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  List of environmental organizations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of environmental organizations, organizations that preserve or monitor the environment in different ways.
Environmental organizations can be global, regional, national or local; they can be government-run or private.
National Environmental Trust - a non-profit, non-partisan organization that works to inform citizens about environmental problems and how they affect our health and quality of life.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Environmental_organization   (366 words)

  
 NRDC: Environmental Groups
National Environmental Trust is a non-partisan organization dedicated to educating the American public on contemporary environmental issues.
Society of Environmental Journalists is a membership group of print and broadcast journalists as well as educators and students.
Southern Environmental Law Center is the only environmental organization dedicated solely to protecting the natural resoures of the southeastern United States.
www.nrdc.org /reference/environGroups.asp   (795 words)

  
 Alaska Environmental Links
ACA is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening environmental organizations and empowering individuals to protect Alaska's environment through communication, technical training, strategy development, public education and advocacy, all with respect for communities and human dignity.
ARCNET is a cooperative effort among environmental, Native, and health organizations to promote conservation of the circumpolar Arctic ecosystem, the protection of indigenous cultures, and the sustainability of local communities.
RCAC is an independent, non-profit organization formed after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill to minimize the environmental impacts of the trans-Alaska pipeline terminal and tanker fleet.
www.alaska.net /~jrc/alaska.html   (2914 words)

  
 State and Regional Environmental Organizations
Founded in 1969, Environmental Advocates of NY (formerly the Environmental Planning Lobby) and its sister organization, EPL/Environmental Advocates, are nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations that research timely environmental issues and lobby the New York Legislature and governor for stronger and more effective environmental laws.
NYSAEMC is a coordinating organization for environmental management councils statewide and represents their interests on such issues as state aid funding and environmental laws and regulations.
A 38-year-old nonprofit environmental organization and separately incorporated land trust dedicated to protecting and enhancing the scenic, natural, historic, agricultural and recreational treasures of the Hudson River and its valley.
www.fcwc.org /directory/sreo.htm   (2036 words)

  
 Environmental Organizations, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Resource Guide
A nonprofit environmental organization that helps people and their communities clean up mountains of trash from PA lands and waters through a local road, stream, and area adoption program that complements the state's Adopt-A-Highway program.
Organized in 1950 to serve as a collective voice of Pennsylvania's conservation districts, PACD provides districts with education and information to help them in their work in land and water conservation and represents districts at the state and national levels in soil, water, and related resource management.
CVI is a not-for-profit, non-advocacy organization committed to enhancing the ability of the residents of the Mid-Atlantic Highlands (including portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and all of West Virginia) to create sustainable communities.
www.carnegielibrary.org /subject/environment/orgs.html   (3717 words)

  
 Berea College - Students for Appalachia - HEAL - Resources - Environmental Organizations
Their mission is to organize and maintain a diverse grassroots organization dedicated to the improvement and preservation of the environment through education, grassroots organizing and coalition building, leadership development and media outreach.
This is a public interest organization that supports and promotes sustainable means of producing food and serves to educate consumers about the agricultural products that they use and consume.
WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
www.berea.edu /CELTS/sfa/heal/resources/environmentalorgs.asp   (1194 words)

  
 KinderStart - Society/Culture/Environment : Environmental Issues : Organizations/Advocacy Groups
The Children's Environmental Health Network is a national multi-disciplinary project whose mission is to promote a healthy environment and protect the fetus and the child from environmental health hazards.
Environmental Defense is a not-for-profit environmental advocacy group with four main goals: (1) Stabilizing the Earth's climate, (2) Safeguarding the world's oceans, (3) Protecting human health, and (4) Defending and restoring biodiversity.
An international children's environmental organization started in 1989 by a nine-year old, established to help children who wanted to learn more about the world in which they live, provide a way for children to be involved in the protection of nature and connect children with other children who shared their concerns about global environmental issues.
www.kinderstart.com /societycultureenvironment/environmentalissues/organizationsadvocacygroups.html   (3491 words)

  
 International Environmental Organizations
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide - a network of environmental defenders in 50 countries using law to protect the environment.
Friends of the Earth - the largest environmental network in the earth dedicated to preserving the health and diversity of the planet.
World Meteorological Organization - contributes to the safety of life and property, the socio-economic development of nations and the protection of the environment.
www.usinfo.pl /krakow/ED2002/edintern.htm   (359 words)

  
 McKinney: Environmental Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests for the benefit of the global community.
The mission of RA is to develop and promote the economically viable and socially desirable alternatives to the destruction of this endangered, biologically diverse natural resource.
This mission is pursued through education, research in the social and natural sciences, and the establishment of cooperative partnerships with business, governments, and local peoples.
environment.jbpub.com /mckinney/environmental_organizations.cfm?openid=105   (83 words)

