Sustainable Village

Environmental Organizations

African Wildlife Foundation - Wildlife and endangered species organization that uses practical and innovative solutions cooperatively implemented with the people of Africa. 1400 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (888) 4-WILDLIFE, www.awf.org

American Farmland Trust - Working to prevent the loss of America's farmland to development sprawl and to promote smarter growth and environmentally friendly farming practices. 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 331-7300, www.farmland.org

American Forests - Their Global Releaf campaign (est. 1875) works to protect trees and forests through tree planting, thus helping to save energy, protect wildlife and clean the air and water. 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006, (800) 368-5748, www.amfor.org

American Rivers - Works to restore America's waterways, revitalize urban rivers, protect fish and wildlife and fight pollution. 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC 20005, (800) 296-6900, www.amrivers.org

Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides - Provides an information clearinghouse on environmental pesticide poisoning, toxic hazards and non-chemical, alternative pest control. 701 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 543-5450, www.ncamp.org

Center for Health, Environment and Justice - Public health organization that helps protect families from environmental toxic chemicals. Provides information, supports comm unity organizing and coalition-building. PO Box 6806, Falls Church, VA 22040, (703) 237-2249,

Center for Marine Conservation - Protects marine animals from humans. Annual 500,000 volunteer international Coastal Cleanup, promotes marine sanctuaries and conserves fisheries. 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suie 600, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 429-5609, www.cmc-ocean.org

Clean Water Fund - Promotes neighborhood-based education and action progams for clean water including safe drinking water, pollution prevention and resource conservation. 4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite A300, Washington, DC 20008-2328, (202) 895-0432

The Conservation Fund - Protected 1.6 million acres of wetlands, wildlife habitat and open space since 1985. 89% of funds go directly to conservation efforts. 1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120, Arlington, VA 22209, (703) 525-6300, www.conservationfund.org

Conservation International - Protecting endangered ecosystems such as rainforests with solutions that combine business development and cutting-edge field science. 2501 M Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037, (800) 406-2306, www.conservation.org

Defenders of Wildlife - Habitat protection and prevention of species extinction through innovative leadership. Wildlife protection programs include Northern Rockies grizzly recovery, wolf restoration and wildcat, bird, marine wildlife and dolphin protection. 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washingon, DC 20005, (202) 682-9400, www.defenders.org

Earth Day Network - Annual campaigns organize groups worldwide to promote social justice, sustainability and a healthy environment. 91 Marion Street, Seattle, WA 98104, (206) 264-0114, www.earthday.net

Earthjusice Legal Defense Fund - Formerly the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund. Provides free legal representation to citizen groups in order to enforce environmental laws and to protect wildlife, natural resources and people. 180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94104, (415) 627-6700, www.earthjustice.org

Earth Share - An umbrella organization of charity organizations that work to protect the environment, natural resources and health in America and throughout the world. 3400 International Drive, NW, Suite 2K, Washington, DC 20008, (800) 875-3863, www.earthshare.org

Environmental and Energy Study Institute - Develops and promotes policy related to climate change, clean air, energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, transportation and sprawl. Provides education, advocacy and coalition-building. 122 C Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 628-1400, www.eesi.org

Environmental Defense Fund - Promotes sustainable, just solutions to complex environmental problems. Focus on biodiversity, climate, health and oceans. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010, (800) 684-3322, www.edf.org

Environmental Justice Fund - Benefitting communities of color through organizing, educating and training. 310 8th Street, #309, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 834-8920

Environmental Law Institute - Independent, non-partisan environmental law focusing on community-based education and research on national environmental problems. 1616 P Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 939-3800, www.eli.org

Friends of the Earth - Empowers citizen action and exposes wasteful federal spending and tax subsidies for corporate polluters. 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 783-7400, www.foe.org INFORM, Inc. - Focused on clean air and reduced solid and toxic waste. Assists communities, businesses and policymakers find constructive solutions. 120 Wall Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005-4001, (212) 361-2400, www.informinc.org

International Institute for Energy Conservation - Sustainable energy solutions for developing countries are designed to address global warming as well as provide important social and economic benefits. 750 First Street, NE, Suite 940, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 842-3388, www.iiec.org

Izaak Walton League of America - Preserves the legacy of the American out-of-doors - wildlife, habitat, clean air and water. Watershed protection, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture and forestry. 350+ volunteer chapters. 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, (800) IKE-LINE, www.iwla.org

Land Trust Alliance - Assists local land trusts and conservationists preserve habitat, parks, trails and greenspace. Provides essential information, training, networking and policy advocacy. 1319 F Street, NW, Suie 501, Washington, DC 20004, (202) 638-4725, www.lta.org

