Our Programs
We support an informed and empowered citizenry.
Acterra provides educational outreach through a wide variety of free workshops, public lectures and community events.
Clean Energy & Electrification
All-electric buildings and transportation improve the health of our communities and advance regional and statewide climate goals.
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Sustainable Food Systems
Our food choices have a large impact on our personal and planetary health. We help our communities reduce meat and dairy intake, increase plant based options, and facilitate composting.
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Youth Programs
We inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.
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Clean Air & Water
We are aiming to protect essential resources for healthy communities.
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34
years of operation
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educational events organized in the past year
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accountability and transparency rating from Charity Navigator
Upcoming Events
We host a variety of events. All are welcome!
Note: Please check event details for in-person or virtual status.
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From Gas to Green: One Marin Home’s Six-Year Electrification Journey
What does it really take to turn a home into an all-electric, low-carbon household? For our Marin Green@Home Tour (happening...
Midsummer Motion: Stop the Cap and Trade Giveaway
Long Beach oilfield, 1920, scaler.usc.edu The latter part of July tends to be relatively quiet on the policy front but...
Statement on the Build America 250 Act: In Defense of Clean Transportation
    Acterra Statement on the Build America 250 Act: In Defense of Clean Transportation The House Transportation...
Our mission is to bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. We accomplish this through three core pathways: climate education, community engagement, and policy advocacy.