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Take Action for Redwoods and the Earth
In 1900, Sempervirens Fund was founded by citizen advocates seeking to protect redwoods. Redwoods survive today thanks to people like you and with your support, they can thrive. You can take action today to protect redwoods, the Santa Cruz mountains, and our climate for generations to come.
Featured Actions
Defend the Endangered Species Act
Urge Congress to Protect Habitats and Species
Tell Congress that protecting wildlife also means protecting the natural systems that sustain our communities.
Reject Offshore Oil Leases and Cease Production
Protect Oceans and Forests from Oil Production
Urge Congress to cease oil production and reject the Trump Administration's plan to expand oil leases off California's coast.
Remind Congress to Protect Forests
Forests are Vital for Climate Resilience
Join us in urging Congress to invest in forest conservation.
Ask Congress to Defend Public Lands
Our Conservation Legacy is at Risk
Urge your representatives in Congress: protect our national public lands.
America the Beautiful
Help Protect 30% of Land and Water by 2030
The vision for protecting and restoring 30% of America’s land and waters by 2030 has a ways to go. Urge state leadership to prioritize conserving and restoring lands, waters, and wildlife.
Volunteer
Help Protect Redwoods Forests
Caring for our lands is a big task and there are many opportuntities to help from field projects to administrative projects. Roll up your sleeves for redwood forests.
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Why Advocacy Matters
How You Can Make an Impact
Learn more about ways to advocate for redwoods and the earth to magnify our impact together with Government Relations Director Rachel Dann Under the Redwoods.
California Climate Bond - Prop 4
Climate Resiliency for California
Your advocacy over the last year, helped California get—and pass—the climate bond we need to prevent wildfires, safeguard our water, and protect our forests for future generations. Thanks to you and your fellow supporters urging state leadership, Proposition 4 was put before the voters on November 5th and passed. Thank you for bringing us one step closer to protecting the climate for forests, wildlife, and all of us. Now, the real work begins to translate this bond into results.
Santa Cruz County - Measure Q
Everlasting Water & Wildfire Protection
You and your fellow supporters took action this year to protect Santa Cruz County’s land and resources. Voters passed Measure Q, providing Santa Cruz County with funding to protect its forests, water, and habitats for the first time ever. Thank you for helping to protect our redwood forests and interconnected habitats—among the most beautiful, diverse, and threatened on Earth. Together, we will build a more resilient, sustainable, and beautiful Santa Cruz County.
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Your Gift Lasts a Lifetime
Protecting redwoods today ensures that they will last for generations to come, protecting wildlife and clean water, and sustaining natural defenses for withstanding climate change.
More to Explore
- Hear more about why your advocacy matters for redwoods and the planet with Rachel Dann, Director of Government Relations Under the Redwoods
- Read about the impacts of climate on redwoods in our Redwoods and Climate series
- Learn about our goals for redwoods in crisis in our Climate Action Plan for Redwoods