Links
General Links
- The homepage for WMAs throughout the state.
- National Park Service
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Agriculture and Gardening
- University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is a statewide network of University of California researchers and educators dedicated to the creation, development and application of knowledge in agricultural, natural and human resources.
- Water Conservation Garden
The Garden promotes water conservation in the southern California landscape through excellent exhibits and programs that educate and inspire the public.
- Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
RSABG is the largest botanical garden dedicated exclusively to our state's native plants. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the meandering pathways of this 86 acre natural setting which offers panoramic mountain views throughout the year.
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
The Garden is a place of beauty and serenity, of education, research and conservation, of history and stewardship.
- Ventura County Master Gardeners
Their mission is to enhance the well-being of people, plants and the environment through science-based gardening education and community outreach.
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Invasive Species
- Plant Right Initiative
Most of the plants used in gardens and landscaping do not invade or harm wildland areas. But a few vigorous species can - and do - escape from cultivation into open landscapes and cause a variety of ecological problems. They crowd out native plants, insects and animals, and can lead to increased flooding, fire and crop losses.
A few simple steps can prevent invasions before they start. We can be an environmentally responsible community - one that supports horticultural businesses and beautiful gardens!
- Weeds and Invasive Plants of Ventura County
An informative website assembled by the UCCE of Ventura County.
- Team Arundo del Norte
A forum of local, state, and federal organizations dedicated to the control of Arundo donax (giant reed), where it threatens rivers, creeks, and wetlands in Central and Northern California.
- California Native Plant Society
The CNPS maintains a section of their website to address issues pertaining to invasive, non-native plants.
- National Invasive Species Information Center
The NISIC was established in 2005 to meet the information needs of users including the National Invasive Species Council (Council). This website serves as a reference gateway to information, organizations, and services about invasive species.
- TNC's Global Invasive Species Initiative
The Global Invasive Species Initiative is The Nature Conservancy's response to abating the damage caused to native biodiversity by the human-facilitated introduction of non-native, harmful invasive species. This web site provides many resources designed to help all conservationists deal most effectively with invasive species.
- CDFA's Noxious Weed Information Project
The Noxious Weed Information Project (NWIP) is a part of Integrated Pest Control, a branch of Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services which is a division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Current activities include collecting and processing data on current weed management projects that are focused primarily on A-rated weeds. NWIP provides maps and other information for CDFA, biologists and the general public.
- California Invasive Plant Council
Cal-IPC's mission is to protect California wildlands from invasive plants through restoration, research and education. We work closely with agencies, industry and other nonprofit organizations to support research, restoration work, and public education.
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Local Agencies
- Ventura County Resource Conservation District
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District [VCRCD] is a special district of the state and is the lead agency for the VCWMA. The VCRCD provides assistance to help both rural and urban communities to conserve, protect, and restore natural resources.
- Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner
Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner
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Other RCDs and the NRCS
- SAFE Landscapes Project
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