The Northcoast Environmental Center, educates, activates, and when necessary litigates on behalf of the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion. From its outset in 1971, the NEC has worked to conserve the area's biological assets in the public's interest. The Center strives to stimulate public awareness in securing the future of these natural treasures, which are vital to sustaining physically, economically and culturally healthy communities. The Center is widely recognized and respected as a Center for our environmental information and education resources, and positive, effective action.