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Did you know that it takes 26 liters of water to produce a one-liter plastic water bottle
and that doing so pollutes 25 liters of groundwater? Instead of using bottled water choose a refillable stainless
steel or aluminum water bottle to conserve energy and help keep our groundwater clean.
A tip from
www.thedailygreen.com
Water task force fabulous
drought tolerant lanscaping resources!
Click above for gallery, design ideas, nurseries & guide.
"The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology
recently concluded that a massive shift of support to small-scale farmers using a diverse range of agro-ecological
methods would be an efficient way to build resilience, inoculate against food crises, and insure against increasingly
hostile weather patterns."
~Andrew Simms
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A listing of local resources such as groups, associations, clubs, people,
businesses and agencies, promoting, informing, or involved in issues relating to green living, sustainability,
conservation, renewable energies, re-localization, eco-tourism, traditions, etc.
Gov
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City of Palm Springs
"The Palm Springs Path to
Sustainability"
May 2008 memo of Palm Springs Mayor, Steve Pougnet
- Sustainability
- Office of Neighborhood Involvement (PSNIC)
- Sustainability
Commission
- Parks and Recreation
- Palm Springs Community
TV
Riverside County Waste
Management Dept.
- Composting
Program
- 2009 backyard composting workshop
schedule
The Agua Caliente Tribe
Of Cahuilla Indians
Home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the historic Palm Springs-based
tribe with more than 400 members and a community base that includes families, businesses and civic organizations.
As a Sovereign Tribal Government, the Tribe stewards more than 31,500 acres of ancestral land which includes cities,
county and protected Bighorn sheep habitat.
Agencies
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Palm Springs Disposal
Service - PSDS
Launced a new single stream recycle program, providing educational outreach
about recycling, and adding Clean air vehicles to their fleet.
Bureau of Land
Management
Programs, resources, information
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
Water
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Desert Water Agency
Water, recycled water, sewer services, conservation, wells, engineering, resources
and information.
DWA's
Solar Energy Plant live solar tracking system!
The Riverside County Water Task Force
was formed to address critical water availability issues. California as a whole must make significant
steps to reduce water consumption primarily in the arena of outdoor landscape (70% of our total water usage !)
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Coachella
Valley Water District-Conservation
Lush & Efficient Landscape Gardening in the Coachella Valley, good guide to download
Cathedral
City's Xeriscape brochure :
The Seven Principles of Xeriscape
A good pdf file to download at the bottom of the page. "Many people confuse ZERO-scape with
Xeriscape. ZERO-scape is what most people have in mind when you describe an area that has low water use. This can
mean an area that is covered with gravel, one tree and possibly a boulder. Xeriscape, on the other hand, refers
to seven horticultural principles which help to ensure that landscapes, wherever they are located, reflect a sensitivity
to the local environment and its climate."
California
Integrated Waste Management - Xeriscape
additional water efficient landscaping resources
Energy
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American Solar Energy Society
A major nonprofit dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other
sustainable technologies in the U.S.
Find a local installer here
Mobility
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Coachella Valley Community Trails Alliance
Sharing the vision of a non-motorized urban trail network throughout the Coachella
Valley. From Palm Springs to the Salton Sea... Car free ! Get the new Urban Trails & Bikeways map online.
Sunline Transit
Agency
As the nation’s first transit property to convert 100% of its fleet overnight
from diesel to natural gas, SunLine Transit is in a league of its own. Its vehicles travel more than 21 million
passenger miles per year, covering over 556 bus stops located throughout a 1,120 mile-service area. Curb-to-curb
paratransit for the mobility impaired, Bike & Bus, and Sundial programs. Regularly expanding its lines and
routes, and alternate fuel systems.
Coachella Valley Hiking
Club
Desert Trails
Hiking Club
Tour
de Palm Spring
An annual "tour de force" charity event on wheels!
SmokeTree Stables
Palm Springs on Horseback (article)
The Desert Sun
- Hiking Information
Desert green
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The Indian Canyons
Taquitz Canyon
Moorten
Botanical Gardens
The Moorten Botanical Gardens now boasts 3,000 examples of desert cacti and
other desert plants grouped by geographic regions.
The Living Desert
Zoo and endangered species conservation center, botanical gardens, natural history
museum, wilderness park, nature preserve, and education center.
The
Desert Horticultural Society
Local professionals and residents from a variety of
backgrounds, united in our interest to encourage and promote what many call ‘desert landscaping’ in the Coachella
Valley.
Desert culture
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Preserve
America Community
Palm Springs
Recognizing communities that protect and celebrate their heritage, use historic assets for economic
development and community revitalization, and encourage people to appreciate local historic resources.
