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U.S. Non-Profit Water Directory

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Created by Public Citizen’s Water for All CampaignThis directory was made possible thanks to generous contributions from donors and members, in particular the Richard and Rhoda

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A worldwide crisis over water is brewing. According tothe United Nations, 31 countries are now facing waterscarcity and 1 billion people lack access clean drinkingwater. The World Bank predicts that by 2025, two-thirdsof the world's population will suffer from lack of cleanand safe drinking water. Today, people around the worldare losing ownership and control of the water whichremains.

Fortune magazine has predicted that "water is the oil ofthe 21 century," and corporations are rushing to investin the new get-rich economy of water. Consumption ofwater is predicted to double every 20 years; at the sametime, water sources are rapidly being polluted, depleted,diverted. This situation is being exploited by corporateinterests ranging from industrial agriculture and manu-facturing to electricity production and mining. Water scarcity and pollution problems are not justendemic in the developing world. Here in the UnitedStates, multinational energy, food, soft drink, and ship-ping companies have plans to buy water rights, privatizepublicly-owned water systems, promote bottled water,and sell "bulk" water by transporting it from water richareas to thirsty markets. Meanwhile, to ensure maximumprofits, corporations are lobbying to weaken water quali-ty standards, and pushing for trade agreements thathand over U.S. water resources to foreign corporations.

Instead of protecting water resources from self-interestedprofiteers, our government is retreating from its respon-sibility and bending to the will of giant transnationalcorporations that are poised to profit from the waterindustry. In response to this situation, a growing move-ment is coalescing around water issues. While some

organizations are national in scope, working on federalwater legislation, many of the groups working on waterare local grassroots organizations addressing a particularcrisis in their community ranging from protecting localwaterways to fighting the privatization of their localmunicipal utility.

Public Citizen's Water for All Campaign is dedicated toprotecting water as part of the global commons, stop-ping water privatization and bulk water sales, reformingpolicies of the International Finance Institutions, anddefending access to clean and affordable water aroundthe world. Here in the United States we have had thepleasure to work with many different organizationsworking on water issues, and have found that manygroups work very locally and in some cases have not hadthe benefit of networking with other organizationsdoing similar work. We began collecting names with theidea of helping to strengthen the water movement byfacilitating communication between organizations.

This directory lists more than 700 contacts for groupsaround the country. If your group works on water and isnot listed, or you know of other organizations left out,please contact us at [email protected] and put "Add towater directory" in the subject line. We hope that thewater directory is a useful resource guide for you, as wework together to build a strong movement to protectand defend water for future generations.

Wenonah HauterDirectorPublic Citizen’s Water for All Campaign

NATIONALAfrican AmericanEnvironmentalistAssociation9903 Caltor LaneFt. WashingtonMD20744Tel: 301.265.8185Fax: 301.1265.2952AfricanAmericanEnvironmentalist@msn.comwww.aaenvironment.com

Staff: 5Members: 10000

Mission Statement:AAEA, founded in 1985, is an envi-ronmental organization dedicated toprotecting the environment, enhanc-ing human, animal and plant ecolo-gies, promoting the efficient use ofnatural resources and increasingAfrican American participation inthe environmental movement.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysEnvironmental JusticeToxics

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/Awareness

Alliance forDemocracyPO Box 540115760 Main StreetWalthamMA 02454-0115Tel: 781.894.1179Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Alliance is a new Populist move-ment --- not a political party --- settingforth to end the domination of oureconomy, our government, our cul-ture, our media and the environmentby large corporations. We aim to pro-mote true democracy in our countryand help achieve a just society with asustainable, equitable economy. Wework together with other organiza-tions, both here and abroad, whoshare these goals.

American Federationof State, County andMunicipal Employees(AFSCME)1625 L Street, N.W.WashingtonDC 20036-5687 Tel: 202.429.1000Fax: 202.429.1293www.afscme.org

American Rivers1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 720WashingtonDC20005Tel: 202.347.7550Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Since 1973, American Rivers hasbeen dedicated to protecting andrestoring healthy, natural rivers andthe variety of life they sustain for peo-ple, fish and wildlife. A nonprofitmembership organization, we leadthe nationwide river movement.



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NATIONALCampaign for Cleanand Affordable Water4455 Connecticut Avenue NW,Suite A-300Washington DC 20008-2328Tel: 202.895.0432 ext. [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Campaign for Safe andAffordable Drinking Water(CSADW) is a nationwide alliance ofenvironmental, consumer and publichealth organizations working to edu-cate the public about improvementand protection of our nation's drink-ing water sources. The Campaign was founded in 1994on Principles for Safe and AffordableDrinking Water which were endorsedby over 300 organizations from acrossthe country.

Campaign toSafeguard America'sWaters (C-SAW)Box 956HainesAK 99827Tel: 907.766.3005Fax: 907.766.3005

Mission Statement:C-SAW is a national project of theEarth Island Institute, dedicated toclosing loopholes in federal and statewater pollution regulations that allowmillions of gallons of polluted wastesto be dumped into public watersevery day. Many of these pollutedwastestreams are "legally permitted"through the application of discre-tionary "implementation policies":rules that allow regulators to modifyor circumvent the normal restrictions(Water Quality Standards) on wastedumping intended to protect publichealth and the aquatic environment.Examples of these administrativeloopholes, e.g., mixing zones, zonesof deposit, and site-specific criteria,will be discussed on this site alongwith articles, letters, and advice onhow to ensure the Clean Water Actis properly administered in the waterswhere you live. Clean water is a right,not a privilege. Let's work together toensure that our waters are safe andproductive. We all need clean water!

Clean Water Action4455 Connecticut Ave. NW SuiteA300WashingtonDC 20008Tel: 202.895.0420www.cleanwateraction.org

Mission Statement:Clean Water Action is a national citi-zens' organization working for clean,safe and affordable water, preventionof health-threatening pollution, cre-ation of environmentally-safe jobsand businesses, and empowerment ofpeople to make democracy work.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessResearchTechnical assistance

CorporateAccountabilityInternational46 Plympton StreetBostonMA 02118Tel: 800.688.8797Fax:: 617.695.2626info@stopcorporateabuse.orgwww.stopcorporateabuse.org

Mission Statement:Corporate AccountabilityInternational is a membership organ-ization that protects people by wagingand winning campaigns that chal-lenge irresponsible and dangerouscorporate actions around the world.Corporate AccountabilityInternational and our members havescored major victories that protectpeople and save lives. For over 25years, we have forced corporationslike Nestlé, General Electric andPhilip Morris/Altria to stop abusivepractices.



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NATIONALEarth Day Network1616 P Street NW, Suite 340 WashingtonDC 20036Tel: 202.518.0044Fax: 202.518.8794www.earthday.net

Mission Statement:Founded by the organizers of the firstEarth Day in 1970, Earth DayNetwork (EDN) promotes environ-mental citizenship and year roundprogressive action worldwide. Ourmission is to build broad-based citi-zen support for sound, workable andeffective environmental and sustain-able development policies for all.

EarthJustice426 17th Street, 6th FloorOaklandCA 94612-2820Tel: 510.550.6700Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Earthjustice is the nonprofit law firmfor the environment, representing—without charge—hundreds of publicinterest clients, large and small.Earthjustice works through thecourts to safeguard public lands,national forests, parks, and wilder-ness areas; to reduce air and waterpollution; to prevent toxic contami-nation; and to preserve endangeredspecies and wildlife habitat.

EnvironmentalDefense5655 College Avenue Suite 304OaklandCA 94618Tel: 510.658.8008Fax: 510.658.0630www.environmentaldefense.org

Mission Statement:Environmental Defense is dedicatedto protecting the environmentalrights of all people, including futuregenerations. Among these rights areclean air and water, healthy andnourishing food, and a flourishingecosystem.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesCoalition building/NetworksDams/EnergyEnvironmental JusticeHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementStream, river, and lake restorationWater access/CutoffsWater conservationWater QuantityWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingLegal/litigationPolicy AnalysisResearchTechnical assistanceWaterway restoration/Cleanup

EnvironmentalIntegrity Project919 18th Street, NW, Suite 975WashingtonDC20006Tel: 202.296.8800Fax: 202.296.8822officemanager@environmentalintegri-ty.orgwww.environmentalintegrity.org

Mission Statement:The Environmental Integrity Projecthas three objectives: To provideobjective analysis of how the failureto enforce or implement environmen-tal laws increases pollution andaffects the public’s health; To holdfederal and state agencies, as well asindividual corporations, accountablefor failing to enforce or comply withenvironmental laws; To help localcommunities in key states obtain theprotection of environmental laws.



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NATIONALEnvironmental lawFoundation1736 Franklin Street, 9th FloorOaklandCA94612Tel: 510.208.4555Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The environment is the place wherewe live, work and play. Given accu-rate and complete information, andthe opportunity to make a choice,people will choose products oractions which improve or do notdegrade the environment. However,not everyone in our society has achoice about the quality of his or herenvironment. Those who most needthe Environmental Law Foundation'sresources are those who lack choiceand lack access to the political andeconomic power that ensures choice.ELF's purpose is to improve environ-mental quality for those most at riskby providing access to information,strategies, and enforcement of envi-ronmental, toxics, and communityright-to-know laws.

EnvironmentalWorking Group1436 U St. N.W. Suite 100WashingtonDC 20009Tel: 202.667.6982www.ewg.org

Mission Statement:Our team of scientists, engineers, pol-icy experts, lawyers and computerprogrammers pores over governmentdata, legal documents, scientific stud-ies and our own laboratory tests toexpose threats to your health and theenvironment, and to find solutions.Our research brings to light unset-tling facts that you have a right toknow. It shames and shakes up pol-luters and their lobbyists. It rattlespoliticians and shapes policy. It per-suades bureaucracies to rethink sci-ence and strengthen regulation. Itprovides practical information youcan use to protect your family andcommunity.

Friends of the Earth1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashingtonDC 20036-2002Tel: 877.843.8687Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Friends of the Earth is the U.S. voiceof an influential, international net-work of grassroots groups in 70 coun-tries. Founded in San Francisco in1969 by David Brower, Friends of theEarth has for decades been at theforefront of high-profile efforts to cre-ate a more healthy, just world. Ourmembers were the founders of whatis now the world's largest federationof democratically elected environ-mental groups, Friends of the EarthInternational.

Global ResourceAction Center for theEnvironment215 Lexington Ave #1001LexingtonNY10016Tel: 212.726.9161Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 10

Mission Statement:GRACE works to form new linkswith the research, policy and grass-roots communities to preserve thefuture of the planet and protect thequality of the environment

Work related to:Privatization/Public Ownership



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NATIONALGreenpeace702 H Street, NWWashingtonDC 20001Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:For over 30 years, Greenpeace hastackled the most critical environmen-tal issues. While we are best knownfor hanging banners and chasingwhalers, much of our work is donebehind the scenes in areas such asresearch and consultation. Ourexpertise has earned us attendance atmajor international environmentalpolicy and treaty meetings and wemaintain consultative status to theUnited Nations. Our effective workfor new laws and policies, has pre-cluded contributions to Greenpeacefrom being tax-deductible.Our work focuses on six majorefforts: saving ancient forests, stop-ping global warming, exposing toxicpollutants, protecting the oceans,eliminating the threat of genetic engi-neering, and ending the nuclear age.There are more than 40 Greenpeaceoffices around the world, with inter-national coordination taking placethrough our headquarters inAmsterdam - making Greenpeace oneof the few environmental groups thattruly works globally on environmen-tal problems.

IndigenousEnvironmentalNetwork (IEN)PO Box 485BemidjiMN 56619Tel: 218.751.4967www.ienearth.org

Staff: 5

Mission Statement:A network of Indigenous Peoplesempowering Indigenous Nations andcommunities towards sustainablelivelihoods, demanding environmen-tal justice and maintaining theSacred Fire of our traditions.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksPrivatization/Public OwnershipScarcity

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsDirect ActionEducation/Awareness

International Forumon GlobalizationThe Thoreau Center forSustainability, 1009 GeneralKennedy Avenue #2San FranciscoCA 94129Tel: 415.561.3490Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The IFG was formed in 1994 to stim-ulate new thinking, joint activity andpublic education to counter and pro-vide alternatives to corporate global-ization.

International RiversNetwork1847 Berkeley WayBerkeleyCA 94703Tel: 510.848.1155Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:IRN supports local communitiesworking to protect their rivers andwatersheds. We work to halt destruc-tive river development projects, andto encourage equitable and sustain-able methods of meeting needs forwater, energy, and flood manage-ment.



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NATIONALLeague ofConservation Voters1920 L Street, NW Suite 800WashingtonDC20036Tel: 202.785.8683Fax: 202.835.0491www.lcv.org

Mission Statement:The League of Conservation Voters(LCV) is the political voice of thenational environmental movementand the only organization devotedfull-time to shaping a pro-environ-ment Congress and White House.We run tough and effective cam-paigns to defeat anti-environmentcandidates, and support those leaderswho stand up for a clean, healthyfuture for America. Through ourNational Environmental Scorecardand Presidential Report Card wehold Congress and theAdministration accountable for theiractions on the environment.Through regional offices, we buildcoalitions, promote grassroots power,and train the next generation of envi-ronmental leaders.

Work related to:Clean Water Act

National Audubon700 BroadwayNew YorkNY 10003Tel: 212.979.3000Fax: 212.979.3188www.audubon.org

Mission Statement:Audubon's mission is to conserveand restore natural ecosystems, focus-ing on birds, other wildlife, and theirhabitats for the benefit of humanityand the earth's biological diversity.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationToxicsWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/Awareness

National BlackEnvironmental &Economic Justice2040 S Street, NW, Suite 203WashingtonDC 20009 Tel: 202.265.3263 ext. 230 Fax: 202.234.0981

NationalEnvironmental LawCenter44 Winter Street, 4th floorBostonMA 02108Tel: 617.422.0880Fax: [email protected]://nelconline.org

Staff: 5

Mission Statement:The National Environmental LawCenter (NELC) is a non-profit litiga-tion center dedicated to enforcinganti-pollution laws and promotinglong-term solutions to the nation'smost pressing environmental prob-lems.

Work related to:Clean Water Act

Projects include:EnforcementLegal/litigation



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NATIONALNational HispanicEnvironmentalCouncil106 N. Fayette StreetAlexandriaVA 22314Tel: 703.683.3956Fax: 703.683.5125www.nheec.org

Mission Statement:The National HispanicEnvironmental Council (NHEC) is anational, non-profit, membership-based organization founded in 1995.NHEC seeks to educate, unite, andengage our community on environ-mental and sustainable developmentissues; encourage Hispanics to active-ly work to preserve and protect ourenvironment; provide a nationalvoice for Hispanics before federal,state, and non-profit environmentaldecision-makers; and actively assistHispanics to pursue the many career,business, educational, and policyopportunities in the environmentand natural resources field. We devel-op programs—in partnership with theenvironmental movement—thataccomplish this mission, andfurthers our guiding credo: “becauseit’s our environment too.”

National ParksConservation Assoc.PO Box 1289OaklandCA 94604Tel: 510.839.9922Fax: 510.839.9926www.npca.org

Staff: 100

National CatholicRural Life Conference4625 Beaver AvenueDes MoinesIA 50310Tel: 515.270.2634Fax: 515.270.9447www.ncrlc.com

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:The National Catholic Rural LifeConference is a membership organi-zation grounded in a spiritual tradi-tion that brings together the Church,care of community and care of cre-ation.

Work related to:Environmental JusticeIndustrial Agriculture PollutionPrivatization/Public Ownership

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/Awareness

Natural HeritageInstitute2140 Shattuck Ave., 5th FloorBerkeleyCA 94704Tel: 510.644.2900Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Wise and prudent stewardship is afunction of the laws, institutions,techniques, and incentives that bearon resource management decisions.These seldom keep pace with acceler-ating change and mountingdemands. The mission of the NaturalHeritage Institute is to bridge thatgap.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterways, EnvironmentalJustice, Habitat RestorationLaw and Regulation,Planning/Resource management,Privatization/Public Ownership,Regulation, Stream, river, and lakerestoration, Water Quality StandardsWater Quantity

Projects include:AdvocacyEnforcementLegal/litigationPolicy AnalysisPublicationsTechnical assistanceWaterway restoration/Cleanup



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NATIONALNational WaterCenter5473 HWY 23NEureka SpringsAR [email protected]

Mission Statement:As water advocate, the NationalWater Center strives to look at waterwith the broadest ideas of ecologicalbalance and harmony. Supportingappropriate technology, bioregional-ism, composting toilets, dowsing,ecology, flow forms, stream monitor-ing, vibrational water, watershedplanning; we welcome articles onthese subjects at this site. We hope tobe an exchange for seeing water in anew way.

National WelfareRights Union 4750 Woodward Ave, #404DetroitMI 48201Tel: 313.832.0618Fax: 313.832.1409

Mission Statement:National Welfare Rights Union(NWRU,) is an organization of, by,and for the poor in the United Statesand beyond. As a social movement,the goal is to end poverty. NWRU isdedicated to unity among low-income, public assistance recipients,and the unemployed. Activities haveincluded the "World Summit onPoverty," and the battle for EconomicHuman Rights.

National WildlifeFederation (NWF)11100 Wildlife Center DriveRestonVA 20190-5362 Tel: 800.822.9919 www.nwf.org

Mission Statement:The National Wildlife Federation isAmerica's conservation organizationprotecting wildlife for our children'sfuture.

The National Wildlife Federationwants to connect with people's heartsand give hope for a future thatincludes wildlife.

Nature Conservancy205 Portland Street, Suite 400BostonMA 02114-1708Tel: 617.227.7017Fax: 617.227.7688http://nature.org/

Members: 1000000

Mission Statement:To preserve the plants, animals andnatural communities that representthe diversity of life on Earth by pro-tecting the lands and waters theyneed to survive.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWater Quantity

Projects include:Property easements/Land buying



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NATIONALNatural ResourcesDefense Council (NRDC)40 West 20th Street New YorkNY 10011Tel: 212.727.2700Fax: 212.727.1773 [email protected] www.nrdc.org

Mission Statement:Whether it's the creek that meandersthrough town, the lake where we fishand swim, the majestic ocean beachesthat inspire our awe of nature, orsimply the glass of water we drink,clean water is essential to our well-being. NRDC fights to safeguarddrinking water, to protect, preserveand restore our rivers, streams, lakes,wetlands and coastal waters, and topromote conservation and betterwater management in the arid west-ern states.

Ocean Conservancy1725 DeSales Street NW Suite 600WashingtonDC20036Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:We envision a world of healthy, pro-tected oceans with wild and flourish-ing ecosystems, free of pollution, andfilled with diverse and abundantmarine wildlife. For centuries peoplehave exploited the oceans with littlethought to the future. Clearly, wecan't afford to neglect them anylonger. They provide much of thefood we eat and the oxygen webreathe, and they are home to 97percent of all living matter. Our veryexistence depends upon healthyoceans. We at The OceanConservancy know that it is not toolate. By changing the way peoplethink about the oceans—valuing themfor their beauty and diversity as wellas their utility—we can turn the tideof failing ocean health. By inspiringpeople to speak and act for theoceans, The Ocean Conservancy isworking to conserve and restore wild,healthy oceans.

Pacific EnvironmentalAdvocacy Center10015 S.W. Terwilliger BlvdPortlandOR97219Tel: 503.768.6707Fax: [email protected]/org/peac

Mission Statement:The Pacific Environmental AdvocacyCenter (PEAC), founded in 1996, isthe environmental law clinic at Lewis& Clark Law School in Portland,Oregon. PEAC's goals are to advanceefforts to protect the environment byserving as a resource for public inter-est organizations that need legal rep-resentation and to train and educatelaw students through direct involve-ment in complex environmental andnatural resource issues. PEAC pro-vides rewarding clinical experiencefor students interested in environ-mental law who wish to develop theirlitigation, negotiation, and advocacyskills.

Public Citizen Waterfor All Campaign215 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWashingtonDC 20003Tel: 202.588.1000Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 10Members: 160,000

Mission Statement:Public Citizen's Water for AllCampaign is dedicated to protectingwater as a common resource, stop-ping water privatization and bulkwater sales, and defending access toclean and affordable water aroundthe world.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesPrivatization/Public OwnershipWater access/Cutoffs

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbyingOrganizing/conferences



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NATIONALRainforest ActionNetwork221 Pine Street, Suite 500San FranciscoCA 94104Tel: 415.398.4404Fax: [email protected]

River Network520 SW 6th Avenue #1130PortlandOR97204Tel: 800.423.6747Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:River Network's Mission is to helppeople understand, protect andrestore rivers and their watersheds.We envision a nation whose riversare cared for by those who use themand live in their watershed. Our con-stituency is comprised of grassrootsriver and watershed conservationorganizations, public agencies, tribalgovernments and coalitions, andother working to save freshwaterecosystems

Riverkeeper AlliancePO Box 130GarrisonNY 10524Tel: [email protected]://riverkeeper.org

Staff: 17

Mission Statement:To safeguard the ecological integrityof the Hudson River, its tributariesand the watershed of New York City(protecting the city's drinking watersupply) by tracking down and stop-ping polluters.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyHabitat RestorationWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessEnforcementLegal/litigation

Rural CommunityAssistance Program (RCAP)1522 K Street, N.W., Suite 400WashingtonDC 20005Tel: 202.408.1273Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 7

Mission Statement:RCAP's mission is to help rural peo-ple to improve the quality of life intheir communities.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyPrivatization/Public OwnershipRural issues

Projects include:Education/AwarenessPolicy AnalysisResearchTechnical assistance



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NATIONALSierra Club 85 Second St., 2nd FloorSan FranciscoCA 94105Tel: 415.977.5550Fax: 415.977.5799www.sierraclub.org

SustainableAgriculture Coalition110 Maryland Avenue, NEWashingtonDC20002Tel: 202.547.5754Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Sustainable AgricultureCoalition is an alliance of groupsthat takes common positions on criti-cal federal agricultural and environ-mental policy concerns and providesfinancial and in-kind support for col-lective representation beforeCongress and federal administrativeagencies.

Surfrider Foundation8117 W. Manchester Ave., #297 Playa del ReyCA 90297Tel: 310.410.2890www.surfrider.org

Mission Statement:The Surfrider Foundation is a inter-national nonprofit environmentalorganization dedicated to the protec-tion and enjoyment of the world'soceans, waves and beaches for allpeople, through conservation,activism, research and education.

Trout Unlimited1120 College Ave.Santa RosaCA 95404Tel: 707.543.5877Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Trout Unlimited’s mission is to con-serve, protect and restore NorthAmerica’s trout and salmon fisheriesand their watersheds.

NATIONALThe WildernessSocietyPresidio Building 1016 PO Box 29241San FranciscoCA 94129Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Deliver to future generations anunspoiled legacy of wild places, withall the precious values they hold:Biological diversity; clean air andwater; towering forests, rushingrivers, and sage-sweet, silent deserts.

UnitarianUniversalists ServiceCommittee130 Prospect StreetCambridgeMA 02139Tel: 617.868.6600Fax: [email protected]

United Farm Workersof AmericaPO Box 2641SalinasCA 93902Tel: 831.763.4820Fax: 831.728.4590www.ufw.org

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyEnvironmental Justice

Projects include:AdvocacyLobbying

Water Allieswww.waterallies.org

Mission Statement:We are a decentralized networkwhich believes that secure and equi-table access to clean water is a funda-mental human right and should notbe controlled by multinational corpo-rations and other profit-seeking enti-ties.



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NATIONALWater EnvironmentFederation601 Wythe StreetAlexandriaVA 22314-1994Tel: 703.684.2452Fax: 703.684.2492www.wef.org

Staff: 100

Mission Statement:Founded in 1928, WEF is a not-for-profit technical and educationalorganization. Our members are fromvaried disciplines and they collabo-rate with staff to realize the WEFvision of preservation and enhance-ment of the global water environ-ment.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyWater technology/professionals

Projects include:Education/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesTechnical assistance

Waterkeeper Alliance828 South Broadway - Suite 100TarrytownNY 10591Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 10

Mission Statement:Waterkeeper Alliance connects andsupports local Waterkeeper programsto provide a voice for waterways andtheir communities worldwide. Tochampion clean water and strongcommunities, Waterkeeper Alliance:1. Supports and empowers memberWaterkeeper organizations to protectcommunities, ecosystems and waterquality; 2. Promotes the Waterkeepermodel for watershed protectionworldwide; and 3. Advocates forissues common to Waterkeeper pro-grams

Work related to:Clean Water ActIndustrial Agriculture PollutionPlanning/Resource managementSewage, StormwaterToxics, Water pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying

[email protected]

Mission Statement:This site is an attempt to map theorganizations working to protect ourcommon water assets, to describetheir campaigns, issues and activitiesand to share their tools and ideaswith you.

WatershedWebWoodinvilleWA [email protected]

Mission Statement:The project's goal is to promotewatershed awareness and restorationas well as to build general communi-ty on a variety of geographic scales.We hope to achieve this goal by pro-viding "turn key" web-based interfacesthat leverage the content creation,networking, organizing, and collabo-ration features of the powerfulCivicSpace package combined with"social" networking features alaFriendster or LinkedIn, but utilizingshared watersheds as the grouporganizing theme. Add to these fea-tures the crucial integration of onlinetechnical resources such as watershedand land use mapping services dataoften freely available from variousgovernmental, educational and pub-lic interest sources.



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NATIONALWorking for AmericaInstitute 815 16th Street, NWWashingtonDC 20006Tel: 202.974.8100www.workingforamerica.org

Staff: 20

Mission Statement:The AFL-CIO Working for AmericaInstitute (WAI) is a union-sponsored,nonprofit organization dedicated tocreating good jobs and buildingstrong communities. WAI has madesignificant progress in articulating avision of a high road economy—aneconomy that competes in today’sglobal marketplace on the basis ofinnovation, quality and skill ratherthan on low wages and benefits.

Work related to:Water technology/professionals

Projects include:Labor representation

World ResourcesInstitute (WRI)10 G Street, NE Suite 800WashingtonDC 20002Tel: 202.729.7600Fax: 202.729.7610http://water.wri.org/index.cfm

Mission Statement:All life on this planet depends onwater, a precious resource. Yet, we arestruggling to manage water in waysthat are efficient, equitable, and envi-ronmentally sound. Many parts ofthe world will face increasingly direconditions as populations grow, citiesexpand, and sources of clean, freshwater disappear.To avert damaging social and envi-ronmental outcomes, we need boldpolicy reforms. Perverse policies arethe main cause of the waste and inef-ficiency that drive freshwater pollu-tion and over-consumption.Reforming these policies requiresgovernments to implement far-reach-ing institutional change and promotetechnical innovation.

World Watch Institute1776 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.WashingtonDC 20036-1904Tel: 202.452.1999Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Founded by Lester Brown in 1974,the Worldwatch Institute offers aunique blend of interdisciplinaryresearch, global focus, and accessiblewriting that has made it a leadingsource of information on the interac-tions among key environmental,social, and economic trends. Ourwork revolves around the transitionto an environmentally sustainableand socially just society—and how toachieve it.



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ALABAMAAlabama Clean WaterPartnershipTel: 334.514.8326www.cleanwaterpartnership.org

Mission Statement:The Alabama Clean WaterPartnership was established toencourage environmental education,protection and restoration by bring-ing point source and non-pointsource interests together to solvewater quality problems through non-regulatory means.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysPlanning/Resource managementStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservation

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingOrganizing/conferencesPublications

Works in:Alabama

AlabamaEnvironmentalCouncil2717 7th Avenue South - Suite 207BirminghamAL35233Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Alabama EnvironmentalCouncil (AEC), is a 501 c-3 educa-tional and grassroots advocacy organi-zation dedicated to the preservationand protection of Alabama’s naturalenvironment and health. Since itsinception, AEC has worked to buildenvironmental awareness, promotethe wise management of our naturalresources, and ensure the protectionof Alabama’s diverse natural heritage.Founded in 1967, AEC has beeninstrumental in the creation of inno-vative environmental projects thathave had far-reaching impacts on theenvironment and communitiesthroughout Alabama for over thirty-seven years.

Works in:Alabama

Alabama RiversAlliance2027 2nd Avenue North, Suite ABirminghamAL 35203Tel: 205.322.6395www.alabamarivers.org


Mission Statement:Working to unite the citizens ofAlabama to protect our right toclean, healthy water.

Work related to:Dams/EnergyWater technology/professionalsWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesPublicationsTechnical assistance

Works in:Alabama

Alabama WaterWatch203 Swingle Hall, Auburn UniversityAL 36849-5419Tel: 888.844.4785www.alabamawaterwatch.org

Staff: 7

Mission Statement:A grassroots program dedicated todeveloping citizen volunteer monitor-ing of Alabama's lakes, streams andcoast.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyWater pollutionWater pollutionWater technology/professionals

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/Testing

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ALABAMACahaba River Society2717 Seventh Avenue South - Suite205BirminghamAL 35233Tel: 205.322.5326Fax: 205.324.8346info@cahabariversociety.orgwww.cahabariversociety.org


Mission Statement:Restoring and protecting the CahabaRiver Watershed and its rich diversityof life.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyDevelopment/SprawlSewageWater Quality StandardsWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Alabama

Coastal AlabamaClean WaterPartnershipAuburn University Marine Extensionand Research CMobileAL 36615Tel: 251.438.5690www.ag.auburn.edu/fisheries/aumerc/Extension/clean_water_partner-ship/Index.html

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:Working to protect, improve, andmaintain water quality in Alabama'sCoastal River Basins by meeting thegoals of the Clean Water Actthrough basin-wide public/privatepartnerships.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessOrganizing/conferences

Works in:Alabama

Mobile Bay Watch5 N. Jackson StreetMobileAL36602Tel: 251.433.4229Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Our mission is to help protect thenatural beauty, health and heritage ofthe Mobile Bay area.

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ARIZONAArizona HydrologicalSocietyTel: 520.881.4912www.azhydrosoc.org

Mission Statement:Dedicated to serving the hydrologyand water resources educational andprofessional community throughoutArizona.

Work related to:ScarcityWater conservation

Projects include:Education/AwarenessGrantsResearchTechnical assistance

Works in:Arizona

Black Mesa TrustP.O. Box 30456FlagstaffAZ 86003-0456Tel: 928.213.9009Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To safeguard, preserve and honor theland and waters of Black Mesa

Work related to:Habitat RestorationMining pollutionNative AmericanScarcity

Projects include:Community organizing/grassroots

Works in:Arizona

Black Mesa WaterCoalitionPO Box 895KykotsmoviAZ 86039Tel: 928.226.0310Fax: 928.774.6138blackmesawatercoalition@yahoo.comwww.blackmesawatercoalition.org

Staff: 1Members: 20

Mission Statement:Dedicated to preserving mother earthand the integrity of indigenous peo-ples cultures with the vision of sus-tainable communities

Work related to:Dams/EnergyEnvironmental JusticeGround waterNative American

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessOrganizing/conferences

Works in:Arizona

Center for SustainableEnvironmentsPO Box 5765FlagstaffAZ 86011Tel: 928.523.0637Fax: 928.523.8223www.environment.nau.edu

Staff: 10

Mission Statement:By combining technical innovationswith the knowledge, values, and prac-tices of local communities, we gener-ate long-term environmental solu-tions that enhance the lives of thosethey impact.

Work related to:Ground waterNative AmericanScarcityStream, river, and lake restorationWatersheds

Projects include:Organizing/conferencesPublications

Works in:Arizona

ARIZONAU.S. Non-Profit Water Directory


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Arizona HydrologicalSocietyTel: 520.881.4912www.azhydrosoc.org

Mission Statement:dedicated to serving the hydrologyand water resources educational andprofessional community throughoutArizona.

Work related to:ScarcityWater conservation

Projects include:Education/AwarenessGrantsResearchTechnical assistance

Works in:Arizona

Arkansas WaterResources CenterUniversity of ArkansasOzark Hall 112FayettevilleAK 72701Tel: 479.575.4403Fax: [email protected]/depts/awrc

Mission Statement:The Arkansas Water ResourcesCenter's mission is to: * Plan andconduct water resource research,cooperating closely with colleges, uni-versities, and other institutes inArkansas to address the state's waterand land-related problems. * Promotethe dissemination and application ofresearch results. * Provide for thetraining of scientists in waterresources. * Formulate a research pro-gram that is responsive to state waterissues. * Work closely with state andfederal agencies.

Work related to:Erosion/stream bank stablizationGround waterWater conservationWater pollution

Projects include:Education/AwarenessResearch

Works in:Arkansas

Friends of the NorthFork and WhiteRivers, Inc.PO Box 61Mountain HomeAR72654Tel: 870.269.3442Fax: 870.269.5854gdunaway@aol.comwww.friendsofthenorthforkandwhi-terivers.com


Mission Statement:To preserve, restore and enhance theNorth Fork and White Rivers for thebenefit of all.

