Los Angeles: A city of southern California on the Pacific Ocean in a widespread metropolitan area. Founded by the Spanish in 1781, it served several times as a colonial capital before incorporation in 1850. Its real growth began after the coming of the railroads in the 1870s and 1880s and the discovery of oil in the 1890s. Today it is a major shipping, manufacturing, communications, financial, and distribution center noted for its entertainment industry. It's also the motion picture capital of the world; most populous city of California and second largest in the United States. Population: 3,485,398.

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California: A state of the western United States on the Pacific Ocean. It was admitted as the 31st state in 1850. The area was colonized by the Spanish and formally ceded to the United States by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848). California is often called the Golden State because of its sunny climate and the discovery of gold during its pioneering days. Sacramento is the capital and Los Angeles the largest city. Population: 29,839,250.

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Aquariums, Zoos & Gardens

  • America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College - Offers an exotic animal training and management program in Ventura County. Includes visitor information, student enrollment, history and program overview.
  • Aquarium of the Bay - San Francisco. An educational facility dedicated to inspiring conservation of San Francisco Bay and marine environments, located adjacent to Pier 39. Visitor information, educational programs, and special events.
  • Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach. General information, virtual tour with map and panoramic exhibit photos, news, animal photos and descriptions, webcams, education program summary, and behind the scenes information.
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps - La Jolla. General information, history, conservation information with animal photos, descriptions, videos and webcams, monthly activity schedule, and education program summary.
  • Cabrillo High School Aquarium - Lompoc near Santa Barbara. Visiting information, project history and future vision, exhibit photos and descriptions, education program videos and a webcam.
  • Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - San Pedro near Los Angeles. Visitor information, exhibit descriptions and photos, map, special events, and education program summary.
  • California Living Museum - Bakersfield. Visitor information, special events, zoo map, and animal photos and descriptions.
  • Chaffee Zoological Gardens - Fresno. Formerly known as Roeding Park Zoo. Features include rainforest, orangutan and tiger exhibits, a reptile house, and an animal encounter area for children. Site has general information, education programs, zoo history, animal photos and 100+ scientific descriptions.
  • Charles Paddock Zoo - Atascadero near San Luis Obispo. Over 100 animals on 5 acres in the central California coast. City site has general information.
  • Charles Paddock Zoo by Central Coast Tourist - Follow a narrated photographic tour through the zoo while learning more about local programs and events.
  • Coyote Point Museum - San Mateo near San Francisco. Includes wildlife habitats, a walk-through aviary, and theme gardens. Park offers playgrounds, picnic facilities, and walking and biking trails. Site has general information.
  • Folsom City Zoo - Near Sacramento. Visitor information, education program summary, and photos and descriptions of animals at the zoo.
  • Happy Hollow Park and Zoo - In addition to animal exhibits and a contact area, the park features a variety of children's rides, amusements, and a puppet theater. Site has general information, animal photos and descriptions. San Jose, California.
  • The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park - Palm Desert near Los Angeles. 600 animals from 145 species on a 1200 acre wilderness preserve dedicated to desert ecosystems. Site has general information, park history, conservation information and animal, plant and desert photos and descriptions.
  • Los Angeles Zoo - 1200 animals housed on 113 acres, including a children's zoo. Site has general information, zoo history, California condor conservation efforts, and features animal photos, descriptions, videos and sound files.
  • Micke Grove Zoo - Lodi near Sacramento. General information and animal sounds, pictures, and habitat information.
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium E-Quarium - Monterey. Visitor information, map, exhibit photos, descriptions and updates, animal and plant photos, descriptions, videos, and webcams, special events, conservation information, education program summary and interactive games for children.
  • Oakland Zoo - 400 animals from 125 species housed on 525 acres. Park has a chairlift, a miniature train and a carousel. Site has general information, interactive games, animal photos, descriptions, sounds, videos and verbal discussions.
  • Orange County Zoo - The zoo is nestled among the majestic 477 acre wilderness park in the City of Orange. Find visitor information, special events, and animal webcams.
  • Sacramento Zoo - Exhibits over 400 animals on 14 acres. General information, an animal photo gallery and fact sheets, and teacher resources.
  • San Diego Wild Animal Park - 1800 acre wildlife preserve houses over 3500 animals representing 260 species and is a botanical garden. General information, interactive exhibit tour, animal photos and videos, education program summary, conservation information, and calendar of events.
  • San Diego Zoo - 100 acres housing 4000 animals representing 800 species. General information, virtual exhibits, education program summary, conservation information, calendar of events, and animal photos, videos and a webcam.
  • San Francisco Zoo - Houses 250 species and includes a children's zoo, miniature train and carousel. Site has general information, animal photos and descriptions, a virtual tour, conservation information, special events, and volunteering opportunities.
  • Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park - Visitor information, virtual tour with photos and descriptions of exhibits and animals, news, and animal quiz.
  • Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens - 600 animals representing more than 180 species housed on 16 acres. General information, animal photos and descriptions, zoo history, and a virtual tour.
  • SeaWorld San Diego - Includes park information, map with attraction descriptions, special programs, and animal information.
  • Sequoia Park Zoo - Eureka. Home to 100 animals on 5 acres, including a children's petting zoo. Site has general information and chimpanzee art.
  • Sierra Endangered Cat Haven - Dunlap near Fresno. Home base of Project Survival, which is dedicated to helping researchers and conservationists in their efforts to protect wild cats. Visitor information, history, education program summary, animal photos and descriptions, and cat facts.
  • Six Flags Marine World - Vallejo near San Francisco. Enjoy tigers, dolphins, sharks, elephants, giraffes, water rides, roller coasters, and family entertainment.
  • Steinhart Aquarium - San Francisco. Part of the California Academy of Sciences. Visitor information, exhibit descriptions with animal photos, history, and oceanography resources.
  • Wildlife Waystation - Angeles National Forest. A 160 acre rescue and rehabilitation facility dedicated to public education. Tour information, special events, history, animal photos and descriptions, and sponsorship program.
  • Zoo To You Wildlife Education - Paso Robles. A non-profit animal welfare facility that offers a wide variety of wildlife educational programs, bringing animals to schools. Contact information, program summary, individual animal photos and stories, and current projects.

