council (SBC) is a nonprofit association of more than five hundred

businesses, agencies, and individuals working to secure the social, environmental and financial health

of the Sierra Nevada region for this and future generations. SBC is a resource for business leaders,

government officials, and other decision makers seeking solutions to local and regional challenges.

Our work includes research, policy analysis, public education, leadership development, and collabora-

tive initiatives with local partners.


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The Sierra Fund

Contact: Izzy Martin, Executive Director

Phone: 530.265.8454


Website: www.sierrafund.org

Description: The Sierra Fund is a non-profit community foundation providing philanthropic stew-

ardship and charitable support services to support environmental conservation in the Sierra Nevada

region. We partner with private donors and public agencies to increase and organize investment in theland, air, water and human resources of the Sierra Nevada.

California Organizations

Planning and Conservation League and PCL Foundation

Contact: Gary Patton, Executive Director

Phone: 916.313.4520


Website: www.pcl.orgDescription: The Planning and Conservation League is a statewide, nonprofit lobbying organization,

an alliance of individuals and conservation organizations united to protect Californias environment

through legislative and administrative action. The PCL Foundation is a nonprofit organization which

engages in cutting-edge environmental public policy research and educating and empowering local

communities to participate in local and state environmental decision making processes.

Local Government Commission

Contact: Paul Zykofsky, Director, Land Use and Transportation Programs

Phone: 916.448.1198


Website: www.lgc.orgDescription: The Local Government Commission (LGC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership

organization that provides inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected officials

and other dedicated community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-ef-

ficient communities.

Greenbelt Alliance

Contact: Tom Steinbach, Executive Director

Phone: 415.543.6771


Website: www.greenbelt.org

Description: Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area a better place to live

by protecting the regions greenbelt and improving the livability of its cities and towns. Since 1958

we have worked in partnership with diverse coalitions on public policy development, advocacy and

education.


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Transportation and Land Use Coalition

Contact: Stuart Cohen, Executive Director

Phone: 510.740.3150


Website: www.transcoalition.org

Description: TALC is a partnership of over 90 groups working for a sustainable and socially just Bay

Area. We envision a region with healthy, vibrant, walkable communities that provide all residents with

transportation choices and affordable housing. TALC analyzes county and regional policies, workswith community groups to develop alternatives, and coordinates grassroots campaigns.

GreenInfo Network

Contact: Larry Orman, Executive Director

Phone: 415.979.0343


Website: www.greeninfo.org

Description: The mission of GreenInfo Network is to bring the power of computer based mapping to

non-profits, public agencies and other public interest organizations. We enable these groups to more

effectively show the relationships between issues, people and places. We do this by conducting GIS

and other projects, providing access to GIS resources, supporting groups who desire their own GIS,

and fostering collaboration around data and GIS projects.

Nevada Organizations

Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN)

Contact: Bob Fulkerson, State Director

Phone: 775.348.7557


Website: www.planevada.orgDescription: PLAN was formed in 1994 to bring people and organizations together who are com-

mitted to making a positive difference. We are the key vehicle in Nevada for building consensus and

collective strategies among progressives on a range of issues including state roles in welfare, immi-

gration, taxes, environment, campaign finance reform, economic justice and reproductive choice.

National Organizations

Center for Biological Diversity

Phone: 415.436.9682

Website: www.biologicaldiversity.org

Description: Combining conservation biology with litigation, policy advocacy, and an innovative

strategic vision, the Center for Biological Diversity is working to secure a future for animals and

plants hovering on the brink of extinction, for the wilderness they need to survive, and by extension

for the spiritual welfare of generations to come.


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Sierra Club Challenge to Sprawl Campaign

Contact: Tim Frank, Chair

Phone: 415.977.5500


Website: www.sierraclub.org/sprawl

Description: Sierra Clubs Challenge to Sprawl Campaign works to fight poorly planned runaway

development and promotes smart growth communities that increase transportation choices, reduce air

and water pollution, and protect our natural places.

Land Use Attorneys Working in the Sierra

(Note: inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by Sierra Nevada Alliance. We en-

courage you to carefully research and select the attorney best for you)

Nathan G. Alley, Attorney

Sierra Watch408 Broad Street, Suite 12

Nevada City, CA 95959

530.265.2849

[email protected]

www.sierrawatch.org

Jan Chatten-Brown

Chatten-Brown and Carstens

3250 Ocean Park Blvd #300

Santa Monica, CA 90405

[email protected]

www.cbcearthlaw.com

Earthjustice

26 17th Street, 5th Floor

Oakland, CA 94612-2820

510.550.6725

[email protected]

www.earthjustice.org

Michael Graf, Attorney

Law Offices of Michael Graf

227 Behrens St

El Cerrito, CA 94530

510.525.7222

[email protected]


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Thomas P. Infusino, Attorney

PO Box 792

Pine Grove, CA 95665

209.295.8866

[email protected]

Don Mooney, Attorney

Law Offices of Donald B. Mooney129 C Street, Suite 2

Davis, CA 95616

530.758.2377

Remy, Thomas, Moose and Manley

455 Capitol Mall, Suite 210

Sacramento, CA 95814

916.443.2745

www.rtmmlaw.com

Shute, Mihaly and Weinberger

396 Hayes Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

415.552.7272

[email protected]

www.smwlaw.com

Bill Yeates, Attorney

Law Office of J. William Yeates

3400 Cottage Way, Suite K

Sacramento, California 95825916.609.5000

[email protected]

www.enviroqualitylaw.com

Professional Planners working in the Sierra

(Note: inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by Sierra Nevada Alliance. We

encourage you to carefully research and select the planner best for you)

Darin Dinsmore

Dinsmore Sierra

PO Box 1803

Truckee, CA 96160

775.337.0953

[email protected]


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Stevee Duber and Julie Griffith-Flatter

High Sierra Rural Alliance

530.862.1855 or 530.862.1132

[email protected]

Laurie Oberholtzer, Planning Consultant

310 Nevada St.

Nevada City, CA 95959530.265.5433

[email protected]

Terry Watt

Terrell Watt Planning Consultants

1937 Filbert Street

San Francisco, CA 94123

415.563.0543

[email protected]

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