  
 Environmental Studies (Bowdoin)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Resources for learning and acting shall be available to the Bowdoin community, including recycling bins, awareness lectures, information centers, and opportunities to become directly involved in environmental protection, such as environmental action committees to advise and monitor activities of the College.
Environmental Studies at Bowdoin reflects the college's recognition that humans must learn to live in harmony with nature and that human activities are dependent upon natural processes.
In addition to a beautiful and ecologically diverse location, Maine also enjoys an environmentally concerned citizenry and a strong network of environmental organizations, both governmental and non-governmental.
academic.bowdoin.edu /environmental_studies   (480 words)

  
 ELM -- Environmental League of Massachusetts
Housatonic River Restoration is a community-wide collaboration of berkshire municipalities and environmental and river organizations to develop and implement a restoration plan for the Housatonic river in the wake of PCB remediation.
The mission of the LCV Education Fund is to strengthen the capacity of the environmental movement to mobilize citizens as informed voters and advocates for sound environmental policies.
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the world's waves and beaches through conservation, activism, education, and research.
www.environmentalleague.org /directory.html   (2685 words)

  
 Open Directory - Science: Environment: Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement - Economic and environmental realities are the foundation of a sustainable environment for our children and grandchildren.
Environmental Institute of Houston - EIH was created to address real and potential issues of environmental concern, such as loss of biodiversity, health risks from pollution, failure of food supplies, and depletion of natural resources.
L i g h t H a w k - A non-profit, environmental organization which uses the power of flight to conserve and protect the earth's diverse ecosystems, plant and animal life, and natural resources.
dmoz.org /Science/Environment/Organizations   (1884 words)

  
 All.info: Society and Social Sciences / Issues and Activism / Environmental Organizations /   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The mission of the Orange County Coastkeeper, a non-profit environmental activist organization,is to: Protect and preserve Orange County's marine habitats andwatersheds through education, advocacy, restoration, and enforcment.The Coastkeeper is dedicated to the principal that protecting the waters of Orange County is the job of everyone.
The Environmental Forum of Marin is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the environment by educating its Members and the Marin citizenry about environmental issues.
The OWLT is a private, non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural resources and rural character of Ozaukee and Washington Counties, Wisconsin.
allinfo.com /directory/Society_and_Social_Sciences/Issues_and_Activism/Environmental_Organizations   (1130 words)

  
 The EnviroLink Network
Debate environmental issues in the EnviroLink Forum with other members of the EnviroLink community.
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization founded in 1991.
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991.
www.envirolink.org   (271 words)

  
 EE Organizations and Projects - General
The EPA Office of Environmental Education is advancing and supporting education efforts to develop an environmentally conscious and responsible public and inspiring personal responsibility in caring for the environment.
The Organization Development Network is a values-based community, which supports its members in their work in human organization and systems development, and offers leadership and scholarship to the profession.
We only invest in organizations that demonstrate the highest levels of value and integrity and spend 80% (at a minimum) of their revenue directly on biodiversity, forest, international, sustainable agriculture, wetlands and water/marine research, conservation and restoration projects.
eelink.net /eeorganizationsandprojects-general.html   (3578 words)

  
 Open Directory - Science: Environment: Environmental Health: Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Environmental Health Foundation of Canada - The education and research arm of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
Environmental Health Policy Committee - Established to coordinate policy development for environmental health activities related to the mission of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) and its agencies.
National Environmental Respiratory Center - NERC - A U.S. national research center supported by the EPA, NERC facilitates research to improve the scientific basis for understanding and managing the health risks related to air quality.
dmoz.org /Science/Environment/Environmental_Health/Organizations   (800 words)

  
 Environmental Organizations
Second Nature is a nonprofit organization that helps colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice.
Center for Environmental Education: Advances K-12 environmental education through a grant program, a curricula library, outreach programs, and a database of youth groups.
National Environmental Education Advancement Project: Supports educators and administrators who are creating environmental programs at the state and local programs.
glencreek.org /enviros.htm   (1150 words)

  
 International Geneva - Welcome Centre - Environmental Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is one of a handful of international organizations where governments and non-governmental bodies work together as partners.
GCI is a global, non-aligned networking organization working in the area of environment and sustainable development.
CIEL is a public interest, not-for-profit environmental law firm founded in 1989 to bring the energy and experience of the U.S. public interest environmental movement to the critical task of strengthening and developing international and comparative environmental law, policy, and management around the world.
www.cagi.ch /en/EnvironmentalOrg_ONG.htm   (180 words)