Maps & Views

  • Air Quality Information - Current SMOG conditions in Los Angeles, Orange, and eastern San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
  • Atlas of Metropolitan Los Angeles and Vicinity - Includes maps showing population, citizenship, income, poverty, and education.
  • Highway System Area Maps - Showing current road conditions for highways in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
  • Historical View of Los Angeles Area, 1871 - A color bird's-eye view showing the area, along with text, a border showing major events in area history, and an index to points of interest.
  • Los Angeles Metro Area - From the 1970 edition of the U.S. National Atlas. (326K)
  • Recent Earthquakes - Map and detailed information about recent seismic activity from the U. S. Geological Survey.
  • Road Map with Points of Interest - Shows major highways, primary roads, communities, and points of interest in Los Angeles and Orange County. Provided by California Division of Tourism. [PDF]
  • Road Maps - A basic highway map of the Metro Area, along with more detailed road maps of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Beverly Hills, LAX, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica. Plus satellite photo of the area.
  • Views of Street Life - Web cam mounted on the dashboard of a van captures scenes of daily life on the streets of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties.
  • Virtual Reality Panoramas: Los Angeles and Vicinity - Panoramas of scenic landscapes, including ones in Malibu, Los Angeles, the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, and coastal Orange County.
  • Earthquake Maps - Maps showing faults, recent and historical earthquakes, and seismic hazards, provided by the Southern California Earthquake Data Center.
  • Road Maps - A basic highway map of Southern California, along with more detailed maps of the coastal area and the metropolitan areas within it.
  • Shaded Relief Map - A brightly colored map of the southern half of California made by color-coding elevations and applying shadows. (692K)
  • Southern California - Original scale 1:2,500,000 U.S.G.S. 1972, limited update 1990. In Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Collection. (468K)
  • Storm Images - Storm and weather images. Includes a directory of web cams in Southern California.
  • Historical Topological Map - USGS map from 1900, including parts of Los Angeles and Pasadena. (1,063K) [PDF]
  • Historical Topological Map - USGS map from 1902, including parts of Los Angeles, Burbank, and Hollywood. (1,097K) [PDF]
  • Historical Views of Los Angeles Area - Bird's-eye view of Los Angeles in 1877, including separate views of Wilmington and Santa Monica.
  • LAPhotos.com - Offers photos and slideshows from Los Angeles and Southern California.
  • Los Angeles - A virtual photo tour through the streets and beach fronts of the area.
  • Metropolitan Los Angeles and Vicinity - Atlas project provides a map of the area and communities.
  • Points of Interest Map - Shows major highways, communities and points of interest in Los Angeles County. Provided by the California Division of Tourism in pdf format.
  • Virtual Canvas - Thomas Mannfred Carlsson offers a photographic essay of L.A. County, from the Santa Monica beach, to Hollywood, to the Staples Center to the center of downtown.
  • The Virtual L.A. Project - Preview UCLA's project to build a 3-D computer model of the entire Los Angeles basin.
  • Griffith Park Map - Shows roads and attractions.
  • Historical View of Los Angeles, 1891 - A bird's-eye view of the city, with a border showing major buildings and an index to points of interest.
  • Historical View of Los Angeles, 1909 - A bird's-eye view of the city.
  • Historical View of Los Angeles, c. 1877 - A bird's-eye view showing the city from the east. Includes index to points of interest.
  • Historical View of Los Angeles, c. 1888 - A bird's-eye view of the city.
  • Historical Views of Los Angeles, 1894 - Two color bird's-eye views of the city. One looks north from the corner of Wilder Street and Central Avenue. The other looks south from the corner of Tenth and Pearl Streets. Includes index to points of interest.
  • L.A. Avenue.com - A virtual tour thru the streets of Los Angeles with a mobile webam. Includes an archive of photos of L.A.
  • LA-cam - View of the downtown Los Angeles skyline as seen from a hillside in nearby Silverlake. Updated every 15 minutes during daylight hours.
  • NaviGate LA - Provides online access to the public information the City maintains on the properties within the City of Los Angeles and the physical facilities that support the community.
  • USC - TommyCam - USC's webcam, located on top of the building overlooking Tommy Trojan and Alumni Park.

