An environmental foundation is an institution supported by an endowment that works to support environmental causes by funding local, state, national and global environmental organizations. Foundations whose work is restricted to a city, state or country should be listed in the appropriate Regional category.
 
 
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A Critical Decision is a non-profit organization that encourages citizens to study and question the influences large corporations have obtained over the environment.
http://www.acriticaldecision.org/
The Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE) supports and inspires educators in their quest for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to help all learners understand, appreciate and care for their environment.
http://aeoe.org/
Maintained by a group of development agencies involved in rural development, sustainable development, and revitalization of historic cities, this site facilitates information about the network's economic development, education, health, micro-finance, rural development and other activities.
http://www.akdn.org/
Alliance for the Wild Rockies is a non-profit organization which seeks to secure the ecological integrity of the Wild Rockies Bioregion through its citizens, as well as the application of conservation biology, sustainable economic models and environmental law.
http://www.wildrockiesalliance.org/
America the Beautiful Fund is a national non-profit organization started to encourage volunteer citizen efforts and to protect the natural and historic beauty of America.
http://www.america-the-beautiful.org/
The Arbor Day Foundation is an American organization that promotes trees and their importance in the natural environment. You can also buy trees here. The website also has information on tree related books and educational materials.
http://www.nationaltreetrust.org
Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is committed to the inspiration, promotion, and education of the people for the achievement of a healthy environment through conservation.
http://www.acfonline.org.au
Beyond Pesticides is a nonprofit membership organization that protects the public health and the environment and fight against the misuse of pesticides. The website provides daily news blogs, alerts and actions. The website also provides articles on a wide range of issues that includes antibacterials, genetic engineering, pesticide incident reports, wood preservatives and a lot more. The website also provides information services and what to do in times of emergencies.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org
BHIC, the Bald Head Island Conservancy, is a non-profit organization which protects and preserves the natural environment of the Smith Island complex.
http://www.bhic.org/
The International BioPark Foundation is dedicated to re-establishing the natural balance that best supports the life of our planet by honoring the interdependent nature of the relationships of all life forms and re-educating humanity to the unique responsibility that we share in this endeavor.
http://www.biopark.org/
The Bluewater Network works to stop environmental damage from vehicles and vessels, and to protect human health and the planet by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
http://www.bluewaternetwork.org/
The Bodega Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of land and community of Bodega and Sonoma County.
http://www.bodeganet.com/landtrust/
Botanic Gardens Conservation International
The Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is an organization that works to conserve and protect plants. The website also has a message from Prince Charles, the organization's patron. The organization also provides assistance to botanical gardens. You can also learn about efforts to influence public policy toward protecting plants.
http://www.bgci.org
The Brandywine Conservancy is an organization that preserves art and the environment in Pennsylvania. The Conservancy runs a land stewardship program, conservation design and assistance to municipal staff. You can also learn about the Waterloo Mills Preserve and the Laurels Preserve.
http://www.brandywineconservancy.org
Bureau of International Recycling
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is an organization that coordinates the activities of recycling companies agencies. The website has a wide variety of publications that explain the current state of the recycling market, as well as legal and technical issues that affect recycling. You can also find out how to attend BIR's convention here.
http://www.bir.org
Canadian Renewable Energy Alliance
CanREA envisions a world in which energy needs are minimized through energy conservation and energy efficiency, and in which low-impact renewable energy is consistently the first choice to meet energy needs.
http://www.canrea.ca/
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
The Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy is a non-profit organization which promotes preservation and stewardship of land through land trusts and conservation easements.
http://www.carolinamountain.org/
The Center for Ecoliteracy is a public foundation that supports a grantmaking program for educational organizations and school communities dedicated to education for sustainable living.
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/
Organization promoting agricultural and environmental issues relating to food. Conducts research, provides commentary on news articles, and seeks to raise the public’s awareness regarding same. Also provides blog, materials, publications and links to other agricultural and environmental organizations. Sells books and bumper stickers via its on-line store.
http://www.cgfi.org
Chem-Tox researches and reports the effects of chemicals in the air, water, and in food, as well as the widespread use of pesticides, on both physical and mental health.
http://www.chem-tox.com/
The Circle of Life's purpose is to encourage people to be conscious of those choices and to take action. Every action taken is to protect and restore the earth and all of its beings lessening the widespread consequences.
http://www.circleoflifefoundation.org/
Clean Water Action is a non-profit organization of citizens working for clean, safe and affordable water, as well as the prevention of health-threatening pollution.
http://www.cleanwateraction.org/
A non-profit organization, Cleanup Australia works to cleanup environmental pollution and to teach Australians how to lead greener life.
http://www.cleanup.org.au/au/
Coca Cola Corporate Citizenship
Learn about what The Coca-Cola Company is doing to protect the environment and support local communities where they operate.
