The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is excited to announce its upcoming Youth Climate Workshop, on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its new Environmental Hub in downtown Santa Barbara.

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) recently welcomed three new staff members to its growing team, bolstering the organization’s ability to advance initiatives that respond regionally to the global climate crisis.

National Drive Electric Week is  September 22 - October 1, and the Community Environmental Council (CEC) is leading efforts on the Central Coast for this nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the many benefits of electric vehicles (EVs).

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is pleased to announce the 2023 Green Gala, a signature fundraising event that shines a light on CEC’s important work, while raising critical funds to ensure a vibrant Central Coast for generations to come.

Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) awarded a nearly $2 million grant through its Pollinator Habitat Program to the Cachuma Resource Conservation District and its partners (Community Environmental Council, Santa Barbara Botanical Garden, and Ventura County Resource Conservation District), to boost pollinator habitat on agricultural lands along California’s Central Coast.

As the first heat waves of the season hit the Central Coast, CEC joins an alliance of over 60 organizations working to address the health and environmental impacts of extreme heat.

As the first heat waves of the season hit the Central Coast, CEC joins an alliance of over 60 organizations working to address the health and environmental impacts of extreme heat.

Plastic Free July Events Highlight Plastic Pollution Solutions

CEC invites the community tp the grand opening celebration of its new Environmental Hub in downtown Santa Barbara’s State Street.

A community webinar on June 1, in English and Spanish, addresses the dangers of extreme heat and how people can protect themselves and their neighbors.

CEO Sigrid Wright announced today the success of CEC’s 50th Anniversary Protect Our Climate Campaign.

Recently, the CA Coastal Conservancy awarded $455,000 to the Santa Barbara County Wildfire Resilience Collaborative (WRC) to develop and execute three wildfire resilience and habitat restoration projects.

SB Earth Day Highlights Include the Longest-Running Green Car Show in the U.S., a Homegrown Roots Zone Focused On Regenerative Food Systems, and a Climate Action Summit

El Consejo Comunitario del Medioambiente (CEC) se enorgullece en anunciar a los ganadores de sus Premios al Héroe Ambiental del Día de la Tierra de Santa Bárbara 2023. 

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) proudly announces the recipients of its 2023 Santa Barbara Earth Day Environmental Hero Awards.

Environmental Council (CEC) continues to expand upon its mission to tackle pressing climate impacts across California’s Central Coast region, and recently welcomed five new staff members and one new board member to its growing roster. In addition, the Board elected a new slate of officers.

After a three-year hiatus, Earth Day returns to Alameda Park on Saturday, April 29 from 11am to 7pm and Sunday, April 30 from 11am to 6pm, 2023. Presented by the Community Environmental Council (CEC), this year’s Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is co-produced with long-time festival partner, CarpEvents.