Organizations

  • Ability Counts, Inc. - Provide developmentally disabled adults with vocational training. We are a California Accredited Rehabilatation Facility, a tax exempt non-profit organization.
  • California Association of Human Relations Organizations - Serves as a resource for organizations working to promote civil rights and addresses issues of hate crime, human and group relations issues, and police-community relations.
  • California Association of Nonprofits - A state-wide nonprofit association offering services and discounts, public policy and advocacy, insurnace, publications, and assistance to nonprofits in California
  • California Budget Project (CBP) - A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization seeking fiscal reforms to benefit low and moderate income Californians.
  • California Center for the Book - In association with the Library of Congress, the center promotes the importance of reading, works to improve literacy, and encourages celebration of the book, book arts, and printing.
  • California Cities Home Owner's Authority (CCHOA) - Program designed to help California renters become home owners.
  • California City-County Street Light Association - Organization made up of local government personnel concerned with street light rates. Includes information on rate cases before the California Public Utilities Commission.
  • California Council for the Humanities - Focused on strengthening community life by creating, sponsoring and promoting humanities programs for the general public in every region of the state. Includes overview of its history, how to provide support, special programs, and grant guidelines.
  • The California Historical Artillery Society - Includes an events schedule, history and images page, and a photo gallery.
  • California Non-Profit Organizations - Directory of non-profit organizations.
  • California State Society - Non-profit, non-partisan organization providing opportunities to unite Californians in the nation's capital and to foster good-will for the State of California in Washington, DC. Newsletter, events, and membership information.
  • Developments In Literacy (DIL) - A Southern California non-profit helps promote literacy in the remote, underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.
  • Friends of Justice - The case of Steven Dale Bell.
  • Golden State Bonsai Federation - A tax-exempt, educational organization which provides services and activities promoting the art of bonsai throughout California. Includes magazine, education, clubs and organization.
  • Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah of California - IOOF - Fraternal organization provides information about activities and programs, list of many California lodges with addresses and meeting times, information on how to join.
  • League of California Homeowners - Non-profit homeowner advocacy site provides information about home remodeling, real estate transactions, and financing. Resources and membership information.
  • L.I.F.E. Foundation - Nonprofit org. that refers people to paranormal Investigators in their area.
  • Native Sons of the Golden West - Fraternal organization of native Californians who have dedicated themselves to preserving and promoting California history. Features details on the history, local parlors, an events calendar, and photo gallery.
  • New Life Ministries - Ordering information for seminar tapes, booklets and laminated cards. Our site also includes a free monthly on-line mini study.
  • Newcomers Club Directory for California - A California directory of social organizations which help integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities (i.e. Newcomers Club, Welcome Wagon Club, New Neighbors League)
  • Non-Profits Page - Host site for some Northern California non-profit organizations.
  • Rainbow for Girls in California - History and general information about the state-level organization.
  • Rainforest Action Network - Works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.
  • RAND California: - Comprehensive statistics on California economics, economy, business, population, demographics, births, deaths, immigration, education, school, schools, crime, rate, rates, environment, welfare, ssi, medi-cal, medicare, social, security,
  • Real Birds: Birding in California - Includes Rare Bird Alerts within the state and links to birder pages and resources.
  • Regional Council of Rural Counties - Leading Rural California into the 21st Century. RCRC, California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority, Environmental Services JPA, and Government Advocacy.
  • School Wise Press - Publishers of books for parents about California schools
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties - Information about the organization and its services and online donation area.
  • Senior Gleaners - A nonprofit, charitable corporation run by senior (age 50 and over) volunteers to glean surplus foods for the needy members and charitable organizations in northeast California.
  • Toys for Tots Central California - Marine non-profit organization provides toys for under-privileged children during the holidays. Provides drop off locations for tots program in Central California.
  • Trinity Children and Family Services - Not-for-profit, multi-service agency serving the needs of children requiring out-of-home placement through residential/treatment and foster family programs.
  • WineDining - Club for wine and food enthusiasts with weekend events at restaurants and wineries. View benefits and membership information.