Work related to:Watersheds

Projects include:Water monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

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ARKANSASArkansas Land &Farm DevelopmentCorporationRoute 2, PO Box 291BrinkleyAR 72021Tel: 870.734.1140

Works in:Arkansas

Ozark SocietyPO Box 2914Little RockAR 72203www.ozarksociety.net

Members: 504

Mission Statement:The preservation of wild and scenicrivers, wilderness, and unique naturalareas.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyDams/EnergyStream, river, and lake restoration

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLobbying

Works in:ArkansasLouisianaMissouri

ARKANSASSierra Club - OzarkHeadwaters Grouphttp://arkansas.sierraclub.org/ozark_headwaters/


Work related to:Ground waterIndustrial Agriculture PollutionMining pollutionWater pollution

Projects include:Legal/litigationLobbyingWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Arkansas

Upper ArkansasWatershed [email protected],http://uawc.org/

Members: 37

Mission Statement:The Upper Arkansas WatershedCouncil, as representatives of inter-ested parties, will foster improvedcommunication, collaboration, edu-cation and scientific understanding,and will develop strategies and makerecommendations to conserve, pro-tect and enhance watershed naturalresources for the use and enjoymentof present and future generations.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysPlanning/Resource managementWatersheds

Projects include:Education/Awareness

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CALIFORNIAAlliance for a CleanWaterfront300 Broadway Street, Suite 28San FranciscoCA 94133Tel: 415.369.9160

Mission Statement:Advocates for the reduction andelimination of sewage overflows;implementation of wastewater treat-ment alternatives; increased waterconservation and reuse; cleanup ofcontaminated soil and groundwater.

Works in:California

American LandConservancy1388 Sutter Street, Ste 810San FranciscoCA 94109Tel: 415.749.3010Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To protect our nation's threatenedland and water resources, for the ben-efit of present and future genera-tions. Through land acquisition andthe promotion of responsible stew-ardship, American LandConservancy advances the values ofhabitat diversity, open space, ecosys-tems integrity, and public recreation.

Works in:California

American RiverRecreation AssociationPO Box 623LotusCA 95651Tel: 530.662.4742

Mission Statement:To preserve and protect the public'sright to use and enjoy the AmericanRiver.

Work related to:Waterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networking

Works in:California

American RiverWatershed InstitutePO Box 1750ColfaxCA 95713Tel: 530.347.7967www.arwi.us

Mission Statement:Ecological education and research inthe American River Watershed andSierra Nevada.


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CALIFORNIABayview HuntersPoint CommunityAdvocates5021 Third StreetSan FranciscoCA 94124Tel: 415.648.6008

Volunteers: 8

Mission Statement:To improve the quality of life of resi-dents of the Bayview Hunters Pointneighborhood through advocacy,information, community organizing,education, and economic develop-ment.

Work related to:Environmental JusticeUrban issuesWater pollution


Works in:California

Bluewater Network311 California Street, Suite 510San FranciscoCA 94104Tel: 415.544.0790Fax: 415.544.0796bluewater@bluewaternetwork.orgwww.bluewaternetwork.org

Work related to:Clean waterwaysLaw and Regulation

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyEducation/Awareness

Works in:California

Butte EnvironmentalCouncil116 West 2nd Street, Suite 3ChicoCA 95928Tel: 530.891.6424Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:To encourage the preservation, con-servation, and restoration of theEarth's natural resources.

Works in:California

California EarthCorps4927 Minturn Ave.LakewoodCA 90712Tel: 562.630.1491Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:The mission of California EarthCorps is to Conserve, Protect andRestore (CPR) the Natural Resourcesof the State of California. CaliforniaEarth Corps will undertake suchefforts to implement this goal,through Education, Legislation,Litigation and Administrativeactions.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesClean Water ActDesalinizationHabitat RestorationToxicsWater pollutionWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationPolicy Analysis

Works in:California



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CALIFORNIACaliforniaHydropower ReformCoalition2140 Shattuck Ave., Suite 500BerkeleyCA 94704Tel: 510.644.2900Fax: 510.644.4428www.calhrc.org

Mission Statement:The CHRC protects, enhances, andrestores California rivers adverselyaffected by hydropower operationusing collaboration, scientific andlegal expertise, and public involve-ment.

Works in:California

California League ofConservation Voters1212 Broadway, Suite 630OaklandCA 94612Tel: 510.271.0900Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:CLCV's mission is to protect theenvironmental quality of the state byincreasing public awareness of theenvironmental performance of allelected officials, working to electenvironmentally responsible candi-dates, and holding them accountableto the environmental agenda onceelected.

Work related to:Law and Regulation

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessLobbying

Works in:California

California PublicEmployees forEnvironmentalResponsibilityPO Box 2368SacramentoCA 95812Tel: [email protected]

Works in:California

California Rural LegalAssistance Foundation2210 K Street, Suite 210 SacramentoCA 95816Tel: 916.446.7901Fax: 916.446.3057www.crlaf.org

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CALIFORNIACalifornia RuralWater Association1215 K Street, Suite 930SacramentoCA 95814Tel: 800.833.0322Fax: 916.553.4904www.calruralwater.org

Works in:California

California Save ourStreams Council8289 N Yorktown DrFresnoCA 93720Tel: 559.304.5412Fax: 559.304.5412

Mission Statement:To preserve, restore, and protect theCalifornia's streams and creeks.

Work related to:Stream, river, and lake restoration

Works in:California

California TahoeConservancy2161 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Ste. 2South Lake TahoeCA 96150Tel: 530.542.5580Fax: 530.542.5591www.tahoecons.ca.gov

Mission Statement:To preserve, protect, restore, enhanceans sustain the unique and signifi-cant natural resources and recreation-al opportunities of the Lake TahoeBasin.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWetlands

Works in:California

California Trout870 Market Street, Suite 528San FranciscoCA 94102Tel: 415.392.8887Fax: 415.392.8895www.caltrout.org

Staff: 10

Mission Statement:To protect and restore wild trout andsteelhead and their waters through-out California.

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CALIFORNIACalifornia WaterImpact NetworkPO Box 5462Santa BarbaraCA 93150Tel: 805.969.0824Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:California Water Impact Network (C-WIN) works to promote the equi-table and environmentally sensitiveuse of California's water, includinginstream uses, through research, plan-ning, advocacy, public education andlitigation.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyPrivatization/Public OwnershipWater conservation

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationResearch

Works in:California

California WildernessCoalition1212 Broadway, Suite 1700OaklandCA 94612Tel: 510.451.1450Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 9

Mission Statement:The California Wilderness Coalitiondefends the pristine landscapes thatmake California unique and provideclean air and water, a home towildlife, and a place for spiritualrenewal.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyHabitat RestorationStream, river, and lake restoration

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/Awareness

Works in:California

Californians forPesticide Reform49 Powell Street, Suite 530San FranciscoCA 94102Tel: 415.981.3939 Fax: 415.981.2727www.PesticideReform.org

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To improve and protect publichealth, sustainable agriculture andenvironmental quality by building amovement across California thatchanges statewide pesticide policiesand practices.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyWater pollutionWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessPolicy Analysis

Works in:California

Californians forPesticide Reform -Central Valley Office1224 Jefferson Street, Suite 25DelanoCA 93215Tel: 661.721.2535Fax: 661.720.9483www.pesticidereform.org

Mission Statement:To improve and protect publichealth, sustainable agriculture andenvironmental quality by building amovement across California thatchanges statewide pesticide policiesand practices.

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CALIFORNIACenter for BiologicalDiversity1095 Market St., Suite 511San FranciscoCA 94103Tel: 415.436.9682Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Center for Biological Diversityprotects endangered species and wildplaces through science, policy, educa-tion, citizen activism and environ-mental law.

Works in:California

Center for CommunityAction andEnvironmental JusticeP.O. Box 33124RiversideCA 92519Tel: 951.360.8451Fax: 951.360.5950www.ccaej.org

Works in:California

Center on Race,Poverty and theEnvironment1224 Howard Street, Suite 25DelanoCA 93215Tel: 661.720.9140Fax: 661.720.9483

Mission Statement:The Rural Poverty Water Project atCRPE is dedicated to enabling poorcommunities in California's centralvalley to secure, safe, affordabledrinking water. The CRPE is an envi-ronmental justice organization dedi-cated to helping grassroots organiza-tions attack head-on the dispropor-tionate burden of environmental pol-lution and environmental health haz-ards borne by people of color andthe poor.

Works in:California

Central CaliforniaEnvironmental JusticeNetwork1224 Jefferson Street, Suite 25DelanoCA 93215Tel: 559.949.8412www.ccejn.org

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CALIFORNIACentral SierraWatershed CommitteeP.O. Box 206North ForkCA 93643Tel: 559.960.3603

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:To promote the quality, quantity, andaesthetic values of our waterresources through the conservationand restoration of our watersheds

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyHabitat RestorationStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollutionWater QuantityWatersheds

Projects include:Education/AwarenessWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:California

Citizens for theChuckwalla ValleyP.O. Box 397Desert CenterCA 92239Tel: [email protected]/After_2001/Associates/CCV/ccv.html

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:CCV's mission is to halt the develop-ment of the Eagle Mountain dumpand research/support alternatives todumping waste in the ground.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyDesalinizationLandfillsWater Quantity

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessResearch

Works in:California

Clean Water Action& Clean Water Fund111 New Montgomery St., Suite 600 San FranciscoCA 94105Tel: 415.369.9160Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Clean Water Action is a 32-year oldnational environmental organizationwho's mission is to create socially justenvironmental change through on-the-ground canvass programs andthrough potent electoral and politicalstrategies. Clean Water Fund is theresearch and education arm of thisfamily of organizations, serving as thefoundation for the organizing andadvocacy efforts of CWA.

Works in:California

Clover ValleyFoundation3921 Dawn DriveLoomisCA 95650Tel: 916.652.7005saveclov@saveclovervalley.orgwww.saveclovervalley.org

Mission Statement:To protect and preserve the distinctlyunique natural resources in CloverValley, including historical, ecologicaland aesthetic qualities.

Work related to:Erosion/stream bank stablizationHabitat RestorationWater Quantity

Projects include:AdvocacyWaterway restoration/Cleanup

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CALIFORNIACommittee for aBetter AlpaughPO Box 301AlpaughCA 93201Tel: 559.949.8199

Works in:California

Communities for aBetter Environment1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 450OaklandCA 94612Tel: 510.302.0430Fax: 510.302.0437www.cbecal.org

Mission Statement:Communities for a BetterEnvironment (CBE) is an environ-mental health and justice non-profitorganization, promoting clean air,clean water and the development oftoxin-free communities. CBE directlyequips residents impacted by indus-trial pollution with the tools toinform, monitor, and transform theirimmediate environment.

Works in:California

Communities for aBetter Environment -Southern CA office5610 Pacific Blvd., Suite 203Huntington ParkCA 90255Tel: 323.826.9771Fax: 323.588.7079www.cbecal.org

Mission Statement:Communities for a BetterEnvironment (CBE) is an environ-mental health and justice non-profitorganization, promoting clean air,clean water and the development oftoxin-free communities. CBE directlyequips residents impacted by indus-trial pollution with the tools toinform, monitor, and transform theirimmediate environment.

Works in:California

Community CleanWater InstitutePO Box 1082OccidentalCA 95456Tel: 707.874.3803Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Community Clean Water Institute isdedicated to promoting and protect-ing clean water and public health byidentifying water pollution, advocat-ing for sound water policies and pro-viding information to the public.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysLaw and RegulationPrivatization/Public OwnershipStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/Testing

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CALIFORNIACommunity WaterRights Project(Ecology Center)2530 San Pablo Ave.BerkeleyCA 94702Tel: 510.548.2220Fax: [email protected]/cwrp

Mission Statement:To perform community environmen-tal justice advocacy and research toeducate decision makers and the gen-eral public about public rights inwater and to suggest how enforce-ment of these rights can shape eco-logically and socially responsiblewater management in California.

Works in:California

Concerned CitizensCoalition of Stockton PO Box 4548StocktonCA 95204Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Concerned Citizens Coalition ofStockton is made up of organizationsand individuals working together tostudy government actions and informthe public.

Works in:California

Defenders of Wildlife926 J Street, Suite 522SacramentoCA 95814Tel: 916.313.5800Fax: 916.313.5812www.defenders.org

Mission Statement:Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated tothe protection of all native wild ani-mals and plants in their natural com-munities.

Works in:California

Defenders of Wildlife -Marine ProgramPO Box 959Moss LandingCA 95039Tel: 831.726.9010Fax: 831.726.9020www.defenders.org/california/marine.html

Mission Statement:Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated tothe protection of all native wild ani-mals and plants in their natural com-munities.

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CALIFORNIADeltaKeepers3536 Rainier Ave.StocktonCA 95204Tel: 209.464.5090Fax: [email protected]

Works in:California

Desert TortoisePreserve Committee4067 Mission Inn Ave.RiversideCA 92501Tel: 951.683.3872Fax: 951.683.6949www.tortoise-tracks.org

Works in:California

Eastern Sierra LandTrustPO Box 755BishopCA 93515Tel: 760.873.4554Fax: 760.873.9277info@easternsierralandtrust.orgwww.easternsierralandtrust.org

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:To protect and enhance vital lands inthe Eastern Sierra for their scenic,recreational, agricultural, historical,botanical and wildlife values.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesDevelopment/SprawlPlanning/Resource managementWatersheds

Projects include:GrantsProperty easements/Land buying

Works in:California

Ebbetts Pass ForestWatch3242 Sunset Ridge DriveMurphysCA 95247Tel: 209.728.1140Fax: 209.728.8956www.forestwatchers.org

Mission Statement:To protect, promote, and restorehealthy forests and watersheds whilemaintaining quality of life in theSierra Nevada.

Works in:California



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CALIFORNIAEnvironmentCalifornia3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 385Los AngelesCA 90010Tel: 213.251.3688Fax: 213.251.3699info@environmentcalifornia.orgwww.environmentcalifornia.org

Mission Statement:Environment California focusesexclusively on protecting California'sair, water and open spaces. We speakout and take action at the local, stateand national levels to improve thequality of our environment and ourlives.

Works in:California

EnvironmentCalifornia369 Broadway, Suite 200San FranciscoCA 94133Tel: 415.622.0086info@environmentcalifornia.orgwww.environmentcalifornia.org

Mission Statement:Environment California focusesexclusively on protecting California'sair, water and open spaces. We speakout and take action at the local, stateand national levels to improve thequality of our environment and ourlives.

Works in:California

Environment Now2515 Wilshire BlvdSanta MonicaCA 90403Tel: 310.829.5568Fax: 310.829.6820www.environmentnow.org

Mission Statement:Environment Now's mission is to bean active leader in creating measura-bly effective environmental programsto protect and restore California'senvironment. Since inception, ourfocus has been on critical issues nearto the hearts of Californians and ourfounders: preservation of coasts andforests, and reduction of air pollu-tion and urban sprawl. Our ultimategoal is to restore the balance andhealth of California's ecosystems. Webelieve that this goal is achievablethrough an intelligent combinationof enforcement of existing laws, andapplication of technology and processimprovements to eliminate unsustain-able practices.

Works in:California

Environmental HealthCoalition1717 Kettner Blvd., Suite 100San DiegoCA 92101Tel: 619.235.0281Fax: 619.232.3670ehc@environmentalhealth.orgwww.environmentalhealth.org

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CALIFORNIAEnvironmental JusticeCoalition for Water654 13th Street, Preservation Park OaklandCA 94612Tel: 510.251.1600Fax: 510.252.2203www.ejcw.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:The Environmental Justice Coalitionfor Water seeks to educate, empowerand nuture a community-based coali-tion that will serve as a public voiceand be an effective advocate of envi-ronmental justice issues in Californiawater policy.


Projects include:LobbyingOrganizing/conferencesPolicy AnalysisResearch

Works in:California

Environmental WaterCaucus319 Lenox Ave.OaklandCA 94610Tel: 510.893.1330Fax: 510.893.1331

Mission Statement:The Environmental Water Caucus isa coalition of environmental, civic,recreational and commercial fishingorganizations. It was formed to facili-tate involvement of these organiza-tions in the restoration of the Bay-Delta ecosystem and its fisheries andin the implementation of environ-mentally and economically soundwater policies throughout California.

Works in:California

Feather RiverCoordinated ResourceManagementPO Box 3880QuincyCA 95971Tel: 530.283.3739Fax: 530.283.5465feather-river-crm.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:To protect and enhance the benefi-cial waters of the Feather River forthe benefit of the communities andecosystems.

Works in:California

Felton FLOW PO Box 38FeltonCA 95018Tel: [email protected]

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CALIFORNIAFirst AME Church(FAME)2270 S. Harvard Blvd.Los AngelesCA 90018Tel: 323-730-9180Fax: [email protected]

Works in:California

Foothill ConservancyPO Box 1255Pine GroveCA 95665Tel: 209-296-5600fhc@foothillconservancy.orgwww.foothillconservancy.org

Mission Statement:To restore, protect, and sustain thenatural and human environment inAmador and Calaveras Counties forthe benefit of local residents.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyDams/EnergyHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWater Quality StandardsWatersheds

Projects include:Campaigns/networking

Works in:California

Forest CommunityResearchPO Box 114438 Main St.TaylorsvilleCA 95983Tel: 530-284-1022Fax: 530-284-1023www.fcresearch.org

Works in:California

Forests Forever50 First Street, Suite 401San FranciscoCA 94105Tel: 415-974-3636Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To protect and enhance the forestsand wildlife habitat of Californiathrough educational, legislative, andelectoral activities; to recruit, educateand train articulate and effectiveorganizers in the skills needed to con-vey our position on the state’s forestsand wildlife habitat to the citizens ofCalifornia.

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CALIFORNIAFriends of Deer Creek132 Main StNevada CityCA 95959Tel: 530-265-5527Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 6Volunteers: 53

Mission Statement:To further community understandingand stewardship of the Deer Creekwatershed ecosystem throughresearch, planning, and education.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysErosion/stream bank stablizationGround waterHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementStormwaterStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservationWatershedsWetlands

Projects include:Education/AwarenessResearchWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:California

Friends of GualalaRiverPO Box 1543Gualala CA 95445Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR)is a non-profit, grassroots watershedprotection association formed toshare common concerns and researchregarding the welfare of the GualalaRiver, its estuary and habitat. FoGR'sgoal is to protect the Gualala Riverwatershed and the species that relyon it.

Works in:California

Friends of HopeValleyPO Box 431MarkleevilleCA [email protected]

Mission Statement:Friends of Hope Valley is dedicatedto the preservation of the scenic,recreational and historic use of HopeValley and Sierra's eastern slope inAlpine county.

Projects include:Action AlertCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/Awareness

Works in:California

Friends of PlacerCounty CommunitiesPO Box 55AuburnCA 95604Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Broadly based, grassroots communityaction committee concerned aboutissues that affect the well-being ofPlacer County residents. We will helpsafeguard and maintain of the coun-ty's varied communities stretchingfrom the central valley floor to LakeTahoe in the Sierra.

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CALIFORNIAFriends of SquawCreekPO Box 2488Olympic ValleyCA 96146Tel: 530.583.1817Fax: 530.583.1557

Mission Statement:To provide a forum for facilitatingand coordinating efforts to promotea naturally sustainable environmentfor the Squaw Creek watershedthrough education, communication,science, and community involve-ment.

Works in:California

Friends of the EelRiverP.O. Box 2305RedwayCA 95560Tel: 707.923.2146Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:To restore the Eel River to her for-mer state of health and abundance,wild and free.

Works in:California

Friends of the River915 20th StreetSacramentoCA 95814Tel: 916.442.3155Fax: 916.442.3396www.friendsoftheriver.org

Mission Statement:Friends of the River is dedicated topreserving, protecting, and restoringCalifornia's rivers, streams, and theirwatersheds. The organization accom-plishes its mission by providing pub-lic education, citizen activist trainingand organizing, and expert advocacyto influence public policy decisionson land, water, and energy manage-ment issues.

Works in:California

Friends of the RussianRiverPO Box 1335HealdsburgCA 95448Tel: 707.433.1958www.envirocentersoco.org/forr/index.html

Mission Statement:FORR is a coalition of organizations,businesses and individuals who shareconcern for the ecological integrity ofthe river. FORR actively pursues con-servation and protection of the river'smain stem, tributaries and watershedthrough public education, citizenaction, scientific research and expertadvocacy. Our objective: long-termenvironmental and economic sustain-ability of the basin's wild fisheries,clean drinking water, agricultural,recreational and cultural values.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysDams/EnergyStream, river, and lake restorationWater QuantityWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyDirect ActionEducation/AwarenessLobbyingResearch

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CALIFORNIAFriends of the SantaClara River660 Randy DriveNewbury ParkCA 91320Tel: 805.498.4323www.fscr.org

Mission Statement:To protect and preserve the biologi-cal and cultural resources of theSanta Clara River watershed.

Projects include:Education/AwarenessLegal/litigationWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:California

Friends of the SeaOtter125 Ocean View Blvd., Suite 204Pacific GroveCA 93950Tel: 831.373.2747Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Friends of the Sea Otter is a non-profit organization founded in 1968and dedicated to the protection of arare and threatened species - thesouthern sea otter - as well as seaotters throughout their North Pacificrange and all sea otter habitats.

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessPolicy AnalysisResearch

Works in:California

Friends of the SouthFork KingsPO Box 743CarmichaelCA 95609Tel: 916.601.9954http://sfkingsriver.org

Mission Statement:To conserve and preserve the naturalresources in the South Fork KingsRiver watershed.

Works in:California

Friends of the TuleRiverPO Box 650SpringvilleCA 93265Tel: 310.948.3062

Mission Statement:Friends of the Tule River is a com-munity based public interest groupthat restores and preserves the natu-ral habitat values of lands and watercourses in the Tule River Drainage.Our purpose is to inform people ofissues that concern the Tule Riverand to serve as a forum to expressconcerns about what is happening inthis area.

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CALIFORNIAGolden Gate AudubonSociety2530 San Pablo Ave, Suite GBerkeleyCA94702-2047Tel: 510.843.2222Fax: [email protected]

Works in:California

Heal the Bay3220 Nebraska AvenueSanta MonicaCA 90404Tel: 310.453.0395Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Heal the Bay is a non-profit environ-mental group dedicated to makingSanta Monica Bay and SouthernCalifornia coastal waters safe andhealthy again for people and marinelife.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysToxicsWater pollutionWatersheds


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Institute for FisheriesResourcesPO Box 29196San FranciscoCA 94129Tel: 415.561.3474Fax: 415.561.5464www.ifrfish.org

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Los Angeles and SanGabriel RiversWatershed Councill700 N. Alameda StreetLos AngelesCA 90012Tel: 213.229.9945Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To facilitate a comprehensive, multi-purpose, stakeholder driven consen-sus process to preserve, restore, andenhance the many beneficial uses,economic, social, environmental andbiological, of the Los Angeles Riverand San Gabriel River watershedseco-system through education,research, planning, and mediation.

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CALIFORNIAU.S. Non-Profit Water Directory


Los AngelesConservation CorpsPO Box 15868Los AngelesCA 90015Tel: 323.526.1460Fax: 323.526.1453www.lacc.com

Works in:California

La Union Del PuebloEntero (LUPE)1330 East Alisal StSalinasCA 93905Tel: 831.424.4100Fax: 831.424.4150www.lupenet.org

Works in:California

LandWatch MontereyCountyPO Box 1876SalinasCA 93902Tel: 831.422.9390Fax: 831.422.9391www.landwatch.org

Mission Statement:LandWatch is a community-basednonprofit organization, with mem-bers from throughout MontereyCounty. We help promote andinspire sound land use policiesthrough grassroots communityaction.

Work related to:DesalinizationGround waterPrivatization/Public OwnershipWater conservationWater Quantity


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Latino Issues Forum785 Market Street, Third FloorSan FranciscoCA 94103Tel: 415.284.7220Fax: 415.284.7222www.lif.org

Staff: 17

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CALIFORNIALeague to Save LakeTahoe955 Emerald Bay RdSouth Lake TahoeCA 96150Tel: 530.541.5388Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The League to Save Lake Tahoe isdedicated to protecting and restoringthe environmental quality, scenicbeauty, and low-impact recreationalopportunities of the Lake TahoeBasin. We focus on water quality, itsclarity,and other critical environmen-tal issues to "Keep Tahoe Blue."

Works in:CaliforniaWork related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWatershedsWaterways publicaccess/Beautification


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Literacy forEnvironmental Justice6220 3rd StreetSan FranciscoCA 94124Tel: 415.508.0575Fax: [email protected]


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Maidu CulturalCenterPO Box 426GreenvileeCA 94947Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 2

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Maidu Group SierraClubPO Box 1515PlacervilleCA 95667Tel: 530.621.0611

Members: 1000

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Mariposans for theEnvironment andResponsibleGovernment (MERG)PO Box 2121MariposaCA 95338Tel: 209.377.8262www.merg-mariposa.org

Works in:California

Matilija Coalition (Surfrider Foundation, VenturaCounty Chapter)239 W. Main StVenturaCA 93001Tel: 805.648.4005www.matilija-coalition.org

Mission Statement:To protect and restore the world'soceans waves and beaches throughconservation, activism and research

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Mattole RestorationCouncilPO Box 160PetroliaCA 95558Tel: 707.629.3514Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The purpose and objectives of theMattole Restoration Council are therestoration of natural systems in theMattole River watershed and theirmaintenance at sustainable levels ofhealth and productivity.

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Millerton AreaWatershed CoalitionPO Box 529PratherCA 93651Tel: 559.855.5840www.sierrafoothill.org/watershed

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:The Coalition was originally organ-ized in 1998 to improve communica-tions and to collaborate among eachother regarding issues and opportuni-ties that may be within the watershedarea and as related to their adminis-trative responsibilities. Focused onland management techniques andrecreational activities

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CALIFORNIAMono LakeCommitteePO Box 29Lee ViningCA 93541Tel: 760.647.6595Fax: [email protected] or www.monobas-inresearch.org

Mission Statement:The Mono Lake Committee is a non-profit citizen's group dedicated toprotecting and restoring the MonoBasin Ecosystem; educating the pub-lic about Mono Lake and the impactson the environment of excessivewater use; and promoting cooperativesolutions that protect Mono Lakeand meet real water needs withouttransferring environmental problemsto other areas.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservationWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessPolicy AnalysisPublicationsResearch

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Mono LakeCommittee228 1/2 South Juanita Ave #127BRedondo BeachCA 90277

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservationWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessPolicy AnalysisPublicationsResearch

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Mother Lode ChapterSierra Club1414 K StreetSacramentoCA 95814Tel: 916.557.1100Fax: 916.557.-9669coordinator@sierraclub-sac.orgwww.motherlode.sierraclub.org

Mission Statement:Explore, enjoy and protect the wildplaces of the earth; practice and pro-mote the responsible use of theearth's ecosystems and resources; edu-cate and enlist humanity to protectand restore the quality of the naturaland human environment; use all law-ful means to carry out these objec-tives.

Works in:California

Mothers of East LA 924 S. Mott StreetLos AngelesCA 90023Tel: 213.269.9898Fax: 213.269.2446

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N CA Regional LandTrust167 E 3rd AveChicoCA 95926Tel: 530.894.7738

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Natural ResourcesDefense Council 111 Sutter Street, 20th FloorSan FranciscoCA 94104Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Natural Resources DefenseCouncil's purpose is to safeguard theEarth: its people, its plants and ani-mals and the natural systems onwhich all life depends.

Works in:California

North Coast [email protected]

Mission Statement:North Coast Water Network is a net-work of grassroots environmentaland social justice groups in the northcoast region of California focused onissues related to fresh water.

Works in:California

North East Trees570 W. Avenue 26, Suite 200Los AngelesCA 90065Tel: 323.441.8634Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Our mission is to connect people toour natural lands and waterways bydesigning and building environmen-tally sustainable open space projects,and through education and conserva-tion planning.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsTechnical assistance

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CALIFORNIANorthern CaliforniaCouncil, Federation ofFly Fishers19737 Wildwood West DrivePenn ValleyCA 95946Tel: 530.432.9198Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:All fish, all waters. Support the artand sport of fly fishing, as well as flycasting and fly tying.

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Oakhurst RiverParkwayPO Box 974OakhurstCA 93644Tel: 559.683.7027Fax: 559.683.0750www.orptrails.org

Mission Statement:To provide safe walking trail and pro-tect the rivers in the oakhurst basinfor the future.

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Occidental Arts andEcology Center WaterInstitute15290 Coleman Valley RoadOccidentalCA 95465Tel: 707.874.1557 [email protected]

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Owens ValleyCommitteePO Drawer DLone PineCA 93545Tel: 760.876.1845Fax: 760.876.1845www.ovcweb.org

Mission Statement:Owens Valley Committee is a non-profit citizen action group dedicatedto the protection, restoration and sus-tainable management of water andland resources affecting OwensValley.

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Pacific CoastFederation ofFisherman'sAssocationPO Box 29370San FranciscoCA 94129Tel: 415.561.5080Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:PCFFA is the west coast's largestorganization of commercial fishingfamilies, with offices in SanFrancisco and Eugene, OR. PCFFAis concerned with fish habitat protec-tion, TMDL development, and otherwater quality and water quantityissues throughout the range of Pacificsalmon. For the last 20 years, theyhave been leading the industry inassuring the rights of individual fish-ermen and fighting for the long-termsurvival of commercial fishing as aproductive livelihood and way of life.

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Planning andConservation League926 J Street Suite 612SacramentoCA 95814Tel: 916.313.4518Fax: 916.448.-1789www.pcl.org

Mission Statement:The Planning and ConservationLeague is a statewide, nonprofit lob-bying organization, an alliance ofindividuals and conservation organi-zations united to protect California'senvironment through legislative andadministrative action.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementRegulation

Projects include:LobbyingPolicy AnalysisResearch

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POWER, PublicOfficials for Waterand EnvirornmentalReformPO Box 1750ColfaxCA 95713Tel: 530.347.7967www.cawaterpolicy.org

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Protect AmericanRiver CanyonsPO Box 9312AuburnCA 95604Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Protect American River Canyons isdedicated to the protection and con-servation of the natural, recreational,cultural, and historical resources ofthe North and Middle Forks of theAmerican River and its canyons, forall to care for and enjoy.

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CALIFORNIAPublic Citizen1615 Broadway, 9th Floor OaklandCA 94612Tel: [email protected]/california

Mission Statement:Our campaigns protect the basis forlife: food, water and democracy. Wefight for safe and sustainable agricul-ture that provides locally-grown andnutritious food produced in ahumane fashion. We advocate fordemocratic control and protection ofpublic water resources in the face ofinternational corporate strategies toprivatize their ownership and distri-bution.

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Public Trust Alliancec/o Resource Renewal Institute, FortMason Center, Bldg. D, Rm. 290San FranciscoCA 94123Tel: 510.644.0752www.publictrustalliance.org

Mission Statement:The goal of The Public TrustAlliance is to build the capacity ofthe public and government represen-tatives to use one of the most power-ful tools available to preserve anddefend valuable public resources.Guided by a group of advisors, theAlliance team led by ExecutiveDirector Michael Warburton, con-ducts education, networking andadvocacy efforts to meet projectobjectives.

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Redwood CoastWatersheds AlliancePO Box 87ElkCA 95432Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Redwood Coast WatershedsAlliance is an alliance of grassrootswatershed organizations united toshare common concerns, research,restoration practices, forest practicemitigation and educational work-shops. Presently, there are fifteenwatershed groups active within theAlliance.

Work related to:Stream, river, and lake restorationToxicsWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyLegal/litigationLobbying

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Restore Hetch HetchyPO Box 3538SonoraCA 95370Tel: 209.533.4481www.hetchhetchy.org

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:To restore Yosemite National Park'sHetch Hetchy Valley.

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River Ridge InstitutePO Box 879SpringvilleCA 93265Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:River Ridge (Educational andRecreational Ranch) demonstratesfor the surrounding community andtourists ways to protect land, water,flora and fauna while modeling eco-nomically sustainable alternatives tosubdivision of large-scale land hold-ings.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysDevelopment/SprawlErosion/stream bank stablizationPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup

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Russian RiverWatershed CouncilPO Box 3903Santa RosaCA [email protected]

Mission Statement:The mission of the Russian RiverWatershed Council is to protect,restore, and enhance the biologicalhealth of the Russian River and itswatershed through a community-based process, which facilitates com-munication and collaboration amongall interested parties.

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Russian RiverkeeperPO Box 1335HealdsburgCA 95448Tel: 707.433.1958Fax: 707.433.1989info@russianriverkeeper.orgwww.russianriverkeeper.org

Mission Statement:Advocates compliance with river pro-tection laws and regulations andpatrols the river with a full-timeKeeper to document and report vio-lations; Identifies problems affectingriver health and best practices whichsustain it; Takes action on problemsand citizen complaints, using a stagedresponse to find solutions andenforce compliance with environmen-tal laws and regulation; Advocates forwatershed health, working withlandowners, resource users, and regu-latory agencies to protect resourcesfor the future; Reaches out to thecommunity through volunteer train-ing programs, citizen river patrols,and educational programs.

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Salmonid RestorationFederationPO Box 784RedwayCA 95560Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To improve the effectiveness ofCalifornia's salmonid restorationefforts and to develop the public andpolitical support that is essential formaintaining and expanding restora-tion program efforts.

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CALIFORNIASanta BarbaraChannelkeeper714 Bond Ave.Santa BarbaraCA 93103Tel: 805.563.3377Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 5

Mission Statement:To protect and restore the SantaBarbara Channel and its watershedsthrough enforcement, citizen actionand education.

