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AMERICAN NONSMOKERS’ RIGHTS FOUNDATION/AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS’ RIGHTS
2530 San Pablo Ave. Suite J (at Dwight Way), 94702
To protect the health and rights of nonsmokers, ANR and ANRF have joined forces to assure everyone’s right to clean indoor air. Lobbying, workplace program for smoking policies, scientific research, field work, referrals. Has prepared a matrix of major local smoking ordinances across the country. Cost: $35 membership. Wheelchair accessible. Newsletter. Contact: Julia Carol, Executive Director. 841-3032 [2/95]

AUDUBON SOCIETY, GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER
2530 San Pablo Ave. Suite G, 94702
Strives to save endangered species and to preserve open space and habitat areas for wildlife preservation. General information and referral. Weekend field trips, free to the public. Rare bird alert telephone message—524-5592. Cost: $20 annual membership. Wheelchair accessible. Monthly meetings; call for information. Contact: Arthur Feinstein, Program Coordinator. 843-2222. FAX: 843-5351. Hours: Tu-F 9-12, 1-4 [11/95 ]

BIO-INTEGRAL RESOURCE CENTER (BIRC)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7414, Berkeley 94707
Publications and research in least toxic pest management for urban and agricultural settings. Pest consultations available to members. Cost: $30 annual membership. Not wheelchair accessible. PUBS: Commonsense Pest Control Quarterly, IPM Practitioner. Languages: Chinese, Spanish. Former name: Urban IPM Resource Center. Contact: Sheila Daar, Executive Director. 524-2567 FAX: 524-1758. Hours: M-F 9-3 [6/95]

CENTER FOR ECOLITERACY
2522 San Pablo Ave., 94702
Educational foundation. Wheelchair accessible. Formerly part of the Elmwood Institute. Contact: Zenobia Barlow, 845-4595 [1/95]

CITIZENS OPPOSING A POLLUTED ENVIRONMENT (COPE)
1908 10th St., 94710 Promotes the reduction of toxic and radioactive materials used by industry. Advocates for genetic food labeling, fuel pipeline safety, local air quality. Informs local citizens and works to influence elected officials. Involved in the area planning process for West Berkeley. Wheelchair accessibility varies; call for information and meeting information. Newsletter. Contact: Jami Caseber, 548-0861 [11/95]

COALITION TO RESTORE URBAN WATERS
1250 Addison St., #107 (at Bonar), 94702
National network of grassroots groups that protect and restore urban watersheds, waterways and wetlands. Represents diverse peoples and groups, including ethnically diverse and disenfranchised interests, conservation corps, educational institutions, nonprofit creeks councils, conservation groups and citizens committed to restoration of urban waters, involved in new national service corps program, networking, information sharing, technical assistance, education. Wheelchair accessible. Contact: 848-2211. FAX: 848-2219 [7/94]

COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION
1013 Pardee St. (at 9th. St.), 94710
Helps small to mid-sized energy consumers conserve energy and increase cash flow. One-stop energy shop, information, training and consulting and project management services. Insulates water heaters for seismic safety, anchors water heaters and changes gas lines from rigid to flexible. Eligible: Varies. Cost: Varies. Wheelchair accessible. Note: Nine-member board also serves as Berkeley Energy Commission. Commission meetings: generally fourth Wednesday at 9:30pm, in Civic Center Building, Employees Lunchroom, 2180 Milvia. Call first. Contact: Gary Oto, Executive Director. 644-8546 [1/95]

ECOLOGY CENTER
2530 San Pablo Ave. (at Blake), 94702
Environmental information center and referral service, in-house library of books, periodicals and clipping files. Operates Berkeley’s curbside recycling program and Farmer’s Markets. Recycling Hotline. Special project: Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters Forest. Cost: Free to use library facilities; must be member to check-out books; $25 (and up) annual membership. Staff services available for sliding scale donation. Wheelchair accessible. Contact: Barbara Blong, Information Coordinator. 548-2220. Hours: Tu-F 11-5 [12/95]

FRIENDS OF AQUATIC PARK
1846 Parker St., 94703
To preserve and maintain Aquatic Park as a recreational water facility in Berkeley, to promote recreational activities in and around Aquatic Park, and to improve the Park as a wildlife habitat. Contact: Mark Liolios, 549-0818 [6/95]

LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL POLLUTION
429 Bancroft Way, 94702
Information clearinghouse covering environmental issues, particularly local actions and solutions to environmental problems. Publications available by mail. A project of Cities for Climate Protection. Contact: 540-8843. FAX: 540-4787. EMAIL: 75463.3516@compuserve.com. http://www.iclei.org/coz [11/95]

NEIGHBORS FOR CLEAN AIR
Mailing Address: 1610 Curtis St., 94702
Grassroots neighborhood association working to keep pollutants in the air to an essential minimum. Works with industries to implement pollution control equipment and with other areas (parks, playgrounds) where pollution affects the environment and can be stopped. Open to all. In a "quiet period," but still organized as of 12/94. Contact: Janice Schroeder, 524-2724. M-F 4-8, Sat-Sun 5-7


NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EMF STUDY GROUP
2470 5th St. (at Dwight Way), 94710
Disseminates information on electromagnetic fields; library and database. Open to all. Cost: Free. Wheelchair accessible. Contact: Matt Cantor, 524-9780. Hours: M-F 8-4, Sat. by appointment [11/94]

PLUTONIUM FREE FUTURE
P.O. Box 2589, 94702
Public education, lobbying, domestic and international networking, media outreach on nuclear power, weapons and sustainable energy. Open to all. Wheelchair accessible. Languages: Japanese. Contact: Fusako deAngelis, Director, 540-5917. EMAIL: PFF@igc.apc.org. FAX: 540-6159 [12/94]

URBAN CREEKS COUNCIL
1250 Addison St. Suite 107C, 94702
Networking for neighborhood groups; runs volunteer creek restoration projects in Berkeley. Statewide information and referral for organizational, technical, funding and design aspects. Restoration, environmental education, water quality monitoring. Open to all. Cost: Newsletter available for $15 annually. Contact: Ari Krakowski, Program Coordinator.540-6669. FAX: 848-2219 [12/95]