National Member Groups:
African Wildlife Foundation
Foremost authority
on African Wildlife dedicated to protecting elephants, mountain gorillas and
unique species through innovative, practical programs developed with the people
of Africa. 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 120, Washington, DC 20036, (888) 4-WILDLIFE,
www.awf.org
American Farmland Trust
Stopping the loss
of farmland to sprawling development. Working with communities on smarter
growth that includes local family farms. Advocating environmentally healthy
farming practices. 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036,
(800) 431-1499, www.farmland.org
American Forests
Funds private and
public land reforestation projects; provides satellite imagery of tree loss
to cities; educates the public on the value of trees and forests. 734 15th
Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005, (800) 368-5748, www.americanforests.org
American Rivers
Working to protect
and restore healthy, natural rivers for the benefit of people and wildlife;
ensuring clean drinking water, natural flood protection, and recreational
enjoyment. 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005, (877) 4-RIVERS,
www.americanrivers.org
Beyond Pesticides/National
Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools,
food and water through a practical information clearinghouse on toxic hazards
and non-chemical pest control. 701 E Street SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC
20003, (202) 543-5450, www.beyondpesticides.org
Center for Health,
Environment and Justice
Protects the health
of communities and children through grassroots organizing, coalition-building,
and consumer campaigns to eliminate dangerous chemicals in water, air, homes
and schools. P.O. Box 6806, 150 South Washington Street, Suite 300, Falls
Church, VA, 22046, (703) 237-2249, www.chej.org
Clean Water Fund
We all live
downstream… Neighborhood-based action, education programs, which join
citizens, businesses, and government for sensible solutions ensuring safe
drinking water, pollution prevention, and resource conservation. 4455 Connecticut
Avenue, NW, Suite A300-16, Washington, DC 20008-2328, (202) 895-0432, www.cleanwaterfund.org
The Conservation Fund
The nation’s
most effective and efficient conservation organization-protecting working
landscapes, wildlife habitat and recreation sites-with 95% going directly
to mission. 1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22209-2156,
(703) 525-6300, www.conservationfund.org
Conservation International
Applies innovations
in science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the Earth’s
richest regions of biodiversity, major tropical wilderness areas and key marine
ecosystems, 1919 M Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036 (800) 406-2306,
www.conservation.org
Defenders of Wildlife
Working
since 1947 to save America’s precious wild animals and threatened habitat
for our children and future generations through education, citizen action
and scientific research. 1130 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-4604,
(202) 682-9400, www.defenders.org
Earth Day Network
Helps people in
diverse schools and communities around the world improve the health of their
children and the environment through community service, education and campaigns.
1616 P Street NW, Suite 340, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 518-0044, www.earthday.net
Environmental and Energy
Study Institute
Protecting the climate
by educating Congress, developing innovative solutions, and building broad
coalitions to move America to efficient and renewable energy for a sustainable
future. 122 C Street NW, Suite 630, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 628-1400,
www.eesi.org
Environmental Defense
Environmental Defense's
scientists, economists and attorneys design practical, long-term strategies
to protect wildlife, natural resources, safeguard clean air, water and human
health. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010, (800) 684-3322, www.environmentaldefense.org
Environmental Law Institute
Environmental law that works for you: community-based education + research
on national problems = solutions to protect people and nature. Independent
and non-partisan. 2000 L Street NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC 20036, (202)
939-3800, www.eli.org
Friends of the Earth
Strives to preserve
our natural resources, advocate for public health protection and work for
environmental justice for all peoples throughout the world. 1717 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-2008, (877) 843-8687, www.foe.org
Izaak Walton League
of America
From hunters
to hikers, our members protect America's outdoors through community-based
conservation, education, commonsense public policy, and a commitment to strong
outdoor ethics. 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, (800) IKE-LINE,
www.iwla.org
Land Trust Alliance
Leads 7,100
conservation groups across America to save the forests, farms, waterways and
natural areas you love in communities where you live, work and travel. 1331
H Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005-4734, (202) 638-4725, www.lta.org
National Audubon Society
Audubon works
to protect birds, wildlife and their habitats, including our oceans. Educational
