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The Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) is an American grassroots environmental organization based in Arcata, California that advocates for Northwest California’s forests, rivers and wildlife. EPIC was founded in 1977 by RuthAnn Cecil, and formally incorporated in 1982 by Robert “Man Who Walks in the Woods” Sutherland and Richard Gienger in Garberville, Humboldt County, California. A product of the environmental movement of the 1970s, EPIC has since effected significant changes to forest practices, watershed management, and endangered species protections in Northwest California by continually engaging in environmental public processes and filing lawsuits against corporations and government agencies under various relevant environmental laws and regulations. EPIC holds the legal status of 501(c)(3) non-profit organization[1].
Overview
editEPIC is known for effective, grassroots, and sometimes litigious environmental advocacy in Northwest California, and its stated mission is to “advocate for the science-based protection and restoration of Northwest California’s forests, watersheds, and wildlife with an integrated approach combining public education, citizen advocacy, and strategic litigation”[2].
According to EPIC’s bylaws, “EPIC works to channel public concern for the environment into action in the public interest. Such actions may include research, education, sponsorship of work projects, administration and issuance of grants, cooperation with other local groups, and legal defense of the environment”[3].
EPIC is governed by a Board of Directors composed of three to nine members that is elected annually by EPIC’s membership. EPIC members in good standing who have demonstrated their intention to protect the environment and uphold the mission and goals of the organization may annually run for election to the EPIC Board, and all EPIC members who have donated in the previous year are eligible to vote. Directors serve a one-year term until the next Board is elected, and may serve successive terms without term limits, with annual re-election required for incumbents. A Board president is elected annually by the Board, and EPIC’s Executive Director runs the day-to-day operations of EPIC’s Board and staff.[3]
References
edit- ^ Internal Revenue Service. "Tax Exempt Organization Search". IRS. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "Mission Statement". EPIC Website. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ a b "EPIC Bylaws". EPIC Website. Retrieved 2024-08-30.