One Environment…One Simple Way To Care For It ®

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In Your Backyard and Around the World

The environment is where we live, work, learn and play. It is our drinking water, our neighborhood parks, our children’s schools, the air we breathe and the food we eat.

Take care of our environment and it will take care of you.

Earth Share of New Jersey is part of a nationwide network of the world’s most respected environmental and conservation organizations, working hard every day to safeguard the precious natural resources we all depend on for our health, well-being and recreation.

The health of our environment affects our own personal health in many critical ways. Here’s what our member groups are doing in some key areas to protect public health and preserve the world around us:

Protecting our children from exposure to dangerous pesticides in their schools.

Pesticides harm our nervous systems, causing muscle weakness, respiratory agitation, nervousness and irritability, as well as several other symptoms.

Thanks to the joint efforts of Earth Share of New Jersey’s member groups, thousands of school districts in more than 30 states, including New Jersey, have implemented safe alternatives through Integrated Pest Management systems, resulting in safer, healthier environments for millions of school children. Resources are also now available to help parents identify important questions to ask their local administrators about their children’s schools.

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Your payroll contribution or personal gift to Earth Share of New Jersey will help our member groups address these and other serious threats to our air, water, land and wildlife. Please visit www.earthsharenj.org to learn more about the work of Earth Share of New Jersey’s member organizations. Your support will help Earth Share of New Jersey’s member charities continue to expand their efforts to preserve and protect our health, our environment and our future.

Protecting infants and unborn children from exposure to toxic chemicals commonly found in our daily lives, and which are increasingly present in mothers’ breast milk.

Levels of certain toxic chemicals in humans are doubling every two to five years.

In partnership with 400 groups in its BE SAFE campaign, one Earth Share of New Jersey member is leading a national public awareness initiative to focus media attention on the need to stop asking “What level of harm is acceptable?” and start asking “How can we prevent harm?” With more than 234 media events in 34 states, the campaign is focusing on a range of environmental health issues, including Toxic Chemical Policies and Healthy Schools.

Helping to combat obesity and its related health issues by establishing community parks and gardens, and trails for biking, hiking and a multitude of recreational opportunities.

Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes are all linked to obesity.

Earth Share of New Jersey members have created more than 12,500 miles of rail-trails, provided 1.5 million hours of volunteer service to maintain our parks and trails, and protected millions of acres of open space for urban parks, community gardens, greenways and forestland all over this country and New Jersey. These natural areas including the Highland, Pinelands, estuaries and watersheds also create healthy ecosystems to support local wildlife.

Preventing mercury poisoning and its side effects, including neurological damage.

Mercury is released into our air, settles in our water sources, is absorbed by our food systems, and is ingested in humans simply by breathing, drinking and eating.

Earth Share of New Jersey members work for better enforcement of EPA regulations, improved legislation and emissions controls, safer agricultural techniques, and countless other initiatives to help protect the environment we live in; the air we breathe, water we drink, food we eat, and land we live on.

Protect endangered or threatened species and their habitats around the world, including wetlands, lakes, mountains and deserts.

Earth Share of New Jersey members preserve millions of acres of wildlife habitat and continually strive to protect additional areas that are critical to diverse species. From the largest and wildest grassland remaining on public lands in the U.S. to tropical forests in the Amazon, millions of acres of land came under protection in 2004, improving the chance of survival for thousands of threatened or endangered species.

Earth Share Member Organizations

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Earth Share of New Jersey - A coalition of leading environmental organizations working to promote human health and welfare through environmental management, conservation, advocacy, research, education and grassroots organizing. 425 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 2A, Trenton, NJ 08609, (609) 989-1160, www.earthsharenj.org

African Wildlife Foundation - Foremost authority on African Wildlife dedicated to protecting elephants, mountain gorillas and other endangered species through innovative, practical programs developed with the people of Africa. 1400 16th Street NW, Suite 120, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 939-3333, 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, (202) 331-7300, 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, (202) 737-1944, www.americanforests.org

American Littoral Society - Founded in 1962, leading voice for coastal conservation—beaches, dunes, wetlands, estuaries, and nearshore habitat for fishes, birds, shellfish. We educate, testify and assist. 18 Hartshorne Drive, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732, (732) 291-0055, www.littoralsociety.org

American Rivers - Working to protect and restore America’s rivers and foster a river stewardship ethic; ensuring safe drinking water, recreational opportunities, and preserving fish and wildlife habitat. 1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC 20005-3516, (202) 347-7550, www.AmericanRivers.org

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Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions - ANJEC promotes the public interest in Long-term natural resources protection and sustainable development by establishing local environmental commissions and educating concerned citizens. P.O. Box 157, Mendham, NJ 07945, (973) 539-7547, www.anjec.org