Work related to:StormwaterWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsDirect ActionEducation/AwarenessEnforcementWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

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Santa ClaritaOrganization forPlanning and theEnvironment (SCOPE)PO Box 1182Canyon CountryCA 91386Tel: 661.255.6899 Fax: 661.255.6899www.scope.org

Mission Statement:To preserve the Santa Clarita Valley'squality of life and promote goodplanning.

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Save Our Shores345 Lake Ave, Suite ASanta CruzCA 95062Tel: 831.462.5600Fax: 831.462.6070www.saveourshores.org

Mission Statement:To protect and conserve the marineecosystems of California's centralcoast for all generations.

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Save the Bay350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 900OaklandCA 94612Tel: 510.452.9261Fax: [email protected]

Members: 10000

Mission Statement:To protect and restore San FranciscoBay and its watershed.

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Sea Turtle RestorationProjectPO Box 400Forest KnollsCA 94933Tel: 415.488.0370Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Sea Turtle Restoration Project(STRP) fights to protect endangeredsea turtles in ways that meet the eco-logical needs of sea turtles, theoceans and the needs of the localcommunities who share the beachesand waters with these gentle, beauti-ful creatures.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationWater pollution

Projects include:Action AlertCampaigns/networkingEducation/Awareness

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Self-Help Enterprises PO Box 6520VisaliaCA 93290Tel: 559.651.1000Fax: 559.651.3634www.selfhelpenterprises.org

Mission Statement:To assist low-income families of theSan Joaquin Valley to improve theirliving conditions, such as helping inthe applications for funding to buildand improve water and wastewatersystems.

Works in:California

Sequoia ForestkeeperPO Box 2134KernvilleCA 93238Tel: 760.376.4434Fax: 760.376.4505ara@sequoiaforestkeeper.orgwww.sequoiaforestkeeper.org

Mission Statement:SFK works to create solutions tothese inadequate land managementpractices; to promote land steward-ship; to enforce existing laws and reg-ulations, including sustainable man-agement mandates; to implementpublic awareness programs; and tooffer assistance to local land manage-ment agencies. SFK also seeks to pro-mote a sustainable balance betweenpresent human needs and the needsof future generations. SFK is also tak-ing an active role in the developmentof a strong and protective manage-ment plan for the Giant SequoiaNational Monument.

Work related to:Planning/Resource management

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessLobbyingTechnical assistance

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Sequoia RiverlandsTrust428 S Garden StVisaliaCA 93277Tel: 559.738.0211Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:We strive to live in a communitywhere natural richness complimentsagricultural richness; where economicprosperity co-exists with scenic, openvistas, improving the quality of lifefor all. Building on the solid founda-tion created by our community, ourboard, staff and advisors includerespected members of the agricultur-al, business, planning, education andscientific communities.

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CALIFORNIASierra Buttes/LakesBasin CoalitionPO Box 335Sierra CityCA 96125Tel: 530.862.1146Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:We are dedicated to the Preservationof the Sierra Buttes/Lakes BasinSpecial Treatment Area (STA) inSierra County. We monitor proposeddevelopment in the STA to assure itthe protections provided in the SierraCounty General Plan and State law.

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Sierra Club - SierraNevada GroupPO Box 1042Nevada CityCA 95959Tel: 530.478.0117http://motherlode.sierraclub.org/SierraNevada/

Works in:California

Sierra Club California1414 K Street, Suite 500SacramentoCA 95814Tel: 916.557.1100Fax: 916.557.9669www.sierraclubcalifornia.org

Mission Statement:Sierra Club California promotes thepreservation, restoration, and enjoy-ment of California's environment byenabling members to speak with onevoice in California's State Capitol.

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Sierra Club LosAngeles Chapter3435 Wilshire Blvd., #320Los AngelesCA 90010Tel: 213.387.4287Fax: [email protected]://angeles.sierraclub.org/

Mission Statement:To explore, enjoy, and protect thewild places of the earth, to practiceand promote the responsible use ofthe earth's ecosystems and resources,to educate and enlist humanity toprotect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environment,and to use all lawful means to carryout these objectives

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Sierra Club, VentanaChapterPO Box 5667CarmelCA 93921Tel: 831.624.8032Fax: [email protected]://ventana.sierraclub.org

Works in:California

Sierra NevadaAlliancePO Box 7989S Lake TahoeCA 96158Tel: 530.542.4546Fax: 530.542.4570sna@sierranevadaalliance.orgwww.sierranevadaalliance.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:Sierra Nevada Alliance's mission is toprotect and restore the natural envi-ronment of the Sierra Nevada forfuture generations while ensuringhealthy and sustainable communities.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksHabitat RestorationLaw and RegulationWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesPolicy Analysis

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Sierra Nevada ForestProtection Campaign915 20th StreetSacramentoCA 95814Tel: 530.622.8718Fax: 530.622.8748www.sierracampaign.org

Mission Statement:The Sierra Nevada Forest ProtectionCampaign is a coalition of conserva-tion organizations, individualactivists, scientists, businesses andspiritual leaders fighting for the pro-tection of old growth forests, sensi-tive watersheds and threatenedwildlife in the Sierra Nevada moun-tain range.

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Sierra Watch409 Spring StNevada CityCA 95959Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Sierra Watch is a non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to defending theincomparable natural resources andunparalleled quality of life in theSierra Nevada from irresponsibledevelopment.

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CALIFORNIASonoma CountyWater Coalition404 A Mendicino Ave.Santa RosaCA 95404Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Responsible water management inSonoma County

Work related to:Ground water

Projects include:Research

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South Fork TrinityRiver LandConservancyPO Box 36Mad RiverCA 95552Tel: [email protected]://wriver.mystarband.net

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:The protection, restoration andpreservation of the South ForkTrinity River Watershed.

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South Yuba RiverCitizens League216 Main St.Nevada CityCA 95959Tel: 530.265.5961Fax: 530.265.6232www.yubariver.org

Mission Statement:To protect, preserve and restore theYuba River watershed.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysDams/EnergyHabitat RestorationLaw and RegulationStream, river, and lake restorationWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigation

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Southern CaliforniaWatershed Alliance5321 Amestoy AveEncinoCA 91316Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:From Point Conception to Encinada(South California Bight), workingwith watershed and communitygroups on legislation, funding andrecognition for their successes.

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Surfrider Foundation-Santa Cruz Chapter2222 East Cliff Drive, Suite 234Santa CruzCA 95062Tel: 831.476.7667Fax: 831.476.8283surfridersantacruz@yahoo.comwww.surfridersantacruz.com

Mission Statement:The Surfrider Foundation is an inter-national nonprofit environmentalorganization dedicated to the protec-tion and enjoyment of the world'soceans, waves, and beaches, for allpeople, through conservation,activism, research and education.

Works in:California

The American RiverWatershed GroupPO Box 743CarmichaelCA 95609Tel: 916.601.9954http://arwg.org

Mission Statement:To provide collaboration in resourcemanagement issues in the North andMiddle Forks American River.

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The Bay Institute500 Palm Drive, Suite 200NovatoCA 94949Tel: 415.506.0150Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Bay Institute uses a combinationof scientific research, political advoca-cy, and public education to worktoward the environmental restorationof the entire watershed which drainsinto San Francisco Bay. This water-shed includes the Sacramento Riverand the San Joaquin Rivers as well astheir tributaries, Suisan Marsh, SanPablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay.

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The River Project11950 Ventura Blvd. Suite 9Studio CityCA 91604Tel: 818.980.9660Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To encourage responsible manage-ment of our watershed lands andrevitalization of our rivers for thesocial, economic and environmentalbenefit of our communities. Throughoutreach, advocacy, scientific researchand hands-on educational programs,we provide communities with thetools to reclaim their riverfront lands.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supply, Clean waterways, EnvironmentalJustice, Erosion/stream bank stabliza-tion, Habitat Restoration,Planning/Resource management,Stream, river, and lake restoration,Urban issues, Water pollution, WaterQuantity, Waterways public

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsDirect ActionEducation/AwarenessPolicy AnalysisWaterway restoration/Cleanup

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Tomales BayWatershed CouncilPO Box 447Point ReyesCA 94956Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Tomales Bay Watershed Councilis comprised of citizens from localorganizations, businesses and govern-ment agencies. We are dedicated tomanaging the 220 square miles of theTomales Bay watershed that repre-sents about one third of the area ofMarin County. Our purpose is to cre-ate and help facilitate a managementplan to preserve and protect ourwater and land resources for sustain-able uses by agriculture, aquaculture,business, environmental, recreationand residential interests.

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Truckee RiverWatershed CouncilPO Box 8568TruckeeCA 96162Tel: 530.550.8760Fax: 530.550.8761www.truckeeriverwc.org

Mission Statement:To develop and implement locallydeveloped public-private collaborativesolutions to protect and improvewater quality and biological resourcesfor the sustainable environmentaland economic health of the TruckeeRiver watershed.

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Tulare CountyAudubon SocietyPO Box 4402VisaliaCA 93278www.theworks.com/~shadow/tcas/

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Tuolumne River Trust Fort Mason Center, Bldg CSan FranciscoCA 94123Tel: 415.292.3531Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To promote the stewardship of theTuolumne River and its tributaries toensure a healthy watershed.

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CALIFORNIA



United Anglers ofCalifornia15572 Woodard Rd.San JoseCA95124Tel: 408.371.0331Fax: 408.371.9459www.unitedanglers.org

Mission Statement:United Anglers was founded in 1981to stop the decline of our fisheries byensuring resources are properly man-aged. Our goal is to unite anglers,fishing groups, businesses, and citi-zens into a powerful statewide fisheryconservation organization. Joiningforces means our voice is loudenough to be heard by those whomake the decisions that affect ourfisheries. Most of our fisheries havedeclined by 80% to 99%. The depart-ment of fish and game does NOThave the power to protect our state'sfisheries. This is the major cause ofour fishery declines! We are workingwith the government to pass lawsthat mandate the proper protectionof the publics fisheries. We feel thatthe public needs to help pay for man-aging their resources. Otherwiselicense fees will continue to increase.Millions of dollars of fishing licenserevenues having been spent on non-fishing-releated activities.

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Upper Merced RiverWatershed CouncilPO Box 746MariposaCA 95338Tel: 209.966.2221Fax: [email protected]/watershed

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Upper MokelumneRiver WatershedCouncil235 New York Ranch Road, Suite CJacksonCA 95642Tel: 209.257.1543Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To establish a collaborative decision-making body and a forum, composedof all parties with a vested interest,including local residents, agricultural,timber, and other commercial enti-ties, recreational users, and publicagencies. We shall work to restoreand maintain the Upper MokelumneRiver watershed in a manner thatensures sustainable environmental,economic, educational, cultural,recreational, and water quality bene-fits for present and future genera-tions.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWatersheds


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Urban Creeks Council1250 Addison Street, #107-CBerkeleyCA 94702Tel: 510.540-6669Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Urban Creeks Council ofCalifornia is a statewide non-profitorganization working to preserve,protect, and restore urban streamsand their riparian habitat. We act asadvocates on behalf of creeks inurban and other areas, and offer sup-port and technical advice to grass-roots "friends of..." creeks groups aswell as private landowners. Our proj-ects are funded through grants fromfederal and state agencies as well asprivate foundations.

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CALIFORNIAValley WaterProtection Association7399 Hwy. 99OrovilleCA 95965Tel: 530.343.0916Fax: 530.894.7829

Mission Statement:To restrict the shipment of ButteCounty's water to other areas of thestate.

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Ventura Coastkeeper3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 222OxnardCA 93035Tel: 805.382.4540Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To protecting, preserving and restor-ing Ventura County's marine habitat,coastal waters, and watershed

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Vote the CoastPO Box 1022MalibuCA 90265Tel: 310.456.5674executivedirector@votethecoast.orgwww.votethecoast.org

Mission Statement:Vote the Coast is a grassroots, politi-cal action organization whose pur-pose is to achieve coastal protectionand conservation through knowl-edge, public education, a strategicassertion of power, forming allianceswith other progressive causes and net-working with environmental activiststo develop a coordinated policy ofcoastal protection.

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WaterkeepersNorthern California(includes Baykeepers andDeltakeepers)55 Hawthorne St. Ste. 550San FranciscoCA 94105Tel: 415.856.0444Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:The mission of WaterkeepersNorthern California is to protect andenhance the water quality of the SanFrancisco Bay-Delta Estuary and itstributaries for the benefit of itsecosystems and human communities.Waterkeepers' projects include theSan Francisco Baykeeper,Deltakeeper and PetalumaRiverkeeper.

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Wetlands RecoveryProject9242 Riverview AvenueLakesideCA 92040Tel: 619.334.3072www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/scwrp

Mission Statement:The goal of the Southern CaliforniaWetlands Recovery Project is to accel-erate the pace, the extent, and theeffectiveness of coastal wetlandrestoration in Southern Californiathrough developing and implement-ing a regional prioritization plan forthe acquisition, restoration, andenhancement of SouthernCalifornia's coastal wetlands andwatersheds.

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WildPlacesPO Box 853SpringvilleCA 93265Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To preserve, restore and protectCalifornia’s wild and rural places andthe peoples who are part of thesenative landscapes through volunteer-driven habitat restoration, environ-mental and cultural education, politi-cal advocacy and career development.

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Wilmington Coalitionfor a SafeEnvironment140 W. Lomita Blvd.WilmingtonCA 90744Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Coalition For A SafeEnvironment is a non-profit commu-nity organization composed of resi-dents, senior citizens, homeowners,students, non-profit organizations,community organizations, commit-tees, business owners, harbor areaemployees and friends who are con-cerned with environmental, econom-ic, health, safety and public welfareissues affecting our communities.

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Yuba WatershedCouncil132 Main StreetNevada CityCA 95959Tel: [email protected]://snepmaps.des.ucdavis.edu/snner/ywc.html

Mission Statement:The Yuba Watershed Council is acommunity forum of stakeholderswhich is taking the initiative to:Better appreciate the complex water-shed relationships in the Yuba Riverwatershed and its environs; protect,restore, and enhance watershedresources where needed; maintain asustainable watershed resource basefor future generations. In addressingsocial, economic, and environmentalconcerns in the watershed, Councilmembers will cooperate and coordi-nate with one another, while respect-ing the mission, roles, and rights ofeach entity.

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CALIFORNIAYurok TribePO Box 1027KlamathCA 95548Tel: 707.482.1350Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To serve the members of the YurokTribe and to protect and restore thenatural and other resources uponwhich the Tribe depends.

Works in:California

COLORADOAnimas RiverStakeholderswww.waterinfo.org/arsg

Mission Statement:Improving water quality and aquatichabitats in the Animas River water-shed through a collaborative processdesigned to encourage participationfrom all interested parties.

Work related to:Water pollution

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Colorado

Colorado WatershedAssemblywww.coloradowater.org

Staff: 1Members: 45

Mission Statement:Collaborative efforts to protect andimprove the conservation values ofthe land, water and other naturalresources of Colorado watersheds


Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsLobbyingOrganizing/conferencesPublications

Works in:Colorado

AWARE - Colorado1410 Grant Street, B204DenverCO 80203Tel: 303.861.5195www.awarecolorado.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:A statewide program to educate localdecision makers about the impacts ofland use choices on water quality.AWARE will provide planners withresearch-based, non-advocacy infor-mation so they can make informedland use decisions. A project ofLeague of Women Voters ofColorado Education Fund.



Works in:Colorado

Colorado WaterCongress1580 Logan Street, Suite 400DenverCO 80203Tel: 303.837.0812Fax: 303.837.1607Website: http://www.cowater-congress.org/


Mission Statement:To promote the wise managementand stewardship of the State's waterresources for the benefit ofColorado's present and future genera-tions

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:Education/AwarenessLobbying

Works in:Colorado



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COLORADOColorado WaterProtection Project1410 Grant Street, Suite B204DenverCO 80203Tel: 303.861.5195www.ourwater.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:To implement a comprehensive pub-lic relations campaign and support-ing activities to increase public aware-ness in Colorado about the causes ofand solutions to urban pollutedrunoff resulting from householdactivities. A League of Women Votersproject.



Works in:Colorado

Colorado WildlifeFederationPO Box 280967LakewoodCO80228Tel: 303.987.0400Fax: [email protected]

Members: 5000

Mission Statement:To promote the conservation, soundmanagement, and sustainable use ofColorado's wildlife and wildlife habi-tat through education and advocacy.

Works in:Colorado

Greater ArkansasRiver NatureAssociationPO Box 1522, 332 1/2 W SackettSuite 600SalidaCO 81201Tel: 719.539.5106Fax: 719.539.5106www.garna.com

Mission Statement:Provide and promote educationalactivities, volunteer projects, andcommunity involvement to conservethe natural, cultural, and historicalresources of the Greater ArkansasRiver Area for present and futuregenerations.

Work related to:Clean waterways

Works in:ArkansasColorado

Trees, Water andPeople633 Remington St.Fort CollinsCO 80524Tel: 303.837.0812www.treeswaterpeople.org

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:Improves people’s lives by helpingcommunities protect, conserve, andmanage the natural resources uponwhich their long-term well-beingdepends.

Work related to:Native AmericanWatersheds

Projects include:Education/AwarenessOrganizing/conferences

Works in:ColoradoNew MexicoWyoming



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CONNECTICUTConnecticutAssociation ofConservation andInland WetlandsCommission (CACIWC)www.caciwc.org

Works in:Connecticut

Connecticut Coalitionfor EnvironmentalJusticePO Box 2022HartfordCT 06145-2022Tel: [email protected],www.environmental-justice.org

Staff: 5

Mission Statement:The mission of ConnecticutCoalition for Environmental Justiceis to protect urban environments pri-marily in Connecticut through edu-cating communities, through promot-ing changes in local, state, andnational policy, and through promot-ing individual, corporate and govern-mental responsibility towards ourenvironment. We define environ-ment as including the places that welive, work, play and go to school.

Work related to:Environmental JusticeUrban issues



Connecticut Fund forthe Environment205 Whitney AvenueNew HavenCT 06511Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Connecticut Fund for theEnvironment is a non-profit organiza-tion working to protect environmen-tal quality across our state.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyEnvironmental JusticeGround waterStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsLobbying


Rivers Alliance ofConnecticut111 Main StreetCollinsvilleCT 06019Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Rivers Alliance of Connecticut is theonly statewide nonprofit dedicated toprotecting and enhancingConnecticut’s rivers, streams, andwatersheds. We promote and supportenvironmentally sound state policies,assist the state’s many watershed andriver groups, and educate the publicabout the importance of water con-servation and aquatic habitats.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water Act, Dams/EnergyGround water, Planning/Resourcemanagement, Scarcity, Stream, river,and lake restoration, Water QualityStandards

Projects include:Advocacy, Campaigns/networking,Community organizing/grassroots,Grants, Lobbying, Policy Analysis




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CONNECTICUTThames ValleyChapter of TroutUnlimitedPO Box 151LedyardCT 06339Tel: 860.464.2685www.thamesvalleytu.org


Quinnipiac RiverWatershed Association99 Colony StreetMeridenCT06451Tel: 203.237.2237Fax: [email protected],qrwa@[email protected]


Mission Statement:To protect and restore theQuinnipiac Watershed; to raise pub-lic appreciation and understandingof its natural resources through recre-ational, educational, and hands-onconservation programs; and to pro-mote recreation use of the river andcorridor.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationWatershedsWetlands

Projects include:Education/AwarenessWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup




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DELAWAREClean Water Action -Delaware100 West 10th St., Suite 1107WilmingtonDE 19801

Works in:Delaware

Delaware NatureSocietyPO Box 700HockessinDE19707Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Delaware Nature Society, a pri-vate, non-profit membership organi-zation, fosters understanding, appre-ciation, and enjoyment of the naturalworld through education; preservesecologically significant areas; andadvocates stewardship and conserva-tion of natural resources.

Works in:Delaware



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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAnacostia RiverInitiative725 8th Street, SEWashingtonDC20003Tel: 202.544.2232Fax: 202.544.2234

Works in:District of Columbia

DC EnvironmentalNetwork1717 Massachusetts Ave., NWWashingtonDC 20036-2002Tel: [email protected]/camps/reg/dcen

Mission Statement:The network, spearheaded by Friendsof the Earth -- is working toward avision of rebuilding Washington,D.C.'s neighborhoods and communi-ties for long-term economic stability --accomplishing this by protecting andrestoring the Capitol City's urbanenvironment.


Lead EmergencyAction for the District (LEAD)www.cleanwateraction.org/dc/lead.html

Mission Statement :Lead Emergency Action for the District(LEAD) is a broad coalition of local res-idents and national health and environ-mental advocates formed to challengethe inadequate response from D.C.authorities, EPA and WASA. The coali-tion calls for $300 million in federalaid, and demands that local and federalauthorities treat this as a health emer-gency.


Greater WashingtonUrban League3501 14th Street, NWWashingtonDC 20010Tel: 202.265.8200 [email protected] www.gwul.org

Mission Statement:The Urban Environmental WALL(Water, Air, Land, and Legislation)program introduces youth to a spec-trum of environmental issues affect-ing the quality of health and life intheir urban community. Youth arechallenged and encouraged toexplore how water and air quality areaffected by land use and legislation.Program activities include: CareerTraining Experience, MentorProgram, Leadership Skills Training,Boat Building Project, Potomac RiverProgram and Water Festival. Thetheme for this First Annual UrbanWater Festival was "Educating OurYouth to Save Our Environment." Allof the activities focused on theimportant role our youth play in pro-tecting natural resources.




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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAWater for DC Kidswww.lobbyline.com/dcwater/index.htm

Mission Statement:Families seeking healthy water solu-tions for the children of the Districtof Columbia.




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Florida WaterCoalitionC/O Florida Wildlife Federation,PO Box 6870TallahasseeFL 32314-6870Tel: 850.656.7113www.flawildlife.org/pubs/watercoa/default.htm

Members: 8

Mission Statement:The Florida Water Coalition is agrowing alliance of leading environ-mental, public health and publicinterest organizations in the state. Itsgoals are to educate and communi-cate with decision makers; to inter-pret policies and analyze proposedpolicies; to educate and mobilizelocal leaders, groups, allies and con-stituencies; and to publicize issues,proposals and decisions through themedia.

Work related to:Development/Sprawl,Planning/Resource management,Privatization/Public Ownership,Scarcity, Water pollution

Projects include:Advocacy, Campaigns/networking, Lobbying, Organizing/conferences,Policy Analysis

Works in:Florida

Florida WildlifeFederationPO Box 6870TallahasseeFL 32314Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Federation is a private,statewide, non-profit citizen's conser-vation education organization com-posed of thousands of concernedFloridians from all walks of life whohave a common interest in preserv-ing, managing, and improvingFlorida's fish, wildlife, soil, water,and plant life.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWater pollutionWetlands


Works in:Florida



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FLORIDAAudubon Society -Florida444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 850MiamiFL 33131Tel: 305.371.6399http://audubonofflorida.org

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyDevelopment/SprawlPlanning/Resource managementWetlands


Works in:Florida

Florida PIRG(Public Interest Research Group)926 E. Park AvenueTallahasseeFL32301Tel: 850.224.3321Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Florida PIRG is a statewide, non-profit organization whose mission isto deliver persistent, result-orientedpublic interest activism that protectsour environment, encourages a fair,sustainable economy, and fostersresponsive, democratic government.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActWater pollutionWater Quantity


Works in:Florida

FLORIDAU.S. Non-Profit Water Directory


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Saint John'sWaterkeeper2800 University Blvd., NJacksonvilleFL 32211Tel: 904.256.7591Fax: 904.256.7573www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org


Mission Statement:The mission of the St. JohnsRiverkeeper is to protect, preserveand restore the ecological integrity ofthe St. Johns River watershed for cur-rent users and future generationsthrough advocacy and citizen action.

Work related to:Development/SprawlPrivatization/Public OwnershipWater pollutionWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLegal/litigationLobbying

Works in:Florida

Sierra Club - Florida214 N. 17th StFernandina BeachFL 32034-2608Tel: 904.261.9468http://florida.sierraclub.org

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesClean drinking water/Water supplyDevelopment/SprawlWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLegal/litigationLobbyingOrganizing/conferences

Works in:Florida

Georgia PublicInterest ResearchGroup1447 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 304AtlantaGA30309Tel: 404.892.3573Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:From water restrictions brought onby drought, to warnings against swim-ming and fishing in all of our inlandwaterways, water problems are affect-ing Georgians everyone from Atlantato Valdosta. Thankfully, we have anopportunity to defend this preciousresource by increasing enforcementof our clean water laws.

Works in:Georgia

Georgia RiverNetwork1090 S. Milledge Ave.AthensGA 30605Tel: 706.549.4508Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Georgia River Network is the onlystatewide nonprofit environmentalorganization solely dedicated to theconservation of Georgia’s waters. Wehelp people organize to protect andrestore rivers and watersheds bybuilding local watershed group capac-ity and providing statewide policyanalysis.

Works in:Georgia



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GEORGIAGeorgia Coalition forthe Peoples' Agenda100 Auburn Ave.AtlantaGA 30303Fax: [email protected]/peoplesagenda

Staff: 7

Mission Statement:To improve the quality of governancein Georgia To have a more informedelectorate To have participatory andaccountable elected officials

Work related to:Environmental Justice

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/Awareness

Works in:Georgia

Georgia Conservancy817 West Peachtree Street, Suite 200AltantaGA 30308Tel: 404.876.2900 Fax: 404.872.9229www.georgiaconservancy.org

Mission Statement:The Georgia Conservancy is astatewide environmental organizationfounded in 1967. We are dedicatedto championing stewardship and pro-tection of Georgia's naturalresources. Through environmentaleducation, principled advocacy, andinclusive decision-making we strive tomake Georgia a better place to live.

Works in:Georgia

GEORGIAU.S. Non-Profit Water Directory


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Georgia WaterCoalition817 West Peachtree StreetAtlantaGA 30308Tel: 1.866.88WATERwww.gwf.org/gawater

Mission Statement:The Georgia Water Coalition is agroup of individuals and organiza-tions working to ensure that thewaters of the state continue tobelong to the people of the state.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementPrivatization/Public OwnershipWater marketsWater Rights/permitting


Works in:Georgia

Georgia Water Policyand Planning Center125 Pine Avenue, Suite 240AlbanyGA 31701Tel: 229.430.2900Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To form an objective statewide insti-tution - a consortium of waterresource think tanks to assist policy-makers in the formulation of policydesigns to best manage sustainableeconomic growth and naturalresource conservation via water plan-ning, research, education and techni-cal assistance.


Projects include:Organizing/conferencesPublicationsResearchTechnical assistance

Works in:Georgia

SouthernEnvironmental LawCenterCandler Building 127 Peachtree St.,Suite 605AtlantaGA 30303-1840Tel: 404.5219900Fax: 404.521.9909www.selcga.org

Staff: 20

Mission Statement:Leading environmental organizationdedicated solely to protecting the nat-ural resources of the South. Throughdirect legal action, policy reform,public education and partnershipswith more than 100 other groups,SELC is playing a major role in set-ting the environmental future of theSouth.


Projects include:Education/AwarenessLegal/litigationOrganizing/conferences

Works in:AlabamaGeorgiaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTennesseeVirginia

Upper ChattahoocheeRiverkeeper916 Joseph Lowery BlvdAtlantaGA 30318Tel: 404.352.9828www.chattahoochee.org


Mission Statement:To advocate and secure the protec-tion and stewardship of theChattahoochee River, its tributariesand watershed.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementScarcityWater conservationWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessResearchWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Georgia

Snake River Alliance104 S. Capitol PO Box 1731BoiseID 83701Tel: 866.891.0178Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Work through research, education,and community advocacy for peaceand justice, the end of nuclearweapons production activities, andresponsible solutions to nuclearwaste and contamination.



Works in:Idaho

The IdahoConservation LeaguePO Box 844BoiseID 83701Tel: 208.345.6933Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Idaho Conservation League pre-serves Idaho's clean water, wildernessand quality of life through citizenaction, public education, and profes-sional advocacy.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyIndustrial Agriculture PollutionMining pollutionWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbyingResearch

Works in:Idaho

The Palouse-ClearwaterEnvironmentalInstitutePO Box 8596MoscowID 83843Tel: 208.882.1444Fax: 208.882.8029www.pcei.org


Mission Statement:The Palouse-ClearwaterEnvironmental Institute (PCEI) iscommitted to increasing citizeninvolvement in decisions that affectour region's environment throughcommunity organizing and educa-tion.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyWater conservationWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:IdahoWashington



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IDAHOIdaho Rivers UnitedPO Box 633BoiseID 83701Tel: 800.574.7481Fax: 208.343.9376www.idahorivers.org


Mission Statement:For all who love the freedom, adven-ture and solitude of Idaho's wildrivers, Idaho Rivers United vigorous-ly defends the priceless heritage ofour rivers and fish.

Work related to:Dams/EnergyWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying

Works in:Idaho

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United Vision forIdaho1412 W. IdahoBoiseID 83702Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 4Members: 24

Mission Statement:To promote education and under-standing of public policy whichallows every person in Idaho to livewith dignity and security in a healthyenvironment; to build lasting rela-tionships and open communicationat the community level; to promotedialogue on the common values ofthe coalition; and to help empowerparticipation in democracy.

Work related to:Environmental JusticePlanning/Resource managementWater pollution

Projects include:Campaigns/networking

Works in:Idaho

Environmental Law &Policy Center35 East Wasker Drive #1300ChicagoIL60601Tel: 312.673.6500Fax: 312.795.3730www.elpc.org

Mission Statement:The Environmental Law and PolicyCenter (ELPC) is a Midwest publicinterest environmental advocacyorganization working to achievecleaner energy resources and imple-ment sustainable energy strategies,promote innovative and efficienttransportation and land useapproaches that produce cleaner airand more jobs, and develop soundenvironmental management practicesthat conserve natural resources andimprove the quality of life in ourcommunities. One of ELPC’s premis-es is that environmental progress andeconomic development can beachieved together. Our projectsaround the Midwest put that policybelief into practice.

Works in:IllinoisIndianaMichiganMinnesotaOhioWisconsin

Families AgainstRural MessesPO Box 615ElmwoodIL 61529Tel: 309.742.8895Fax: [email protected]

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionLaw and RegulationRural issuesWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLobbyingOrganizing/conferences

Works in:Illinois

Friends of the ChicagoRiver407 S. Dearborn, Suite 1580ChicagoIL 60605Tel: 312.939.0490Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 12

Mission Statement:Friends of the Chicago River’s mis-sion is to foster the vitality of theChicago River for the human, plantand animal communities within itswatershed.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysCoalition building/NetworksStream, river, and lake restorationWaterways publicaccess/Beautification

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Illinois



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ILLINOISCoalition forConsumer Rights407 S. Dearborn, Suite 1345ChicagoIL 60605Tel: 312.939.4566Fax: 312.939.4849www.coalitionforconsumerrights.org

Work related to:Environmental JusticeLaw and Regulation

Projects include:AdvocacyLegal/litigationPublicationsResearch

Works in:Illinois

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Friends of the FoxRiverPO Box 1314Crystal LakeIL 60039Tel: 815.356.6605www.friendsofthefoxriver.org


Mission Statement:To protect and maintain the qualityof the Fox River and its tributaries.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Illinois

Great LakesProtection Fund1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 880EvenstonIL 60201Tel: 847.425.8150Fax: 847.424.9832www.glpf.org

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:Supports collaborative actions toimprove the health of the GreatLakes ecosystem.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollution

Projects include:Grants

Works in:Illinois

Illinois EnvironmentalCouncil107 West Cook Street, Suite ESpringfieldIL 62704Tel: 217.544.5954Fax: [email protected],www.ilenviro.org

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:Promote sound environmental lawsand policies, provide a forum forenvironmentalists and facilitate astatewide activist network. IECEFengages in legislative monitoring andanalysis; outreach, organizing andcoalition building; and communica-tion and education. IEC performslegislative advocacy and serves as theenvironmental community's eyes,ears and voice in Springfield.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksEnvironmental Justice

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessPolicy Analysis

Works in:Illinois

Illinois PIRG180 W. Washington, Suite 500ChicagoIL 60602Tel: 312.364.0096Fax: [email protected]://illinoispirg.org/

Staff: 5

Work related to:ToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigation

Works in:Illinois



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ILLINOISIllinois StudentEnvironmentalNetwork110 S. Race St., Suite 202UrbanaIL 61801Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:ISEN works to connect Illinois' stu-dent environmental groups and com-munity members to promote astatewide network of environmental-ists across all sectors. ISEN's trainingprograms help students develop theknowledge, skills, and motivationthey need to participate effectively ina variety of environmental issues.ISEN staff members also connect stu-dents with environmental employ-ment opportunities, and preparethem for leadership roles in commu-nities across the country.



