{"id":92679,"date":"2024-03-29T05:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/?page_id=92679"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:09:19","slug":"action-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/protect\/action-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Action Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\t\t\tAction Center\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tTake Action for Redwoods and the Earth\t<\/h3>\n\t

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<\/strong> to protect redwoods, the Santa Cruz mountains, and our climate for generations to come<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tFeatured Actions\t<\/h1>\n
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\n\t\t\tDefend the Endangered Species Act\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tUrge Congress to Protect Habitats and Species\t<\/h5>\n\t

Tell Congress that protecting wildlife also means protecting the natural systems that sustain our communities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tProtect a Biodiversity Stronghold in California\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tHelp Designate the Santa Cruz Mountains as a Special Landscape\t<\/h5>\n\t

Contact State Senators and urge them to vote YES on SB 949 and make the Santa Cruz Mountains a statewide priority for biodiversity and climate resilience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tSupport Stewardship of State Parks\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tHelp California State Parks Face the Threat of Climate Change\t<\/h5>\n\t

Urge California’s Assemblymembers to support AB 2277 (Schultz) to steward the state park natural resources in alignment with California’s climate and resilience goals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tReject Offshore Oil Leases and Cease Production\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tProtect Oceans and Forests from Oil Production\t<\/h5>\n\t

Urge Congress to cease oil production and reject the Trump Administration’s plan to expand oil leases off California’s coast.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tRemind Congress to Protect Forests\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tForests are Vital for Climate Resilience\t<\/h5>\n\t

Join us in urging Congress to invest in forest conservation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tAsk Congress to Defend Public Lands\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tOur Conservation Legacy is at Risk\t<\/h5>\n\t

Urge your representatives in Congress: protect our national public lands.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tAmerica the Beautiful\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tHelp Protect 30% of Land and Water by 2030\t<\/h5>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tVolunteer\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tHelp Protect Redwoods Forests\t<\/h5>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVolunteer\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tSign Up for Email\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tStay Updated\t<\/h5>\n\t

Sign up to receive action emails from Sempervirens Fund so that you can take action to protect our natural resources-including redwoods-when we need it the most. We will keep you up to date on advocacy actions, volunteer opportunities, and virtual experiences.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Alerts\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tLearn\t<\/h1>\n
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\n\t\t\tWhy Advocacy Matters\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tHow You Can Make an Impact\t<\/h5>\n\t

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<\/em>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tCalifornia Climate Bond – Prop 4\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tClimate Resiliency for California\t<\/h5>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More About Prop 4\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tSanta Cruz County – Measure Q\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tEverlasting Water & Wildfire Protection\t<\/h5>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More About Measure Q\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tMore Ways to Take Action\t<\/h1>\n
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\n\t\t\tSign Up for Texts\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tKeep Connected\t<\/h5>\n\t

Sign up to receive redwood and climate action texts from Sempervirens Fund so that you can take action when we need it the most. We will keep you connected about advocacy actions, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to protect redwoods and the Earth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Texts\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tFollow Us On Social\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tBe Posted\t<\/h5>\n\t

Follow us on social media to keep posted on how you can help protect redwoods and spread the word.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tDonate\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\tYour Gift Lasts a Lifetime\t<\/h5>\n\t

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. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDonate\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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