In Alameda County, environmental coalitions have formed strong partnerships with other organizations, including governments and businesses, to better meet the needs of residents. These collaborations have enabled the county to make home improvements that increase energy efficiency and comfort, promote water efficiency, reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve green buildings. The Alameda County Resource Conservation District (ACRCD) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) work together as a Conservation Association to act as the primary conservation agency in the county. They provide technical and educational services for the conservation of natural resources and the improvement of agriculture, working with private landowners, local, state, and federal agencies, and other organizations to develop and implement various agricultural and conservation strategies. The ACRCD also works with public agencies and private sector companies to help achieve conservation-based objectives.
Governor Newsom has requested a presidential declaration of major disaster for Alameda County due to severe storms and floods, which allows FEMA to provide direct support to individuals and households. The joint venture Silicon Valley Network and the Contra Costa Economic Association are using collaborative procurement to purchase on-site renewable energy systems for public agencies in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. The mission of the ACRCD is to provide leadership in the county and region to improve the conservation of natural resources, preserve wildlife and habitat, and improve agricultural and rangeland management through partnerships, education, outreach, resource services, technical assistance to customers, and financial support. Along with 14 municipal governments of Alameda County, the county joined the Alameda County Climate Protection Project. Elected officials and staff meet regularly to plan strategic climate action as part of the 26% Climate Alliance for Alameda County Cities. To help teachers and students learn more about watersheds in Alameda County, an interactive online map has been created.
KMZ files of the Alameda County watershed map can also be downloaded from the Explore Watersheds website. In addition to Alameda County, 43 other counties have been declared in a state of emergency due to California's severe storms and floods. The partnerships between environmental coalitions in Alameda County have been instrumental in helping the county meet its goals for energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, resource conservation, green building improvements, agricultural management strategies, climate protection projects, and watershed education. These collaborations have enabled the county to make significant progress towards achieving its sustainability goals. The ACRCD has been a leader in developing these partnerships with other organizations in Alameda County. By working together with public agencies, private sector companies, local governments, state agencies, federal agencies, non-profits, educational institutions, and other organizations they have been able to create a comprehensive network of resources that can be used to achieve their sustainability goals. These partnerships have enabled Alameda County to make great strides towards achieving its sustainability goals.
By working together with other organizations they have been able to create a comprehensive network of resources that can be used to achieve their goals. The ACRCD has been instrumental in developing these partnerships which have enabled them to make significant progress towards achieving their sustainability goals.
