Appendix J Getting Help: Land Use Organizations, Attorneys, Planners

Sierra Organizations
Sierra Nevada Alliance Contact: Autumn Bernstein, Land Use Coordinator Phone: 530.542.4546 Email: autumn@sierranevadaalliance.org Website: www.sierranevadaalliance.org Description: Sierra Nevada Alliance is a network of conservation organizations working to protect, enhance and restore the natural resources of the Sierra Nevada while promoting sustainable communities. The Alliances Planning for the Future program offers technical and strategic assistance to grassroots efforts to promote smart growth that protects the land, water, wildlife, local economy and rural character of the Sierra. Sierra Watch Contact: Tom Mooers, Executive Director Phone: 530.265.2849 Email: tmooers@sierrawatch.org Website: www.sierrawatch.org Description: Sierra Watch is a non-prot organization dedicated to defending the incomparable natural resources and unparalleled quality of life in the Sierra Nevada from irresponsible development. Sierra Business Council Contact: Steve Frisch, Vice-President, Programs Phone: 530.582.4800 Email: sfrisch@sbcouncil.org Website: www.sbcouncil.org Description: The Sierra Business Council (SBC) is a nonprot association of more than ve hundred businesses, agencies, and individuals working to secure the social, environmental and nancial health of the Sierra Nevada region for this and future generations. SBC is a resource for business leaders, government ofcials, and other decision makers seeking solutions to local and regional challenges. Our work includes research, policy analysis, public education, leadership development, and collaborative initiatives with local partners.
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The Sierra Fund Contact: Izzy Martin, Executive Director Phone: 530.265.8454 Email: info@sierrafund.org Website: www.sierrafund.org Description: The Sierra Fund is a non-prot community foundation providing philanthropic stewardship and charitable support services to support environmental conservation in the Sierra Nevada region. We partner with private donors and public agencies to increase and organize investment in the land, air, water and human resources of the Sierra Nevada.

California Organizations
Planning and Conservation League and PCL Foundation Contact: Gary Patton, Executive Director Phone: 916.313.4520 Email: gapatton@pcl.org Website: www.pcl.org Description: The Planning and Conservation League is a statewide, nonprot lobbying organization, an alliance of individuals and conservation organizations united to protect Californias environment through legislative and administrative action. The PCL Foundation is a nonprot organization which engages in cutting-edge environmental public policy research and educating and empowering local communities to participate in local and state environmental decision making processes. Local Government Commission Contact: Paul Zykofsky, Director, Land Use and Transportation Programs Phone: 916.448.1198 Email: pzykofsky@lgc.org Website: www.lgc.org Description: The Local Government Commission (LGC) is a nonprot, nonpartisan, membership organization that provides inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected ofcials and other dedicated community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-efcient communities. Greenbelt Alliance Contact: Tom Steinbach, Executive Director Phone: 415.543.6771 Email: tsteinbach@greenbelt.org Website: www.greenbelt.org Description: Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area a better place to live by protecting the regions greenbelt and improving the livability of its cities and towns. Since 1958 we have worked in partnership with diverse coalitions on public policy development, advocacy and education.

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Transportation and Land Use Coalition Contact: Stuart Cohen, Executive Director Phone: 510.740.3150 Email: stuart@transcoalition.org Website: www.transcoalition.org Description: TALC is a partnership of over 90 groups working for a sustainable and socially just Bay Area. We envision a region with healthy, vibrant, walkable communities that provide all residents with transportation choices and affordable housing. TALC analyzes county and regional policies, works with community groups to develop alternatives, and coordinates grassroots campaigns. GreenInfo Network Contact: Larry Orman, Executive Director Phone: 415.979.0343 Email: gin@greeninfo.org Website: www.greeninfo.org Description: The mission of GreenInfo Network is to bring the power of computer based mapping to non-prots, public agencies and other public interest organizations. We enable these groups to more effectively show the relationships between issues, people and places. We do this by conducting GIS and other projects, providing access to GIS resources, supporting groups who desire their own GIS, and fostering collaboration around data and GIS projects.

Nevada Organizations
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) Contact: Bob Fulkerson, State Director Phone: 775.348.7557 Email: bfulkerson@planevada.org Website: www.planevada.org Description: PLAN was formed in 1994 to bring people and organizations together who are committed to making a positive difference. We are the key vehicle in Nevada for building consensus and collective strategies among progressives on a range of issues including state roles in welfare, immigration, taxes, environment, campaign nance reform, economic justice and reproductive choice.

National Organizations
Center for Biological Diversity Phone: 415.436.9682 Website: www.biologicaldiversity.org Description: Combining conservation biology with litigation, policy advocacy, and an innovative strategic vision, the Center for Biological Diversity is working to secure a future for animals and plants hovering on the brink of extinction, for the wilderness they need to survive, and by extension for the spiritual welfare of generations to come.

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Sierra Club Challenge to Sprawl Campaign Contact: Tim Frank, Chair Phone: 415.977.5500 Email: tim.frank@sierraclub.org Website: www.sierraclub.org/sprawl Description: Sierra Clubs Challenge to Sprawl Campaign works to ght poorly planned runaway development and promotes smart growth communities that increase transportation choices, reduce air and water pollution, and protect our natural places.

Land Use Attorneys Working in the Sierra

(Note: inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by Sierra Nevada Alliance. We encourage you to carefully research and select the attorney best for you) Nathan G. Alley, Attorney Sierra Watch 408 Broad Street, Suite 12 Nevada City, CA 95959 530.265.2849 nalley@sierrawatch.org www.sierrawatch.org Jan Chatten-Brown Chatten-Brown and Carstens 3250 Ocean Park Blvd #300 Santa Monica, CA 90405 310.314.8040 cbc@cbcearthlaw.com www.cbcearthlaw.com Earthjustice 26 17th Street, 5th Floor Oakland, CA 94612-2820 510.550.6725 eajusca@earthjustice.org www.earthjustice.org Michael Graf, Attorney Law Ofces of Michael Graf 227 Behrens St El Cerrito, CA 94530 510.525.7222 mwgraf@aol.com

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Thomas P. Infusino, Attorney PO Box 792 Pine Grove, CA 95665 209.295.8866 tominfusino@ccxn.com Don Mooney, Attorney Law Ofces of Donald B. Mooney 129 C Street, Suite 2 Davis, CA 95616 530.758.2377 Remy, Thomas, Moose and Manley 455 Capitol Mall, Suite 210 Sacramento, CA 95814 916.443.2745 www.rtmmlaw.com Shute, Mihaly and Weinberger 396 Hayes Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415.552.7272 info@smwlaw.com www.smwlaw.com Bill Yeates, Attorney Law Ofce of J. William Yeates 3400 Cottage Way, Suite K Sacramento, California 95825 916.609.5000 info@enviroqualitylaw.com www.enviroqualitylaw.com

Professional Planners working in the Sierra

(Note: inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by Sierra Nevada Alliance. We encourage you to carefully research and select the planner best for you) Darin Dinsmore Dinsmore Sierra PO Box 1803 Truckee, CA 96160 775.337.0953 darin@dinsmoresierra.com

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Stevee Duber and Julie Grifth-Flatter High Sierra Rural Alliance 530.862.1855 or 530.862.1132 stevee@nccn.net Laurie Oberholtzer, Planning Consultant 310 Nevada St. Nevada City, CA 95959 530.265.5433 laurieoberholtzer3@hotmail.com Terry Watt Terrell Watt Planning Consultants 1937 Filbert Street San Francisco, CA 94123 415.563.0543 terrywatt@worldnet.att.net

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