Ecology Action of Santa Cruz

Community Initiatives-Ecology Action builds a future by promoting opportunities to make simple, everyday sustainable changes in how we live and work in our communities. Ecology Action powers programs that help advance resilience in communities by providing resources, hands-on tools, training, and perhaps most importantly - connection to others through the Resilient Central Coast program.Ecology Actions local active transportation programs have helped thousands of people make the switch to low-carbon transportation. Modo, our active transportation initiative, offers community-based planning, education and engagement to help all people safely adopt active transportation modes that reduce emissions. Ecology Action acts as a catalyst on both sides of the electric vehicle equation. We help folks from all walks of life purchase an electric vehicle through our EVs For Everyone initiative and help property owners install charging station infrastructure at their buildings through our EV charging infrastructure work. All while prioritizing historically under served communities. Ecology Action designs and executes public education programs to inspire Monterey Bay Area residents and businesses to make water conservation a way of life. This lessens water dependency on our rivers, reservoirs and groundwater wells and builds resilience in our communities against drought.Ecology Actions Ratio Institute works with food retailers to create store-level and enterprise sustainability solutions that reduce the industry's outsized impact. Ratio Institutes mission is to accelerate viability and measurable sustainability in food retail through expert collaboration, industry resources and practical tools.