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Puget Sound Green Pages Puget
Sound Environmental Organizations and Coalitions on the Internet Last updated: June 24, 2003 |
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A non-profit group dedicated to preserving the remaining
ancient forest ecosystems of Western Washington, especially those on public
lands. We believe that education is the key to preservation. Our focus is to
familiarize people with the unique plants that grow in the ancient forest
ecosystem and to teach the traditional beneficial uses of these plants. We
offer plant identification field trips out to a low elevation ancient forest
in the Western Washington Cascades and in-city classes on preparing your own
homemade herbal remedies using native plants, including oils, salves, and
medicinal tinctures. |
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(Formerly NOW Bike) |
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Teaches young people in the Rainier Valley how to fix
bikes, rewards them with their own set of wheels, and provides affordable
bicycle services in the community. Our programs invest in young people, the
future of our community, and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy
transportation alternative. |
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An unprecedented three-year campaign to purchase and
protect over 75,000 acres of privately owned forests that link the Alpine
Lakes to Mount Rainier. This effort will protect most of the remaining
old-growth forests left on private land in this region. Much of this
old-growth is threatened with logging within the next one to three years.
These forests and corridor lands are critical habitat for gray wolf, grizzly
bear, pine marten, fisher, northern goshawk, great gray owl, northern spotted
owl, and many other species. |
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Regional sustainability, news and media. |
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A nonprofit, community development financial institution
serving Washington and Oregon. We have been pooling socially responsible
investments to make loans and provide technical assistance to low-income
entrepreneurs since 1985. |
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Formed to lead the implementation of the Chehalis River
Basin Action Plan (CRBAP). Provides information on water quality, water
resources and water issues. |
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Comprised of representatives and residents of diverse
communities of the Greater Seattle Region. Members are dedicated to bringing
together all communities in an effort to address issues of disproportionate
environmental risk in communities of the economically disadvantaged, many of
whom are people of color. |
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A nonprofit research organization, that has been exploring
and clarifying just what is involved in a humane sustainable culture - and
how we can get there. |
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Promotes public awareness and education of the environmental
impacts of unwise ski area development at the Crystal Mountain Ski Area as
well as other ski areas in the Western United States and to provide for the
conservation and preservation of the Crystal Mountain Ski Area and the
surrounding ecosystem. |
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Working to fight light pollution |
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Formed by an alliance of community, environmental and
small business groups affected by ongoing pollution and cleanup plans for the
Duwamish River. Our mission is to ensure a Duwamish River cleanup that is
accepted by and benefits the community and is protective of fish, wildlife
and human health. We are a formal "community advisory group"
recognized by EPA and representing the interests of the community. We have
received funding to hire a Technical Advisor to review all cleanup related
studies and plans. We are involved in all aspects of the proposed cleanup and
are working to ensure that the cleanup meets community standards. |
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Building a global action alert network which can mobilize
people simultaneously around the planet to speak out for a better world. Sign
up today to receive EarthAction Planet Postcards which can help you to make
your voice heard for the environment, peace, human rights and the elimination
of extreme poverty. |
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Founded in 1993, EarthCorps' mission is to create a global
community through local environmental service. |
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Connects faith with care for the environment through
environmental ethics, simple living and environmental justice. |
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All-volunteer action-group that educates people about the
powerful effects our food choices have on the environment, our health and all
life on Earth, and supports people in moving toward a plant-based diet. |
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A federation of 67 environmental nonprofits working to
conserve and protect the environment internationally, nationally, and locally
here in Washington State. Our primary mission is to raise money for our
member organizations through workplace giving campaigns conducted in public
and private sector businesses throughout the State of Washington. |
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A non-profit agency to assist residents and business with
hazardous waste disposal, recycling, and other environmental issues. ECOSS
provides environmental education to businesses and citizens; serving as a
voice for the community on environmental issues. |
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Working to ensure the long-term stewardship of the
watershed. Working to provide and promote environmental education, especially
for children. Working to educate the public about the importance of the Cedar
River Watershed. |
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Works with environmental groups in the Northwest and
around the country on issues including endangered species, land protection,
and fighting pollution, while training the next generation of environmental
leaders. |
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Our goal is to create a viable green party in the city of
Seattle, make a positive difference to the community, and adhere to the 10 key
values of the green party. |
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This citizen run park project is building a small passive
park at the corner of 26th Ave. SW and SW Brandon Street in the Delridge area
of West Seattle (the location is adjacent to Longfellow Creek). |
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IWM seeks to nurture the role of humans as wildlife
stewards by enhancing current understanding and appreciation of the natural
world through the insight of informed science and enlightened education |
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Committed to safeguarding pristine forests, grasslands and
ecosystem health of eastern Washington state and south-central British
Columbia, through education and active participation in land management
activities. |
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On Whidbey Island. |
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Mission to "enhance and restore the salmonid habitat