Photos

  • Bearclover.net - Photographs of Yosemite, Sequoia National Park, and other parts of California. Travel diary and travel tips included.
  • California Photo Journal - A personal photo collection with three sections: Yosemite National Park, Big Sur and Southern California.
  • CalPhotos - A collection of photos of plants, animals and landscapes, mostly Californian.
  • Enlightened Images Photography - Stock photography of California scenes.
  • Weekends in California - Photos and posters of various areas in the state.

Science & Environment

  • Air Resources Board - Part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. Includes calendar, workshops, programs, laws and regulations.
  • Blackout - PBS program FRONTLINE and The New York Times join forces to investigate the story behind the California energy crisis.
  • Bolsa Chica Land Trust - Educational tour and interactive site with photos and sounds of birds, wildlife, and landscapes.
  • Books by David Carle - Drowning the Dream, California's Water Choices at the Millennium - an environmental history of the state, focusing on water, population, and environmental change. Mono Lake Viewpoint - essays about an inland sea.
  • CalFlora - Database containing summary geographic and ecological distribution information for over 8000 California vascular plant taxa, as well as additional habitat information for rare species of the Sierra Nevada.
  • California Artificial Reef Enhancement - Promotes awareness, understanding, preservation and enhancement of artificial reef ecosystems in offshore California waters through public education and scientific research.
  • California Botanical Society - Systematics, ecology, evolution, and natural history of the plants of California and adjacent western North America. Publisher of the journal Madroņo.
  • California Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration - Regional chapter of non-profit international professional membership organization for people researching, practicing, or interested in this field.
  • California Coastal Coalition - Committed to restoring California's coast through sand replenishment, increasing the flow of natural sediment, wetlands recovery and improved water quality.
  • California Coastal Conservancy - State agency established in 1976 to purchase, protect, restore, and enhance California's coastal resources. Includes online edition of California Coast and Ocean magazine.
  • California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators - Provides an avenue for networking among California wildlife rehabilitators and regulatory agencies through seminars and conferences with the focus of improving the quality of care for wildlife.
  • California CUPA Forum - An association of agencies coordinating the consistent implementation of hazardous materials regulatory programs in the state of California.
  • California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - Includes information on fire safety, the state fire plan, and resource management programs.
  • California Ducks Unlimited - Conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. Includes calendar, regions and events page, news, photos, membership application and contact information.
  • California Exotic Pest Plant Council - Dedicated to finding solutions to problems caused by non-native pest plant invasions of the state's natural areas.
  • California Interfaith Power & Light - A group of religious groups that seek to respond to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
  • California Native Plant Society - Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of California native plants through scientific activities, education, and conservation.
  • California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) - Facts, photos and videos of the California Sea Lion.
  • California Sustainable Agriculture Working Group - A coalition dedicated to promoting an ecologically sustainable and socially just food system. Describes group news, events and projects, and related headlines.
  • California Underground: Our Caves and Subterranean Habitats - Educational materials and photographic tours on the formation and occurrence of different types of caves, cave biology, and cave conservation. From the Oakland Museum of California.
  • California Urban Forests Council - Vigorously advocates for a holistic, ecosystem approach to the practice of urban forestry, especially when influencing public policy and decision makers. Offers a newsletter, forest professional certification, publications, and general informational materials.
  • California Wild Heritage Campaign - Protecting California's last remaining public wilderness and wild rivers
  • California Wildflowers - Look-up photos and descriptions of California wildflowers by color, common name, Latin name or family.
  • California Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation - A nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, or orphaned native wildlife. Based in Malibu and serving western Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
  • California's Wildlife - Biological information on the more than 600 amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles regularly found in California.
  • CERES: California Environmental Resources Evaluation System - CERES is an information system developed by the California Resources Agency to facilitate access to a variety of environmental data.
  • Clean Power Estimator - Provides California residential electric customers a personalized estimate of the costs and benefits of investing in a photovoltaic (PV) solar or small wind electric generation system.
  • Climate Change in California - Union of Concerned Scientists fact sheets on the potential effects of global climate change on the state's bioregions and water resources.
  • Cosumnes River Task Force - Works to encourage restoration of watershed health and improve flood management.
  • Division of Safety of Dams - Contains information about dams in the state, with technical references, statutes and regulations.
  • Environment California - CALPIRG's environmental action program. Contains news and facts about clean air, toxic pollution, safe drinking water, coastal protection and healthy schools. Information about legislation and how to donate money.
  • Faultline Magazine - Environmental news, stories and information for Californians. Includes excerpts from the writing of Gerald Haslam.
  • Friends of the Gualala River - A group dedicated to protecting the Gualala River watershed and the species living within it.
  • Friends of The River - State-wide river Californian conservation group. Provides public education, activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues. Site includes journals and reports and latest campaign news.