Works in:Illinois

Lake MichiganFederation220 S. State Street Suite 1900ChicagoIL 60604Tel: 312.939.0838Fax: 312.939.2708www.lakemichigan.org

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:The Lake Michigan Federation worksto restore fish and wildlife habitat,conserve land and water, and elimi-nate pollution in the watershed ofAmerica's largest lake. We achievethese through education, research,law, science, economics, and strategicpartnerships.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationToxicsWater conservationWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessResearch

Works in:Illinois

McHenry CountyDefenders124 Cass St. Suite 3WoodstockIL 60098Tel: 815.338.0393Fax: 815.338.0394www.mcdef.org

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:The McHenry County Defenders is acitizen organization dedicated to thepreservation and improvement of theenvironment. We are committed tobuilding sound ecological relation-ships between people and the naturalworld that supports all life. To achievethe aim of environmental preserva-tion and improvement, we providethe community with educational pro-grams and volunteer action on pollu-tion prevention, sustainable land useand energy and natural resource con-servation.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyDevelopment/SprawlPlanning/Resource managementRecyclingStream, river, and lake restorationWetlands


Works in:Illinois

Natural Land Institute320 South Third StreetRockfordIL 61104Tel: 815.964.6666Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:The mission of the Natural LandInstitute is to preserve natural landfor native plants and animals innorthern Illinois

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementStream, river, and lake restorationWetlands

Projects include:Policy AnalysisProperty easements/Land buyingResearch

Works in:Illinois

ILLINOISPrarie Rivers Network809 South Fifth StreetChampaignIL 61820Tel: 217.344.2371Fax: [email protected]://prairierivers.org

Mission Statement:Prairie Rivers Network strives to pro-tect the rivers and streams of Illinoisand to promote the lasting healthand beauty of watershed communi-ties.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActClean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservation

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistanceWaterway restoration/Cleanup

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River ProjectPO Box 2222, Southern IllinoisUniversityEdwardsvilleIL 62026Tel: 618.650.3788Fax: [email protected]/OSME/river

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStormwaterWater pollution


Works in:Illinois

Save the PrarieSociety10327 Elizabeth StreetWestchesterIL 60154Tel: 708.865.8736Fax: [email protected]://savetheprairiesociety.org

Work related to:Clean Water ActErosion/stream bank stablizationHabitat RestorationStream, river, and lake restorationWetlands


Works in:Illinois

SW IL ResourceConservation &Development406 E. Main MascoutahMascoutahIL 62258Tel: 618.566.4451Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Southwestern Illinois RC&D, Inc. isa not-for-profit corporation, formedin 1989, to address regional naturalresource concerns within Bond,Clinton, Madison, Monroe,Randolph, St. Clair and WashingtonCounties, in Illinois.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWaterways publicAccess/BeautificationWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyGrantsProperty easements/Land buyingResearch

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ILLINOISWetlands Initiative53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1015ChicagoIL 60604-3703Tel: 312.922.0777Fax: 312.922.1823TWI@wetlands-initiative.orgwww.wetlands-initiative.org

Staff: 7

Mission Statement:We seek to restore wetlands in waysthat provide environmental and eco-nomic benefits to society andlandowners. Our focus is the upperMidwest and the Great Lakes region.Our projects involve restoration andresearch.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationWetlands

Projects include:ResearchWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Illinois

INDIANAIzaak Walton Leagueof America - IndianaDivision

Mission Statement:To conserve, maintain, protect andrestore the soil, forest, water andother natural resources of the UnitedStates and other lands; to promotemeans and opportunities for the edu-cation of the public with respect tosuch resources and their enjoymentand wholesome utilization.

Works in:Indiana

Elkhart EnviroCorps1717 East Lusher AvenueElkhartIN [email protected]://business.michiana.org/elkhart/envirocp.htm

Mission Statement:To expand opportunity by trainingand empowering Members to addresscritical environmental and humanneeds of the City of Elkhart; To getthings done by taking action andinspiring others to action; Tostrengthen community by instillingan ethic of community service andeducating the public on environmen-tal matters; To encourage responsibil-ity by providing a forum for diversepeople to learn to work together forthe common good.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyGround waterScarcityWater pollution


Works in:Indiana

Gary Clean CityCoalition504 Broadway, Suite 738GaryIN 46402-1989Tel: 219.882.4307

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:To assist in improving and preservingour environment by organizing neigh-borhood clean up, providing educa-tional information on the benefits ofa more attractive city, and encourag-ing local citizens and businesses torecycle.

Work related to:Environmental JusticeToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsDirect ActionEducation/AwarenessResearch

Works in:Indiana

Grand Calumet TaskForce6060 Miller Ave.GaryIN 46403Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To improve the land, air and waterquality of the Grand Calumet Riverand the urban ecosystem that sur-rounds it and to achieve environmen-tal justice for the people ofNorthwest Indiana

Work related to:Wetlands


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INDIANAHoosierEnvironmentalCouncil1915 W. 18th Street, Suite AIndianapolisIN 46202Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Through education, advocacy, andcitizen empowerment in Indiana, theHoosier Environmental Councilworks to protect and restore the natu-ral systems upon which life depends.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksDevelopment/SprawlHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWetlands

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistance

Works in:Indiana

Improving Kids'Environment IN [email protected]

Mission Statement:Improving Kids’ Environment (IKE)is a non-profit, advocacy coalitionthat facilitates tangible and signifi-cant improvements to children’shealth through reductions in envi-ronmental threats to children.

Work related to:SewageStormwaterToxics


Works in:Indiana

Indiana WildlifeFederation950 N. Rangeline Rd., Suite ACarmelIN 46032Tel: 317.571.1220Fax: [email protected],www.indianawildlife.org

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:To promote the conservation, soundmanagement, and sustainable use ofIndiana's wildlife and wildlife habitatthrough education and advocacy.



Works in:Indiana

Izaak Walton League- EvansvillePO Box 2468EvansvilleIN 47728Tel: 812.853.6530

Works in:Indiana



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INDIANAIzaak Walton League- Griffith1532 E Main St., PO Box 33GriffithIN 46319Tel: 219.845.8595Timothy Russell [email protected]

Works in:Indiana

Save the DunesConservation Fund444 Barker RoadMichigan CityIN46360Tel: 219.879.3564Fax: [email protected]/html/stdcfund.html

Mission Statement:The Save the Dunes ConservationFund was established in 1994 torestore and protect the environmentof the Indiana Dunes. Among itsactivities the Conservation Fund hasrestored a foredune on Gary's LakeMichigan shoreline, has assisted theMinority Health Coalition of LaPorteCounty on projects in the area of aSuperfund site, and has worked withteachers, individuals, and agencies tomonitor the health of local streamsand waterways.

Works in:Indiana

Sierra Club -Indianapolis1915 West 18th Street, Suite DIndianapolisIN 46202Tel: 317.822.3750http://indiana.sierraclub.org/

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionSewageWater pollution

Works in:Indiana



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IOWADes Moines FoundersGarden Club400 37th StreetDes MoinesIA 50312Tel: Des MoinesFax: [email protected]

Members: 38

Mission Statement:To stimulate knowledge and love ofgardening and to improve and pro-tect the environment and the qualityof the community.


Works in:Iowa

Iowa Audubon SocietyPO.Box 71174Des MoinesIA 50325Tel: 515.727.4271

Works in:Iowa

Iowa EnvironmentalCouncil711 East Locust StreetDes MoinesIA 50309Tel: 515.244.1194Fax: 515.244.7856www.earthweshare.org

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:The Iowa Environmental Council isan alliance of diverse organizationsand individuals working with allIowans to protect our natural envi-ronment. We seek a sustainablefuture through: shaping public poli-cy, research and education, coalition-building, and advocacy.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActCoalition building/NetworksIndustrial Agriculture PollutionToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessLobbyingWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Iowa

Iowa GroundwaterAssociation1819 High StreetIowa CityIA 52245Tel: [email protected]

Members: 344

Mission Statement:Promote education and research onIowa groundwater issues. • Foster cooperation and informa-tion exchange throughout its mem-bership • Improve communication betweenstate regulatory officials, profession-als, and technicians working withgroundwater, • Cooperate with the activities ofvarious state and national associa-tions organized in the interest ofgroundwater use, conservation, man-agement, and protection.

Work related to:Ground waterPlanning/Resource managementWater conservation

Projects include:Education/AwarenessPublicationsResearch

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IOWAIowa Izaak WaltonLeagueEast Walnut, Suite 130Des MoinesIA 50309-2048Tel: 515.883.2358Fax: [email protected]

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationStream, river, and lake restoration


Works in:Iowa

Iowa NaturalHeritage Foundation505 Fifth Ave., Suite 444Des MoinesIA 50309-2321Tel: 515.288.1846Fax: 515.288.0137www.inhf.org


Mission Statement:The non-profit Iowa NaturalHeritage Foundation protects Iowa'sland, water and wildlife "for thosewho follow."

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksPlanning/Resource managementWetlands


Works in:Iowa

Iowa Public InterestResearch Group3111 Ingersoll 2nd FloorDessIA 50312Tel: 515.282.4193Fax: [email protected]://iowapirg.org/


Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyIndustrial Agriculture PollutionIndustrial Agriculture PollutionWater pollutionWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:AdvocacyLobbyingResearch

Works in:Iowa

Iowa Citizens forCommunityImprovement2001 Forest AvenueDes MoinesIA 50311Tel: 515.282.0484Fax: 515.283.0031www.iowacci.org


Mission Statement:Iowa Citizens for CommunityImprovement (CCI) is a 29-year oldmembership-based organizationwhose mission is to empower andunite grassroots people of all ethnicbackgrounds to take control of theircommunities; involve them in identi-fying problems and needs and in tak-ing action to address them; and be avehicle for social, economic, andenvironmental justice.

Work related to:Clean Water Act, EnvironmentalJustice, Industrial AgriculturePollution, Law and Regulation

Projects include:Advocacy, Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEnforcement, Watermonitoring/Testing

Works in:Iowa



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IOWAQuad City AudubonSocietyPO Box 81BettendorfIA 52722Tel: 319.332.7681

Works in:Iowa

River Action, Inc.822 East River DriveDavenportIA 52803Tel: 563.322.2969Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Non-profit citizen action group dedi-cated to well-designed riverfrontdevelopment, public access and ahealthy Mississippi river.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementStormwaterWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Works in:IllinoisIowa

Sierra Club - Iowa3839 Merle Hay Road Suite 280Des MoinesIA 50310Tel: [email protected]


Work related to:Clean Water ActLaw and RegulationStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollutionWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessEnforcementLegal/litigation

Works in:Iowa

Women, Food &Agriculture Network59624 Chicago RoadAtlanticIA 50022-9619Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Linking and amplifying women'svoices on issues of food systems, sus-tainable communities, and environ-mental integrity.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksEnvironmental JusticePlanning/Resource management


Works in:Iowa



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Kaw Valley HeritageAlliance414 East 9th Street, Suite BLawrenceKS 66044Tel: 785.840.0700Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 4

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWatersheds


Works in:Kansas

Kansas NaturalResource CouncilPO Box 2635TopekaKS [email protected]

Staff: 3

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysIndustrial Agriculture PollutionWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Action AlertEnforcementLobbyingPublicationsResearch

Works in:Kansas

Kansas Rural Center (KRC)304 Pratt Box 133WhitingKS66428Tel: 785.873.3431Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Kansas Rural Center is a non-profit Organization promoting thelong-term health of the land and itspeople through research, education,and advocacy. KRC cultivates grass-roots support for public policies thatencourage family farming and stew-ardship of soil and water. KRC iscommitted to economically viable,environmentally sound and sociallysustainable rural culture.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyRural issues

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsPolicy AnalysisResearch

Works in:Kansas

Kansas Sierra [email protected]

Mission Statement:Explore, enjoy, and protect the wildplaces of the earth Practice and pro-mote the responsible use of theearth’s ecosystems and resourcesEducate and enlist humanity to pro-tect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environment Useall lawful means to carry out theseobjectives

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysDevelopment/SprawlGround waterHabitat RestorationWater pollutionWetlands

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying

Works in:Kansas



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KENTUCKYBluegrass FLOWPO Box 21842LexingtonKY 40522Tel: 859.229.3569

Mission Statement:Bluegrass FLOW is a private non-profit citizens group working toensure local control over our waterresources — and our future — in theBluegrass region.


Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbyingResearch

Works in:Kentucky

Daniel Carter BeardEnvironmental Center322 E. 3rd StreetCovingtonKY 41011Tel: [email protected]

Works in:Kentucky

Kentuckians for theCommonwealthPO Box 1450LondonKY 40743Tel: 606.878.2161www.kftc.org


Mission Statement:We are working for a day whenKentuckians -- and all people -- enjoya better quality of life.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyMining pollutionWater pollution

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessEnforcementLobbying

Works in:Kentucky

Kentucky ResourcesCouncilPO Box 1070FrankfortKY 40602Tel: 502.875.2428Fax: [email protected]

Works in:Kentucky

KENTUCKYKentucky Associationof ResourceConservation andDevelopment771 Corporate Drive Suite 110LexingtonKY 40503-5479www.kineticnet.net/kyrcd/index.html


Projects include:LobbyingResearch

Works in:Kentucky



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Kentucky Riverkeeper300 Summit StRichmondKY 40475


Mission Statement:Working with citizen coalition inwatershed can restore KY river in nearfuture, emphasizing education,research, monitoring, service learning.


Projects include:AdvocacyResearchTechnical assistanceWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Kentucky

Kentucky WaterwaysAlliance854 Horton LaneMunfordvilleKY 42765-8135www.kwalliance.org


Mission Statement:Work to protect and restore ken-tucky’s waterways and watersheds bybuilding effedtive alliances for theirstewardship

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistanceWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Kentucky



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LOUISIANAAscension ParishResidents AgainstPollutionPO Box 458GeismarLA 70734Tel: 504.673.6939

Mission Statement:To prevent toxic and waste seepageinto water wells in an effort to com-bat high incidence of cancer


Projects include:Campaigns/networkingLobbyingOrganizing/conferences

Works in:Louisiana

AtchafalayaBasinkeeper32675 Gracie Ln. Unit DPlaquemineLA 70764Tel: 225.659.2499

Works in:Louisiana

Barataria-TerrebonneNational EstuaryProgramPO Box 2663ThibodauxLA 70310Tel: 985.447.0868Fax: 504.447.0870www.btnep.org

Staff: 8

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyGround waterHabitat RestorationWater pollution


Works in:Louisiana

Coalition to RestoreCoastal Louisiana746 Main Street #B101Baton RougeLA 70802Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The goal of the Coalition is toreverse the pattern of net land loss incoastal Louisiana and to re-establishsustainable balance to its geologicprocesses and communities.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksErosion/stream bank stablizationHabitat RestorationWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Louisiana

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Deep South Center forEnvironmental Justice1 Drexel Drive, Box 145New OrleansLA 70125Tel: 504.304.3324Fax: [email protected]/dscej

Staff: 7

Mission Statement:The mission of the Deep SouthCenter for Environmental Justice(DSCEJ) is to provide opportunitiesfor communities, scientificresearchers and decision makers topromote the rights of all people to befree from environmental harm as itimpacts health, jobs, housing, educa-tion, and a general quality of life.The DSCEJ strives to achieve part-nership between universities andcommunities; interaction betweenprogram components, and legacy.Research/policy, community assis-tance/education, and primary, sec-ondary and university education arethe Center’s activity components forreaching its objectives.


Projects include:Education/AwarenessResearchTechnical assistance

Works in:Louisiana

East AscensionSportsman's League12126 Oakline AcresSt. AmantLA 70774Tel: 225.647.1975www.easlonline.org

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:The East Ascension Sportsman'sLeague is a nonprofit organizationdedicated to conserving & properlymanaging our natural resources forfuture generations. We are one of thelargest & most active affiliates of theLouisiana Wildlife Federation

Works in:Louisiana

Gulf RestorationNetworkPO Box 2245New OrleansLA 70176Tel: 504.525.1528Fax: 504.525.0833www.gulfrestorationnetwork.org

Staff: 5

Mission Statement:We see the mission of the GRN asone of uniting and empowering peo-ple to protect and restore theresources of the Gulf Region, foreverprotecting it for future generations.

Works in:AlabamaFloridaLouisianaMississippiTexas

Informed Choices1301 Howze Beach RoadSlidellLA 70458-8503Tel: 985.649.6574Fax: 985.649.6574www.wtv-zone.com/infchoice/liv-ing.html

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyIndustrial Agriculture Pollution

Works in:Louisiana



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LOUISIANALake PontchartrainBasin FoundationPO Box 6965MetairieLA 70009Tel: 504.836.2215Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 11

Mission Statement:To restore and preserve the watersand habitats of the basin for this andfuture generations.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationStream, river, and lake restorationWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Louisiana

Louisiana Coalitionfor Tax Justice846 Main StreetBaton RougeLA 70802Tel: 504.343.4521Fax: [email protected]://members.aol.com/TAXWAR/lcindex.html

Mission Statement:The Louisiana Company Inc. com-piles important data, provides techni-cal and administrative assistance,conducts in depth economic andenvironmental investigative research,conducts training workshops andcoordinates and assists members withactions.



Works in:Louisiana

LouisianaEnvironmental ActionNetworkPO box 66323Baton RougeLA 70896Tel: [email protected]

Members: 1806

Mission Statement:The purpose of the LouisianaEnvironmental Action Network(LEAN) is to foster cooperation andcommunication between individualcitizens and corporate and govern-ment organizations in an effort toassess and mend the environmentalproblems in Louisiana. LEAN's goalis the creation and maintenance of acleaner and healthier environmentfor all of the inhabitants of this state.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActDevelopment/SprawlEnvironmental JusticeLaw and RegulationWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Louisiana

Mississippi RiverBasin Alliance - NewOrleansPO Box 4268New OrleansLA 70178Tel: 504.862.3289Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Mississippi River Basin Alliance(MRBA) is a network of diverseorganizations and individuals whosepurpose is twofold: 1) Protect andrestore the ecological, economic, cul-tural, historical and recreationalresources in the basin, and: 2)Eliminate barriers of race, class, andeconomic status which divide us inthe quest to achieve these purposes.

Works in:Louisiana

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MossvilleEnvironmental ActionNow, Inc.

Works in:Louisiana

New OrleansCoalition on Sewerageand Water BoardTel: [email protected]

Works in:Louisiana

Sierra Club - DeltaChapterPO Box 19469New OrleansLA 70179-0469Tel: [email protected]://louisiana.sierraclub.org

Staff: 8

Work related to:Development/SprawlToxicsWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessLobbyingWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Louisiana

Tulane EnvironmentalLaw Clinic6329 Freret StreetNew OrleansLA 70118Tel: 504.865.5789Fax: 504.862.8721www.tulane.edu/~telc/index.html

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:The Tulane Environmental LawClinic's mission is to train effectiveand ethical lawyers by guiding lawstudents through actual client repre-sentation. The Clinic representsthose who could not otherwise affordcompetent legal help. By giving avoice to clients who would otherwisenot be heard, the Clinic broadenspublic participation in environmen-tal decisions - before both courts andadministrative agencies. By represent-ing clients who have historically beenleft out of governmental processes,the Clinic has become a powerfulforce for reforming environmentallaw in Louisiana.

Projects include:Legal/litigation

Works in:Louisiana



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LOUISIANAUS PIRG-Gulf StatesOffice7808 Maple St.New OrleansLA 70118Tel: [email protected]://uspirg.org

Mission Statement:U.S. PIRG's mission is to deliver per-sistent, result-oriented public interestactivism that protects our environ-ment, encourages a fair, sustainableeconomy, and fosters responsive,democratic government.

Works in:Louisiana

Woodlands Trail andPark11900 Willow DriveNew OrleansLA 70130Tel: 504.393.2666Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Woodlands Trail and Park visionis the culmination of work over afive-year period where the distincthistory and attributes of the areawere identified and then congealedinto a proposal for a public park withequestrian facility and an adjoiningbike pathway and parallel equestriantrail physically joining Orleans andPlaquemines Parishes.

Work related to:Water conservationWaterways publicaccess/Beautification


Works in:Louisiana

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Bagaduce [email protected]/bagaduce.html

Mission Statement:The Bagaduce Watershed Associationseeks to act as Riverkeepers for theBagaduce River. To protect indige-nous flora and fauna to live andprosper on the River. Encourage andmaintain the highest possible qualityof the River environment, includingwater, air, adjoining field and forestland, views and existing commercialand recreational uses.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat Restoration

Projects include:ResearchWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Maine

Environment Maine39 Exchange St. #301PortlandME 04101 Tel: 207.253.1965Fax: 207.253.1966 [email protected] www.environmentmaine.org

Mission Statement:Wanting a clean environment isn’tenough. It takes independentresearch and tough-minded advocacyto win real results for our environ-ment—especially when powerful inter-ests stand in the way of progress.That’s the idea behind EnvironmentMaine. We focus exclusively on pro-tecting Maine’s environment, speak-ing out, educating and involvingMaine citizens in improving the qual-ity of our natural environment andour lives.

Works in:Maine

Friends of the CascoBay2 Fort RoadSouth PortlandME 04106Tel: 207.799.8574Fax: [email protected]

Members: 12

Mission Statement:Friends of Casco Bay is the leadingenvironmental organization workingto improve and protect the environ-mental health of Casco Bay throughadvocacy, education, collaborativepartnerships, and water quality moni-toring.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysSewageWater conservation

Projects include:Education/AwarenessResearchSurveysWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Maine

Friends of thePresumpcot RiverPO Box 223S. WindhamME 04082Tel: 207.892.8381Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Restore and protect the water quality,wildlife habitat, recreational opportu-nities, and shorelands of thePresumpscot River through ongoingstewardship and advocacy.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysDams/EnergyHabitat RestorationWater pollutionWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsSurveys

Works in:Maine

Penobscot Bay Watch418 Main StreetRocklandME 04841Tel: 207.594.5717Fax: [email protected]://penbay.org/pbw

Mission Statement:Citizen watchdog organization dedi-cated to protecting and restoringPenobscot Bay, Maine.

Works in:Maine

Penobscot IndianNationPenobscot Nation, 6 River TdOld TownME 04468Tel: 207.827.7776Fax: 207.827.1137

Staff: 13

Mission Statement:Penobscot Indian NationDepartment of Natural Resources isthe multi-diciplinary NaturalResources Management division ofthe Penobscot Indian Nation Tribalgovernment. Priority areas in clude:water quality protection, fisheriesand wildlife management, and pro-tection of tribal resource.


Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsDirect ActionEducation/AwarenessResearch

Works in:Maine



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MAINEMaine PeoplesAlliance27 State Street, Suite 44BangorME 04401Tel: [email protected]

Members: 22000

Mission Statement:To involve citizens in our democracyand to strengthen individual partici-pation in decision-making processesthat affect our lives. We are dedicat-ed to advancing economic, environ-mental, political, and social justice.

Work related to:Clean Water ActEnvironmental JusticeLaw and RegulationNative AmericanToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassroots

Works in:Maine

Maine Rivers3 Wade StreetAugustaME 04330-6351Tel: 207.622.3101 ext. 219Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To protect, restore and enhance thehealth and vitality of Maine's Rivers

Works in:Maine

MARYLANDAnacostia WatershedSociety (AWS)4302 Baltimore AvenueBladensburgMD 20710Tel: 301.699.6204Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Anacostia Watershed Society(AWS) is a local nonprofit environ-mental organization that is workingto protect and restore the AnacostiaRiver and its watershed. AWS seeksto fulfill its mandate of a swimmableand fishable river through its pro-grams of education, action, and advo-cacy.

Work related to:Erosion/stream bank stablizationSewageStormwaterUrban issuesWater Quality StandardsWatersheds

Projects include:Education/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Maryland

Friends of Silgo Creekwww.fosc.org

Members: 150

Mission Statement:The Friends of Silgo Creek workstowards the improvement of SilgoCreek, a stream in Montgomery andPrince George's Counties inMaryland.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationStormwaterWatersheds


Works in:Maryland

Potomac Conservancy8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 612Silver SpringMD 20910Tel: 301.608.1188www.potomac.org

Mission Statement:To protects land vital to health andbeauty of Potomac Watershed

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessProperty easements/Land buying

Works in:District of ColumbiaMarylandPennsylvaniaVirginiaWest Virginia

Sierra Club -Maryland Chapter 7338 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 101ACollege ParkMaryland 20740Tel: 301.277.7111Fax: [email protected]://maryland.sierraclub.org



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MASSACHUSETTSAlternatives forCommunity andEnvironment2181 Washington Street, Suite 301RoxburyMA 02119Tel: 617.442.3343Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:ACE builds the power of communi-ties of color and lower income com-munities in New England to eradi-cate environmental racism and clas-sism and achieve environmental jus-tice. We believe that everyone has theright to a healthy environment andto be decision-makers in issues affect-ing our communities.


Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationTechnical assistanceWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Massachusetts

AppalachianMountain Club5 Joy StreetBostonMA 02108Tel: 617.523.0636Fax: 617.523.0722

Mission Statement:We promote the protection, enjoy-ment, and wise use of the moun-tains, rivers, and trails of theAppalachian region. We believe thatthe mountains and rivers have anintrinsic worth and also providerecreational opportunity, spiritualrenewal, and ecological and econom-ic health for the region.



Blackstone RiverWatershed Association271 Oak StreetUxbridgeMA 01569Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Dedicated to restoring, enhancingand preserving the Blackstone Riversystem and its watershed.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysCoalition building/NetworksPlanning/Resource managementWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:MassachusettsRhode Island

Charles RiverWatershed Association48 Woerd AvenueWalthamMA 02453Tel: 781.788.0007Fax: 781.788.0057www.crwa.org


Mission Statement:Protecting the beauty, health andaccess of the Charles

Work related to:Development/SprawlHabitat RestorationLaw and RegulationPlanning/Resource managementStormwaterWater Quality StandardsWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistance


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Clean Water Action --Massachusetts36 Bromfield St. Suite 204BostonMA 02108Tel: 617.338.8131Fax: [email protected]/ma/


Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActToxics



Coalition for BuzzardsBay620 Belleville AvenueNew BedfordMA 02745Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Dedicated to the restoration, protec-tion and sustainable use and enjoy-ment of our irreplaceable Bay and itswatershed. The Coalition works toimprove the health of the Bay ecosys-tem for all through education, con-servation, research and advocacy.

Work related to:Development/SprawlHabitat RestorationWater conservationWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessResearchWaterway restoration/Cleanup


Connecticut RiverWatershed Council15 Bank RowGreenfieldMA 01301Tel: 413.772.2020Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Our primary mission is to promoteimprovement of water quality andthe restoration, conservation, wisedevelopment and use of the naturalresources of the Connecticut Riverwatershed.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysCoalition building/NetworksDams/EnergyHabitat Restoration

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesPublicationsResearch

Works in:ConnecticutMassachusettsNew HampshireVermont



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MASSACHUSETTSConservation LawFoundation62 Summer StreetBostonMA 02110-1016Tel: 617.350.0990www.clf.org

Staff: 45

Mission Statement:The Conservation Law Foundation isthe oldest and largest regional envi-ronmental advocacy organization inthe United States. We're based inNew England, where our attorneys,scientists, economists, and policyexperts work on the most significantthreats to the natural environment ofthe region and its residents.

Work related to:AquacultureClean waterwaysEnvironmental Justice


Works in:ConnecticutMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandVermont

Eel River WatershedAssociation, Ltd.52 Clifford RoadPlymouthMA 02360Tel: 508.747.0493Fax: [email protected]

Members: 100

Mission Statement:The Eel River Watershed Associationis a non-profit organization dedicatedto protecting the Eel River and itswildlife.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationSewageWater pollution


EnvironmentalDiversity Forum294 Washington St., Suite 751BostonMA 02108Tel: 617.338.9196Fax: 617.338.8685www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/cel/direc-tories/wmass/ngo/63.shtml

Mission Statement:Our mission is to protect the envi-ronment by advocating for racial, cul-tural, and economic diversity at allorganizational levels and in all poli-cies and programs of the environ-mental movement.


Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassroots


Environmental Leagueof Massachusetts14 Beacon Street, Suite 714BostonMA 02108Tel: 617.742.2553Fax: 617.742.9656elm@environmentalleague.orgwww.environmentalleague.org/


Mission Statement:The Environmental League ofMassachusetts is dedicated to protect-ing the air, water, and land for thepeople of the commonwealth. We dothis by voicing citizens' concerns,educating the public, advocating forstrong environmental laws, andensuring that our laws are imple-mented and enforced.

Work related to:Clean Water ActEnvironmental JusticePlanning/Resource managementWater pollution

Projects include:Advocacy, Communityorganizing/grassroots,Education/Awareness, EnforcementResearch

Works in: Massachusetts



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EnvironmetnalDefense18 Tremont Street, Suite 850BostonMA 02108Tel: 617.723.2996Fax: 617.723.2999www.environmentaldefense.org

Members: 750000

Mission Statement:Environmental Defense is dedicatedto protecting the environmentalrights of all people, including futuregenerations. Among these rights areclean air and water, healthy andnourishing food, and a flourishingecosystem.

Work related to:Habitat Restoration

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingPublicationsResearch


Hands Across theRiver Coalition222 Union StNew BedfordMA 02740Tel: [email protected]://wetlandsandwildlife.com:85/wickedneat/harc/mission.htm

Members: 1500

Mission Statement:To strive for the protection of ourenvironment, to heed the needs ofnature, to reach out to the communi-ties on the shores and pass on themessage of environmental awareness.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysEnvironmental JusticeWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbying


Hilltown Anti-Herbicide CoalitionPO Box 183AshfieldMA 01330Tel: [email protected]


MA Coastal AdvocacyNetwork251 Causeway Street, Suite 800BostonMA 02114-2151Tel: [email protected]/envir/massbays/

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:The Coastal Advocacy Network(CAN) is a coalition of environmen-tal advocacy, research and education-al groups, dedicated to the protectionof the marine and coastal resourcesof Massachusetts.

Work related to:Clean Water ActPlanning/Resource managementSewageWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessResearchWaterway restoration/Cleanup




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MASSACHUSETTSMarine StudiesConsortium900 Washington StreetWellesleyMA 02482-5275Tel: 781.444.3643rjstern @ bsn1.netwww.brandeis.edu/marinestudies/

Mission Statement:Our mission is to increase under-standing of coastal and marineecosystems and to promote policiesthat protect aquatic resources, espe-cially through reduction of non-pointsource pollution.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWater pollution



Massachussets PublichInterst ResearchGroup44 Winter Street, 4th floorBostonMA 02108Tel: 617.292.4800Fax: [email protected]://masspirg.org/

Staff: 5

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysDevelopment/SprawlSewageToxicsWater pollutionWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistanceWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup


Massachusetts RuralWater Association (MRWA)Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Massachusetts Rural WaterAssociation (MRWA) is a nonprofitassociation of water and wastewatersystems throughout the state. Ourmission is to promote public healthand a clean environment by support-ing Massachusetts water and waste-water facilities.


Projects include:Education/AwarenessTechnical assistance


Safer Waters inMassachusettsc/o Northeastern University MarineScience CenterNahantMA 01908Tel: 781.581.7370 - [email protected]

Mission Statement:Since 1984, Nahant SWIM, Inc.(Safer Waters in Massachusetts) hasworked to protect the waters of theNorth Shore from pollution. Ourgoal is to protect both BostonHarbor and Massachusetts Bay.

Work related to:Stormwater




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Save the Harbor/Savethe Bay286 Congress Street, 7th FloorBostonMA 02210Tel: 617.451.2860Fax: 617.451.0496www.savetheharbor.org


Mission Statement:~To restore and protect BostonHarbor and Massachusetts Bay; ~ To reconnect our citizens and ourcommunities to the sea; ~ To build the next generation ofyouth Stewards; ~ To ensure the development of aworld-class waterfront for everyone toenjoy.


Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup


Sierra Club - CapeCod Group100 Boylston StreetBostonMA 02116Tel: 617.423.5775Fax: 617.423.5858www.sierraclubmass.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:1. Explore, enjoy and protect the wildplaces of the earth. 2. Practice and promote the responsi-ble use of the earth's ecosystems andresources. 3. Educate and enlist humanity toprotect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environment. 4. Use all lawful means to carry outthese objectives.

Work related to:Development/SprawlHabitat Restoration




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MICHIGANClean Water ActionMichigan - ClintonTownship38875 HarperClinton TownshipMI 48036Tel: 586.783.8900Fax: [email protected]/mi/index.htm

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActClean waterways

Works in:Michigan

Clean Water ActionMichigan - EastLansing1200 Michigan Ave.East LansingMI 48823Tel: 517.203.0754Fax: [email protected]/mi/index.htm

Works in:Michigan

Clean Water ActionMichigan - GrandRapids959 Wealthy St. SE, Suite 2Grand RapidsMI 49506Tel: 616.742.4084Fax: [email protected]/mi/index.htm

Works in:Michigan

Detroiters Working forEnvironmental Justice12101 Mack Service DriveDetroitMI 48215Tel: 313.821.1064Fax: 313.821.1072http://members.aol.com/dwdwej

Staff: 3

Works in:Michigan

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Friends of the DetroitRiver3020 Oakwood BlvdMelvindaleMI 48122-1120Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To enhance the educational, recre-ational and economic opportunitiesassociated with the Detroit Riverwatershed through citizen involve-ment and community action.

Works in:Michigan

Friends of the RougeRiver24401 Ann Arbor TrailDearborn HeightsMI 48127Fax: 313.792.9628www.therouge.org

Mission Statement:Promoting restoration and steward-ship of the Rouge River ecosystemthrough education, citizen involve-ment and other collaborative efforts,for the purpose of improving thequality of life of the people, plantsand animals of the watershed.



