About BEC
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Since 1975, Butte Environmental Council has been protecting the exceptional quality of life in the 1,670 square miles of Butte County. The cities of Chico, Oroville, Gridley, Biggs, and Paradise bring Butte County's population to over 204,000.
The community-based, nonprofit organization is managed by a board of directors, four staff members, interns and volunteers, and currently has 800 members.
BEC's goals as outlined in its mission statement include:
To encourage the preservation and conservation of the Earth's natural resources.
To foster increased public awareness of local, regional and statewide environmental issues through environmental education and advocacy.
To provide a central referral service for environmental organizations and the general public throughout Northern California.
To fund programs through membership dues, fundraising events, contracts, and community and business sponsorships.
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The Butte Environmental Council (BEC) is a non-profit corporation. Founded in 1975, BEC is devoted to environmental education and information referral services, and advocacy. BEC is the region's leading environmental organization.
Email Contact
staff AT becnet.org
Address
116 W. Second Street, #3
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-6424
(530) 891-6426 fax
Hours
BEC is open Monday through Thursday:
9:30 am - 5 pm
Board of Directors
Jim Gregg
Pamela Posey
Mike McLaughlin
John Scott
Mark Stemen
Staff / Technical Support / Volunteers
Lean more about the staff here.
Robin Huffman, Advocacy Director
Nikki Schlaishunt, Administrative Director
Maggi Barry, Wellness Project Assistant
Mary Muchowski, Ed & Outreach Coordinator
Lynn Barris, Water Policy Analyst
Carol Perkins, Water Resource Advocate
James Brobeck, Forestry & Water Policy Analyst
Donna Cook, Transportation
Chuck Lundgren, Technical Advisor and Webmaster
Karen Phillips, Newsletter Design
Cameran Milligan, Bookkeeping
Julia Murphy, Clever Monkey
Tom Alden
Rick Brosseau
John Burge
Gene Anna & OJ McMillan
Craig Seabury & Ingrid Cordes and many more...