and resources in the Mid-Puget Sound Region through community
partnerships." We work to educate the community by involving volunteers
in habitat restoration projects such as removing fish passage barriers,
planting native trees and shrubs along streams, creating side-channels for
overwintering habitat for juvenile salmon, fencing livestock from streams and
installing in-stream structures (large woody debris) to create diversity in
the streams. |
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Information on issues affecting one of America's grandest national
parks and how you can get involved in preserving and protecting this natural
treasure. |
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Non-profit club founded in 1906 to explore, study,
preserve and enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors. |
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A vision, a practical plan and a growing reality that
connects the scenic, historic and recreational resources of Washington State along
Interstate 90 in a green corridor from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains
near Cle Elum, across Snoqualmie Pass to the shores of Puget Sound. The
Mountains to Sound Greenway links trails and recreation areas, scenic and
productive forests, natural open spaces, wildlife habitat, historic towns and
the growing cities along the 90-mile corridor. |
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A private non-profit conservation organization committed
to preserving plants, animals and natural communities that represent the
diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to
survive. The conservancy owns manages 1,600 nature preserves nationwide and
29 in Washington. |
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Keeps government officials, environmental organizations,
and the general public informed about issues affecting the Greater North
Cascades Ecosystem. Action is pursued through legislative, legal, and public
participation channels to protect the lands, waters, plants and wildlife. |
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Provides field-based environmental education about the
natural history and culture of the Pacific Northwest to people of all ages.
Our mission is to conserve and restore Northwest environments by building an
ecologically literate and engaged public. We promote community education,
involvement and stewardship with an emphasis on biological diversity,
wildlife and their habitats, mountain ecosystems, watersheds, and wildlands. |
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The Guild is an educational forum. It encourages building
practices that protect human health, encourage sustainable resource usage,
and foster long term economic vitality. |
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Protects and restores wildlands in the Pacific Northwest
and supports such efforts in British Columbia. The alliance bridges science
and advocacy, working with activists, policymakers, and the public to
conserve our natural heritage. |
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A region-wide alliance of environmental organizations,
consumer advocates, human services agencies, businesses, civic groups and
progressive utilities. We seek the best possible implementation of the
far-reaching, progressive goals of the NEC. NEC's program of advocacy,
outreach and education emphasizes conservation and environmentally benign
renewable resources as the region's path to an affordable, sustainable energy
future. |
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A wholly independent not-for-profit research center based
in Seattle. Its mission: to foster a sustainable economy and way of life in
the Pacific Northwest. |
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Seeks to integrate environmental concern into Jewish life,
enabling the Jewish community to understand the connection of why the Jewish
people should become passionate advocates of environmental protection. |
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Working since 1948 to preserve Olympic National Park's
wilderness beauty and splendor "for the benefit and enjoyment of the people"
of present and future generations. |
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OPI serves schools and communities from the Pacific
Northwest (the majority are from greater Puget Sound) with residential field
science programs, Elderhostels, youth summer adventures, teacher training,
conference space, and field seminars about natural sciences, the arts, and
outdoor skills. |
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("Online Networking for the Environment") is a
non-profit based in Seattle that provides technology assistance to
conservation activists and organizations in Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho,
Montana, Oregon and Washington. In a nutshell, we help people get
"online" and using email, the World Wide Web, and other electronic
networking tools to help protect the Northwest environment. Also offers a
directory that includes pretty much every conservation organization in the
Pacific Northwest, including Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Montana
and Oregon. |
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Their mission is to inform the general public about the
grace and capabilities of Orcinus orca, to ommunicate scientific knowledge of
the species, and to actively protect the whales' natural habitats. Further,
Orca Conservancy is committed to raising awareness concerning whales and
dolphins in captivity, and to exploring the feasibility of returning captive
cetaceans to their natural habitats. |
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An Oceanographic Field Trip into the Underwater World of
Puget Sound. PMR is a non profit educational organization dedicated to Preserving
Puget Sound through Hands-On environmental education. |
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Volunteer opportunities, habitat report, Sound and Straits
newsletter and Kids for Puget Sound |
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Organizing efforts in oppostition to the World Trade
Organization. |
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A non-profit organization with a special interest in
promoting activities related to community-building and voluntary simplicity. |
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A non-profit, community organization formed exclusively
for educational and scientific purposes to promote and encourage a greater
understanding of the marine and aquatic sciences. |
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PPRC: Pacific
Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center |
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Works to protect public health, safety and the environment
by supporting projects that result in pollution prevention and toxics use
elimination and reduction. Fact sheets on more than 300 pollution prevention research
projects and pollution prevention technology reviews. |
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Dedicated to the protection of whales and the habitats of other
marine wildlife species in the Pacific Northwest. |
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Brings together concerned citizens, businesses and
government agencies to work on marine environmental issues in a responsible
and balanced manner. |
