Northern Mendocino
Ecosystem Recovery Alliance
Revitalizing
our ecosystems
by empowering
our community
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NM-ERA Achieves Platinum Seal of Transparency
NM-ERA Achieves Platinum Seal of Transparency The Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance (NM-ERA) has officially been awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid (formerly GuideStar). This distinction places NM-ERA in the top 0.1% of non-profits nationally for transparency, verifying our commitment to ecosystem restoration and community support in Laytonville, Leggett, and greater Mendocino County. What is the Platinum Seal…
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NMERA Receives $5,500 Grant in Support of Eel River Youth Stewards: Source to Sea Project
NMERA Receives $5,500 Grant in Support of Eel River Youth Stewards: Source to Sea Project The Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance (NMERA) is honored to announce it has received a $5,500.00 grant from the Community Foundation of Mendocino County. This award, from the 2025 Fund for the Environment, is designated to support the Eel River Youth…
EXPERIENCE
A Little about us
The Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance (NMERA) is dedicated to restoring forest health and building covmmunity resilience in Northern Mendocino County.
Our Impact
Making a difference in Northern Mendocino County
63+
Cords of
Wood
1,000 +
Volunteer Hours
50 +
Community Events
100 +
Safer Acres
Building Warmth, Building Community
The Community Firewood Bank
No one should go cold in our community. Thanks to the generosity of R.F.F.I. and the dedication of our volunteers, the Firewood Bank is back for another season—bigger and warmer than ever! Every log split, every delivery made, and every hour volunteered brings us closer together. Whether you can lend a hand, donate, or simply spread the word, your support fuels our mission to keep every neighbor warm and cared for.
Vision
A thriving, resilient community living in harmony with healthy, restored ecosystems—where people and place support each other for generations to come.
- Restore and protect the health of local forests and ecosystems
- Foster wildfire resilience and responsible land care
Goals
- Build a strong, connected, and informed community
- Provide accessible, practical workshops and events
- Inspire a new era of ecological stewardship
- Community empowerment and collaboration
- Hands-on education and skill-sharing
- Reciprocity with the land
- Resilience and adaptation
- Stewardship and regeneration
Values
Join Us in Making a Difference
Together, we can build a more resilient and sustainable future for Northern Mendocino County.
