Founded in 1986, Friends of the Inyo (FOI) was originally organized to comment on the Inyo National Forest forest planning process. Since then, FOI has evolved into its current form working on a broad range of conservation issues that impact Inyo and Mono Counties. Our mission is to protect and care for the land and water of the Eastern Sierra.

The Owens Valley Indian Water Commission (OVIWC) is one of a growing number of organizations around the world working to protect water resources and expand food security for current and future generations. Indigenous communities are at the forefront of these efforts, continuing our history of stewardship that dates back since time immemorial. 

As a tribal entity dedicated to defending water resources, the OVIWC strives to bring together community members and allies to find common ground around the concept that water is life. We are proud of our cultural heritage and are motivated by our responsibilities to the land and the people of Payahuunadü. The OVIWC is spreading awareness about the importance of defending our water resources, providing local food security, helping to educate our youth, our community, and our allies. We strive to collect and share information, nurture connections with our youth and our community, build new alliances, and encourage broad participation in decision-making about land and water resources in our valley.

Accelerate Resilience L.A. (ARLA) envisions Los Angeles as a climate-resilient region that is safer, healthier, and more prepared for our increasingly dangerous climate reality. We engage in capacity building, cross-sector collaboration, and community engagement to advance multi-benefit approaches that are key to developing individual and collective climate resilience.