Several programs work for regional protection and restoration of ecosystems and economies: "Sierra Watersheds Program" protecting critical habitats and restoring watershed health, "Sierra Water and Climate Change Campaign" by participating in local and statewide planning that adapts to climate change, "Planning for the Future Campaign" ensuring county use plans in Sierra counties adequately protect wild lands, natural communities with human population growth in light of climate change, establishment (2004) and support of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, a nonregulatory state agency, and the "Ski Area Environmental Scorecard," a ski area citizen's coalition encouraging ski areas in the 11 western states to model sustainable environmental policies and practices in light of global and local climate change, and "Community Group Support" to facilitate communication and uniform best management practices throughout the Sierra Nevada.