outreach programs instruct and inspire future conservationists. Audubon Centers
offer outdoor experiences. 700 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10003, (212)
979-3000, www.audubon.org
National Parks Conservation
Association
Preserves national parks from the Grand Canyon to Gettysburg; protects
endangered wildlife and cultural sites; promotes new parks; defends against
pollution, inappropriate development and overcrowding. 1300 19th Street, NW,
Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, (800) NAT-PARK, www.npca.org
National Wildlife Federation
America's conservation
organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats for our
children's future and connecting people with nature through education and
action opportunities. 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362,
(800) 332-4949, www.nwf.org
Natural Resources Defense
Council
NRDC defends
embattled wilderness, rivers, clean air, coasts and wildlife across America
and around the globe. Saved Baja’s whales, Canada’s spirit bears,
and California’s sequoias. 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011,
(212) 727-2700, www.nrdc.org
The Ocean Conservancy
Through research, education,
and science-based advocacy, The Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires, and empowers
people to speak and act on behalf of the oceans. 2029 K Street NW, Washington,
DC 20006 (800) 519-1541, www.oceanconservancy.org
The Peregrine Fund
Saves eagles,
condors, falcons, and other endangered birds through research, breeding, and
conservation programs. Helps preserve rainforests. Educates children and adults
about nature and science. 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709, www.peregrinefund.org
Pesticide Action Network
Works to eliminate poisonous pesticides. Links consumer, labor, health,
environment and agriculture groups internationally to advance safer, ecologically
sound pest control alternatives. 49 Powell Street, Suite 500, San Francisco,
CA 94102, (415) 981-1771,www.panna.org
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Converts thousands
of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling,
hiking, skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats,
and nature appreciation. 1100 17th Street, NW, 10th
Floor, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 331-9696, http://www.railstrails.org/
Rainforest Alliance
Works to conserve
biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices,
business practices and consumer behavior. 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York,
NY 10012-2331, (888) MY-EARTH, www.rainforest-alliance.org
Rocky Mountain Institute
Delivers practical
information that helps citizens, businesses and governments save energy and
natural resources, prevent pollution and strengthen communities through increased
efficiency and innovative technologies. 1739 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass,
CO 81654-9199, (970) 927-3851, www.rmi.org
Scenic America
Protects natural
beauty, fights billboard blight, and saves America’s special places.
Our education and advocacy preserves thousands of miles of roads and hundreds
of communities, 1634 (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20006, (202)
638-0550, www.scenic.org
Student Conservation
Association
Over 1,600,000 hours
of environmental service yearly, with high school and college volunteers working
in parks, forests, refuges nationwide. Building trails, saving wildlife, helping
visitors. P.O. Box 550, 689 River Road, Charlestown, NH 03603, (603) 543-1700,
www.sca-inc.org
Surfrider Foundation
Protects and preserves
the world’s oceans, waves and beaches through conservation, activism,
research and education. Activities include: water quality monitoring, environmental
education and grassroots activism. P.O. Box 6010, San Clemente, CA 92674-6010,
(800) 743-SURF, www.surfrider.org
U.S. PIRG Education
Fund
PIRG protects the
environment and public health. We organize citizens to ensure clean air and
clean water; to prevent global warming and preserve natural resources. 218
D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9707, www.pirg.org/uspirg
Union of Concerned
Scientists
Scientists and citizens working on solutions to reduce air pollution and global
warming, protect biodiversity, prevent nuclear proliferation, and ensure a
sustainable, safe food system. 2 Brattle Square, P.O. Box 9105, Cambridge,
MA 02238-9105, (800) 666-8276, www.ucusa.org
The Wilderness Society
Works to protect
special wild places from development so that future generations will have
the opportunity to enjoy America's natural heritage.1615 M Street NW, Washington,
DC 20036, (800) THE-WILD, www.wilderness.org
Wildlife Conservation
Society
Saves endangered
species and threatened ecosystems in 61 countries; teaches ecology and inspires
care for wildlife through the Bronx Zoo and national science education programs.
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460-1099, (718) 220-6891, www.wcs.org
World Wildlife Fund
Protects endangered
wildlife and their threatened habitats by providing emergency assistance and
long-term support to parks, nature preserves, and anti-poaching activities
on five continents. 1250 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 293-4800,
www.worldwildlife.org
