The Center for Ecological Restoration and Stewardship is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of threatened ecological systems in California. The Center is comprised of three integrated program areas - Watershed Assessment and Planning, Ecological Restoration, and Watershed Science, Education and Outreach - providing a comprehensive approach to sustaining biological diversity and engaging the community in land conservation and restoration. The Center provides a broad array of services focused on enhancing and restoring self-sustaining ecosystems, including training, applied research, technical consulting, restoration design & planning, and large scale project implementation.