Works in:Michigan

Friends of the St. JoeRiver AssociationPO Box 354AthensMI 49011Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To support the issues which concernthe welfare of the St. Joseph River:The conservation of the water supplyin the river and its watershed, themaintenance of the water quality ofthe river, evaluation of hydrologicaldata of the river and its tributaries sothat decisions and actions of the cor-poration may be conducive to thebetterment of the river and to oper-ate exclusively for education, histori-cal, charitable, and scientific purpos-es.

Works in:Michigan

Great Lakes NaturalResource Center213 W. Liberty, Suite 200Ann HarborMI 48104-1398Tel: 734.769.3351Fax: [email protected]/resourceLibrary

Mission Statement:To protect the world's greatest fresh-water seas, the surrounding ecosys-tem, and the benefits they provide topeople and wildlife.

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MICHIGANHuron RiverWatershed Council1100 N. Main, Suite 210Ann HarborMI 48104Tel: [email protected]://hrwc.org/

Mission Statement:Along with the member governments(who have land in the watershedunder their jurisdiction) and hun-dreds of individual and businessmembers and volunteers, the HuronRiver Watershed Council inspiresattitudes, behaviors, and economiesthat protect, rehabilitate, and sustainthe Huron River System.

Work related to:Ground waterStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservationWetlands


Works in:Michigan

Lone Tree CouncilPO Box 1251Bay CityMI 48706Tel: 517.686.6386Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Work for clean air, water, and soil inthe Saginaw River Watershed. Someof our best work has been preventingthe siting of a medical waste incinera-tion and nuclear plant. Also severalsuccessful wetland defenses.

Works in:Michigan

Michigan Citizens forWater ConservationPO Box 1MecostaMI [email protected]

Mission Statement:Our goal is to research, educate andcommunicate information so thepublic can make informed decisionsabout protecting the water qualityand quantity of our State’s surfaceand groundwater, wetlands, lakes,streams, ponds, rivers, and thewildlife and habitat associated withthese natural areas. Together we canpreserve and protect land and wateruse, property values, quality of lifeand the public health, safety and wel-fare of the residents of Michigan.

Works in:Michigan

Michigan Commissionon Indian Affairs611 W. Ottawa, Ottawa Bldg., 3rd FloorLansingMI 48933Tel: 517.373.0654Fax: 517.335.1642

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To assist the federal and state tribes,as well as urban Indian organizations,to develop programs and initiate leg-islation

Work related to:Native AmericanWater pollution

Projects include:Direct ActionEducation/AwarenessLobbyingOrganizing/conferencesResearch

Works in:Michigan



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MichiganEnvironmentalCouncil119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 2ALansingMI 48912Tel: 517.4879539Fax: [email protected]

Members: 67

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesClean waterwaysGround waterStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollutionWetlands

Works in:Michigan

Michigan Land UseInstitutePO Box 500BeulahMI 49617Tel: 231.882.4723Fax: 231.882.7350www.mlui.org

Works in:Michigan

Michigan UnitedConservation Clubswww.mucc.org

Members: 100000

Mission Statement:To conserve Michigan's wildlife, fish-eries, waters, forests, air, and soils byproviding information, educationand advocacy

Works in:Michigan

Michigan WelfareRights Organization4750 Woodward Ave, #404DetroitMI 48201Tel: 313.832.0618Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:We, the poor and working people liv-ing in America refuse to acceptresponsibility or blame directedtoward us and imposed on our chil-dren for the poverty we are forced tolive in. As members of the NationalWelfare Rights Union and theMichigan Welfare RightsOrganization, we recognize high-techmanufacturing as the dawn of a com-plete new era which can guaranteeforever and for all a life free frommaterial wants. Therefore, in order tocleanse this imperfect nation, re-establish justice, ensure economic sta-bility, provide for the common securi-ty, promote the national welfare, andenhance the blessings of financialfreedom once enjoyed by the collec-tive posterity, we do re-dedicate andre-establish our singular commitmentto take control of our nation as patri-ots as we fight for the AmericanDream.


Works in:Michigan



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MICHIGANMuskegon Riverkeeper6112 E. 86th StreetNewyagoMI 49337Tel: 231.652.6594

Work related to:Dams/EnergyWater pollutionWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationResearchWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Michigan

Public InterestResearch Group inMichigan122 South Main St., Suite 370Ann HarborMI 48104Tel: 734.662.6597Fax: [email protected]://pirgim.org/

Works in:Michigan

Sault Ste. Marie Tribeof Chippewa Indians206 GreenoughSault Ste. MarieMI 49783Tel: 906.635.6050Fax: 906.632.0741


Mission Statement:Promotes the betterment of health,social, and economic conditions ofthe membership.


Projects include:Direct ActionEducation/AwarenessLobbyingOrganizing/conferences

Works in:Michigan

Sierra Club -Mackinac Chapter109 East Grand RiverLansingMI 48906Tel: 517.484.2372Fax: [email protected]://michigan.sierraclub.org/

Staff: 7

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Southwest DetroitEnvironmental VisionPO Box 09400DetroitMI 48209Tel: 313.842.1961Fax: [email protected]://comnet.org/local/orgs/sdev

Mission Statement:Southwest Detroit is a coalition ofresidents, community organizations,agencies, business and industry work-ing together to improve the environ-ment and strengthen the economy ofSouthwest Detroit. We accomplishour mission by: Collecting and dis-seminating information on environ-mental issues affecting SouthwestDetroit; Developing an environmen-tally informed and active citizenry;Serving as a catalyst and resource forinitiatives to improve the environ-ment and stimulate environmentallysound economic development;Identifying and expanding commonground for addressing environmentalissues through reasoned dialog.


Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessResearch

Works in:Michigan

Sweetwater Alliance206 S. Oak StreetTraverse CityMI49684Tel: [email protected]

Members: 80

Mission Statement:Sweetwater Alliance is a grassrootscitizen movement dedicated to thedefense and liberation of essentialresources and services from corporatecontrol.

Work related to:Bottled waterPrivatization/Public OwnershipWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsDirect ActionEducation/AwarenessLobbying

Works in:Michigan

The WatershedCenter, GrandTraverse Bay232 East Front StreetTraverse CityMI 49684Tel: 231.935.1514Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Watershed Center GrandTraverse Bay will engage the commu-nity in preserving, protecting, andadvocating for the environmentalhealth of the Grand Traverse Bayand its watershed to insure regionaleconomic sustainability and waterquality for future generations. Weachieve this mission through out-reach, education, collaboration andresearch.

Work related to:Erosion/stream bank stablizationStormwaterWatersheds


Works in:Michigan

Tip of the MittWatershed Council426 Bay StreetPetoskeyMI 49770Tel: 231.347.1181Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Tip of the Mitt WatershedCouncil is the voice for NorthernMichigan's waters. We are dedicatedto protecting our lakes, streams, wet-lands, and ground water throughrespected advocacy, innovative educa-tion, technically sound water qualitymonitoring, and thorough research.We achieve our mission by empower-ing others and we believe in thecapacity to make a positive difference.

Work related to:Clean waterways, Ground waterHabitat Restoration, Stream, river,and lake restoration, Watersheds,Wetlands

Projects include:Advocacy, Communityorganizing/grassroots,Education/Awareness, LobbyingPublications, Research,Water monitoring/Testing

Works in:Michigan



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MICHIGANWest MichiganEnvironmental ActionCouncil1514 Wealthy SE Suite 280Grand RapidsMI 49506Tel: 616.451.3051Fax: [email protected]


Work related to:Ground waterStream, river, and lake restorationWetlands


Works in:Michigan

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Audubon Minnesota2357 Ventura Drive, Suite 106St PaulMN 55125Tel: 651.739.9332Fax: 651.731.1330www.audubon.org/chapter/mn/mn


Mission Statement:To conserve and restore naturalecosystems, focusing on birds, otherwildlife, and their habitats for thebenefit of humanity and the earth’sbiological diversity.



Works in:Minnesota

Cannon RiverWatershed Partnership8997 Eaves AveNorthfieldMN 55057Tel: 507.646.8400Fax: 507.646.8039www.crwp.net


Mission Statement:Protect and improve the surface andground water resources and the natu-ral systems of the Cannon RiverWatershed

Work related to:Water conservationWater Quality Standards


Works in:Minnesota

Clean Up the RiverEnvironment114 South 1st Street WestMontevideoMN 56265Tel: 320.269.2984www.curemnriver.org


Mission Statement:To focus public awareness on theUpper Minnesota River Watershedand to take action to restore and pro-tect its water quality, biologicalintegrity and natural beauty for allgenerations.


Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingLobbying

Works in:Minnesota

Duluth Clean WaterAction394 Lake Ave S, Suite 312ADuluthMN 55802Tel: 218.722.8557Fax: 218.722.1754www.cleanwateraction.org/mn

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionToxicsWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/Awareness

Works in:Minnesota



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MINNESOTAEarth ProtectorPO Box 11688MinneapolisMN 55411-1441Tel: 612.522.9433www.earthprotector.org


Works in:Minnesota

EnvironmentalAssociation for GreatLakes Education394 Lake Ave. S. Suite #222DuluthMN55802Tel: 218.726.1828Fax: 240.526.2670www.eagle-ecosource.org

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:To provide education and promoteactivism to develop communityawareness and involvement aimed atprotecting and restoring the GreatLakes ecosystem.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyPrivatization/Public OwnershipWetlands

Projects include:Education/AwarenessLegal/litigation

Works in:Minnesota

Friends of theMinnesota Valley3815 American Blvd. E.BloomingtonMN 55425-1659Tel: 952.858.0737Fax:: 612.725.3279


Mission Statement:To provide leadership and build part-nerships within the Lower MinnesotaRiver Watershed that will:• Protect, restore and foster respect

for natural and cultural resources; •Improve water quality;• Advance through education, an

understanding of individual connec-tions to the watershed and the rolethey play in its protection; and• Guide decisions that impact the

Lower Minnesota Valley.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationWater pollutionWater Quality StandardsWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistance

Works in:Minnesota

Friends of theMississippi River46 East Fourth Street, Suite 606St. PaulMN 55101Tel: 651.222.2193Fax: 651.222.6005www.fmr.org


Mission Statement:Friends of the Mississippi River(FMR) advocates a new vision for theMississippi, especially the river andits watershed in the Twin Cities met-ropolitan area. Through active leader-ship and education, FMR seeks topreserve and restore the river's fishand wildlife, its vital floodplains andscenic bluffs, its natural and culturaltreasures, its beauty and its romance

Work related to:Clean waterwaysPlanning/Resource managementWatershedsWaterways publicAccess/Beautification


Works in:Minnesota

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Friends of the UpperMississippi RiverRefuges1057 W. 6th StWinonaMN 55987Tel: 507.454.7351www.friendsofuppermiss.org

Mission Statement:The Friends of the Upper MississippiRiver Refuges is an independent,nonprofit organization dedicated toconserving the natural and culturalresources of the Upper MississippiRiver National Wildlife and FishRefuge, the Trempealeau NationalWildlife Refuge and the DriftlessArea National Wildlife Refuge.



Works in:Minnesota

Great River/GreatPeople Network2151 South Lindbergh DrivePO Box 239Little FallsMN 56345Tel: 320.632.4007www.morrisoncountyhistory.org

Mission Statement:The members of this network cometogether in a spirit of cooperation todevelop and promote an integratedapproach to stewardship of the natu-ral, historical, and cultural resourcesfound within the Mississippi Riverwatershed of central Minnesota.


Projects include:Water monitoring/Testing

Works in:Minnesota

Institute forAgriculture and TradePolicy2105 First Avenue SouthMinneapolisMN 55404Tel: 612.870.0453Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:Promotes resilient family farms, ruralcommunities and ecosystems aroundthe world through research and edu-cation, science and technology, andadvocacy.

Work related to:Privatization/Public OwnershipWater Quality Standards


Works in:Minnesota

Izaak Walton League,Minnesota Division555 Park Street #140St. PaulMN 55103-2110Tel: 651.221.0215www.mtn.org/~mn-ikes/

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:To conserve, maintain, protect andrestore the soil, forest, water, andother natural resources of the UnitedStates and other lands; to promotemeans and opportunities for the edu-cation of the public with respect tosuch resources and their enjoymentand wholesome utilization.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysDevelopment/SprawlIndustrial Agriculture PollutionPlanning/Resource managementPrivatization/Public Ownership


Works in:Minnesota



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MINNESOTALeague of WomenVoters of Minnesota550 Rice StreetSt PaulMN 55103Tel: 651.224.5445Fax: 651.290.2145www.lwvmn.org

Mission Statement:The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization,encourages the informed and activeparticipation of citizens in govern-ment, and influences public policythrough education and advocacy.Support of a state role in the preser-vation and management ofMinnesota's water resources throughprotection, allocation, conservation,pricing and interbasin transfer poli-cies protective of Minnesota's currentand future needs.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesPlanning/Resource managementWater conservation


Works in:Minnesota

Mankato AreaEnvironmentalists, Inc1411 Pohl RoadMankatoMN 56001-5751Tel: 507.345.4494www.hickorytech.net/enviros

Mission Statement:The mission of MAE is to be anongoing voice for environmentalquality, a resource to other environ-mental and community groups, anda source of action to shape environ-mental policies and practices in theMinnesota River Valley - Bend of theRiver area of south-centralMinnesota.


Works in:Minnesota

Mille Lacs Band ofChippewaHCR 67, P.O. BOX 194OnamiaMN 56359

Mission Statement:Develop an organization to protectthe general environment on the reser-vation

Work related to:Environmental JusticeNative American

Works in:Minnesota

Minneapolis CleanWater Action326 Hennepin Ave EastMinneapolisMN 55414Tel: 612.623.3666Fax: [email protected]/mn/index.htm

Members: 55000

Mission Statement:CWAA is a state chapter of nationalClean Water Action working toensure that Minnesota has clean andsafe water now and for generations tocome. We promote the fundamentalpolicies needed to improve the quali-ty of our water and our lives. Wework in alliance to address the socialand economic justice issues connect-ed to environmental problems. Wefoster active citizen leadership andorganize affected communities to cre-ate political institutions that guaran-tee and preserve our common envi-ronmental legacy.

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionToxicsWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassroots

Works in:Minnesota

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Minnesota COACTTel: 651.646.0900www.coact.org


Mission Statement:Minnesota COACT is the oldestactive grassroots, direct action citizenorganization in the state whose farmorganizing was born out of the strug-gle for farm families to receive faircommodity prices and equitabletreatment from lenders. Beginning asa neighborhood organization inDuluth’s West End in 1975 to stopred-lining and a freeway from comingthrough, COACT reached out torural Minnesota in the early 1980s tofight for the survival of farm families.


Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsDirect Action

Works in:Minnesota

Minnesota Center forEnvironmentalAdvocacy26 East Exchange Street, Suite 206St. PaulMN55101Tel: 651.223.5969Fax: 651.223.5967www.mncenter.org


Mission Statement:At the heart of our mission is a rever-ence for nature and a fundamentalcommitment to sustain and enhanceenvironmental quality for the benefitof future generations.

Work related to:Water pollutionWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyLegal/litigationPolicy Analysis

Works in:Minnesota

Minnesota RuralWater Association217 12th Avenue SoutheastElbow LakeMN 56531Tel: 218.685.5197Fax: 218.685.5272www.mrwa.com


Mission Statement:To provide the latest information,education and technical assistance toprotect our public waters andimprove the quality of life inMinnesota.

Work related to:InfrastructureWater conservationWater pollution


Works in:Minnesota

Minnesota WaterAlliance2105 First Avenue SouthMinneapolisMN 55404www.mnwater.org

Mission Statement:Minnesota Water Alliance is a citi-zen's network that advocates forstrong public participation in waterresource management. We are con-cerned primarily with water infra-structure privatization. We believethat, in the effort to create a watersustainable future for people andecosystems, stewardship of water as acommon good can best be achievedthrough collaboration across all insti-tutions concerned with water man-agement. Therefore, we believe thatthe state of Minnesota will best beserved by the development of a holis-tic and integrated water managementsystem that reflects the strengths andlimitations of each watershed and theneeds of the community.

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MINNESOTAMississippi CorridorNeighborhoodCoalitionPO box 18748MinneapolisMN 55418Tel: 612.788.0249www.mcnc-mpls.org/default.asp

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:Working to preserve, protect,enhance and restore the MississippiRiver in Minneapolis to serve theinterests of neighborhood residentsand others who value and respect ourGreat River.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restoration


Works in:Minnesota

MississippiHeadwaters BoardCass County Courthouse PO Box 3000WalkerMN 56484Tel: 218.547.7263Fax: 218.547.7376www.mhbriverwatch.dst.mn.us

Mission Statement:The Mississippi Headwaters Board(MHB) is a body mandated by theMinnesota Legislature to protect andpreserve the natural, cultural, scenic,scientific, and recreational values ofthe Mississippi River's first 400 miles.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysPlanning/Resource managementWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Minnesota

Mississippi RiverBasin Alliance708 North First Street, Suite 238MinneapolisMN 55401Tel: 612.334.9460www.mrba.org


Mission Statement:Protect and restore the ecological,economic, cultural, historical andrecreational resources in the basin,and eliminate barriers of race, class,and economic status which divide usin the quest to achieve these purpos-es.


Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsPolicy Analysis

Works in:Minnesota

Mississippi RiverRevival50 E 4th Street #305PO Box 315WinonaMN 55987Tel: 507.457.0393Fax: 507.457.0394riverrevival@ yahoo.comwww.cleanriver.org

Mission Statement:The Mississippi River Revival worksfor a clean river through education,hands-on activism, and celebration.We support communities and volun-teers in their efforts to increaseawareness of the Mississippi River asa natural treasure of historical, cul-tural, and ecological importance. Theriver deserves to be cherished andprotected from the Headwaters to theGulf.”

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStormwater


Works in:IllinoisIowaMinnesotaWisconsin

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Rivers Council ofMinnesota100 Second Avenue South, Suite 101Sauk RapidsMN 56379-1409Tel: 320.259.6800Fax: 320.259.6678www.riversmn.org


Mission Statement:The Rivers Council of Minnesota is anonprofit organization dedicated tohelping Minnesotans protect, restoreand enjoy our 92,000 miles ofstreams and rivers by building aware-ness of river resources, monitoringriver health, and promoting actionsthat protect and enhance ecologicalintegrity of rivers.



Works in:Minnesota

Sierra Club- NorthStar Chapter2327 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 1MinneapolisMN 55406-1024Tel: 612.659.9124Fax: [email protected]://northstar.sierraclub.org

Mission Statement:Explore, enjoy and protect the wildplaces of the earth. Practice and pro-mote the responsible use of theearth's ecosystems and resources.Educate and enlist humanity to pro-tect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environment.Use all lawful means to carry outthese objectives.

Work related to:Development/SprawlPlanning/Resource managementToxicsWater Quality Standards


Works in:Minnesota

The FreshwaterSociety2500 Shadywood RdExcelsiorMN 55331Tel: 952.471.9773Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 13

Mission Statement:The Freshwater Society is dedicatedto promoting the protection andrational management of all freshwa-ter resources

Work related to:Ground waterPlanning/Resource managementStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservation

Projects include:Education/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesPublications

The Land StewardshipProject2200 4th StreetWhite Bear LakeMN 55110Tel: 651.653.0618Fax: 651.653.0589www.landstewardshipproject.org


Mission Statement:The Land Stewardship Project (LSP)is a private, nonprofit organizationfounded in 1982 to foster an ethic ofstewardship for farmland, to promotesustainable agriculture and to devel-op sustainable communities.

Work related to:Water conservationWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessLobbying

Works in:Minnesota



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MINNESOTAThe Minnesota Project1885 University Avenue Suite 315St. PaulMN 55104Tel: 651.645.6159Fax: 651.645.1262www.mnproject.org

Mission Statement:The Minnesota Project is a nonprofitorganization dedicated to sustainabledevelopment and environmental pro-tection in rural Minnesota. Our mis-sion is to increase the viability ofrural communities. We connect ruralleaders and perspectives to state andnational policy development. We cel-ebrate the enduring value of rurallandscapes, lifestyles, stories and cul-ture. We promote the understandingthat socially, environmentally andeconomically healthy rural communi-ties are vital to our society.

Work related to:Water conservationWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyPolicy Analysis

Works in:Minnesota

White Earth LandRecovery Project32033 E. Round Lake RdPonsfordMN 56575Tel: 218.573.3448Fax: 218.573.3444www.welrp.org/index.html

Mission Statement:The mission of the White EarthLand Recovery Project is to facilitaterecovery of the original land base ofthe White Earth Indian Reservation,while preserving and restoring tradi-tional practices of sound land stew-ardship, language fluency, communi-ty development, and strengtheningour spiritual and cultural heritage.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysNative American

Projects include:Waterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Minnesota

MISSISSIPPI Sierra ClubMississippi ChapterPO Box 4335JacksonMS39296-4335Tel: [email protected]://mississippi.sierraclub.org/index.html

Works in:Mississippi



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Mississippi WildlifeFederation855 South Pear Orchard Rd., Suite500RidgelandMS 39157Tel: 601.206.5703www.mswildlife.org


Mission Statement:Protecting our wildlife legacy

Work related to:Clean Water ActDams/EnergyWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLobbyingWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Mississippi



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MISSOURIGreeway Network,Inc. - St. CharlesTel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Our Mission is to conserve naturalresources, encourage sound manage-ment of the watersheds, and protectthe quality of life for the residents ofSt. Charles County.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyMining pollutionStormwaterWetlands

Works in:Missouri

American FisheriesSociety - MissouriChapterPO Box 10267ColumbiaMO [email protected]

Mission Statement:To advance the conservation, devel-opment, and wise use of aquaticresources for optimum use and enjoy-ment by people, to facilitate the dis-tribution of information regardingthe aquatic sciences, to promote andto evaluate the educational, scientific,and professional aspects of the aquat-ic sciences, and to provide an organi-zational structure that equitably rep-resents its members, develops oppor-tunities for effective leadership, andgenerates the resources necessary toaccomplish Chapter programs.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationWater conservation


Works in:Missouri

Earth Share - Missouri1915 Alfred Ave.St. LouisMO 63110Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Our goal is to continue expandingopportunities for working people tohave an easy and effective way to helpthe environment, and in doing so,help ensure the preservation of ournatural heritage.

Works in:Missouri

Mississippi RiverBasin Alliance1915 Alfred AvenueSt. LouisMO 63110Tel: 314.776.6672 x102www.mrba.org

Mission Statement:Protect and restore the ecological,economic, cultural, historical andrecreational resources in the basin,and eliminate barriers of race, class,and economic status which divide usin the quest to achieve these purpos-es.

Works in:Missouri

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Missouri Coalition forthe Environment6267 Delmar Blvd. Ste. 2ESt. LouisMO 63130Tel: 314.727.0600Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Coalition promotes clean air,clean water, a safe and healthy envi-ronment for Missouri’s families, andresponsible stewardship of Missouri’sland, natural resources and wildlife.


Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationTechnical assistance

Works in:Missouri

Missouri RiverCommunities200 Old Highway 63 SouthColumbiaMO 65201Tel: [email protected]/i

Mission Statement:To increase awareness of the MissouriRiver and involvement of citizens inmanagement of the river To reconcilethe interests of navigation, agricul-ture, recreation, riverfront develop-ment, tourism, historical preserva-tion, flood prevention, land use,ecosystem restoration, and waterquality To inform agricultural landowners about support systems forinstituting best management prac-tices along the river To promote com-patible economic developmentopportunities along the MissouriRiver To help plan for historic preser-vation and tourism in the MissouriRiver corridor To encourage waterquality improvement and mainte-nance of water supply from the river.

Works in:Missouri

Missouri Rural CrisisCenter1108 Rangeline StColumbiaMO 65202Tel: 573.449.1336Fax: [email protected]/rural.html

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:The mission of MRCC is to preservefamily farms, promote stewardship ofthe land and environmental integrity,and strive for economic and socialjustice by building unity and mutualunderstanding among diverse groups,both rural and urban.

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture Pollution

Works in:Missouri

Missouri State PublicInterest ResearchGroup310A N. EuclidSt. LouisMO 63108Tel: [email protected]

Work related to:Toxics

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MISSOURIOzark Regional LandTrust427 South Main StreetCarthageMO 64836Tel: 417.358.0852Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:Through carefully designed programsof conservation and appropriate landmanagement, ORLT will empowerpeople to protect the naturalresources of the Ozarks forever

Works in:Missouri

Sierra Club - EasternMissouri Group7164 Manchester AveSt. LouisMO 63143Tel: 314.644.0890emg@missouri.sierraclub.orgwww.missouri.sierraclub.org/emg

Works in:Missouri

Sierra Club - OzarkChapter1007 N College, Suite 1ColumbiaMO 65201Tel: 573.815.9250Fax: [email protected]

Works in:Missouri

Sustainable St. Louis1915 Alfred AvenueSt. LouisMO 63110Tel: 314.773.1940 x [email protected]

Mission Statement:Our Mission is to promote the sus-tainable cultural, economic, environ-mental, and social health of thegreater St. Louis region for currentand future generations.

Works in:Missouri

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The MissouriWatershedInformation Network205 Agricultural EngineeringColumbiaMO 65211Tel: 573.882.0085Fax: [email protected]://outreach.missouri.edu/mowin

Mission Statement:The Missouri Watershed InformationNetwork, or MoWIN, provides assis-tance in locating and accessing infor-mation relative to Missouri water-sheds. Our intent is to make it easierfor you to find the information youneed.


Projects include:Research

Works in:Missouri

Washington WheatleyNeighborhoodAssociation2312 MontgallKansas CityMO 64127Tel: 816.231.2328

Mission Statement:Serve residents by improving thequality of life. Participate in homeimprovement programs for the pur-pose of attracting new families intothe area. Help meet the needs of lowincome residents.

Works in:Missouri



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MONTANAAmerican WildlandsPO Box 6669BozemanMT 59771Tel: 406.586.8175Fax: 406.586.8242www.wildlands.org

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:American Wildlands' NorthernRockies Waters Program is workingto ensure the protection of healthywatersheds and clean flowing waters.Not only home to many native cold-water fish, the waters of this regionare also essential to people and com-munities for drinking water andrecreational opportunities.

Work related to:Water pollutionWatersheds


Works in:Montana

Center forEnvironmental PoliticsPO Box 9375MissoulaMT 59807Tel: 406.543.6154Fax: 406.542.6278www.cfep.org

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:to protect our wilderness, water, andair by encouraging citizens withstrong environmental principles tobecome more actively involved in ourpolitical process.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysEnvironmental Justice


Works in:Montana

Greater YellowstoneCoalition13 S. Willson, Suite 2 PO Box 1874BozemanMT 59771Tel: 406.586.1593Fax: 406.556.2839sbossee@greateryellowstone.orgwww.greateryellowstone.org

Staff: 27

Mission Statement:The Greater Yellowstone Coalitionconsists of people and organizationsthat protect the lands, waters, andwildlife of the Greater YellowstoneEcosystem, now and for future gener-ations.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementStream, river, and lake restorationStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollutionWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:Legal/litigationLobbying

Works in:IdahoMontanaWyoming

Montana PreservationAlliance516 N. Park Street, Suite AHelenaMT 59601Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:MPA is a statewide non-profit organi-zation based in Helena, Montanathat champions the preservation ofMontana's historic places and cultur-al heritage. MPA's Tongue RiverConfluences campaign is helpingranchers, farmers and NativeAmericans in southeastern Montanastand up for their cultural heritageand the primacy of water to their wayof life.

Works in:Montana

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SustainableObtainable SolutionsPO Box 1424HelenaMT 59624Tel: [email protected]

Works in:Montana

Western WaterAllianceClark Fork Coalition PO box 7593MissoulaMT 59807Tel: 406.542.0539www.westernwateralliance.org

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:Coalition of diverse interests build-ing broad public support and politi-cal power for sustainable water man-agement



Works in:AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoIdahoMontanaNevadaOregonTexasUtahWashingtonWyoming

Montana WaterCoursePO Box 170575BozemanMT 59715-0575Tel: 406.994.1910www.mtwatercourse.org

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To foster lifelong stewardship ofMontana's water by providing unbi-ased information, education,resources, and tools to all waterusers. Our approach is neutral, inclu-sive and cooperative.


Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessPublicationsResearchWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Montana

Northern PlainsResource Council2401 Montana Avenue, Suite 200BillingsMT 59101Tel: 406.248.1154Fax: 406.248.2110www.northernplains.org


Mission Statement:Organizes Montana citizens to pro-tect our water quality, family farmsand ranches, and unique quality oflife. We are a grassroots conservationand family agriculture group that getsthe job done - protecting theNorthern Plains and the people whomake their home here.

Work related to:Mining pollutionWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEnforcementWater monitoring/Testing

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NEBRASKACenter for RuralAffairs145 Main StPO Box 136LyonsNE 68038-0136Tel: 402.687.2100Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Establish strong rural communities,social and economic justice, environ-mental stewardship, and genuineopportunity for all while engagingpeople in decisions that affect thequality of their lives and the future oftheir communities.

Work related to:Ground waterWater conservationWater pollution


Works in:Nebraska

Community Alliancesfor InterdependentAgriculture56149 Hwy 12HartingtonNE 68739Tel: 402.254.1110Fax: 815.371.3628www.namanet.org/caia.htm

Mission Statement:To enable people to create food andfarming systems that improve andsustain ecological, economic andsocial health through systemic, com-munity-based, self-organizing gover-nance

Works in:Nebraska

Nebraska WildlifeFederationPO Box 81437LincolnNE 68501-1437www.omaha.org


Mission Statement:To protect endangered species in thestate, promote wildlife conservationpractices, and encourage public poli-cies that protect wildlife habitat.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysMining pollution


Omaha Tribe ofNebraska100 Main Street PO Box 368MacyNE 68039Tel: 402.846.5166Fax: 402.837.5308

Mission Statement:To protect and defend the WintersDoctrine (reserved water rights) andother water rights of Indian Tribes inthe Missouri River Basin, whetherbased on riparian or prior appropria-tion principles and/or recognizedunder treaty, federal law, internation-al law, tribal law, or other local law incoordination and collaboration withmember Tribes.

Works in:Nebraska

NEBRASKA Western NebraskaResources CouncilChadronNE Tel: [email protected]

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Santee Sioux Tribe ofNebraska425 Frazier Ave N. Suite 2NiobraraNE 68760Tel: 402-857-2302Fax: 402-857-2307

Staff: 4


Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsDirect ActionResearch

Works in:Nebraska

Spring LakeGroundwaterGuardians4542 South 17th StreetOmahaNE 68107-2153Tel: 402.932.3555Fax: 402.932.3553

Mission Statement:to improve the conditions of thepark, control and monitor land use,and preserve and reconstruct the wet-lands in the park in order to keep aneye on the groundwater/surfacewater interaction on the edge of theMissouri River.

Works in:Nebraska

The GroundwaterFoundationPO Box 22558LincolnNE 68542-2558Tel: 402.434.2740Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Educating and motivating people tocare for and about groundwater

Work related to:Ground waterWater conservationWater pollution


Works in:Nebraska



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NEVADACitizen AlertPO Box 17173 (1700 East Desert Inn Road)Las VegasNV 89114Tel: 702.796.5662Fax: 702.796.4886www.citizenalert.org


Mission Statement:Citizen Alert Works to Assure PublicParticipation and GovernmentAccountability on Issues that Affectthe Land and People of Nevada

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesGround waterPlanning/Resource managementScarcityWater pollution


Works in:Nevada

Great Basin MineWatchPO Box 10262RenoNV 89510Tel: 775.348.1986tom@greatbasinminewatch.orgwww.greatbasinminewatch.org


Mission Statement:A coalition of Native Americans andtraditional environmentalists,GBMW serves to protect the region'speople, land, air, water and wildlifefrom destructive mining.

Work related to:Clean Water ActGround waterMining pollutionNative AmericanPrivatization/Public Ownership

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigation

Works in:CaliforniaNevada

Nevada Rural WaterAssociation2245 Meridian Blvd., Ste AMindenNV 89423Tel: 775.783.7225Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:To provide the best available technol-ogy, resources, support, assistanceand training to our members servingNevada communities

Work related to:Regulation


Works in:Nevada

Nevada WaterNetwork1755 E. Plumb Ln. Suite 170RenoNV 89502Tel: 775.786.9955

Mission Statement:The purpose of the Network is toprovide a network of rural and urbanNevadans to advocate for and protectsustainable water use and conserva-tion thata. Promotes equity in the use ofwater in both urban and rural areasthrough research, planning, grassroots development, dissemination ofnew information, public educationabout water, and litigation.b. Protects the public's interestin Nevada's water and water qualityc. Encourages development andmaintains quality of life without jeop-ardizing people and natural resourcesdependent on waterd. Sustains the economies ofrural counties and Native Americantribes dependent on watere. Develops dialogue about pri-vatizing Nevada's water for profitf. Supports plant and animalspecies survival in the natural envi-ronment.