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/l
Colorado Environmental Coalition
The Colorado Environmental Coalition unites Coloradans annually, through the mobilization of organizations and individuals, to protect its natural heritage and quality of life.
http://www.ourcolorado.org/
Commission for Environmental Cooperation of North America
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is an international organization created by Canada, Mexico and the United States was established to address regional environmental concerns, and to help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts, as well as to promote the effective enforcement of environmental law.
http://www.cec.org/
The Committee for Green Foothills is a non-profit organization concerned with the protection and preservation of environmental integrity in the San Francisco Bay Area.
http://www.greenfoothills.org/
Regions, Strategies, and Programs to conserve the Earth's living natural heritage, global biodiversity, and demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.
http://www.conservation.org/
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
CITES is an international agreement to protect these species. The site has a list of the states that are party to the agreement as well as details about which species are protected by the Convention.
http://www.cites.org/
The Dakota Resource Council (DRC) protects the state's land, air, water, rural communities and agricultural economy. The DRC works for the preservation, conservation, regulation, development, and management of the environment of the state and the safety of all those concerned.
http://drcinfo.com/
Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change and clean energy, sustainability, and the Nature Challenge - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that conserve nature and help achieve sustainability within a generation.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
The Desert Foothills Land Trust is an organization that protects valuable desert land in Arizona. The website also has descriptions of the various preserves the Trust currently has protected. You can also access the Trust's fall and winter hike schedule through this website.
http://www.dflt.org
Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust
The Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust is a non-profit organization which seeks to enhance the community through the creation and management of greenways networks.
http://www.greenwaystrust.ca/
The Earth Trust is a non-profit organization created more than 30 years ago to conserve and preserve wildlife and the environment.
http://earthtrust.org/
EarthAction’s goal is to mobilize people around the world to press their respective governments for stronger action to solve global problems like Climate Change, and Sustainable Development.
http://www.earthaction.org/
Earth Force engages young people as active citizens who improve both their environment and their communities now and for future generations.
http://www.earthforce.org/
The Earthwave Society is a non-profit organization which utilizes professors, environmentalists, fish and wildlife biologists, and conservationists to teach conservation/conservation practices on land and sea around the world.
http://www.earthwave.org/
Eco Index is an environmental information website provided by the Rainforest Alliance. You can find out about a variety of conservation projects currently underway around thr world. Those interested in biology may find the migratory species index provided here to be interesting. The site is also available in Spanish.
http://www.eco-index.org/
Energy Environmental Building Association
The Energy Environmental Building Association (EEBA) provides education and resources to transform the residential design, development and construction industries to profitably deliver energy efficiency and environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
http://www.eeba.org/
The Eno River Association is a non-profit organization created to protect and preserve the Eno River basin from development and pollution.
http://www.enoriver.org/
Through democratic and scientific environmental decision-making processes - at the local, state and national levels - the Environmental Commons defends environmental heritage, public health and the health of ecosystems, while preserving natural areas, protecting wildlife and promoting sustainable policies.
http://www.environmentalcommons.org/
Environmental Literacy Council
The Environmental Literacy Council is an organization that helps people understand the environment. You can learn about airing climates land water ecosystems in food from this website you can also make tax-deductible donations to the council. You can also find out how scientific stories make the news.
http://www.enviroliteracy.org
Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy
Environmentalists For Nuclear Energy is a non-profit organization which seeks to provide information about the benefits of nuclear energy, and to bring together those individuals who favour the use of nuclear energy, all the while respecting the environment.
http://www.ecolo.org/
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is an agency of the Canadian government concerned with regulating fisheries and oceans. You can find information here on a culture the Canadian Coast Guard and maps and charts of the seats. You can also find the ministry's press releases from the site.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Flora & Fauna International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation body. FFI one of the few organizations who seeks to protect the entire spectrum of endangered plant and animal species on the planet.