  
 Alaska environmental & conservation organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Anchorage-based non-profit environmental advocacy and education organization dedicated to the conservation of Alaska's natural resources.
Fairbanks-based organization conducting advocacy and public education on the environment in Interior and Arctic Alaska.
Voluntary association of conservation, fishing, and Alaska Native organizations whose goal it is to restore and maintain healthy marine ecosystems in Alaska.
justice.uaa.alaska.edu /rlinks/environment/ak_envirorgs.html   (431 words)

  
 Environmental and Environmental-Related Organizations on the Web
All types of organizations, including governments and government agencies, industry, political parties, pressure groups, business and international bodies, are either directly involved in, or have an interest in environmental issues.
The mission of REC is to promote cooperation among diverse environmental groups and interests in Central and Eastern Europe and to act as a catalyst for developing solutions to environmental problems.
An international organization dedicated to improve "human understanding of the planet, the diversity of its inhabitants and the processes that affect the quality of life on earth".
www.herts.ac.uk /lis/subjects/natsci/env/envweb/envorg.htm   (1170 words)

  
 Environmental Organizations
There are many environmental organizations in California, ranging from citizens' groups focusing on a local issue or issues, through statewide organizations, to national organizations active in California.
Many of these groups are excellent sources of information, accessible either through their web pages, literature produced by the organization, or simply by contacting the organization and speaking to someone who knows about an issue.
Statewide and Local Environmental Organizations often have a tremendous amount of information on a variety of environmental issues, and may be the best source for information about a particular region.
daphne.palomar.edu /calenvironment/organizations.htm   (266 words)

  
 Environmental Organizations in SD
They have many environmental projects that can use volunteer help, are a great source of information, and sponsor a wide variety of activities, including hikes and other outings, photography workshops, a nature knowledge workshop, a great Wilderness Basics Course, a bicycle section, and a lot more.
This organization focuses on birds, but birds need a healthy environment, so they are active in many environmental areas.
San Diego BayKeeper is a non-profit environmental organization that is a coalition of local groups working to keep San Diego Bay and associated habitats clean and free of pollution, by monitoring compliance with water quality regulations and by supporting community conservation programs.
www-rohan.sdsu.edu /~thorngrn/g370.sdorgs.htm   (1002 words)

  
 Environmental Organizations
The Jefferson Land Trust is an organization whose mission is to create a legacy of open space and conserving natural resources through land acquisition and agreements with land owners.
The Peninsula Trails Coalition is a non profit organization formed in 1988 to initiate the construction of a trail from Port Townsend to Port Angeles along a former railroad corridor.
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is a non-profit community organization formed exclusively for educational and scientific purposes to promote and encourage a greater understanding of the marine and aquatic sciences.
www.olympus.net /environmental   (508 words)

  
 EPA: Pesticides - PESP: PESP Update - Vol. 6, SE - PESP Activities - Environmental Organizations Sector   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
NAPPC is a coalition of scientific researchers, state and federal agencies, private industry, and conservation and environmental groups dedicated to ensuring sustainable populations of pollinating invertebrates, birds, and mammals throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Specifically, PESP plans to invite a major national organization that promotes alternatives to pesticides, a group that advances the use of IPM technologies, and an environmental organization that works to protect wildlife.
These organizations and EPA are committed to pesticide safety, education, and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies that reduce or eliminate a dependence on pesticides.
www.epa.gov /oppbppd1/PESP/publications/vol6se/IIA4d-environ.htm   (348 words)

  
 Environmental Organizations
The Environmental Design Team is made up of students from a number of disciplines interested in finding technical, economic, and social solutions to environmental problems.
An organization dedicated to provide lagor and raise funds and for nearby Habitat worksites, and to raise awareness for the need to provide decent shelter for everyone.
An organization that focuses on issues in environmental law, encouraging students to pursue careers in environmental law and promoting the use of environmentally friendly practices.
www.dnr.cornell.edu /courses/nr201/fyi/environorg.html   (995 words)

  
 Environmental Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Environmental scanning: radar for success: environmental scanning--the internal communication of external information about issues that may influence an organization's decision-making process--can identify emerging issues, situations, and potential pitfalls that may affect an organization's future.
Organizational structure: the neglected aspect of the management of modern environmental health organizations.
The case against a new international environmental organization.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0769127.html   (368 words)

  
 Wild Rockies Environmental Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Environmental Organizations in the Wild Rockies Bioregion and the Rocky Mountain West
We're 700 organizations, business owners and thousands of individuals who have joined together in an ecosystem-based, bioregional approach to protect and restore this great region.
The Sawtooth Wildlife Council (SWC) is a non-profit organization devoted to the conservation of Idaho's wildlife.
www.wildrockies.org /ActivOrg/ActivOrg.html   (1209 words)

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