National Audobon Society - Protecting wildlife, birds and habitat on national and local levels through education, citizen activism and field science. There are 518 chapters, 100+ wildlife sanctuaries and over 500,000+ teachers and children are reached every year. 700 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, (212)979-3000, www.audubon.org

National Parks and Conservation Association - Works across America to preserve national parks, promote new parks, protect endangered wildlife and cultural sites and defends against such issues as pollution, inappropriate development and overcrowding. 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, (800) NAT-PARK, www.npca.org

National Wildlife Federation - Protects wildlife and natural habitat; educates with Ranger Rick among other publications. 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22184, (800) 332-4949, x4016, www.nwf.org

Natural Resources Defense Council - Legal defender of natural resources. Leads global efforts to fight polluters, ozone and rainforest depletion and to protect the oceans. 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011, (212) 727-2700, www.nrdc.org

The Nature Conservancy - Bought and protects over 10 million acres of rainforests, wetlands, prairies, mountains and coastline. 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606, (703) 841-5300, www.tnc.org

The Peregrine Fund - International organization working with captive breeding, biological diversity, habitat preservation and scientific research. 566 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709, (208) 362-3716, www.pergrinefund.org

Pesticide Action Network North America Regional Center - Works internationally to promote safe, ecologically sensible pest control alternatives. Links groups as diverse as environmental organizations, labor, health and consumer groups. 49 Powell Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 981-1771, www.panna.org/panna/

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy - National organization working to convert thousands of miles of unused railways into trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, hikers, skaters, horseback riders, cross-country skiiers and naturalists. 1100 17th Street, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 331-9696, www.railtrails.org

Rainforest Alliance - Focuses on protection of tropical forests which provide habitat for over half the Earth's plant and animal species. Offers research, education and connections to environmental groups from around the world. 65 Bleecker Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10012, (888) MY-EARTH, www.rainforest-alliance.org

Rocky Mountain Institute - Research, resource and educational organization specializing in energy efficiency and energy efficient technologies, climate protection and the development of Hypercars - extremely fuel-efficient cars. Works with communities and educational organizations, corporations and governments worldwide. 1739 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass, CO 81654-9199, (970) 927-3851, www.rmi.org

Safe Energy Communication Council - Education and advocacy organization promoting environmentally safe and affordable energy. Advocates energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Educates communities about nuclear power and waste disposal. 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 106, Washington, DC 20035, (202) 483-8491, www.safeenergy.org

Scenic America - Protects America's natural beauty and special places; fights billboard blight. 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 543-6200, www.scenic.org

Sierra Club Foundation - Founded by John Muir over a hundred years ago, the Sierra Club fights to protect wilderness and environmental quality nationally and internationally through education and research, publishing and litigation. 85 Second Street, Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94105, (800) 216-2110, www.tscf.org

Student Conservation Association - The nation's leading service to nature organization. PO Box 550, Route 12A, River Road, Charleston, NH 03603, (603) 543-1700, www.sca-inc.org 

Surfrider Foundation - A non-profit international environmental organization focused on protection of beaches through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education (C.A.R.E.). 122 South El Camino Real, #67, San Clemente, CA 92672, (800) 743-SURF, www.surfrider.org

Trust for Public Land - Has saved over a million acres of vacant lots and other land into urban gardens and public parks. 116 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105, (800) 714-LAND, www.tpl.org

U.S. PIRG Education Fund - Works with citizens to protect clean air and water, conserve natural resources and prevent global warming. 218 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9707, www.pirg.org

Union of Concerned Scientists - Organized scientists and citizens working to protect endangered species, reduce nuclear arsenals, prevent global warming, reduce air pollution and ensure safety of our food system. 2 Brattle Square, PO Box 9105, Cambridge, MA 02238-9105, (800) 666-8276, www.ucsusa.org

The Wilderness Society - Dedicated to the lasting protection of spectacular American wilderness in parks, rivers, forests, deserts and shorelines. 900 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (800) THE-WILD, www.wilderness.org

Wildlife Conservation Society - Works through the Bronx Zoo and national science education programs in 50 countries to save endangered species and threatened habitat. Teaches about ecology and care for wildlife. 185th Street and Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460-1099, (718) 220-6891, www.wcs.org

World Resources Institute - Provides environmental research and data to be used in environmental policymaking and socially equitable development. 10 G Street, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 729-7600, www.wri.org

World Wildlife Fund - A major international protector of endangered wildlife and habitat. Works on five continents supporting parks, nature reserves and antipoaching activities. 1250 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 293-4800, www.worldwildlife.org