Find climate action in CC County and its cities! Whether it’s hiking Mount Diablo, fishing or swimming in the Carquinez Strait, or just stepping outside in the morning air, we all benefit from the environmental efforts of those who came before us. It is now our turn to take local action to protect the air, water and area we love and depend upon for our health and well-being. Elected city and county officials continue to be influenced by even a small number of residents concerned about an issue. And getting involved introduces us to like minded, fun people.
Check out the local initiatives below.
Look for links to actions in your city in the local sections.
Check out the local initiatives below, where you’ll find links to actions we’re taking in your cities now.
🍃 County-wide 🍃
🍃 East County 🍃
🍃 Central County 🍃
🍃 West County 🍃
Contra Costa County runs from San Francisco Bay to the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. It is made up of 19 cities and a number of unincorporated communities spread across its five supervisorial districts. The land it occupies is the traditional homeland of the Bay Miwok, Yokut, and Ohlone peoples.
From refinery pollution to wildfires, from clean energy conversion to reforestation, there are a number of pressing issues affecting our county and as many ways to address them. Here are a few of the county-wide climate issues 350 CCA is working on now.
Five elected officials, one each for Contra Costa’s five electoral districts, comprise the Board of Supervisors. These five decision makers govern the county and oversee its administration. A 🍃denotes a 350 CCA and 350 Bay Area Action endorsee.
The Board of Supervisors meets at 9 am on Tuesdays, though not every Tuesday, at the County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA. You can view their regularly updated meeting schedule on the Contra Costa County home page.
The Contra Costa Planning Commission is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and meets at 6:30 pm, on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month in the ZA Room at 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA
Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the Sustainability Commission meets every other month, from 5-7 pm on the fourth Monday, in Room 110 at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA.
Access all county meeting agendas and minutes on the county’s Meeting Calendar.
Some issues affect all of us. But much like our variety of microclimates, each region in our county has its own unique character and concerns. Look below to find out what is happening in your area.
Bordered on the north by the Delta and on the east by Old River, East Contra Costa County sits on the hilly terrain of the northern Diablo Range. It is an area rich in farmland and a history of environmental disputes.
We are currently working on the following issues. Click on any of the links below to learn about what we are doing and how you can take action!
Covering a large swath of land, East County includes the following cities and unincorporated areas. Check out the highlighted cities for what’s happening there right now.
Is your city not linked to its own page? We are still building the city pages. Check back frequently if you don’t see yours here.
Situated between the Oakland-Berkeley Hills and the hills of the northern Diablo Range, Central Contra Costa is composed primarily of suburban communities built along the valley floors. Tuyshtuk (Mount Diablo), ever present, rises on its eastern side.
We are currently working on the following issues in central Contra Costa. Click on any of the links below to learn about what we are doing and how you can take action!
With over half of the county’s population, Central Contra Costa includes the following cities and unincorporated areas. Take a look at the highlighted cities to see what’s currently happening there.
Does your city lack a dedicated page? This indicates that we don’t have a local representative. Consider becoming a city liaison and start building connections with the key decision-makers in your community.
Surrounded on three sides by the waters of San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and the Carquinez Strait, West Contra Costa is the most urbanized area of Contra Costa County. It also, however, contains important watershed open space, making it a place of contrasts and a variety of environmental concerns.
We are currently working on the following issues in west Contra Costa. Click on any of the links below to learn about what we are doing and how you can take action!
Do you know of another issue that we should be addressing? Let us know at info@350contracostaaction.org.
West County, the smallest section of Contra Costa in terms of land area, includes the following cities and unincorporated areas. Explore the highlighted cities to find out what’s going on at the moment.
Is your city not linked to its own page? We are still building the city pages. Check back frequently if you don’t see yours here.
No matter your region or the issue that most concerns you, there are so many ways to take action! What feels right for you? We’ve got some tips to get you started!
🌎 Volunteer with 350CCA.
🌎 Donate to 350CCA.
🌎 Talk to your friends and family about what concerns you.
🌎 Talk to your local decision makers.
🌎 Speak at a local council meeting.
🌎 Write a letter to the editor at your local newspaper.
🌎 Attend a protest to protect democracy and environmental and social justice.
🌎 Watch our calendar for upcoming events and action team meetings.
🌎 Host a letter-writing party.
🌎 Subscribe to our newsletter and watch our blog for more ideas!