Beyond 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 - Empowers families protecting their children, and communities protecting public health, from toxic chemicals in drinking water, air, food. Assists with information, community organizing and coalition-building. P.O. Box 6806, 150 South Washington Street, Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22046, (703) 237-2249, www.chej.org

Clean Ocean Action - Clean Ocean Action is a coalition-based organization that uses research, education, and citizen action to stop ocean pollution off the NJ/NY coast. 18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732, (732) 872-0111, www.cleanoceanaction.org

Clean Water Fund of New Jersey - We all live downstream... Neighborhood-based action, education programs which join citizens, businesses, government for sensible solutions ensuring safe drinking water, pollution prevention, resource conservation. 1002 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719, (732) 280-0370, www.cleanwaterfund.org

The Conservation Fund - Preserving America’s outdoor heritage—more than 4 million acres protected since 1985! Wetlands, wildlife habitat, greenways, open space. 96% of funds go directly to mission. 1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120, 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, (202) 912-1737, 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

Eastern Environmental Law Center - The clinic, funded predominately from contributions, empowers citizens to promote public health and protect New Jersey’s environment through legal and technical advice, strategy and representation. 15 Washington Street, Room 307, Newark, NJ 07102, (973) 353-5695

El Comite De Apoyo A Los Trabajadores Agricolas (CATA) - CATA is a migrant farmworker organization that builds the leadership capacity of its membership in order for them to actively address the social, economic and environmental issues confronting them. P.O. Box 510, Glassboro, NJ 08028, (856) 881-2507, www.cata-farmworkers.org

Environmental and Energy Study Institute - Brings together scientists, businesses, citizens, and environmentalists to educate Congress and advocate “win-win” policies on renewable energy/efficiency technologies, climate change, transportation, agriculture and sprawl. 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, (212) 505-2100, www.environmentaldefense.org

Environmental Education Fund - The Environmental Education Fund provides information and materials to educate citizens on healthy living and what constitutes a clean environment - air, water, soils, energy, transportation. 204 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, (609) 396-3774, www.njenvironment.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) 939-3845, 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, (202) 783-7400, www.foe.org

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Great Swamp Watershed Association - Helping protect the places you love and the water you drink in the Great Swamp watershed region by preserving local cultural, historical, and natural resources. 36 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Madison, NJ 07940, (973) 538-3500, www.greatswamp.org

Greater Newark Conservancy - Support NJ’s urban communities in creating environmentally safe neighborhoods through grassroots education, training, community organizing, preservation, improvement of open space, revitalization, beautification and job training. 303-9 Washington Street, 5th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102, (973) 642-4646, www.citybloom.org

Green Faith (AKA Partners for Environmental Quality, Inc.) - Green Faith is an interfaith coalition that inspires people of diverse spiritual, religious backgrounds to deepen their relationship with nature and take action for the earth. 714 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611, (609) 394-1090, www.greenfaith.org

INFORM, Inc. - Researches and promotes business practices and policies that advance pollution-free transportation, eliminate toxic chemicals and wastes at their sources, and safeguard public health. 120 Wall Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10005-4001, (212) 361-2400, www.informinc.org

ISLES, Inc. - Community development and environmental organization that improves the environment through community gardening, nature-based environmental education and indoor environment initiatives to promote healthy homes and schools. 10 Wood Street, Trenton, NJ 08618, (609) 341-4700, www.isles.org

Izaak Walton League of America - Solutions-oriented conservationists—

hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists—working to protect America’s air,

waters, woods and wildlife habitat through education, advocacy and fostering

strong outdoor ethics. 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878,

(301) 548-0150, www.iwla.org

Land Trust Alliance - Helping people protect undeveloped land in their

communities—saving our forests, farms, waters, historic and natural areas.

Leads, trains, and educates 1,300 land conservation groups. 1331 H Street NW,

Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005-4734, (202) 638-4725, www.lta.org

Monmouth Conservation Foundation - To acquire, hold, develop,

preserve and protect the open lands, historic areas, park and recreation areas of

Monmouth County, New Jersey. P.O. Box 191 Tatum Park, Middletown, NJ 07748,

(732) 671-7000, www.monmouthconservation.org

Morris Land Conservancy - MLC preserves northern NJ’s open spaces

through preservation, stewardship and education programs, emphasizing

critical watersheds, scenic and historic landscapes, wildlife habitat, and

important recreation areas. 19 Boonton Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005,

(973) 541-1010, www.morrislandconservancy.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, 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 20036-1609,

(202) 223-6722, www.npca.org

National Wildlife Federation - America’s conservation organization keeping

wildlife in our future, protecting endangered species and habitats, and connecting

children and adults with nature through education and action opportunities.

