Planning and Conservation League
About the Planning and Conservation League
Since 1965, PCL has changed the landscape of California through supporting measures that have preserved its iconic forests, coastlines, mountains, and watersheds.
We support legislation that protects our environment and we work to promote open space, habitat, and healthy communities.
We invite you to join us in our mission to restore California’s wilderness and to defend the public health and safety of the people of California through legislative action.
Our Campaigns Attend an Event Support Us
2024 California Environmental Assembly
Life Beyond 1.5 Degrees: Hard Truths and Solutions
January 27th, 2024
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Registration is open! The 2024 PCL Assembly – RETURNING TO IN PERSON AT UC DAVIS!
-
CEQA
CEQA is a dynamic law used by every California public agency in its planning and decision-making. Learn about CEQA and the public’s role in the environmental review process.
Learn about CEQA -
Water
Our Water Program focuses on developing and implementing sustainable and equitable water policies for California.
Learn about our Water Program
-
Land Use & Transportation
PCL and our partners work to fundamentally change our land use patterns for improved local communities, wildlife, public health, and our natural environment.
Learn about land planning -
PCL 50/50 Vision
See our 50 years of success in protecting millions of acres of local parks, wildlife habitats, lakes, rivers, and more.
See our successes
Why Support PCL?
Since 1965, PCL has preserved wilderness, beaches, and wildlife habitat, and made our communities healthier. See our accomplishments.
PCL Partnerships
PCL trains and works with dozens of community organizations and activists to make California better. Learn about our partners.
Attend an Event
PCL’s CEQA workshops, legislative meetings, and annual Legislative Symposium engage, empower and enlighten. See our events.