AEL brings together existing like-minded organizations and citizens for a common cause - defending natural ecosystems and advocating for sustainable, inclusive communities in Placer and Nevada Counties. Our goals are to 1) to Protect our quality of life through active participation in local governmental planning and policy making, 2. Recruit and support local leaders who will advocate for natural ecosystems and for sustainable and inclusive communities, 3. Build a revolving legal defense fund to support expenses for expert witnesses and challenges to projects or policies that have significant, unmitigated impacts on the environment.