  • Garrapata Creek Watershed Council - Works to improve the health of the Garrapata Creek watershed through community involvement, teamwork, and education. News, photos, and calendar of events.
  • GIS Data for Northern California - Links to sites with geographic information systems (GIS) data, including many kinds of maps, climate data and GPS data.
  • GoldenStateImages - Marine Fish of California - Photography of marine fish species found along the California coast including garibaldi, molas, blue shark, dorado, baracuda, rays and more
  • Groundwater Resources Association of California - Nonprofit organization for the protection, preservation, improvement of California ground water against pollution. Site has information about the organization and its activities, job announcements, and related material.
  • Information Center for the Environment - A cooperative effort of environmental scientists at the University of California, Davis and collaborators at over thirty private, state, federal, and international organizations interested in environmental protection.
  • Klamath-Salmon Natural History Library - A portal for information about natural and cultural resources in the Klamath River region of Northern California. Provides research services, regional links, and many full text documents.
  • A list of native ecosystem references. - A select list of references.
  • The Marine Animals of Monterey Bay - Features, characteristics, and local habitat of fish, octopus, squid, seals, sea otters, and whales of the Monterey Bay region in California.
  • North Coast Water Network - Provides news from a network of environmental and social justice groups in the north coast region of California focused on issues related to fresh water.
  • 1997 Northern California Floods - Comprehensive northern California flood-related information and annotated website links, especially for the floods of January 1997.
  • The NorthWest Petaluma Rural Alliance - Focus on pollution of Marin Creek by Petaluma Mushroom Farm.
  • Oasis Botanical Sanctuary - A environmental organization dedicated to the "Restoration of Ecolibrium" through the preservation of endangered and threatened plants. A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation.
  • Planning and Conservation League - Seeks to protect the California environment through state legislation, the admnistrative process, and through statewide ballot measures.
  • The Plight of California's Reef Fish - Information, links and documents about the decline of and management plans for California nearshore reef fish, also known as shallow water rockfish, inhabitants of the kelp forest.
  • Redwood Coast Watersheds Alliance - An alliance of citizen organizations on ridges, valleys and waterways of the Mendocino Coast.
  • Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Working with others to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats in California's Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and San Francisco Bay areas.
  • San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy - promotes the preservation of land and/or buildings for historic, educational, ecological, recreational, scenic, or open space opportunities.
  • Seal Experience - Comprehensive site about the northern elephant seal. Subjects include: mating, diet, predators, birthing, and diving. Descriptions of and directions to rookeries along the California coast.
  • Sequoia Riverlands Trust - To protect natural, scenic, agricultural, and historic lands of the outhern Sierra Foothills and Tulare Valley through stewardship, restoration and education.
  • SmogTips.com - Consumer guide helps California car owners manage the smog-check process, provides tips, evaluations and support, information on state Assistance programs, and a smog station locator.
  • SoCal Sky Lights - Guide to observating rocket launches, satellite and space shuttle overflights, meteor showers, etc. for Southern California.
  • Southern California Association of Publicly Owned Treatment Works - A non-profit corporation organized to represent the interests of publicly owned treatment works in southern california
  • Sudden Oak Death - Created by the University of California's Sudden Oak Death Research Team, this site addresses the increasing number of oak trees in California that are dying from the fungal disease Phytophthora, and the effects the infestation is having on forest ecology.
  • Supply of and Demand for Electricity in California - Provides a real-time graph of electricity use during the day. Compares capacity with current load and shows the amount of power being imported.
  • Thimmakka's Resources for Environmental Education - An environmental group that educates the south Asian community in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas. Includes lists of farmers markets, organic food stores and information about biodiversity dinner series.
  • UC Discovery Grant - Industry University Cooperative Research - The University of California's Industry-University Cooperative Research Program provides UC Discovery Grants for research that brings new discoveries into the marketplace and enhances the California economy.
  • University of California Industry-University Cooperative Research Program - The University of California's Industry-University Cooperative Research Program provides matching grants for research in biotechnology, digital media, communications, microelectonics, information technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and other fields.
  • University of California National Reserve System - Newsletter, history, journal, and system map.
  • University of California Small Farm Center - Research and information for small-scale growers on topics including specialty crops and marketing.
  • Use Water Wisely.com - A water education site for kids and teachers provided by the Water Education Water Awareness Committee.
  • Watchable Wildlife - Collection of articles about birdwatching and other wildlife viewing from the Department of Fish and Game's "Outdoor California" magazine.
  • The Watershed Nursery - Provides plants native to the San Francisco Bay/Delta watershed, for habitat restoration projects. Contract growing and collection of site-specific gene-stock, also available.
  • Freeing a Hydroelectric Giant, California Frets About Control - NY Times analysis of constraints on hydroelectric generation in the state. [Subscription required - free.] (July 19, 2000)
  • Our Poisoned Bay - Despite end to direct piping of sewage, pollution worse now than 30 years ago according to article from the San Francisco Chronicle. (August 2, 1999)