11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362, (703) 438-6000, 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 Nature Conservancy - Buys and protects land to save our world’s

rare plants and animals from extinction. Over 116 million acres protected—

rainforests, prairies, wetlands, mountains, beaches. 4245 North Fairfax Drive,

Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606, (703) 841-5300, www.nature.org

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New Jersey Audubon Society - Founded in 1897, NJAS fosters environmental

awareness and ethics among citizens, protects wildlife and plants, especially

endangered and threatened species and preserves valuable natural habitats.

P.O. Box 126, 9 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924, (908) 204-8998,

www.njaudubon.org

New Jersey Conservation Foundation - New Jersey Conservation Foundation

protects strategic lands through acquisition and stewardship, promotes strong land

use policies, and forges partnerships to achieve conservation goals. 170 Longview

Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931, (908) 234-1225, www.njconservation.org

The Ocean Conservancy - Protects marine wildlife. Promotes marine

sanctuaries. Conserves fisheries. Prevents ocean pollution. Achieves goals through

volunteer networks, public education and science-based advocacy. 2029 K Street

NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 429-5609, 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, (208) 362-3716, www.peregrinefund.org

Pesticide Action Network North America - Works to eliminate poisonous

pesticides. Mobilizes 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

Pinelands Preservation Alliance - Dedicated to the preservation of the

Pinelands National Reserve, PPA protects one million acres of NJ open space

through education, grassroots organization and political action. 114 Hanover

Street, Pemberton, NJ 08068, (609) 859-8860, www.pinelandsalliance.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, www.railtrails.org

Rainforest Alliance - Protects endangered forest ecosystems and the people

that depend on them by transforming land use, business practices, and

consumer behavior. 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012-2331,

(212) 677-1900, www.rainforest-alliance.org

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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, saves America’s

special places. Our education and advocacy preserves thousands of miles of roads

and hundreds of communities. 1634 I (Eye) Street NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC

20006, (202) 638-0550, www.scenic.org

The Sierra Club Foundation - Fights to preserve wilderness and protect

environmental quality worldwide through a powerful combination of

education, scientific research, publishing and litigation. 85 2nd Street,

Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94105-3441, (415) 995-1780, www.tscf.org

South Branch Watershed Association - SBWA protects water resources

through river monitoring, stream clean ups, environmental education programs,

well-water testing and providing public information about water related issues.

41 Lilac Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822, (908) 782-0422, www.sbwa.org

Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association - SBMWA works towards a

sustainable balance between the built and natural environment, protecting water

resources and fighting suburban sprawl with action and education. 31 Titus Mill

Road, Pennington, NJ 08534, (609) 737-3735, www.thewatershed.org

The Student Conservation Association - Over 1,300,000 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, Route 12A, River Road, Charlestown, NH 03603,

(603) 543-1700, www.theSCA.org

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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,

(949) 492-8170, www.surfrider.org

The Trust for Public Land - The Trust for Public Land conserves land for

people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livable

communities for generations to come. 116 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor,

San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 495-4014, www.tpl.org

U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, Inc. - 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.uspirg.org

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, (617) 547-5552, www.ucsusa.org

The Wetlands Institute - Pioneers education, research and conservation efforts

to promote appreciation and understanding of the vital role wetlands and coastal

ecosystems play in the survival of life. 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor,

NJ 08247, (609) 368-1211, www.wetlandsinstitute.org

The Wilderness Society - Works to protect America’s special wild places—

parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other wilderness areas, which belong to all

Americans—from development. 1615 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036,

(202) 833-2300, 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. Bronx Zoo–2300

Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460-1099, (718) 220-5090, 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

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Earth Share of New Jersey 425 Greenwood Avenue Suite 2A Trenton, NJ 08609

(609) 989-1160 www.earthsharenj.org

What is Earth Share of New Jersey?

Earth Share of New Jersey is a not-for-profit organization created by its environmental and conservation member organizations to represent them in employee workplace giving campaigns across the country and to provide them with an efficient and secure way to manage their donations. Earth Share of New Jersey annually certifies that its members operate with the highest ethical and professional standards and engage in active programs that protect our health, land, water, air and wildlife on local, national and global levels.

Earth Share of New Jersey provides a simple, convenient way for you to donate to the world’s finest environmental organizations in our country. These member groups work hard every day to address environmental health risks, restore natural habitats, and reduce global warming.

All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law and can be made through payroll contribution at participating workplaces or directly to Earth Share of New Jersey.

If you would like to add environmental choices to your workplace giving program, or would like to learn more about Earth Share of New Jersey, please visit www.earthsharenj.org or call us at (609) 989-1160.

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