Organization Description Founded in 2005, our mission is to help our communities equitably implement sustainable and regenerative practices to slow and adapt to climate change. Communities for Sustainable Monterey County (CSMC) is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization comprised currently of eight Local Action Groups who focus their environmental projects in their respective communities of Monterey, Pacific Grove, Marina, Seaside, Salinas, Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Big Sur and unincorporated Monterey County. Our Local Action Group leaders and volunteers work with partners from city sustainability staff, businesses and like-minded NGOs such as Regen Monterey, Waste Management, Surfrider, Everyone’s Harvest, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay (formerly Return of Native Plants), and Blue Zones of Monterey.
Program Information Sustainable Pacific Grove (SPG) was the first local action group established in 2006 under the non-profit umbrella organization Communities for Sustainable Monterey County. Pacific Grove residents enjoy four square miles of mixed habitat with an amazing number of resident and migrating species of wildlife, and 5.4 miles of coastline. With a population of approximately 15,500, we are a small town that cherishes our natural resources. As a coastal town, we are vulnerable to climate change and sea level rise. Because our environment is so appealing, we must work diligently to mitigate the impact of the many tourists who visit our coast annually.
Sustainable PG strives to preserve our unique community by supporting implementation of city ordinances and practices that protect our natural environment and mitigate climate change. We also put substantial effort into educating residents and visitors about the impact of plastic pollution, climate change and emphasize the impact of individual actions.