Congratulations to EarthTeam's Student of the Month Oxiris Elizondo and EarthTeam's Teacher of the Month Kevin Jordan! Click here to read about Oxiris and past Students of the Month. And click here to read about Mr. Jordan and past Teachers of the Month. If you'd like to nominate a student or teacher for future months, please send an email detailing their dedication to the environment to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

EarthTeam at the GEELA Ceremony (left to right): EarthTeam Executive Director, Maggie Fleming; Something's in the Air student, Segun Balogun; EarthTeam Waste Action Director, José Luis Martinez

On December 13, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. honored EarthTeam as one of 16 companies and organizations for their contributions to California’s environment and economy by awarding them with a
2011 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA). 

“To thrive in the twenty-first century, we need to preserve the environment on which the economy itself
depends,” said Governor Brown. “Tonight’s award recipients have done just that. This year’s winners
exemplify the imagination that will drive California’s recovery.”

Established in 1993, the GEELA program is the state’s highest honor in recognizing individuals,
companies and organizations that make significant contributions to the state by developing
environmentally-friendly practices while contributing to the local economy. 

GEELA program recipients are selected by a large panel of evaluators including secretaries from the
California Environmental Protection Agency, the California Natural Resources Agency, Business,
Transportation and Housing Agency, the Department of Food and Agriculture, the State and Consumer
Services Agency, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Health and Human Services Agency
and the Governor’s Office.  

 
EarthTeam’s GEELA award is for the Something’s in the Air program, which is a collaborative network of Bay Area high school students, teachers and community leaders designed to teach students about the correlation between air quality and asthma, and empower them to take action in their communities. 

Sungevity will donate $1000 to support EarthTeam when you install a solar panel system in your home!

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EarthTeam is currently accepting applications for new board members. 

As a Board Member, you will help the Board set the organization's strategic direction, become part of a diverse, friendly group, and learn about a new industry. By joining our board, you will support the development of environmental stewards and youth leaders in the local community.

Click here to find out more, or contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 510-704-4030.