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A free, public computer network run by volunteers. SCN is a
freenet committed to providing public Internet access to the people of Puget
Sound. |
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An association of individuals, community-based
organizations, and other entities, located primarily in Seattle, that are
concerned about the increasing negative impact on the quality of life of this
region by airport and aviation operations. |
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Come to a meeting to learn more about this mapmaking
initiative . . . share your ideas and get involved! Meet Wendy Brawer,
Founder and Director, Green Map System (GMS), and the team of activists,
designers, and cartographers who are cultivating our city's green map! |
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The Cascade Chapter utilizes two main tools to enhance environmental
protection in the state: 1) grassroots activism on key environmental issues
and 2) political activism on environmental issues and on behalf of
environmental candidates. |
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Association of solar energy equipment manufacturers,
system integrators, distributors, dealers, designers, consultants, students,
and interested people. |
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Provides hands-on environmental education and leadership
experiences for youth and adults. On exciting voyages aboard the historic
schooner Adventuress, participants learn about the majesty and vulnerability
of our region's definitive resource, Puget Sound. |
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A nonprofit organization dedicated to informing and
educating citizens of the Olympia area about environmental news and issues. |
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Links to environmental groups in the Olympia area. |
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An organization of Bellingham/Whatcom County business
people who have become sensitized to our environmental plight and have chosen
to modify their business practices to secure a sustainable future. |
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Active in promoting consensus, cooperative solutions using
scientific approaches. Current areas of interest include Goshawks on the
Olympic Peninsula, Marbled Murrelets in Puget Sound, the Makah whaling issue,
and the Endangered Species Act itself. |
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A nonprofit research and education organization dedicated
to the protection, enhancement, and wise use of fisheries resources in the Pacific
Northwest. Our mission is to promote a balanced approach to fisheries
management -- one based on sound ecological principals. a nonprofit research
and education organization dedicated to the protection, enhancement, and wise
use of fisheries resources in the Pacific Northwest. |
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A citizen group working to improve our region's long-term
health and vitality--cultural, economic, environmental and social. Our
mission is to advocate for sustainability in Seattle/King County. |
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Washington coalition for transportation alternatives.
(formerly Alt-Trans). |
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Washington State's Public Affairs Network. provides
unedited coverage of state government deliberations and public policy events.
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Promotes energy and material conservation, waste
reduction, reuse, and recycling. Educates and encourages action by citizens,
government and industry. |
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Serving conservation minded anglers of the State of
Washington. Mission to conserve, protect and restore North America's trout
and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. |
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Environmental Alliance for Voter Education (WEAVE) |
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WEAVE's mission is to provide citizens, candidates, and
office holders with the basic tools and information necessary to responsibly
incorporate environmental issues in the electoral process. WEAVE's integrated
approach to developing long-term solutions includes our List Development
Network, local skills trainings, the "Meet Your Legislator" and
"Meet Your County Commissioner" programs, electoral research, and
candidate/issue forums. |
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A statewide, non-profit organization of individual
volunteers and affiliated organizations working to protect, preserve, and restore
the environment of Washington State. We have offices in Seattle, Olympia, and
Spokane. |
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Non-profit environmental organization working to reduce
society's reliance on toxic chemicals. Identifies and promotes alternative
products and techniques which are non-toxic and environmentally sound. |
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Working to preserve, enhance and promote hiking
opportunities in Washington state through collaboration, education, advocacy
and trail maintenance. |
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A statewide coalition of individuals and groups dedicated
to preserving wilderness and biodiversity for the benefit of future
generations. WWC works to protect and restore wildlands and waters through
outreach, public education, organizing, and support of grassroots
conservation groups. The website features environmental news and action
alerts. |
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Washington Public Interest Research Group. A non-profit, non-partisan
watchdog group working on behalf of consumers, the environment and good
government. |
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A not-for-profit technical and educational organization.
Our members are from varied disciplines and they collaborate with staff to
realize the WEF vision of preservation and enhancement of the global water
environment. The WEF network includes water quality professionals from 79
Member Associations in 32 countries. |
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A non-profit public interest law firm that has prosecuted
literally hundreds of environmental cases on behalf of local, regional, and
national environmental organizations in the West. |
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Working to protect the local orcas and their marine home
through education and research. Drop by to see us the next time you're in
Friday Harbor, Washington. |
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A distinctive learning center located on Whidbey Island,
just an hour north of Seattle, the Institute offers a wide range of retreats,
programs, events, resources, and participation in a growing network of people
who share common concerns and commitments. The Institute is grounded in the
awareness that times of turbulent and unprecedented change call for
commitment to a new vision of the future for Earth, Spirit, and the Human
Future. |
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Dedicated to inspiring sustainable community and culture
by nurturing wild salmon and their watersheds." We are a volunteer
organization doing salmon habitat restoration and enhancement, environmental
education and celebration of salmon. |
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