Coachella Valley Green
Your gateway to the people, businesses and places that are green and sustainable here in the Coachella
Valley and beyond.
The desertECOLUTION
Green Networking Group
Meet other local people who are interested in making their homes environmentally
friendly, the environment, alternative energy, New Urbanism and Sustainable development. The desertECOLUTION Green
Mixer occurs on the first Tuesday of every month at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Join guest speakers, green professionals
and community members interested in making a difference at this monthly networking mixer. Ride your bike, there's
plenty of room for bike parking at the Ace Hotel. Meetup group info HERE
CREEC
Network : Coachella Valley
The California Regional Environmental Education Community
(CREEC) Network is an educational project whose mission is: To develop a communication network which provides educators
with access to "high quality" environmental education resources to enhance the environmental literacy
of California Students.
The CREEC Network is the best source for Environmental Education resources in California.
Palm Springs Life
- How Green is Our Valley (Oct. 2008 article)
- Your Guide to Eco Living (March 2007 article)
- Not Just Modern - Ecomodern (Oct. 2006 article)
- Mark Nicols Modern Interiors (Oct.
2006 article)
- A Trail of Discovery
(Sept. 2006 article)
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Inspires people to learn about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and
other Native cultures. We keep the spirit alive through exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs.
Conservation
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Friends of the Palm Springs
Mountains
To preserve and protect the habitat, scenic vistas, historical and cultural resources,
and recreational values of the mountains, alluvial fans and canyons of Palm Springs for the enduring benefit of
people and wildlife.
Friends of the Desert Mountains
Was formed by concerned citizens of the community dedicated to protecting the
magnificent mountains, scenic vistas, recreation trails and natural open spaces in the Coachella Valley and the
surrounding mountains.
The Wildlands
Conservancy
Has preserved more land in California with private funds than any other conservation
organization. Whitewater Preserve is 2,851 acres surrounded by the Bureau of Land Management San Gorgonio Wilderness
and is part of the Conservancy’s 33,000-acre Sand to Snow Preserve System.
The Bighorn Institute
Dedicated to the conservation of the world's wild sheep through research and education.
Coachella Valley Coalition
Stop LADWP Green Path North power lines. Green energy means green transmission too!
Food
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Slow Food
- Desert Cities
An eco-gastronomic member-supported organization founded to counteract fast food
and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat,
where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
Local Sustainable Farms
within a 100 mile radius of PS
Jaime Farms
Sage Mountain Farm
De Luz Farm and Nursery
Pato's Dream
Date Gardens
Take
Heart Farm
Wingshadows
Hacienda
Machado Farms
Green
Garden Growers Source
Inland Empire
CSA (Community
Supported Agriculture)
Earthling Organics
Raw granola bars, which come in flavors like Goji (berry), Original Almond, and
Masala Chai unbaked and dried at a low temperature. The result is a crunchy and tasty treat. Look at our yummy
ingredients:
almonds, coconut, pumpkin seeds, figs, real raw agave nectar, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, pure ground vanilla beans.
Nuturing
body/heart/spirit
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Desert Naturopathic Medicine
Urban Yoga Center
Desert Healing Arts
The premiere Holistic Chamber of commerce in the desert. Our goal is to assist people who are ready to expand
their unlimited possibilities while increasing their commitment to positive social change.
Businesses
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Crystal Fantasy
Gifts of nature, fantasy and spirit, has served the desert communities since
1987.
Digs - design
inspired garden spaces
We specialize in creating unique outdoor living spaces that are hip, modern and organic. We carry
environmentally friendly products and espouse green living. From our creative seating to fountains, accessories,
lamps, artwork and more, make us your first stop for outdoor living.
Pacific Union Real
Estate
A real estate office in Palm Springs dedicated to recycling our paper from office use as noted
by the huge recycle bin in our parking lot. Our manager/partner, Karen Joy Tabbah serves on the City Sustainability
Commission and has us all thinking and living green.
Palm
Springs Cyclery
And check out the calendar of events & weekly rides.
Earthling Organics (see Food)
Local reataurants or cafes offering organic and/or vegetarian,
vegan, etc. fare
Native Foods
Nature's Cafe
Palm Greens Cafe
Cafe Jasmin
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LOCAL
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"Local people need to own local resources to ensure the sustainability of the community."
~Naresh Giangrande
"You cannot have one sustainable business in isolation. Sustainability is about being a part of a whole
sustainable system."
~Judy Wicks
The Indian Canyons
The Cahuilla Bird Songs
Voices of the Canyons
"Today's problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when
we created them."
~Albert Einstein
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