Works in:Nevada

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PLAN (ProgressiveLeadership Alliance ofNevada)1101 Riverside DriveRenoNV 89509Tel: 775.348.7557Fax: 702.348.7707www.planevada.org

Staff: 8Members: 43

Mission Statement:PLAN provides a vehicle in Nevadafor building consensus and collectivestrategies among progressives on arange of issues including welfare,immigration, taxes, environment,campaign finance reform, economicjustice and reproductive choice.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesDesalinizationDevelopment/SprawlPrivatization/Public Ownership

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsLobbying

Works in:Nevada



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NEW HAMPSHIREClean Water Action -NH/ME office163 Court St.PortsmouthNH 03801Tel: 603.430.9565Fax: [email protected]/nh/index.htm




Works in:New Hampshire

New Hampshire LakesAssociation5 South State StreetConcordNH 03301Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Dedicated to protect NewHampshire's lakes and ponds.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationWater Quality StandardsWetlands



New HampshireRivers Council54 Portsmouth StreetConcordNH 03301Tel: 603.228.6472Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The New Hampshire Rivers Councilis the only statewide conservationorganization wholly dedicated to theprotection and conservation of NewHampshire rivers. Since its incorpo-ration as a non-profit organization in1993, the Rivers Council has workedto educate the public about the valueof the state's rivers, designate riversin the state's protection program, andadvocate for strong public policiesand wise management of NewHampshire's river resources.


New Hampshire RuralWater Association(NHRWA)[email protected]


Mission Statement:The New Hampshire Rural WaterAssociation (NHRWA) is a nonprofitassociation of water and wastewatersystems throughout the state. Ourmission is to promote public healthand a clean environment by support-ing New Hampshire water and waste-water facilities.




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Sierra Club - NewHampshire3 Bicentennial SquareConcordNH 03301Tel: 603.224.8222Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To explore, enjoy, and protect thewild places of the earth; To practiceand promote the responsible use ofthe earth's ecosystems and resources;To educate and enlist humanity toprotect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environment;and to use all lawful means to carryout these objectives.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActSewageToxics


Save OurGroundwaterPO Box 182BarringtonNH 03825Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Dedicated to advocating that water isa natural resource to be held in thepublic trust and to be protected nowand for the future.

Work related to:Ground waterLaw and RegulationPrivatization/Public OwnershipWater Quality Standards




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NEW JERSEYAlliance for a LivingOcean2007 Long Beach BoulevardNorth Beach HavenNJ 08008Tel: 609.492.0222Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Alliance for a Living Ocean promotesand maintains clean water and ahealthy coastal environment througheducation, research and active partici-pation

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessResearchWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:New JerseyNew YorkPennsylvania

Barnegat Bay EstuaryProgramPO Box 2001Toms RiverNJ 08754Tel: 732.255.0472www.bbep.org

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To promote comprehensive planning,conservation, and management ofnationally significant estuaries threat-ened by pollution, development oroveruse, and to encourage the prepa-ration of management plans forthose estuaries.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWater Quality StandardsWater QuantityWaterways publicAaccess/Beautification


Works in:New Jersey

Clean Ocean ActionPO Box 505HighlandsNJ 07732-0505Tel: 732.872.0111Fax: 732.872.8041SandyHook@CleanOceanAction.orgwww.cleanoceanaction.org


Mission Statement:Our goal is to improve the degradedwater quality of the marine waters offthe New Jersey/New York coast.Clean Ocean Action will identify thesources of pollution and mount anattack on each source by usingresearch, public education, and citi-zen action to convince our publicofficials to enact and enforce meas-ures which will clean up and protectour ocean.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysLaw and RegulationMining pollutionSewageStormwaterWater pollution


Works in:New Jersey

Clean Water Action -North Jersey Office559 Bloomfield Ave.MontclairNJ 07042Tel: 973.744.3005Fax: [email protected]

Works in:New Jersey

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Clean Water Action -South Jersey Office223 Park Ave.MarltonNJ 08053Tel: 856.767.1110Fax: [email protected]/njef

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supply

Projects include:Education/AwarenessLobbying

Works in:New Jersey

Fyke NatureAssociationPO Box 141RamseyNJ [email protected]

Mission Statement:We are an active and dynamic organi-zation dedicated to conservation andenvironmental protection.



Works in:New Jersey

Great SwampWatershed Association568 Tempe Wick RoadMorristownNJ 07960Tel: 973.538.3500Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Great Swamp WatershedAssociation was formed in 1981 toencourage good management policiesand practices on behalf of the 12,000acres of exceptional protected landwithin the Great Swamp watershed.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWater pollutionWater Quality StandardsWaterways publicAccess/Beautification


Works in:New Jersey

HackensackRiverkeeper, Inc.231 Main StreetHackensackNJ 07601-7304Tel: 201.968.0808Fax: 201.968.0336info@hackensackriverkeeper.orgwww.hackensackriverkeeper.org

Staff: 5

Mission Statement:The primary Mission of theHackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. is toprovide representation for the natu-ral living resources of the HackensackRiver. The focus of HackensackRiverkeeper, Inc. is to protect anddefend the environmental quality ofthe eco-system of the estuary, riverand watershed and the quality of lifefor the people and other creaturesthat inhabit the Hackensack Riverwatershed.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysLaw and RegulationPlanning/Resource managementWater pollution

Projects include:Action Alert, AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessEnforcementWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:New Jersey



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NEW JERSEYHudson RiverWaterfrontConservancyPO Box 13222Jersey CityNJ 07303Fax: 603.297.2367mcmaster@hudsonriverwaterfront.orgwww.hudsonriverwaterfront.org

Mission statement:The Hudson River WaterfrontConservancy is a non-profit organiza-tion formed in 1988 to oversee thecreation of the New Jersey side of theHudson River Walkway and providea voice of support.

Works in:New Jersey

New JerseyEnvironmentalFederation1002 Ocean AvenueBelmarNJ 07719Tel: .732.280.8988Fax: [email protected]/njef/


Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActDevelopment/SprawlPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:EnforcementLobbying

Works in:New Jersey

New JerseyEnvironmental Lobby204 State StreetTrentonNJ 08608Tel: 609.396.3774www.njenvironment.org/index.htm

Members: 1000

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysPlanning/Resource managementStormwaterWater pollution

Projects include:Lobbying

Works in:New Jersey

New Jersey PublicInterest ResearchGroup11 North Willow StreetTrentonNJ 08608Tel: 609.394.8155Fax: [email protected]://njpirg.org


Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysDevelopment/SprawlSewageToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingResearchWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:New Jersey

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New Jersey WatershedInstitute31 Titus Mill RoadPenningtonNJ 08534Tel: 609.737.3735Fax: 609.737.3075

Work related to:Coalition building/Networks

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistance

Works in:New Jersey

NY/NJ Baykeeper,Inc.Tel: 732.548.8730

Mission Statement:The mission of the Baykeeper pro-gram is to protect, preserve andrestore the ecological integrity andproductivity of the Hudson/RaritanEstuary, its tributaries and watershed.

Works in:New Jersey

Passaic RiverCoalition246 Madisonville RoadBasking RidgeNJ 07920Tel: 908.766.7550Fax: 908.766.7550www.passaicriver.org


Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyGround waterPlanning/Resource managementScarcityWater pollutionWetlands

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsOrganizing/conferencesProperty easements/Land buying

Works in:New Jersey

Pompeston CreekWatershed Association551 New Albany RoadMoorestownNJ 08057Tel: 856.235.9204

Works in:New Jersey



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NEW JERSEYSierra Club - NewJersey139 West Hannover StreetTrentonNJ 08618Tel: 609.656.7612Fax: [email protected]://njsierra.org


Mission Statement:To explore, enjoy, and protect thewild places of the earth; To practiceand promote the responsible use ofthe earth's ecosystems and resources;To educate and enlist humanity toprotect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environments.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWetlands

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying

Works in:New Jersey

UNPLUG SalemCampaign321 Barr Ave.LinwoodNJ 08221Tel: 609.601.8537Fax: [email protected],www.unplugsalem.org

Work related to:Habitat RestorationToxicsWater pollutionWetlands

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyCampaigns/networking

Works in:New Jersey

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1000 Friends of NewMexicoPO Box 26176AlbuquerqueNM 87125-6176Tel: 505.986.3831Fax: 505.986.0339www.1000friends-nm.org


Mission Statement:To encourage effective land use plan-ning, growth management, and sus-tainable development. We work forland use ethics that protect thediverse values of New Mexico's cul-tures, histories and ecosystems

Work related to:Ground waterPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:LobbyingPublications

Works in:New Mexico

Amigos Bravos106 Doña LuzPO Box 238TaosNM 87571Tel: 505.758.3874www.amigosbravos.org

Mission Statement:Dedicated to the restoration andpreservation of the Rio Grandewatershed.

Work related to:Clean Water ActClean waterwaysEnvironmental JusticeMining pollutionWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEnforcement

Works in:ColoradoNew MexicoTexas

Middle Rio GrandeWater AssemblyPO Box 25862AlbuquerqueNM 87125Tel: 505.867.3889www.waterassembly.org

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementPrivatization/Public OwnershipScarcity

Works in:New Mexico

New Mexico AcequiaAssociation430 W. Manhattan, Suite #5Santa Fe, [email protected]: 505.995.9644

Mission Statement:To preserve and support community-based irrigation systems in NewMexico and to to ensure the contin-ued survival of rural, traditional com-munities in New Mexico by protect-ing the historic water rights of theacequias through community educa-tion, community organizing and poli-cy advocacy.

Works in:New Mexico



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NEW MEXICONew Mexico RuralWater Association3413 Carlisle Boulevard NEAlbuquerqueNM 87110Tel: 505.884.1031www.nmrwa.org

Staff: 14

Mission Statement:To provide top quality, responsivetechnical assistance and training forrural water and wastewater systems inNew Mexico.

Work related to:Native AmericanRural issues

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesTechnical assistance

Works in:New Mexico

New Mexico WaterResources ResearchInstitutePO Box 30001, MSC 3167, NMSULas CrucesNM 88003Tel: 505.646.4337http://wrri.nmsu.edu

Mission Statement:The Institute funds research toaddress water problems critical toNew Mexico and the southwest. TheInstitute has a small staff primarilyfor research administration. Theresearch is conducted by faculty andtheir students in the state's universi-ties.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWater conservationWater pollution

Projects include:Education/AwarenessOrganizing/conferencesResearch

Works in:New Mexico

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Akwesasne Task Forceon the EnvironmentPO Box 992HogansburgNY 13655Tel: 518.358.9607Fax: 518.358.2857

Mission Statement:“The mission of the Akwesasne TaskForce on the Environment is to con-serve, preserve, protect, and restorethe environment, natural and cultur-al resources within the Mohawk terri-tory of Akwesasne in order to pro-mote the health and survival of thesacred web of life for future genera-tions and to fulfill our responsibili-ties to the natural world as ourCreator instructed.”

Work related to:Native American

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbyingResearch

Works in:New York

Atlantic States LegalFoundation658 West Onondaga StreetSyracuseNY 13204-3757Tel: 315.475.1170Fax: [email protected]/ASLF/index.html

Mission Statement:To protect and restore the quality ofthe natural and human environment.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementRecyclingWetlands

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsLegal/litigationTechnical assistanceWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:New York

Audubon New York200 Trillium LaneAlbanyNY 12203Tel: 518.869.9731Fax: 518.869-0737http://ny.audubon.org/

Staff: 11



Works in:New York

Bronx Council forEnvironmentalQualityPO Box 265, City Island StationBronxNY [email protected]

Staff: 16

Mission Statement:To achieve an aesthetic, unpollutedenvironment, with a natural and his-toric heritage.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyPlanning/Resource managementToxicsWaterways publicaccess/BeautificationWetlands


Works in:New York



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NEW YORKBuffalo AudubonSociety1610 Welch RoadNorth JavaNY 14113Tel: 585.457.3228Fax: 585.457.1378www.buffaloaudubon.com

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:The Buffalo Audubon Society pro-motes an appreciation of the naturalworld through education, advocacy,conservation, and preservation.



Works in:New York

Citizens Campaign forthe Environment225-A Main StreetFarmingdaleNY 11735Tel: 516.390.7150Fax: 516.390.7160farmingdale@citizenscampaign.orgwww.citizenscampaign.org


Mission Statement:CCE works to build widespread citi-zen understanding and advocacy forpolicies and actions designed to man-age and protect interdependent landand water resources, wildlife andpublic health. CCE carries out thismission through public education,research, lobbying, organizing andpublic outreach.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyHabitat RestorationSewageToxicsWater pollutionWetlands

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbyingResearch

Clean Ocean andShore Trust918 Mudd Building500 West 120th St.New YorkNY 10027Tel: 212.854.2910Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To provide for the maximumenhancement, enjoyment and conser-vation of the marine resources of theHudson-Raritan Estuary and theNew York Bight

Works in:New JerseyNew York

CommunityEnvironmental HealthCenter425 E. 25th St. PO Box 596New YorkNY 10021Tel: 212.481.4355

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:The prevention of environmentalhealth problems through involve-ment of local residents and commu-nity action groups.



Works in:New York

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Croton WatershedClean WaterCoalition, inc.9 Old Corner RoadBedfordNY 10506Tel: 914.234.6470Fax: [email protected]/_newCwc/web/home.cfm

Mission Statement:The Croton Watershed Clean WaterCoalition was formed as an allianceof individuals and groups to protectand improve the quality of the watersin the Croton Watershed throughregional action, and to provide alter-natives to the proposed chemicaltreatment/filtration plant for Crotonwaters, because of the disincentivesuch a plant would have on effectivewatershed protection, and theadverse impacts of its constructionand maintenance on neighboringcommunities.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWater pollution

Works in:New York

EnvironmentalAdvocates of NewYork353 Hamilton StreetAlbanyNY 12210Tel: 518.462.5526Fax: [email protected]

Members: 7000

Mission Statement:As the state’s premier environmentalwatchdog, Environmental Advocatesof New York works independentlyand through coalitions to ensure thatNew York enacts and implements themeasures needed to protect its natu-ral resources and environmentalhealth; and that the public isinformed of, and participates in,important environmental policydebates.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyCoalition building/NetworksHabitat Restoration, Stream, river,and lake restoration, Wetlands

Projects include:Action Alert, Advocacy,Campaigns/networking, Education/Awareness

Works in:New York

First EnvironmentProject226 Blackman Hill Rd.BerkshireNY 13736Tel: 607.657.8438

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:Community-based health research,education, outreach, and training toinvestigate and respond to investigateand respond to hazardous wasteexposures in Native American com-munities, particularly those in theGreat Lakes basin. To increase publicawareness of human health implica-tions of toxic contamination of theGreat Lakes ecosystem. To developNative women's leadership in envi-ronnmental action.


Works in:New York

Friends of the BuffaloNiagara River567 Potomac Ave.BuffaloNY 14222Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Improve public waterfront access,restore watershed ecology, conserveriver heritage, cultivate river steward-ship.

Work related to:Law and RegulationPlanning/Resource managementWaterways publicAccess/Beautification


Works in:New York



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NEW YORKFriends of the GreatSwampPO Box 373PawlingNY 12564Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To conserve, protect, and promotethe functions, values and integrity ofthe Great Swamp wetland and itswatersheds in Putnam and DutchessCounties, New York.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWaterways publicAccess/Beautification


Works in:New York

Great Lakes United,Inc.1300 Elmwood Ave.BuffaloNY 14222Tel: 716.886.0142Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 9

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActCoalition building/NetworksEnvironmental JusticeHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessPolicy Analysis

Group for the SouthForkPO Box 569BridgehamptonNY 11932Tel: [email protected]/gsf/groupaction.html


Mission Statement:Professionally staffed environmentalorganization dedicated exclusively topublic advocacy, community educa-tion and personal empowerment inthe struggle to assure a safe andhealthy environment for the future.

Work related to:Bottled waterPlanning/Resource managementWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessTechnical assistance

Works in:New York

Hudson River SloopClearwater112 Little Market St.PoughkeepsieNY 12601Tel: 845.454.7673Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To investigate and conduct researchinto any causes or sources of contam-ination and destruction of this river,its tributaries and similar river sys-tems; To inform the public of suchdangers and to assist the public intaking such measures to stop suchcontamination; To educate the gener-al populace as to the importance ofpreserving the Hudson River, its trib-utaries and other similar river sys-tems; To foster the historic and cul-tural heritage of the Hudson RiverValley from the mountains to the sea;To protect the well-being of individu-als who dwell along its banks andrelated areas; To protect and restoreother great waterways.


Works in:New York



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League of WomenVoters of Westchester200 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains MallWhite PlainsNY 10601Tel: 914.949.0507Fax: [email protected]/lwv

Work related to:Stormwater

Works in:New York

Natural ResourcesProtective AssociationPO Box 050328Staten IslandNY 10305Tel: [email protected]/

Work related to:ToxicsWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Works in:New York

New YorkEnvironmental Lawand Justice Project351 Broadway 4th FloorNew YorkNY 10013Tel: 212.334.5551Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Counsels and represents groups andindividual concerns with the preser-vation and improvement of commu-nity environmental conditions

Work related to:Environmental JusticeLaw and Regulation


Works in:New York

New York RiversUnitedPO Box 1460RomeNY 13442Tel: 315.339.2097Fax: 315.339.6028NYRU@newyorkriversunited.orgwww.newyorkriversunited.org

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To find a balance between hydropow-er generation and river conservationand good management

Work related to:Dams/EnergyPlanning/Resource management


Works in:New York



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NEW YORKNorth Shore AudubonPO Box 763Port WashingtonNY [email protected]

Members: 1000

Mission Statement:To promote, protect and preserve theenvironment and the birds thatinhabitat it through education, advo-cacy and leadership



Works in:New York

Peconic BayKeeperPO Box 1308RiverheadNY 11901Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:To protect and improve the aquaticecosystems of the Peconic and SouthShore estuaries of Long Island.

Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWater conservation

Projects include:Education/AwarenessLegal/litigationResearchWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:New York

Rusticus Garden ClubPO Box 732BedfordNY 10506Tel: 914.764.8599

Mission Statement:Rusticus members attempt to restore,improve and protect the quality ofthe environment through educationalprograms and action in the areas ofconservation and civic improvement.


Works in:New York

Save the River409 Riverside DriveClaytonNY 13624Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:To preserve and protect the ecologi-cal integrity of the Thousand IslandsRegion of the St. Lawrence Riverthrough advocacy, education andresearch.

Work related to:ToxicsWater pollutionWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessResearchTechnical assistanceWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:New York



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Save the Sound50 Barry DriveGlen CoveNY 11542Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:Save the Sound is a bi-state, non-prof-it membership organization dedicat-ed to the restoration, protection, andappreciation of Long Island Soundand its watershed through advocacy,education and research.


Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessResearch

Works in:New York

Scenic Hudson, Inc.One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200PoughkeepsieNY 12601Tel: 845.473.4440Fax: 845.473.2648www.scenichudson.org

Mission Statement:Scenic Hudson is an environmentalorganization and land trust workingto protect, preserve and restore theHudson River and its riverfront as apublic and natural resource.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksWater pollution

Projects include:Advocacy

Works in:New York

We Act, Inc.271 West 125th Street, Suite 308New YorkNY 10027-4424Tel: 212.961.1000Fax: 212.961.1015www.weact.org/index.html

Staff: 15

Work related to:Environmental JusticePlanning/Resource managementSewage

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationResearchWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:New York

NORTH CAROLINACatawba RiverkeeperFoundation926 Elizabeth Ave #301CharlotteNC 28204-2204Tel: 704.373.1916Fax: 704.373.1665www.catawbariverkeeper.org


Mission Statement:The Catawba RiverkeeperFoundation is an environmentaladvocacy organization dedicated topromoting our obligation to preserve,protect & restore the fragile ecosys-tem of our Catawba Basin’s rivers,lakes & creeks, on which Charlotte’swater supply depends.


Projects include:AdvocacyWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:North CarolinaSouth Carolina

Clean Water forNorth Carolina29 1/2 Page AveAshvilleNC 28801Tel: 800.929.4480www.Cwfnc.org


Mission Statement:Promotes clean and safe water andenvironments and empowered justcommunities for all NC throughorganizing education advocacy andtechnical assistance.

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionWater pollutionWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessResearchTechnical assistance

Works in:North Carolina

Concerned Citizens ofTilleryPO Box 61TilleryNC 27887http://members.aol.com/tillery

Work related to:Environmental JusticeGround waterIndustrial Agriculture PollutionInfrastructureRegulation



Conservation Councilof North CarolinaPO Box 12671RalieghNC27605Tel: 919.839.0006Fax: 919.839.0761ccnc@conservationcouncilnc.orgwww.conservationcouncilnc.org


Mission Statement:The Conservation Council of NorthCarolina represents a non-partisan,statewide coalition protecting, pre-serving and enhancing the quality oflife for North Carolina citizens. Wedo this by: advocating for postivechange in environmental policy;holding legislators accountable fortheir decisions that impact the envi-ronment; mobilizing voters advocatefor positive changes in environmentalpolicies; electing candidates for pub-lic office who will work to protect theenvironment (through theConservation PAC).

Work related to:Water conservation

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessPolicy Analysis




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North CarolinaConservation Network112 S Blount StreetRaleighNC 27601Tel: 919.857.4699Fax: 919.839.0767info@ncconservationnetwork.orgwww.ncconservationnetwork.org


Mission Statement:The North Carolina ConservationNetwork is a statewide network ofover 120 environmental, communityand environmental justice organiza-tions focused on protecting NorthCarolina's environment and publichealth.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysCoalition building/NetworksStormwaterWater pollutionWater Quality StandardsWater QuantityWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessPolicy Analysis


North CarolinaWildlife Federation1204 The Plaza #2CharlotteNC28205Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The mission of the North CarolinaWildlife Federation is to be the lead-ing advocate for all North Carolinawildlife and its habitat.




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NORTH CAROLINAMecklenburg Soil andWater ConservationDistrict700 North Tryon StCharlotteNC 28202www.charmeck.org/Departments/luesa/water+and+land+resources/pro-grams/conservation/home.htm?head-er=mecklenburgconservation%2ecom

Mission Statement:To develop well rounded plan to pre-vent soil erosion and preserve waterresources

Works in:Virginia

Neuse RiverFoundation220 South Front StreetNew BernNC28560Tel: 252.637.7972Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:As a grassroots citizen's group, ours isthe classic fight to gain recognitionof the water quality problems of thisriver and to effect the kind of publicawareness that leads to responsiblechange in government policies. As wehave learned from this struggle, wewant to share our knowledge witheveryone working to protect theNeuse and other rivers.




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NORTH DAKOTAAudubon NorthDakota118 Broadway, Suite 512FargoND58102Tel: 701.298.3373Fax: 701.298.9097www.audubon.org/states/nd

Works in:North Dakota

Clean Water Action -North Dakota118 Broadway - Suite 314FargoND 58102-4943Tel: 701.235.5431Fax: 701.235.1769www.cleanwateraction.org/nd/


Mission Statement:CWA has been working to for acleaner environment in NorthDakota for the past 20 years. NDCWA works throughout the state tomake certain that the citizens of NDhave a voice when it comes to envi-ronmental concerns.

Work related to:Dams/EnergyGround waterWater pollution



Dakota ResourceCouncilPO Box 1095DickinsonND 58602Tel: 701.483.2851Fax: 701.483.2854www.drcinfo.com


Mission Statement:Dakota Resource Council wasformed in 1978 to protect NorthDakota's land, air, water, rural com-munities and agricultural economy.DRC is working for preservation offamily farms, enforcement of corpo-rate farming laws, soil and water con-servation, regulation of coal miningand oil and gas development, protec-tion of groundwater and clean air,renewable energy, and sound man-agement of solid and toxic wastes.

Work related to:Ground waterIndustrial Agriculture PollutionMining pollutionPlanning/Resource management



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Audubon Ohio692 N. High Street, Suite 208ColumbusOH 43215Tel: 614.224.3303Fax: [email protected]/chapter/oh/oh/

Staff: 6

Mission Statement:The mission of Audubon Ohio is toconserve and restore ecosystems,focusing on birds and other wildlifethrough advocacy, education, stew-ardship and chapter support for thebenefit of Ohio citizens of today andtomorrow.



Works in:Ohio

Central Ohio SierraClub36 W. Gay St. Suite 314ColumbusOH43215http://ohio.sierraclub.org/central/default.asp

Works in:Ohio

Concerned Citizen'sCommittee of SE Ohio13744 CR 11CaldwellOH 43724-9537Tel: 740.732.2697Fax: [email protected]

Members: 50

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyLaw and Regulation


Works in:Ohio

EnvironmentalCommunityOrganization515 Wyoming Ave.,CincinnatiOH 45215Tel: 513.761.6140Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:Building strength in numbers; hold-ing industry accountable for environ-mental damage.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksLaw and RegulationToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEnforcement

Works in:Ohio



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OHIOFriends of WetlandsPO Box 2016OH 44036www.fowl.org


Projects include:Education/AwarenessTechnical assistanceWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Ohio

Ohio EnvironmentalCouncil1207 Grandview Ave., Ste. 201ColumbusOH 43212-3449Tel: 614.487.7506Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:To inform, unite, and empower Ohiocitizens to protect the environmentand conserve natural resources.

Work related to:Bottled waterEnvironmental JusticeIndustrial Agriculture PollutionLaw and Regulation

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsTechnical assistance

Works in:Ohio

Ohio Greenways2179 Everett RoadPeninsulaOH44264Tel: 330.657.2055Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:To research greenway issues, to edu-cate Ohioans of the vast benefits ofgreenways, to provide technical assis-tance to greenway projects and todevise strategies to expand greenwaydevelopment in Ohio.

Work related to:Dams/EnergyFlood ReductionGround waterHabitat RestorationSewageStream, river, and lake restorationWater pollutionWetlands


Works in:Ohio

Ohio PIRG36 West Gay Street, Suite 315ColumbusOH 43215Tel: [email protected]://ohiopirg.org

Staff: 2

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyLaw and RegulationStream, river, and lake restorationToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsResearch

Works in:Ohio

OHIOThe Nature Center atShaker Lakes2600 South Park BoulevardShaker HeightsOH 44120Tel: 216.321.5935Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 10

Mission Statement:The Nature Center at Shaker Lakesexists for the preservation and enjoy-ment of a natural area surrounded bycity and suburb, and for the educa-tion of all in the region so they maybecome stewards of the environment.

Work related to:Stream, river, and lake restorationWater conservation


Works in:Ohio



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Ohio RiverFoundation4480 Classic DriveCincinnatiOH 45241Tel: 513.460.3365Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Ohio River Foundation's mission isto protect and restore the water quali-ty and ecology of the Ohio River andits tributaries for the health andenjoyment of present and future gen-erations.

Work related to:Clean Water ActWater conservationWater Rights/permitting


Works in:Ohio

Rivers Unlimited515 Wyoming AveCincinnatiOH 45215Tel: 513.761.4003Fax: [email protected]


Work related to:Clean Water ActDams/EnergyEnvironmental JusticeFlood ReductionLandfillsLaw and RegulationSewageWater pollutionWater QuantityWetlands

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsLegal/litigationWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Ohio

Sierra Club - OhioChapter36 West Gay Street Suite 314ColumbusOH 43215-2811Tel: 614.461.0734Fax: 614.461.0730http://ohio.sierraclub.org


Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionSewageStormwater


Works in:Ohio



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OKLAHOMAConcerned Citizens forGreen CountyConservation32700 S. 660 Rd, C/O RunningWaterGroveOK 74344www.expage.com/ccgcc7



Works in:Oklahoma

EnvironmentalServices Office -Cherokee Nationwww.cherokee.org/Services/CommunityDevelopment.asp

Staff: 23

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionWater pollution


Works in:Oklahoma

Grand Riverkeeper19257 S. 4403 Dr.VinitaOK 74301


Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyLobbyingWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Oklahoma

Oklahoma WildlifeFederationwww.okwildlife.org


Mission Statement:Educate people about Oklahoma’swildlife and waterways. Sound com-monsense conservation.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesDesalinizationWater conservationWater pollution

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbyingOrganizing/conferencesProperty easements/Land buying

Works in:Oklahoma

OKLAHOMAWyandotte NationEnvironmentalDepartmentPO Box 250WyandotteOK 74370Tel: 918.678.2297www.wyandot.org/oklahoma


Work related to:Ground waterWater pollution


Works in:Oklahoma



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Sierra Club,Oklahoma ChapterPO Box 60644Oklahoma CityOK 73046-0644

Mission Statement:To explore, enjoy and protect theplanet. To practice and promote theresponsible use of the earth's ecosys-tems and resources; to educate andenlist humanity to protect andrestore the quality of the natural andhuman environment; and to use alllawful means to carry out thoseobjectives.

Works in:Oklahoma



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OREGONCentral OregonEnvironmental Center16 NW Kansas AveBendOR 97701Tel: 541.385.6908Fax: 541.385.3370www.envirocenter.org

Staff: 3Members: 15

Mission Statement:Empowering the community to takeaction on behalf of the environmentby serving as a Center for communi-cations, collaboration and events.

Work related to:Development/SprawlWater conservationWater pollution


Works in:Oregon

Lower ColumbiaRiver EstuaryPartnership811 SW Naito Parkway, Suite 120PortlandOR 97204Tel: 503.226.1565Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Lower Columbia River EstuaryPartnership works to protect andrestore the nationally significantlower Columbia River estuary withon-the-ground improvements andeducation and information programs.To augment existing efforts, theEstuary Partnership focuses on bring-ing together the whole picture; build-ing capacity of partners and leverageresources and providing information;and removing barriers to better man-agement of the lower ColumbiaRiver through collaboration, conven-ing and coordination.

Works in:Oregon

NorthwestEnvironmentalDefense Center10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd.PortlandOR 97219Tel: 503.768.6673Fax: 503.768.6671http://law.lclark.edu/~nedc/

Mission Statement:NEDC was established by a group ofprofessors, law students and attorneyalumnus at the Northwestern Schoolof Law at Lewis and Clark in 1969.NEDC is an independent, non-profitorganization working to protect theenvironment and natural resources ofthe Pacific Northwest. We providelegal support to individuals and grass-roots organizations with environmen-tal concerns, and engage in litigationindependently or in conjunctionwith other environmental groups.NEDC also provides valuable hands-on experience for students seeking toenhance their education in environ-mental law.

Works in:OregonWashington

Oregon WaterResources Congress1201 Court St. NESalemOR Tel: 503.363.0121Fax: 503.371.4926www.owrc.org

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:The mission of the Oregon WaterResources Congress is to promote theprotection and use of water rightsand the wise stewardship of waterresources.


Projects include:AdvocacyLobbyingTechnical assistance

Works in:Oregon

OREGON Water Watch213 S.W. Ash, Suite 208PortlandOR 97204Tel: 503.295.4039Fax: 503.295.2791www.waterwatch.org


Mission Statement:Work to protect and restore flows inOregon’s rivers

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesDams/EnergyPlanning/Resource managementStream, river, and lake restoration

Projects include:Legal/litigationLobbying

Works in:Oregon

Western States CenterPO Box 40305PortlandOR 97240Tel: 503.2288866Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To build a progressive movement forsocial, economic, racial and environ-mental justice in the eight Westernstates of Oregon, Washington, Idaho,Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevadaand Alaska.


Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessResearch

Works in:AlaskaIdahoNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming



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Oregon Water Trust522 SW Fifth Avenue; Suite 825PortlandOR 97204Tel: 503.226.9055Fax: 503.226.3480www.owt.org


Mission Statement:Oregon Water Trust is the nation'sfirst private, non-profit organizationdedicated to acquiring water rights torestore in-stream flows. Craftingcooperative, free-market solutions, weacquire water rights through gift,lease, or purchase from willinglandowners and convert them toinstream water rights.

Work related to:Stream, river, and lake restorationWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:LobbyingProperty easements/Land buying

Works in:Oregon



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PENNSYLVANIAAudubon Society - PAState Field Office100 Wildwood WayHarrisburgPA 17110Tel: 717.213.6880Fax: 717.213.6883http://pa.audubon.org


Mission Statement:Our mission is to conserve andrestore Pennsylvania's natural ecosys-tems, focusing on birds, otherwildlife and their habitats for thebenefit and enjoyment ofPennsylvanians now and in thefuture.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyWatershedsWetlands


Works in:Pennsylvania

Berks CountyConservancy25 North 11th StreetReadingPA 19601Tel: 610.372.4992Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Non-profit organization committedto the active and aggressive preserva-tion of our natural and historic her-itage as well as the adoption of moreeffective and sustainable land usepractices.


