The Redwood Empire Council is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America to bring Scouting to youth in Mendocino and Sonoma counties. 

The Council's services include:

• Extending Scouting to youth through new chartered organizations.
  
• Serving existing units to improve the quality of the program.
  
• Training volunteer leaders in Scouting skills and leadership methods.
  
• Professional staff to advise and assist volunteer leaders and undergird the program.
  
• An office to maintain records, distribute program materials and supplies, and provide clerical service for staff.