The mission of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

To inspire people to connect with the plant world and understand the importance of plants in our lives.

Committed to Safe, Clean, Enjoyable Creeks and Rivers.

Our mission is to preserve, enhance, and transform the San Antonio River Basin as a vibrant cultural, educational, ecological, and recreational experience.

Our Mission is to provide sustainable, affordable water services.

Inspire people to love, engage with, act for, and protect animals and the places they live through sharing our passion for animal care, education and conservation.

San Diego Children and Nature empowers communities, educators, and families to connect children to nature and the outdoors so that children–and the natural world– can thrive.

To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.

Our mission is to advance climate protection and enhance quality of life for all San Franciscans.

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department administers more than 220 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces. Our Mission is to provide enriching recreational activities, maintain beautiful parks and preserve the environment for the well-being of everyone in our diverse community. The Youth Stewardship Program (YSP) runs from October through June of each year and engages youth and school groups, grades K-12, in environmental education and service-learning field trips in parks citywide. Our program mission is to foster in youth an understanding of their important role in building healthy social and natural communities.

The Environmental Science Center inspires inquiry, problem-solving, and stewardship through culturally relevant, standards-aligned, placed-based education.