Chesapeake BayFoundation614 North Front Street, Suite GHarrisburgPA 17101Tel: 717.234.5550www.cbf.org


Mission Statement:Reducing pollution, improving fish-eries, and protecting and restoringnatural resources such as wetlands,forests, and underwater grasses.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksIndustrial Agriculture Pollution

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:MarylandPennsylvaniaVirginia

Chester ResidentsConcerned for QualityLiving2731 W. 3rd StreetChesterPA 19013Tel: 610.485.6683Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To safeguard the right to live in anenvironmentally safe community. Toeducate the community about therisks associated with exposure to envi-ronmentally unsound industries,organize around environmentalissues and establish a way to achieveenvironmental justice


Projects include:Education/AwarenessLobbyingOrganizing/conferencesTechnical assistance


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Citizens forPennsylvania's Future610 N. Third St.HarrisburgPA 17101Tel: 717.214.7920Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:PennFuture works to create a justfuture where nature, communitiesand the economy thrive.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksLaw and RegulationMining pollutionWatershedsWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying


Clean Water Action -Philadelphia100 N. 17th Street, 9th FloorPhiladelphiaPA 19103Tel: 215.640.8800Fax: [email protected]/pa


Mission Statement:Since starting work in Pennsylvaniain 1983, Clean Water Action (CWA)has emerged as a major force in theenvironmental movement inPennsylvania -- as a champion forchildren against exposure to toxicchemicals, a leader in the fight forenvironmental justice, and a keyvoice for the protection ofPennsylvania’s natural resources.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyGround waterStormwaterWatersheds

Projects include:Advocacy, Campaigns/networkingEducation/Awareness


Clean Water Action -Pittsburgh100 5th Ave, Suite 1108PittsburghPA 15222Tel: 412.765.3053Fax: [email protected]/pa


Mission Statement:Since starting work in Pennsylvaniain 1983, CWA has emerged as amajor force in environmental workin the state– as a champion for chil-dren against exposure to toxic chemi-cals, a leader in the fight for environ-mental justice, and a key voice forthe protection of Pennsylvania’s natu-ral resources.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyIndustrial Agriculture PollutionLaw and RegulationMining pollutionStormwater

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying


Delaware RiverkeeperPO Box 326Washington CrossingPA 18977-0326Tel: 215.369.1188Fax: 215.369.1181drkn@delawareriverkeeper.orgwww.delawareriverkeeper.org


Mission Statement:The Delaware Riverkeeper is thevoice of the Delaware River and itsstreams, championing their rights asliving members of our community,and is leader for the DelawareRiverkeeper Network. The DelawareRiverkeeper and the DelawareRiverkeeper Network stand as vigilantprotectors and defenders of the River,its tributaries and its watershed com-mitted to restoring the natural bal-ance where it has been lost andensuring its preservation where it stillexists.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksLaw and RegulationStream, river, and lake restorationWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Advocacy, Communityorganizing/grassroots, EnforcementWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Delaware, New Jersey, New York,Pennsylvania



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PENNSYLVANIAFriends of theRiverfront33 Terminal WayPittsburghPA 15219Tel: 412.488.0212Fax: 412.488.7716friends@friendsoftheriverfront.orgwww.friendsoftheriverfront.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:Promoting, protecting and expandingour region's river resources throughincreased public awareness, activitiesand access.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup


Green ValleysAssociation1368 Prizer RoadPottstownPA 19465Tel: 610.469.4900Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:GVA PROTECTS the resources ofNorthern Chester County, EDU-CATES the community on environ-mental issues, ADVOCATES envi-ronmental guidelines for growth.

Work related to:Environmental JusticeGround waterPlanning/Resource managementStormwaterWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:AdvocacyEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationTechnical assistance


Juniata Clean WaterPartnership1701 Penn StreetHuntingtonPA 16652Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Juniata Clean Water Partnershipis dedicated to building and sustain-ing local capacity through education,assistance, and advocacy in order toenhance, restore, and protect the nat-ural resources of the Juniata water-shed.

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionStormwaterWater pollutionWatersheds



Lackawanna RiverCorridor Association2006 N. Main Ave.ScrantonPA 18501-0368Tel: 570.207.7608Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Lackawanna River CorridorAssociation (LRCA) was created bylocal citizens in 1987 to promote therestoration and conservation of theLackawanna River and its watershedresources in Northeast Pennsylvania.The LRCA is a nonprofit, nonpoliti-cal organization promoting our riverthrough education

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksMining pollutionStormwaterWater conservationWater pollution


Works in: Pennsylvania



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PENNSYLVANIAMonongahelaRiverkeeper28 Church StreetWaynesburgPA 15370Tel: 724.627.6166www.monriverkeeper.org


Mountain WatershedAssociationPO Box 408MelcroftPA 15462Tel: 724.455.4200Fax: 724.455.4201www.mtwatershed.com


Mission Statement:The major purposes of theAssociation are to bring about reme-diation of the numerous acid minedischarges resulting from over 125years of mining in the Indian CreekWatershed, to develop communityawareness, to promote cooperativecommunity efforts for remediation,and to encourage sound environmen-tal practices.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActGround waterMining pollutionWater pollutionWatersheds

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLegal/litigationWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in: Pennsylvania

Norris SquareNeighborhood Project,Inc.2141 N. Howard St.PhiladelphiaPA 19122Tel: 215.426.4631Fax: [email protected]@hotmail.comwww.nsnp.org

Staff: 12

Mission Statement:To work with families of the NorrisSquare community to improve theenvironment of the communitythrough education, work projects




PA Federation ofSportsmen's Clubs2426 North 2nd. StreetHarrisburgPA 17110Tel: 717.232.3480Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The mission of The PennsylvaniaFederation Of Sportsmen’s ClubsInc. is to provide a statewide, unitedvoice for the concerns of all sports-men and conservationists; to insuretheir rights and interests are protect-ed, and to protect and enhance theenvironment and our naturalresources.

Work related to:Law and RegulationWater conservation





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PENNSYLVANIAPennsylvaniaEnvironmentalCouncil130 Locust StreetHarrisburgPA 17101Tel: 717.230.8044Fax: 717.230.8045www.pecpa.org

Staff: 7

Mission Statement:The Pennsylvania EnvironmentalCouncil improves quality of life forall Pennsylvanians by enhancing theCommonwealth's natural and builtenvironments by integrating advoca-cy, education and implementation ofcommunity and regional action proj-ects. The Council values reasonedand long-term approaches thatinclude the interests of all stakehold-ers to accomplish its goals

Work related to:Law and Regulation,Planning/Resource management,Water conservation, Watersheds



PennsylvaniaOrganization forWatersheds and River610 North Third St.HarrisburgPA 17101Tel: 717.234.7910Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 5Members: 50

Mission Statement:POWR advocates for the protection,restoration and enjoyment of ourcommon wealth of water resources,and conducts programs that fosterstewardship, communication, leader-ship and action."

Work related to:Dams/EnergyStream, river, and lake restorationWatershedsWaterways publicAccess/Beautification



Pine Creek ValleyWatershed AssociationPO Box 239OleyPA 19547Tel: 610.987.6582

Staff: 1


Projects include:Education/AwarenessProperty easements/Land buying


Raymond ProffittFoundationPO Box - 723LanghornePA [email protected]

Staff: 5

Mission Statement:The Raymond Proffitt Foundation isa public interest non-profit organiza-tion concerned with the enforcementof environmental protection laws. toprotect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environment byinforming and educating the generalpublic of the impact of humanendeavors upon the natural environ-ment in which they live

Work related to:Environmental JusticeLaw and RegulationMining pollution

Projects include:Education/AwarenessEnforcementLegal/litigation


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Sierra Club -Allegheny GroupPO Box 8241PittsburghPA 15217Tel: [email protected]

Members: 5500


Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying


Sierra Club -PennsylvaniaPO Box 663HarrisburgPA 17108-0663Tel: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Water Committee actively advo-cates for improved state-level andnational water quality and waterresource protection.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyPrivatization/Public OwnershipWater conservation

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbyingWater monitoring/Testing


The Alliance for theChesapeake Bay3310 Market Street Suite ACamp HillPA 17011Tel: 717.737.8622Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bayis a regional nonprofit organizationthat builds and fosters partnershipsto protect and to restore the Bay andits rivers.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksLaw and RegulationWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessPolicy AnalysisTechnical assistanceWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:District of ColumbiaMarylandPennsylvaniaVirginia

Tioga WatershedReclamation Project,Inc.19 Richmond DriveMansfieldPA 16933Tel: 570.662.3624Fax: [email protected]

Volunteers: 200

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionMining pollution





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PENNSYLVANIAWestern PennsylvaniaConservancy209 Fourth AvePittsburghPA 15222-2075Tel: 412.288.2777Fax: [email protected]/rc/wac.html

Staff: 8

Mission Statement:Western Pennsylvania Conservancy iscommitted to halting the drainingand depleting of our naturalresources and undoing the activitiesthat destroy ecosystems while we takesteps to protect the best habitatsthrough land conservation.

Work related to:Erosion/stream bank stablizationStream, river, and lake restorationWater conservationWatersheds

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationTechnical assistance


Yough RiverkeeperPO Box 408MelcroftPA 15462Tel: 724.455.4200Fax: 724.455.4201www.mwatershed.com


Mission Statement:To bring about remediation of thenumerous acid mine dischargesresulting from over 125 years of min-ing in the Indian Creek Watershed,to develop community awareness, topromote cooperative communityefforts for remediation, and toencourage sound environmental prac-tices.

Work related to:Mining pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyWater monitoring/Testing




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RHODE ISLANDAudubon Society ofRhode Island12 Sanderson RoadSmithfieldRI 02917Tel: 401.949.5454Fax: [email protected]/index.html

Staff: 55

Mission Statement:The mission of the Audubon Societyof Rhode Island is: To carry out abroad program of public environ-mental education, To foster conserva-tion of wild birds and other animaland plant life, To conserve wildlifehabitat and unique areas throughacquisition or other means, To focuspublic attention on natural resourceproblems, To provide leadershipwhen action on natural resourceproblems is necessary.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksHabitat Restoration


Works in:Rhode Island

Buckeye BrookCoalition/WatershedCouncilPO Box 0925WarwwickRI 02889Tel: 401.864.6112www.buckeyebrook.org

Mission Statement:The Watershed Council's main focusis to protect and preserve BuckeyeBrook and its Historical HerringRun.


Friends of theBlackstone River Inc.6 Valley Stream Dr.CumberlandRI [email protected]

Mission Statement:A community based volunteer groupthat works to keep the BlackstoneRiver clean and works in conjunctionwith other local environmentalgroups. They sponsor an annualcanoe and kayak race, called Riverfestevery year in May. The FOB is dedi-cated to: restoring the BlackstoneRiver to its original beauty throughecological action programs.


Friends of theMoshassuck 37 6th StProvidenceRI 02906Fax: [email protected]


RHODE ISLANDRhode Island CleanWater Action741 Westminster St.ProvidenceRI 02903Tel: 401.331.6972Fax: [email protected]/ri





Save the Bay434 Smith StreetProvidenceRI 02908Tel: 401.272.3540Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 28

Mission Statement:The mission of Save The Bay is toensure that the environmental quali-ty of Narragansett Bay and its water-shed is restored and protected fromthe harmful effects of human activity.Save The Bay seeks carefully planneduse of the Bay and its watershed toallow the natural system to functionnormally and healthfully, both nowand for the future.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyEducation/AwarenessWaterway restoration/Cleanup


Sierra Club - RhodeIsland21 Meeting Street, Garden EntranceProvidenceRI 02903Tel: 401.521.4734Fax: [email protected]

Work related to:Clean Water ActDevelopment/SprawlLandfillsToxics




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SOUTH CAROLINASouth CarolinaWildlife Federation2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 104ColumbiaSC29204Tel: 803.256.0670Fax: 803.256.0690www.scwf.org

Works in:South Carolina



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South CarolinaChapter, Soil andWater ConservationSociety101 South Main Street; Room 101SumterSC 29150http://swcs.tripod.com/

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionWetlands

Projects include:ResearchWater monitoring/Testing


South Carolina RuralWater AssociationPO Box 479ClintonSC 29325Tel: 864.833.5566www.scrwa.org

Mission Statement:To help water and wastewater systemssupply South Carolinians with safeand affordable water and wastewaterservices by providing technical assis-tance, educational and informativeprograms, publications, member sup-port services representation of ourmembers in legislative and regulatoryprocesses

Work related to:Rural issuesWater technology/professionals

Projects include:Organizing/conferencesPublicationsTechnical assistance


South Carolina WaterResources CenterStorm Thurmond Institute -Clemson UniversityClemsonSC29634Tel: 864.656.4700Fax: 864.656.4780www.storm.clemson.edu/teams/water_resources/

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:To provide an avenue for appliedwater resources research across SouthCarolina and a mechanism of accessof water resources expertise andinformation for scientists, resourcesmanagers and concerned citizens.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplySewageWatersheds

Projects include:Education/AwarenessPolicy AnalysisResearch


SOUTH CAROLINAWater EnvironmentAssociation of SouthCarolinaPO Box 50627ColumbiaSC 29250Tel: 803.540.1888www.weasc.org


Mission Statement:To serve those whose vocation is thepromotion, protection and preserva-tion of the water environment. And,by extension, to serve all those whoenjoy the waters of South Carolinafor recreation or refreshment.


Projects include:Technical assistance




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SOUTH DAKOTADakota Rural ActionPO Box 549BrookingsSD 57006Tel: 605.697.5204Fax: 605.697.6230www.dakotarural.org


Mission Statement:We strive to build grassroots leader-ship through community organizingby giving people a strong voice indecisions affecting their quality of life



Works in:South Dakota

South Dakota Lakes &Streams AssociationPO box 95, 108 S. School StSouth ShoreSD 57263Tel: 605.756.4195www.sdlakesandstreams.com

Mission Statement:Preserve, protect, & restore, throughstewardship, education, & network-ing.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWater pollution

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:South Dakota



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Tennessee CleanWater NetworkPO Box 1521KnoxvilleTN 37901Tel: 865.522.7007www.tcwn.org

Staff: 3Members: 25

Mission Statement:To protect, restore, and enhance thewaters of Tennessee and the commu-nities that depend on them.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWater marketsWatersheds

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingResearchWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Tennessee

TennesseeEnvironmentalCouncilOne Vantage Way - Suite D-105NashvilleTN37228Tel: 615.248.6500Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:To educate and advocate for the pro-tection of the environment and pub-lic health in Tennessee.

Work related to:Water Quality StandardsWatershedsWetlands


Works in:Tennessee



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TENNESSEEKentucky-TennesseeWater EnvironmentAssociation6610 Highway 100 Suite 203NashvilleTN 37205Tel: 615.354.9222www.kytnwea.com

Members: 1100

Mission Statement:The Kentucky-Tennessee WaterEnvironment Association is a not forprofit educational and technicalorganization with over 1,100 mem-bers. These members from industry,utilities, municipalities, consultingfirms and product suppliers are dedi-cated to the preservation andenhancement of the global waterenvironment.


Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessResearchTechnical assistance

Works in:KentuckyTennessee

Red River WatershedAssociation (RRWA)PO Box 1185SpringfieldTN37172Tel: 615.696.2526Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 1Members: 60

Mission Statement:The mission of the Red RiverWatershed Association is to enhanceand protect the quality and quantityof water in the creeks and streams ofour area through activities that edu-cate, promote community coopera-tion, and encourage responsible stew-ardship.

Work related to:Water pollutionWater QuantityWatersheds

Projects include:Education/AwarenessResearchWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:KentuckyTennessee

TENNESSEETennesseee WaterSentinels - Sierra ClubChickasaw Group, Sierra ClubPO Box 111094MemphisTN 38111Tel: 901.372.6717www.sierraclub.org/watersentinels/tennessee

Mission Statement:The rehabilitation of polluted water-ways.


Projects include:Education/AwarenessResearchWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Tennessee



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TEXASAudubon Texas901 South MopacBuilding II, Ste. 410AustinTX 78746Tel: 512.306.0225Fax: 512.306.0236http://tx.audubon.org

Staff: 12

Mission Statement:Audubon's mission for over 100 yearshas been to conserve and restore nat-ural ecosystems, focusing on birds,wildlife and other habitats, for thebenefit of humanity and the earth'sbiological diversity.



Works in:Texas

Bayou PreservationAssociationPO Box 131563HoustonTX 77219-1563Tel: 713.529.6443Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Our Mission is to protect and restorethe richness and diversity of ourwaterways through activism, advoca-cy, collaboration and education.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysCoalition building/NetworksPlanning/Resource managementWatershedsWaterways publicAccess/BeautificationWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Texas

Frederick- Law44 East Ave., Suite 102AustinTX 78701Tel: 512.469.6000Fax: 512.469.0743www.frederick-law.com

Staff: 3

Work related to:Industrial Agriculture PollutionLaw and RegulationMining pollutionWater pollution


Works in:Texas

Galveston BayConservation &Preservation Ass.PO Box 323SeabrookTX 77586Tel: 281.326.3343Fax: [email protected]

Works in:Texas



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TEXASGalveston BayFoundation17324-A Highway 3WebsterTX 77598-4133Tel: 281.332.3381Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:The Galveston Bay Foundation is anonprofit organization whose mis-sion is to preserve, protect andenhance the natural resources of theGalveston Bay estuarine system, andits tributaries, for present users andfor posterity.

Work related to:Flood ReductionHabitat RestorationWater conservationWetlands


Works in:Texas

Gulf States NaturalResource Center44 East Avenue, Suite 200AustinTX 78701Tel: 512.476.9805Fax: 512.476.9810www.nwf.org


Work related to:Planning/Resource managementWater Quantity


Works in:ArkansasLouisianaMississippiOklahomaTexas

San Marcos RiverFoundationwww.sanmarcosriver.org


Mission Statement:Show beauty and purity of river itswatershed and estuaries

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsLegal/litigationWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Texas

Sierra Club - CrossTimbers1900 Highland Park CircleDentonTX 76205-6932Tel: 940.891.4984www.texas.sierraclub.org/crosstim-bers

Mission Statement:Preservation and enjoyment of thenatural environment


Works in:Texas



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TEXASSierra Club - HoustonRegional GroupPO Box 3021HoustonTX 77253-3021Tel: 713.895.9309http://lonestar.sierraclub.org/hous-ton

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyFlood ReductionMining pollutionPlanning/Resource managementWaterways publicAccess/Beautification

Works in:Texas

Sierra Club - LoneStar ChapterPO Box 1931AustinTX 78767Tel: 512.477.1729Fax: 512.477.8526www.texas.sierraclub.org


Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyGround waterIndustrial Agriculture PollutionPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbyingOrganizing/conferencesPublications

Works in:Texas

SMART - SensibleManagement ofAquatic ResourcesTeamAustinTX Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:In Texas, we are proud to haveformed a massive coalition of over300,000 members to assist in creat-ing a healthier system of aquatic vege-tation management. Our organiza-tion is called Sensible Managementof Aquatic Resources Team(SMART). SMART consists of allmajor bass fishing organizations, con-servation and environmental groupsin Texas. This coalition was formedbecause of a strong common beliefthat herbicides used in fresh waterdrinking systems and the destructionof aquatic habitat through the use ofthese chemicals is destroying our nat-ural heritage and the health of ourcitizens. SMART members are work-ing with legislators to provide Texaswith new laws that will assist in creat-ing management plans that offercleaner water and a better future forall of our state's inhabitants.

Works in:Texas

Texas Center forPolicy Studies44 East Avenue, Suite 306AustinTX 78701Tel: 512.474.0811Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:Founded in 1983 in Austin, TCPSbrings together the people and theinformation necessary to ensure thatgrowth and development in ourregion enhances rather than dimin-ishes the quality of life for all citi-zens.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysPlanning/Resource management

Works in:Texas



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TEXASTexas Clean WaterAction715 West 23rd St. Suite RAustinTX 78705Tel: 512.474.0605Fax: [email protected]/tx


Work related to:Clean Water ActLaw and RegulationToxicsWater pollution


Works in:Texas

Texas WaterConservationAssociation221 East 9th Street, Suite 206AustinTX 78701Tel: 512.472.7216Fax: 512.472.0537www.twca.org


Mission Statement:The Texas Water ConservationAssociation is the leading organiza-tion in Texas devoted to conserving,developing, protecting, and using thewater resources of the state for allbeneficial purposes.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesGround waterPlanning/Resource managementWater technology/professionals

Projects include:LobbyingOrganizing/conferencesResearch

Works in:Texas

The Garden Club ofAmerica4212 San Felipe PMB#486HoustonTX [email protected]

Mission Statement:The purpose of The Garden Club ofAmerica is to stimulate the knowl-edge and love of gardening, to sharethe advantages of association bymeans of educational meetings, con-ferences, correspondence and publi-cations, and to restore, improve, andprotect the quality of the environ-ment through educational programsand action in the fields of conserva-tion and civic improvement.

Works in:Texas

West Texas ToxicWatchTel: 915.757.8005

Work related to:Law and RegulationWater pollution

Works in:Texas



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UTAHSierra Club -- Utah2120 South 1300 East Suite 204Salt Lake CityUT 84106Tel: [email protected]


Work related to:Ground waterMining pollutionWater conservationWater pollutionWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLegal/litigation

Works in:Utah

Utah Rivers Council1055 East 2100 South, Suite 207Salt Lake CityUT 84106Tel: 801.486.4776Fax: 801.466.0334www.wasatch.com/~urc

Mission Statement:The Utah Rivers Council is a com-munity-based, grassroots, non-profitorganization dedicated to conserva-tion and stewardship of Utah's riversand sustainable, clean water sourcesfor Utah citizens and wildlife for gen-erations to come.

Work related to:Bulk water transfers and salesDams/EnergyWater conservation


Works in:Utah



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VERMONTLake ChamplainCommittee106 Main Street, Suite 200BurlingtonVT 05401-8434Tel: 802.658.1414Fax: 802.658.1405lcc@lakechamplaincommittee.orgwww.lakechamplaincommittee.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:The Lake Champlain Committee(LCC) is the only citizens' group ded-icated solely to protecting the naturalresources and beauty of LakeChamplain and its surroundingwatershed in the states of New Yorkand Vermont and the province ofQuebec.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWaterways publicaccess/Beautification


Works in:New YorkVermont

Northeast RuralWater Association(NeRWA)187 St. Paul StreetBurlingtonVT05401Tel: 802.660.4988Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Started in 1982, NeRWA is a non-profit association of water and waste-water systems in Massachusetts, NewHampshire, and Vermont. NeRWApromotes public health and a cleanenvironment by providing support towater and wastewater systems andothers. Among its many services,NeRWA offers training and onsitetechnical assistance to operators,managers, owners and boards.



Works in:MassachusettsNew HampshireVermont



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Conservation LawFoundation15 East State Street, Suite 4MontpelierVT 05602Tel: 802.223.5992Fax: 802.223.0060www.clf.org

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:The Conservation Law Foundationworks to solve the environmentalproblems that threaten the people,natural resources, and communitiesof New England. CLF's advocates uselaw, economics, and science to designand implement strategies that con-serve natural resources, protect pub-lic health, and promote vital commu-nities in our region. Founded in1966, CLF is a nonprofit, member-supported organization.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysDams/EnergyDevelopment/SprawlHabitat Restoration

Projects include:Education/AwarenessLegal/litigationResearch

Works in:Maine, Massachusetts, NewHampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Friends of the MadRiverPO Box 255WaitsfieldVT 05673Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:Friends of the Mad River is dedicat-ed to protecting, restoring, andimproving the ecological, recreation-al, and community values of the MadRiver and its watershed.

Works in:Vermont



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VERMONTVermonters for aClean Environment789 Baker Brook RoadDanbyVT 05739Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:VCE is fighting for the economicwell-being of all Vermonters by pro-moting the wise use of our resources --- our people, our land, our air andour water.


Works in:Vermont

Vermont Rural WaterAssociation (VRWA)187 St. Paul StreetBurlingtonVT05401Tel: 802.660.4988Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:The Vermont Rural WaterAssociation (VRWA) is a nonprofitassociation of water and wastewatersystems throughout the state. Ourmission is to promote public healthand a clean environment by support-ing Vermont water and wastewaterfacilities.



Works in:Vermont

Vermont NaturalResources Council9 Bailey AveMontpelierVT 04502Tel: 802.223.2328www.vnrc.org


Mission Statement:To help restore Vermont's waters,protect Vermont's forests, andstrengthen Vermont's communities.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksPlanning/Resource managementStormwaterWater conservationWetlands


Works in:Vermont

Water StewardsNetwork23 Bartlett Bay RdSouth BurlingtonVT 05403Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The Water Stewards Network (WSN)is an organization founded and runby young water activists who are con-cerned about the corporate theft ofthe water commons and about theways in which we, as a society, arecurrently mismanaging our freshwa-ter consumption. WSN’s principalrole in this movement has been intro-ducing a pro-active focus on commu-nity- and ecology-based water man-agement. We see the corporate inter-est in water as a direct result of soci-ety’s inability to properly manage ourfreshwater resources and believe itwill only be overcome when we takelocal initiative to improve our waterstewardship.

VIRGINIACitizens for a BetterEastern Shore5248 Willow Oaks Rd.PO Box 882EastvilleVA 23347-0882Tel: 757.678.7157Fax: 757.678.7216www.cbes.org


Mission Statement:Dedicated to promoting balancedgrowth while enhancing our qualityof life and preserving our naturalresources.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysEnvironmental JusticeWater pollution


Works in:Virginia

Cowpasture RiverPreservationAssociationPO Box 215MillboroVA 24460

Members: 250

Mission Statement:Preserve the natural condition andbeauty of river, maintaining waterquality

Work related to:Clean waterwaysWater pollution


Works in:Virginia

Elizabeth River ProjectAdmirals Landing, 475 Water Street,Suite 103APortsmouthVA 23704Tel: 757.399.7487Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:To restore the Elizabeth River to thehighest practical level of environmen-tal quality through government, busi-ness and community partnerships.


Projects include:Campaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassroots

Works in:Virginia



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Friends of DragonRunwww.dragonrun.org

Members: 400

Mission Statement:To protect and preserve the rivercalled Dragon Run

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restoration

Projects include:Education/AwarenessProperty easements/Land buying

Works in:Virginia



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VIRGINIAFriends of the LowerAppomattox River1964 Wakefield St., P.O. Box 1808PetersburgVA 23805Tel: 804.861.1666www.craterpdc.state.va.us

Members: 50

Mission Statement:Communities working in partnershipto conserve and protect Appomattoxriver.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysStream, river, and lake restorationWaterways publicAccess/Beautification


Works in:Virginia

Hampton RoadsAlliance forEnvironmentalEducatorsMission Statement:Strengthening partnerships and com-munications among environmentaleducators


Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/Awareness

Works in:Virginia

James RiverAssociationTel: 804.730.2898Fax: 804.730.8297www.jamesriverassociation.org


Mission Statement:A non-profit citizens' organizationdedicated to the conservation andresponsible stewardship of the natu-ral and historic resources of theJames River.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysPlanning/Resource managementWater conservation

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbyingProperty easements/Land buyingWater monitoring/Testing

Works in:Virginia

Potomac RiversGreenways CoalitionPO 6531McLeanVA 22106Tel: 703.556.4887www.fairfaxwatersheds.org



Works in:Virginia

VIRGINIAU.S. Non-Profit Water Directory


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Shenandoah ValleyPure Water ForumJMU-CISAT, MSC 4102VA22807Tel: 540.568.8793Fax: [email protected]

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:A diverse forum promoting cleanwater and addressing water qualityissues through networking, educationand action in the Shenandoah RiverWatersheds.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksWater Quality StandardsWatersheds

Projects include:Campaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessPolicy Analysis

Works in:VirginiaWest Virginia

Southeast RuralCommunity AssistanceProjectPO Box 2868RoanokeVA 24001-2868Tel: 540.345.1184Fax: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To promote the development ofaffordable water and wastewater facil-ities, activities and resources toimprove the quality of life for lowincome rural residents.



Works in:DelawareFloridaGeorgiaMarylandNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaVirginia

Virginia Division ofthe Izaak WaltonLeaguePO Box 8297RichmondVA23226Tel: [email protected]

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:The central mission of Virginia SaveOur Streams Program of the VirginiaDivision of the Izaak Walton Leagueis to use water quality monitoringmethods to provide meaningful out-lets of citizen stewardship while facili-tating and supporting collaborativepartnerships among all interests in awatershed.



Works in:Virginia

Virginia WaterEnvironmentAssociationwww.vwea.org

Staff: 2


Projects include:Education/AwarenessPublicationsTechnical assistance

Works in:Virginia

Washington PublicInterest ResearchGroup3240 Eastlake Avenue East - #100SeattleWA 98102Tel: 206.568.2850Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Washington Public Interest ResearchGroup (WashPIRG) is a nonprofit,nonpartisan environmental and con-sumer advocacy organization.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean Water ActClean waterwaysWater pollution


Works in:Washington



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WASHINGTON1000 Friends ofWashington1617 Boylston Ave, Suite 200SeattleWA 98122Tel: 206.343.0681www.1000friends.org


Mission Statement:Works to protect Washington’sfarms, forests and open space whilekeeping our communities great placesto live.

Work related to:Development/SprawlGround waterPlanning/Resource managementWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingLobbyingResearch

Works in:Washington

Evergreen RuralWater of Washington121 West K Street, Suite 103PO Box 2300SheltonWA 98584Tel: 800.272.5981www.erwow.org

Members: 550

Mission Statement:Evergreen Rural Water ofWashington (ERWoW) is a non-prof-it organization representing smallwater and waste water systems inWashington state.



Works in:Washington

WashingtonEnvironmentalCouncil (WEC)615 Second Avenue - Suite 380SeattleWA 98104Tel: 206.622.8103Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Washington Environmental Councilis a statewide advocacy organizationthat works at the state level toimprove and enforce our environ-mental laws. WEC has been a leaderin protecting our land, air and waterfor over 35 years.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationToxicsWater conservationWetlands

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassroots

Works in:Washington

WASHINGTONWashington WaterTrust810 Third Avenue, Suite 180SeattleWA 98104Tel: 206.675.1585Fax: 206.749.9274www.thewatertrust.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:The Washington Water Trust(WWT) is a private, nonprofit organ-ization established in 1998 to restoreinstream flows in Washington’s riversand streams. WWT works to benefitwater quality, fisheries and recreationin Washington's rivers and streams byacquiring existing water rights fromwilling sellers through purchase, leaseor gift.

Work related to:Stream, river, and lake restorationWater Rights/permitting


Works in:Washington



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WEST VIRGINIACoal River MountainWatchPO Box 651WhitesvilleWV 25209Tel: 304.854.2182http://webpages.charter.net/crmw


Mission Statement:The mission of Coal River MountainWatch is to stop the destruction ofour communities and environmentby mountaintop removal mining, toimprove the quality of life in our areaand to help rebuild sustainable com-munities.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysMining pollution


Works in:West Virginia

Friends of Decker’sCreekPO Box 877DellslowWV 26531Tel: 304.292.3970www.deckerscreek.org

Members: 300

Mission Statement:To improve the natural qualities of,increase public concern for, and pro-mote the enjoyment of the DeckersCreek watershed.

Work related to:Mining pollutionWater pollution

Projects include:ResearchWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup


Ohio ValleyEnvironmentalCoalitionPO Box 6753HuntingtonWV 25773-6753Tel: 304.522.0246www.ohvec.org

Members: 1300

Work related to:Mining pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLobbying


West Virginia CitizenAction Group1500 Dixie StreetCharlestonWV 25311Tel: 304.346.5891www.wvcag.org


Mission Statement:Public interest group to form coali-tions to educate the public and pro-gressive public policy in WV

Work related to:Clean waterwaysGround waterMining pollutionRegulationWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingLobbying




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WEST VIRGINIAWest VirginiaEnvironmentalCouncil1324 Virginia Street EastCharlestonWV 25301Tel: 304.346.5905www.wvecouncil.org

Work related to:Clean Water ActEnvironmental Justice



West Virginia RiversCoalition801 North Randolph AveElkinsWV 26241Tel: 304.637.7201www.wvrivers.org


Mission Statement:To seek the conservation and restora-tion of West Virginia's exceptionalrivers and streams.

Work related to:Clean Water ActIndustrial Agriculture PollutionMining pollutionWater Rights/permitting

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessEnforcementWater monitoring/Testing




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WISCONSINBiodiversity Project214 N. Henry St., Suite 201MadisonWI 53703Tel: 608.250.9876Fax: 608.257.3513www.biodiversityproject.org/index.htm

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To advocate for biodiversity bydesigning and implementing innova-tive communication strategies thatbuild and motivate a broad con-stituency to protect biodiversity.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysGround waterHabitat RestorationWater pollutionWater Quantity


Works in:Wisconsin

Clean Water ActionCouncil of NortheastWisconsin1270 Main Street, Suite 120Green BayWI 54302Tel: 920.437.7304Fax: 920.437.7326www.cwac.net

Staff: 1

Mission Statement:The Clean Water Action Councilworks to increase public awareness ofthe many threats to water quality,and to build support for improvedmanagement.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysEnvironmental JusticeGround waterWater pollutionWetlands


Works in:Wisconsin

Concerned Citizens ofNewport, WisconsinN9947 Thompson DriveWisconsin DellsWI 53965Tel: 608.253.7266www.saveamericaswater.com

Work related to:Bottled waterLaw and RegulationPrivatization/Public Ownership

Projects include:Action AlertEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigation

Works in:Wisconsin

Friends ofMilwaukee’s Rivers1845 N. Farwell Ave. Suite 100MilwaukeeWI 53202Tel: 414.287.0207Fax: 414.273.7293www.mkeriverkeeper.org/index.htm

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:To protect water quality and wildlifehabitat in the river corridors and toadvocate for sound land use in theMilwaukee, Menomonee, andKinnickinnic River Watersheds.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysCoalition building/NetworksHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Wisconsin



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WISCONSINGreat Lakes IndianFish and WildlifeCommission100 Maple St. PO Box 9, OdanahWI 54861Tel: 715.682.6619www.glifwc.org

Staff: 61

Mission Statement:To help ensure significant, off-reser-vation harvests while protecting theresources for generations to come.