Weather

  • AccuWeather.com - California - Five day weather forecasts, maps, radar and satellite images for hundreds of California zip codes.
  • California Data Exchange Center - California water and weather related resources including snow surveys, weather satellite images, rainfall maps, river stage graphs, weather throughout the state.
  • California Disaster Center - California state disaster mitigation and recovery information, with links to county and city emergency management sites online.
  • The California Regional Weather Server - Radar and satellite images, jet stream analyses and regional weather maps.
  • California Weather - Current conditions and regional forecasts, with marine, aviation and climate information.
  • California Weather Database - Current and historical daily weather data for approximately 350 weather stations throughout California.
  • California Weather Databases - Stores both current and historical daily weather data for approximately 350 weather stations throughout California.
  • California Weather Jumpstation - Current weather and forecasts, Doppler radar, satellite images, and surface and upper air maps.
  • Weather Central - Current conditions, city forecasts and regional weather maps.
  • WxUSA - California - Index of links for WxUSA Weather pages for localities in California. Pages include links to current conditions, forecasts, radar, maps, weather cams, kid's weather, and hurricane links for each city.

Webcams

  • California Live Webcams - Listings for webcams in the state provided by the California Division of Tourism.
  • California Webcams - Listings of webcams throughout the state, organized by city, with a short description of each.
 

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