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CLAWS

Committees for Land, Air, Water and Species of California's Central Coast 

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    Committees for Land, Air, Water and Species

    The mission of the Committees for Land, Air, Water and Species (CLAWS) is to protect the natural resources, environmental, social and cultural heritage for all residents, human and otherwise, of California's Central Coast 

    CLAWS is a California public benefit organization, incorporated in September 2014, that addresses a variety of community environmental and social justice concerns, with committees focusing on specific topics or issues concerning Land, Air, Water, and Species. 

    Our first committee back in 2014 was the Transportation Futures Committee (now called Land), which was the lead petitioner challenging the Highway 101 widening project to promote sustainable and alternative transportation options in Santa Barbara County.

    These committees serve as community advocates, supporting a close look at the environmental impacts and social consequences of projects that impact the land, air, water and living species on California's Central Coast.

    CLAWS is proud to serve as fiscal sponsor to Xus Chumash Bear Circle, and to honor the Chumash heritage and stewardship of the Central Coast of California. 

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    hi ho stoqošlóq hi xus Chumash Bear Circle, Haku haku

    “Quizepahuit is his Chumash name, and Fernando Librado is the name the church gave him” - Marianne Parra     The board and friends of Committees for Land, Air, Water and Species (CLAWS) are delighted to announce our nonprofit fiscal sponsorship for  hi ho stoqošlóq hi xus Chumash Bear Circle  This vibrant local cultural group is dedicated to reclaiming Chumash heritage and land while fostering a strong sense of community. They revitalize Chumash traditions, celebrating cultural identity and empowering community members. At the heart of their activities is a profound connection to the land and a commitment to reclaiming ancestral territories. Through educational workshops, cultural ceremonies, and land stewardship initiatives, hi ho stoqošlóq hi xus Chumash Bear Circle aims to "preserve and honor our sacred sites, language, and customs." Their work extends beyond cultural preservation to advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental stewardship, collaborating with local and regional organizations and institutions, including CLAWS, to "protect sacred lands, advocate for Indigenous sovereignty, and promote conservation efforts that align with traditional Chumash values… to forge a brighter future rooted in ancestral wisdom and connection to the land." The board and friends of CLAWS are honored to serve this vital project as fiscal sponsor. We’re excited to support the flowering and growth of this collaboration, for the benefit of the land, air, water and species, including humans. Haku haku, hi ho stoqošlóq hi xus.    Donate to hi ho stoqošlóq hi xus Chumash Bear Circle Signup for Xus Chumash Bear Circle News
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    SB County Active Transportation Plan

      CLAWS is proud to participate with the Santa Barbara County Active Transportation Plan  
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