Work related to:Coalition building/NetworksDevelopment/SprawlLaw and RegulationNative AmericanPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessEnforcementPolicy Analysis

Works in:MichiganMinnesotaWisconsin

Lake Superior GreensPO Box 1144SuperiorWI 54880

Mission Statement:We are a grassroots group alignedwith other Green groups in our dedi-cation to a more sustainable lifestyleand a healthy planet. We are activelocally as well as on a state, nationaland international level, recognizingthat all issues are interrelated.

Work related to:Water Quality StandardsWetlands

Works in:Wisconsin

Manitowish WatersAlliancePO Box 4Manitowish WatersWI 54545Tel: 715.543.8836Fax: 715.543.8836www.mohican-nsn.gov

Mission Statement:Preserving the natural resources in apristine condition for the next sevengenerations.

Work related to:Clean drinking water/Water supplyHabitat RestorationNative AmericanPlanning/Resource management

Projects include:Legal/litigationResearchWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Wisconsin

Menominee IndianTribe of WisconsinPO Box 910KeshenaWI 54135Tel: 715.799.5114Fax: 715.799.3373www.menominee.nsn.us

Mission Statement:To serve the Minominee Nation bydefending the environmental integri-ty of the land, air and water basewhich make up the cultural andearth resources of the Minomineepeople. The protection of theseresources will help to assure they aresustained for future generations ofMinominees. To further assure thatthe health needs of the MinomineePeople relating to the environmentare maintained.

Work related to:Environmental JusticeNative American

Works in:Wisconsin



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WISCONSINMidwest Center forEnvironmental Science& Public Policy1845 N. Farewell Ave., Suite 100MilwaukeeWI 53202Tel: 414.271.7280Fax: 414.273.7293www.mcespp.org

Staff: 3

Mission Statement:The Midwest Center is committed toachieving sustainable improvementsin human health and the environ-ment through objective, unbiasedresearch and education, and throughscience-based advocacy.



Works in:Wisconsin

MidwestEnvironmentalAdvocates702 E. Johnson StreetMadisonWI 53703Tel: 608.251.5047Fax: 608.268.0205www.midwestadvocates.org/index.html

Staff: 4

Mission Statement:The mission of MidwestEnvironmental Advocates is to pro-vide high quality legal services thatsupport a multicultural, grassrootssocial movement; build local leader-ship; and implement innovative solu-tions to environmental problems.

Work related to:Clean Water ActIndustrial Agriculture PollutionToxicsWater pollutionWater Quality Standards

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessEnforcementLegal/litigation

Natural ResourcesFoundation ofWisconsinPO Box 2317MadisonWI 53701Tel: 608.266.1430Fax: 608.266.2452www.nrfwis.org/index.htm


Mission Statement:Promotes the knowledge and enjoy-ment of our natural resources, inspir-ing local citizens to take actions thatensure Wisconsin’s legacy of respon-sible stewardship will continue.


Projects include:Education/AwarenessResearchWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Wisconsin

Red Cliff Band ofLake SuperiorChippewasPO Box 529BayfieldWI 54184Tel: 715.779.3700Fax: 715.779.3704


Works in:Wisconsin



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WISCONSINRiver Alliance ofWisconsin306 East Wilson Street, #2WMadisonWI 53703Tel: 608.257.2424Fax: 608.260.9799www.wisconsinrivers.org


Mission Statement:The River Alliance of Wisconsin is anon-profit, non-partisan group of citi-zens, organizations and businessesdedicated to advocating for the pro-tection, enhancement and restora-tion of our rivers and watersheds

Work related to:Clean waterwaysHabitat RestorationPlanning/Resource managementWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsLobbyingWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Wisconsin

Riveredge NatureCenter4458 West Hawthorne DrivePO Box 26NewburgWI 53060Tel: 800.287.8098www.riveredgenc.org

Staff: 23

Mission Statement:The mission of Riveredge NatureCenter is to inspire, inform andenable responsible environmentaldecision-making... By providing lead-ership in environmental educationfor people of all ages about theirinterrelationship with the earth, andits plant and animal life; By preserv-ing its natural sanctuary; and By serv-ing as a regional resource for scientif-ic research.


Projects include:Education/AwarenessProperty easements/Land buyingResearch

Works in:Wisconsin

Rock River CoalitionPO Box 141WatertownWI 53094Tel: [email protected]

Mission Statement:To educate and provide opportuni-ties for people of diverse interests towork together to improve the envi-ronmental, recreational, cultural andeconomic resources of the RockRiver Basin.

Work related to:Development/SprawlGround waterStormwaterWater Quality StandardsWaterways publicAccess/BeautificationWetlands

Projects include:Community organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessWater monitoring/TestingWaterway restoration/Cleanup

Works in:Wisconsin

Rusk County CitizensAction Group, Inc.N3386 CTH GLadysmithWI [email protected]

Mission Statement:To educate the Rusk County Board,state legislators and the general pub-lic about the negative impacts ofmetallic sulfide mining.

Work related to:Mining pollutionPlanning/Resource management


Works in:Wisconsin



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WISCONSINSierra Club, FoxValley Group815 E. Washington StAppletonWI 54911-5660Tel: 920.739.6041http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/fox-valley


Mission Statement:Explore, enjoy, and protect the wildplaces of the earth. Practice and pro-mote the responsible use of theearth's ecosystems and resources.Educate and enlist humanity to pro-tect and restore the quality of thenatural and human environment.Use all lawful means to carry outthese objectives.

Work related to:Bottled waterClean drinking water/Water supplyClean waterwaysToxicsWater pollution

Projects include:AdvocacyCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/AwarenessLegal/litigationLobbying

Works in:Wisconsin

Sierra Club GreatWaters Group8112 W Bluemound Road, Suite 108MilwaukeeWI53213Tel: 414.453.3127Fax: 414.476.3970http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/gwg/index.htm

Works in:Wisconsin

Sierra Club, JohnMuir Chapter222 S. Hamilton St. #1MadisonWI 53703-3201Tel: 608.256.0565http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org

Staff: 1

Works in:Wisconsin

State EnvironmentalLeadership Program612 West Main, #302MadisonWI 53703Tel: 608.268.1440Fax: 608.268.1444www.selp.org

Staff: 4Members: 50

Mission Statement:To strengthen state environmentalmovements by enhancing the organi-zational capacity and policy work ofSELP’s member organizationsthrough network collaboration.


Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingEducation/AwarenessEnforcementOrganizing/conferences

Works in:Wisconsin



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WISCONSINStockbridge-MunseeCommunityW12991 County Road ABowlerWI 54416Tel: 715.793.4363Fax: 715.793.5118www.mohican-nsn.gov

Staff: 3

Wisconsin Associationof Lakes One Point Place, Suite 101MadisonWI 53719-2809Tel: 608.662.0923Fax: 608.833.7179www.wisconsinlakes.org

Mission Statement:The Wisconsin Association of Lakesis a nonprofit group of citizens,organizations, and businesses work-ing for clean, safe, healthy lakes foreveryone. To accomplish this missionwe:- Assist lake groups and lake users in

their efforts to carry out our mission- Help local leaders defend, manage,and restore lakes and their water-sheds - Provide a unified voice forpublic policy that will protect andpreserve lakes - Advance publicknowledge of lakes, their watersheds,and ecosystems

Works in:Wisconsin

Wisconsin CitizenAction1202 Williamson St #BMadisonWI 53703Tel: 608.256.1250Fax: 608.256.1177www.wi-citizenaction.org


Mission Statement:Wisconsin Citizen Action is astatewide public interest organizationdedicated to social, economic andenvironmental justice for all. Weunite the political power of our mem-bers with the power of a diverse coali-tion to: win improvements that mat-ter in our daily lives, give people asense of their own power to shapethe future, and alter the relations ofpower to favor people over wealthyspecial interests. Our strategy is tobuild majoritarian power aroundissue and electoral campaigns.



Works in:Wisconsin

Wisconsin PublicInterest ResearchGroup1050 Regent Street, Suite L2MadisonWI 53715Tel: 608.251.1918www.wispirg.org

Staff: 3

Work related to:Clean waterwaysErosion/stream bank stablizationStream, river, and lake restorationToxicsWater Quality Standards

Projects include:Action AlertAdvocacyEnforcementLobbyingResearch

Works in:Wisconsin



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WISCONSINWisconsinStewardship Network122 State St., Suite 510MadisonWI 53703Tel: 608.268.1218Fax: 608.268.1218www.wsn.org

Staff: 1Members: 75

Mission Statement:The WSN is building a cooperativeenvironmental network that strength-ens Wisconsin's stewardship ethic forthe betterment of its people and nat-ural resources.

Work related to:Ground waterLaw and RegulationPlanning/Resource management


Works in:Wisconsin

Wisconsin WetlandsAssociation222 S. Hamilton #1 St.MadisonWI 53703Tel: 608.250.9971www.wiscwetlands.org


Mission Statement:Wisconsin Wetlands Association isdedicated to the protection, restora-tion and enjoyment of wetlands andassociated ecosystems through sci-ence-based programs, education andadvocacy.



Works in:Wisconsin

Wolf Fox WinnebagoRiverkeeperPO Box 31OshkoshWI 54901



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WYOMINGBiodiversityConservation AlliancePO Box 1512LaramieWY82072Tel: 307.742.7978Fax: [email protected]


Mission Statement:Founded in 1989, BiodiversityConservation Alliance (formerlyBiodiversity Associates) is a Wyomingnonprofit group dedicated to con-serving our region's rich natural her-itage, particularly on public lands.We call attention to abuses of theland, empower the public to getinvolved, and pressure governmentagencies to protect wildlands andnative wildlife.



Works in:South DakotaWyoming

Upper Green RiverValley [email protected]

Staff: 2

Mission Statement:A group of citizens, businesses, andconservation organizations dedicatedto responsible, sustainable manage-ment of the wildlife, waters, and airquality of Wyoming's Upper Green, avital portion of the GreaterYellowstone Ecosystem.

Work related to:Clean waterwaysDevelopment/Sprawl

Projects include:AdvocacyCampaigns/networkingCommunity organizing/grassrootsEducation/Awareness

Works in:Wyoming

Wyoming OutdoorCouncil262 LincolnLanderWY 82520Tel: 307.332.7031www.wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org

Staff: 11

Mission Statement:The state's leading advocate for natu-ral resources conservation and envi-ronmental protection. We work tosafeguard the state's spectacularnational parks and protected areas,vast national forests and other publiclands, world-renowned wildlife andits habitat, blue-ribbon fisheries andenviable air and water quality.

Work related to:Mining pollutionWatersheds


Works in:Wyoming



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Powder River BasinResource Council934 North Main Sheridan WY 82801Tel: 307.672.5809 Fax: 307.672.5800www.powderriverbasin.org

Mission statement:Powder River Basin ResourceCouncil is committed to:The preservation and enrichment ofWyoming's agricultural heritage andrural lifestyle. The conservation of Wyoming'sunique land, mineral, water, andclean air resources consistent withresponsible use of those resources tosustain the livelihood of present andfuture generations. The education and empowerment ofWyoming's citizens to raise a coher-ent voice in the decisions that willimpact their environment andlifestyle. Powder River Basin ResourceCouncil is committed to the empow-erment of people through communi-ty organizing. More than ever, it iscrucial that Wyoming's voice forresponsible development, PRBRC, bea part of the debate that will deter-mine Wyoming's future.

Works in:Wyoming

WYOMINGWyoming WildlifeFederationPO Box 106CheyanneWY 82003Tel: 307.637.5433www.wyomingwildlife.org

Mission Statement:To have a deep commitment to pro-tecting wildlife habitat, quality ethicalhunting and fishing, and publiclands in Wyoming. The WWF edu-cates its members about pressingwildlife and recreation issuesthroughout the state and empowersthem to take actions that protectwildlife habitat and the rights of pub-lic land users.

Work related to:Habitat RestorationWater pollution


Works in:Wyoming



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INDEX1000 Friends of New Mexico 1351000 Friends of Washington 178African American Environmentalist Ass. 4AFSCME 4Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment 137Alabama Clean Water Partnership 18Alabama Environmental Council 18Alabama Rivers Alliance 18Alabama Water Watch 18Alliance for a Clean Waterfront 24Alliance for a Living Ocean 130Alliance for Democracy 4Alternatives for Community and Environm. 96American Federation of State, County andMunicipal Employees 4American Fisheries Society - Missouri Chapt. 118American Land Conservancy 24American River Recreation Association 24American River Watershed Group 55American River Watershed Institute 24American Rivers 4American Wildlands 122Amigos Bravos 135Anacostia River Initiative 66Anacostia Watershed Society 95Animas River Stakeholders 61Appalachian Mountain Club 96Arizona Hydrological Society 20, 21Arkansas Land & Farm DevelopmentCorporation 22Arkansas Water Resources Center 22Ascension Parish Residents Against Pollution 88Atchafalaya Basinkeeper 88Atlantic States Legal Foundation 137Audubon Minnesota 109Audubon New York 137Audubon North Dakota 146Audubon Ohio 147Audubon Society - Florida 68Audubon Society - PA State Field Office 154Audubon Society of Rhode Island 161Audubon Texas 168AWARE - Colorado 61AWS 95

Bagaduce Watershed Association 93Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Progr 88Barnegat Bay Estuary Program 130Bayou Preservation Association 168Bayview Hunters Point Com. Advocates 25Berks County Conservancy 154Biodiversity Conservation Alliance 189Biodiversity Project 182Black Mesa Trust 20Black Mesa Water Coalition 20Blackstone River Watershed Association 96Bluegrass FLOW 86Bluewater Network 25Bronx Council for Environmental Quality 137Buckeye Brook Coalition/Watershed Council 161Buffalo Audubon Society 138Butte Environmental Council 25CACIWC 63Cahaba River Society 19California Earth Corps 25California Hydropower Reform Coalition 26California League of Conservation Voters 26California Public Employees for EnvironmentalResponsibility 26California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation 26California Rural Water Association 27California Save our Streams Council 27California Tahoe Conservancy 27California Trout 27California Water Impact Network 28California Wilderness Coalition 28Californians for Pesticide Reform 28Californians for Pesticide Reform - CentralValley Office 28Campaign for Clean and Affordable Water 5Campaign to Safeguard America's Waters 5Cannon River Watershed Partnership 109Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation 144Center for Biological Diversity 29Center for Community Action andEnvironmental Justice 29Center for Environmental Politics 122Center for Rural Affairs 124Center for Sustainable Environments 20

Center on Race, Poverty and the Env. 29Central California Environmental JusticeNetwork 29Central Ohio Sierra Club 147Central Oregon Environmental Center 152Central Sierra Watershed Committee 30Charles River Watershed Association 96Chesapeake Bay Foundation 154Chester Res. Concerned for Quality Living 154Citizen Alert 126Citizens Campaign for the Environment 138Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore 175Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future 155Citizens for the Chuckwalla Valley 30Clean Ocean Action 130Clean Ocean and Shore Trust 138Clean Up the River Environment 109Clean Water Action 5Clean Water Action - Delaware 65Clean Water Action -- Massachusetts 97Clean Water Action - NH/ME office 128Clean Water Action - North Dakota 146Clean Water Action - North Jersey Office 130Clean Water Action - Philadelphia 155Clean Water Action - Pittsburgh 155Clean Water Action - South Jersey Office 131Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund 30Clean Water Action Council of NortheastWisconsin 182Clean Water Action Michigan - ClintonTownship 102Clean Water Action Michigan - East Lansing 102Clean Water Act. Michigan - Grand Rapids 102Clean Water for North Carolina 144Clover Valley Foundation 30Coal River Mountain Watch 180Coalition for Buzzards Bay 97Coalition for Consumer Rights 74Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana 88Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership 19Colorado Water Congress 61Colorado Water Protection Project 62Colorado Watershed Assembly 61Colorado Wildlife Federation 62

Committee for a Better Alpaugh 31Communities for a Better Environment 31Communities for a Better Environment -Southern CA office 31Community Alliances for InterdependentAgriculture 124Community Clean Water Institute 31Community Environmental Health Center 138Community Water Rights Project 32Concerned Citizens Coalition of Stockton 32Concerned Citizen's Committee of SE Ohio 147Concerned Citizens for Green CountyConservation 150Concerned Citizens of Newport, Wisconsin 182Concerned Citizens of Tillery 144Connecticut Association of Conservation andInland Wetlands Commission 63Connecticut Coalition for Env. Justice 63Connecticut Fund for the Environment 63Connecticut River Watershed Council 97Conservation Council of North Carolina 144Conservation Law Foundation 98, 173Corporate Accountability International 5Cowpasture River Preservation Association 175Croton Watershed Clean Water Coal., inc. 139C-SAW 5Dakota Resource Council 146Dakota Rural Action 165Daniel Carter Beard Environmental Center 86DC Environmental Network 66Deep South Center for Environmental Justice 89Defenders of Wildlife 32Defenders of Wildlife - Marine Program 32Delaware Nature Society 65Delaware Riverkeeper 155DeltaKeepers 33Des Moines Founders Garden Club 82Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee 33Detroiters Working for Env. Justice 102Duluth Clean Water Action 109Earth Day Network 6Earth Protector 110Earth Share - Missouri 118EarthJustice 6



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INDEXEast Ascension Sportsman's League 89Eastern Sierra Land Trust 33Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch 33Ecology Center 32Eel River Watershed Association, Ltd. 98Elizabeth River Project 175Elkhart EnviroCorps 79Environment California 34Environment Maine 93Environment Now 34Environmental Advocates of New York 139Environmental Association for Great LakesEducation 110Environmental Community Organization 147Environmental Defense 6Environmental Diversity Forum 98Environmental Health Coalition 34Environmental Integrity Project 6Environmental Justice Coalition for Water 35Environmental Law & Policy Center 74Environmental law Foundation 7Environmental League of Massachusetts 98Environmental Services Office - CherokeeNation 150Environmental Water Caucus 35Environmental Working Group 7Environmetnal Defense 99Evergreen Rural Water of Washington 178FAME 36Families Against Rural Messes 74Feather River Coordinated ResourceManagement 35Felton FLOW 35First AME Church 36First Environment Project 139Florida PIRG 68Florida Water Coalition 68Florida Wildlife Federation 68Foothill Conservancy 36Forest Community Research 36Forests Forever 36Frederick- Law 168Friends of Decker’s Creek 180Friends of Deer Creek 37

Friends of Dragon Run 175Friends of Gualala River 37Friends of Hope Valley 37Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers 182Friends of Placer County Communities 37Friends of Silgo Creek 95Friends of Squaw Creek 38Friends of the Blackstone River Inc. 161Friends of the Buffalo Niagara River 139Friends of the Casco Bay 93Friends of the Chicago River 74Friends of the Detroit River 103Friends of the Earth 7Friends of the Eel River 38Friends of the Fox River 75Friends of the Great Swamp 140Friends of the Lower Appomattox River 176Friends of the Mad River 173Friends of the Minnesota Valley 110Friends of the Mississippi River 110Friends of the Moshassuck 161Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers,Inc. 22Friends of the Presumpcot River 93Friends of the River 38Friends of the Riverfront 156Friends of the Rouge River 103Friends of the Russian River 38Friends of the Santa Clara River 39Friends of the Sea Otter 39Friends of the South Fork Kings 39Friends of the St. Joe River Association 103Friends of the Tule River 39Friends of the Upper Miss. River Refuges 111Friends of Wetlands 148Fyke Nature Association 131Galveston Bay Conserv. & Preservation Ass. 168Galveston Bay Foundation 169Gary Clean City Coalition 79Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda 70Georgia Conservancy 70Georgia Public Interest Research Group 70Georgia River Network 70Georgia Water Coalition 71

Georgia Water Policy and Planning Center 71Global Resource Action Center for theEnvironment 7Golden Gate Audubon Society 40Grand Calumet Task Force 79Grand Riverkeeper 150Great Basin Mine Watch 126Great Lakes Indian Fish and WildlifeCommission 183Great Lakes Natural Resource Center 103Great Lakes Protection Fund 75Great Lakes United, Inc. 140Great River/Great People Network 111Great Swamp Watershed Association 131Greater Arkansas River Nature Association 62Greater Washington Urban League 66Greater Yellowstone Coalition 122Green Valleys Association 156Greenpeace 8Greeway Network, Inc. - St. Charles 118Group for the South Fork 140Gulf Restoration Network 89Gulf States Natural Resource Center 169Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. 131Hampton Roads Alliance for EnvironmentalEducators 176Hands Across the River Coalition 99Heal the Bay 40Hilltown Anti-Herbicide Coalition 99Hoosier Environmental Council 80Hudson River Sloop Clearwater 140Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy 132Huron River Watershed Council 104Idaho Rivers United 72IEN 8Illinois Environmental Council 75Illinois PIRG 75Illinois Student Environmental Network 76Improving Kids' Environment IN 80Indiana Wildlife Federation 80Indigenous Environmental Network 8Informed Choices 89Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 111Institute for Fisheries Resources 40

International Forum on Globalization 8International Rivers Network 8Iowa Audubon Society 82Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement 83Iowa Environmental Council 82Iowa Groundwater Association 82Iowa Izaak Walton League 83Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation 83Iowa Public Interest Research Group 83Izaak Walton League - Evansville 80Izaak Walton League - Griffith 81Izaak Walton League of America - IndianaDivision 79Izaak Walton League, Minnesota Division 111James River Association 176Juniata Clean Water Partnership 156Kansas Natural Resource Council 85Kansas Rural Center 85Kansas Sierra Club 85Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance 85Kentuckians for the Commonwealth 86Kentucky Association of Resource Conservationand Development 87Kentucky Resources Council 86Kentucky Riverkeeper 87Kentucky Waterways Alliance 87Kentucky-Tennessee Water EnvironmentAssociation 166KRC 85La Union Del Pueblo Entero 41Lackawanna River Corridor Association 156Lake Champlain Committee 173Lake Michigan Federation 76Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation 90Lake Superior Greens 183Lakes Basin Coalition 52LandWatch Monterey County 41Latino Issues Forum 41LEAD 66Lead Emergency Action for the District 66League of Conservation Voters 9League of Women Voters of Minnesota 112League of Women Voters of Westchester 141League to Save Lake Tahoe 42



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INDEXLiteracy for Environmental Justice 42Lone Tree Council 104Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers WatershedCouncill 40Los Angeles Conservation Corps 41Louisiana Coalition for Tax Justice 90Louisiana Environmental Action Network 90Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership 152LUPE 41MA Coastal Advocacy Network 99Maidu Cultural Center 42Maidu Group Sierra Club 42Maine Peoples Alliance 94Maine Rivers 94Manitowish Waters Alliance 183Mankato Area Environmentalists, Inc 112Marine Studies Consortium 100Mariposans for the Environment andResponsible Government 43Massachusetts Rural Water Association 100Massachussets Publich Interst Research Gr. 100Matilija Coalition 43Mattole Restoration Council 43McHenry County Defenders 76Mecklenburg Soil and Water ConservationDistrict 145Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 183MERG 43Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation 104Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs 104Michigan Environmental Council 105Michigan Land Use Institute 105Michigan United Conservation Clubs 105Michigan Welfare Rights Organization 105Middle Rio Grande Water Assembly 135Midwest Center for Environmental Science &Public Policy 184Midwest Environmental Advocates 184Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa 112Millerton Area Watershed Coalition 43Minneapolis Clean Water Action 112Minnesota Center for Environm. Advocacy 113Minnesota COACT 113Minnesota Rural Water Association 113

Minnesota Water Alliance 113Mississippi Corridor Neighborhood Coal. 114Mississippi Headwaters Board 114Mississippi River Basin Alliance 114, 118Mississippi River Basin All. - New Orleans 90Mississippi River Revival 114Mississippi Wildlife Federation 117Missouri Coalition for the Environment 119Missouri River Communities 119Missouri Rural Crisis Center 119Missouri State Public Interest Research Gr. 119Mobile Bay Watch 19Mono Lake Committee 44Monongahela Riverkeeper 157Montana Preservation Alliance 122Montana Water Course 123Mossville Environmental Action Now, Inc. 91Mother Lode Chapter Sierra Club 44Mothers of East LA 44Mountain Watershed Association 157MRWA 100Muskegon Riverkeeper 106N CA Regional Land Trust 45National Audubon 9National Black Environmental & EconomicJustice 9National Catholic Rural Life Conference 10National Environmental Law Center 9National Hispanic Environmental Council 10National Parks Conservation Assoc 10National Water Center 11National Welfare Rights Union 11National Wildlife Federation 11Natural Heritage Institute 10Natural Land Institute 76Natural Resources Defense Council 12, 45Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin 184Natural Resources Protective Association 141Nature Conservancy 11Nebraska Wildlife Federation 124NeRWA 173Neuse River Foundation 145Nevada Rural Water Association 126Nevada Water Network 126

New Hampshire Lakes Association 128New Hampshire Rivers Council 128New Hampshire Rural Water Association 128New Jersey Environmental Federation 132New Jersey Environmental Lobby 132New Jersey Public Interest Research Group 132New Jersey Watershed Institute 133New Mexico Acequia Association 135New Mexico Rural Water Association 136New Mexico Water Res. Research Institute 136New Orleans Coalition on Sewerage and WaterBoard 91New York Env. Law and Justice Project 141New York Rivers United 141NHRWA 128Norris Square Neighborhood Project, Inc. 157North Carolina Conservation Network 145North Carolina Wildlife Federation 145North Coast Water Network 45North East Trees 45North Shore Audubon 142Northeast Rural Water Association 173Northern California Council, Federation of FlyFishers 46Northern Plains Resource Council 123Northwest Environmental Defense Center 152NRDC 12NWF 11NY/NJ Baykeeper, Inc. 133Oakhurst River Parkway 46Occidental Arts and Ecology Center WaterInstitute 46Ocean Conservancy 12Ohio Environmental Council 148Ohio Greenways 148Ohio PIRG 148Ohio River Foundation 149Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition 180Oklahoma Wildlife Federation 150Omaha Tribe of Nebraska 124Oregon Water Resources Congress 152Oregon Water Trust 153Owens Valley Committee 46Ozark Headwaters Group 23

Ozark Regional Land Trust 120Ozark Society 22PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs 157Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman'sAssocation 47Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center 12Passaic River Coalition 133Peconic BayKeeper 142Pennsylvania Environmental Council 158Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds andRiver 158Penobscot Bay Watch 94Penobscot Indian Nation 94Pine Creek Valley Watershed Association 158PLAN 127Planning and Conservation League 47Pompeston Creek Watershed Association 133Potomac Conservancy 95Potomac Rivers Greenways Coalition 176Powder River Basin Resource Council 189POWER 47Prarie Rivers Network 77Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada 127Protect American River Canyons 47Public Citizen 48Public Citizen Water for All Campaign 12Public Interest Research Group in Michigan 106Public Officials for Water and EnvirornmentalReform 47Public Trust Alliance 48Quad City Audubon Society 84Quinnipiac River Watershed Association 64Rainforest Action Network 13Raymond Proffitt Foundation 158RCAP 13Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewas 184Red River Watershed Association 166Redwood Coast Watersheds Alliance 48Restore Hetch Hetchy 48Rhode Island Clean Water Action 162River Action, Inc. 84River Alliance of Wisconsin 185River Network 13River Project 77



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INDEXRiver Ridge Institute 49Riveredge Nature Center 185Riverkeeper Alliance 13Rivers Alliance of Connecticut 63Rivers Council of Minnesota 115Rivers Unlimited 149Rock River Coalition 185RRWA 166Rural Community Assistance Program 13Rusk County Citizens Action Group, Inc. 185Russian River Watershed Council 49Russian Riverkeeper 49Rusticus Garden Club 142Safer Waters in Massachusetts 100Saint John's Waterkeeper 69Salmonid Restoration Federation 49San Marcos River Foundation 169Santa Barbara Channelkeeper 50Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and theEnvironment 50Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska 125Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians 106Save Our Groundwater 129Save Our Shores 50Save the Bay 50, 162Save the Dunes Conservation Fund 81Save the Harbor/Save the Bay 101Save the Prarie Society 77Save the River 142Save the Sound 143Scenic Hudson, Inc. 143SCOPE 50Sea Turtle Restoration Project 51Self-Help Enterprises 51Sensible Management of Aquatic ResourcesTeam 170Sequoia Forestkeeper 51Sequoia Riverlands Trust 51Shenandoah Valley Pure Water Forum 177Sierra Buttes 52Sierra Club 14Sierra Club - Allegheny Group 159Sierra Club - Cape Cod Group 101Sierra Club - Cross Timbers 169

Sierra Club - Delta Chapter 91Sierra Club - Eastern Missouri Group 120Sierra Club - Florida 69Sierra Club - Houston Regional Group 170Sierra Club - Indianapolis 81Sierra Club - Iowa 84Sierra Club - Lone Star Chapter 170Sierra Club - Mackinac Chapter 106Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter 95Sierra Club - New Hampshire 129Sierra Club - New Jersey 134Sierra Club - Ohio Chapter 149Sierra Club - Ozark Chapter 120Sierra Club - Ozark Headwaters Group 23Sierra Club - Pennsylvania 159Sierra Club - Rhode Island 162Sierra Club - Sierra Nevada Group 52Sierra Club -- Utah 172Sierra Club California 52Sierra Club Great Waters Group 186Sierra Club Los Angeles Chapter 52Sierra Club Mississippi Chapter 117Sierra Club- North Star Chapter 115Sierra Club, Fox Valley Group 186Sierra Club, John Muir Chapter 186Sierra Club, Oklahoma Chapter 151Sierra Club, Ventana Chapter 53Sierra Nevada Alliance 53Sierra Nevada Forest Protection Campaign 53Sierra Watch 53SMART 170Snake River Alliance 72Sonoma County Water Coalition 54South Carolina Chapter, Soil and WaterConservation Society 163South Carolina Rural Water Association 163South Carolina Water Resources Center 163South Carolina Wildlife Federation 163South Dakota Lakes & Streams Association 165South Fork Trinity River Land Conservancy 54South Yuba River Citizens League 54Southeast Rural Community Ass. Project 177Southern California Watershed Alliance 54Southern Environmental Law Center 71

Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision 107Spring Lake Groundwater Guardians 125State Environmental Leadership Program 186Stockbridge-Munsee Community 187Surfrider Foundation 14Surfrider Foundation-Santa Cruz Chapter 55Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 14Sustainable Obtainable Solutions 123Sustainable St. Louis 120SW IL Resource Conservation & Dev. 77Sweetwater Alliance 107Tennessee Clean Water Network 166Tennessee Environmental Council 166Tennesseee Water Sentinels - Sierra Club 167Texas Center for Policy Studies 170Texas Clean Water Action 171Texas Water Conservation Association 171Thames Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited 64The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay 159The American River Watershed Group 55The Bay Institute 55The Freshwater Society 115The Garden Club of America 171The Groundwater Foundation 125The Idaho Conservation League 72The Land Stewardship Project 115The Minnesota Project 116The Missouri Watershed Info. Network 121The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 149The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Inst. 72The River Project 55The Watershed Center, Grand Traverse Bay 107The Wilderness Society 15Tioga Watershed Reclamation Project, Inc. 159Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council 107Tomales Bay Watershed Council 56Trees, Water and People 62Trout Unlimited 14Truckee River Watershed Council 56Tulane Environmental Law Clinic 91Tulare County Audubon Society 56Tuolumne River Trust 56Unitarian Universalists Service Committee 15United Anglers of California 57

United Farm Workers of America 15United Vision for Idaho 73UNPLUG Salem Campaign 134Upper Arkansas Watershed Council 23Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper 71Upper Green River Valley Coalition 189Upper Merced River Watershed Council 57Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Council 57Urban Creeks Council 57US PIRG-Gulf States Office 92Utah Rivers Council 172Valley Water Protection Association 58Ventura Coastkeeper 58Vermont Natural Resources Council 174Vermont Rural Water Association 174Vermonters for a Clean Environment 174Virginia Div. of the Izaak Walton League 177Virginia Water Environment Association 177Vote the Coast 58VRWA 174Washington Environmental Council 178Washington Public Interest Research Group 178Washington Water Trust 179Washington Wheatley NeighborhoodAssociation 121Water Allies 15Water Environment Association of SouthCarolina 164Water Environment Federation 16Water for All Campaign 12Water for DCKids 67Water Stewards Network 174Water Watch 153Waterkeeper Alliance 16Waterkeepers Northern California 58Watermap.org 16WatershedWeb 16We Act, Inc. 143WEC 178West Michigan Env. Action Council 108West Texas Toxic Watch 171West Virginia Citizen Action Group 180West Virginia Environmental Council 181West Virginia Rivers Coalition 181



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INDEXWestern Nebraska Resources Council 125Western Pennsylvania Conservancy 160Western States Center 153Western Water Alliance 123Wetlands Initiative 78Wetlands Recovery Project 59White Earth Land Recovery Project 116WildPlaces 59Wilmington Coalition for a Safe Env. 59Wisconsin Association of Lakes 187Wisconsin Citizen Action 187Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group 187Wisconsin Stewardship Network 188Wisconsin Wetlands Association 188Wolf Fox Winnebago Riverkeeper 188Women, Food & Agriculture Network 84Woodlands Trail and Park 92Working for America Institute 17World Resources Institute 17World Watch Institute 17WRI 17Wyandotte Nation Environmental Depart. 151Wyoming Outdoor Council 189Wyoming Wildlife Federation 190Yough Riverkeeper 160Yuba Watershed Council 59Yurok Tribe 60



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