http://www.fauna-flora.org/
Foundation for Research on Economics & the Environment
FREE is an organization interested in bringing about social change to harmonize the quality of the environment with responsible liberty and economic progress. Details about the organization, its key people, programs and publications are presented.
http://www.free-eco.org/
The Foundation of Preserved Land is a non-profit organization promoting the preservation of land in Costa Rica and elsewhere in Latin America.
http://www.tierrapreservada.org/
Fox River Watch is an environmental organization that seeks to protect fox river and ensure its water remains clean. The website also has information on pollution and more in this river. You can also learn about the health, wildlife and economic damage posed by PCB chemicals in this area. The website is also available in Spanish.
http://www.foxriverwatch.com
Friends of the Dunes is a unique and knowledgeable resource for coastal dune education, restoration and land conservation and serves as a catalyst for public involvement in dune conservation.
http://www.friendsofthedunes.org/
Friends of the Earth USA is a large grassroots environmental network, of the 50 states, campaigning on today's most urgent environmental and social issues.
http://www.foe.org/
Friends of the Earth (FOE) is a British organization that seeks to promote environmental solutions. The organization also has campaigns underway to support biodiversity, climate change, real food and transport. The website is also available in Welsh. You can also find out information on how to insulate your home.
http://www.foe.co.uk
Friends of the Earth - A Canadian Environmental Charity
Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE) has grown from a small group of volunteers in the late 70s to one of the country's most important voices speaking out on environmental issues.
http://www.foecanada.org/
Friends of the Earth - International
Friends of the Earth International is the world's largest grassroots environmental network, uniting 71 diverse national member groups and some 5,000 local activist groups on every continent.
http://www.foei.org/
The Galapagos Conservancy (GC) advocates for the protection of the Galapagos Islands through programs of constituency building, education, and fundraising in North America.
http://www.galapagos.org/
The Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) is an organization that preserves the natural heritage of southwest Montana. You can also find out about the Trust's many enjoyable nature trails. You can also find plenty of photos showing people enjoying the natural areas of Montana.
http://gvlt.org
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is a non-profit organization working to prevent air pollution on local, state, and national levels since the late 1960s.
http://www.gasp-pgh.org/
The Gathering Waters Conservancy is a non-profit organization with a mandate to protect the state of Wisconsin's land and water resources.
http://www.gatheringwaters.org/
The Geneva Lake Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization that preserves lands in Wisconsin. The website has a section for developers and contractors who might be interested in accommodating environmental concerns when developing in Wisconsin. You can also donate money to the Conservancy here.
http://www.genevalakeconservancy.org
Global Development Research Center
The Global Development Research Center is a virtual organization that is dedication to carrying out sustainable development across the world. You can find information on volunteer and work opportunities from this site. You can also read about microfinance and environmental decision making here.
http://www.gdrc.org
Global Green USA is a national environmental organization addressing what has been deemed the greatest challenges facing humanity and the world: the creation of green cities in the wake of global climate change, the elimination of weapons of mass destruction which threaten both human life and the environment, and the provision of safe, clean drinking water for the world's population.
http://www.globalgreen.org/
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is a organization that protects some of the most vulnerable areas of Lower Michigan. You can also find out about the Conservancy's nature preserves here. You can also find out about the organization's efforts to safeguard farmland and sustainable forestry.
http://www.gtrlc.org
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC) was founded on the premise that an ecosystem will remain healthy and wild ecosystem only if it is kept whole and the GYC has emerged as a nationally known advocate for ecosystem level sustainability.
http://www.greateryellowstone.org/
Green Seal provides science-based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent, and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive marketplace.
http://www.greenseal.org/
GreenNet supports a progressive community working for Peace, the Environment, Gender Equality and Social Justice, through the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs).
http://www.gn.apc.org/
Greenpeace's presence in Canada, as an independently funded organization, works to protect the country's environment by challenging its government and industry to halt harmful practices, by negotiating resolutions, by carrying out peaceful acts of disobedience, and by educating and engaging Canadian society, etc.
http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/
Greenpeace is a non-profit organization with a presence around the globe. As a global organization, it focuses on the most crucial and critical threats to the planet's biodiversity and environment.
http://www.greenpeace.org/
Hancock Park Homeowners Association
Hancock Park Homeowners Association is an organization of neighborhood volunteers that is dedicated to preserving the Hancock Park. The website provides information about the Hancock Park boundaries and filming policy. The website also provides helpful links regarding parkway tree replacement, zoning as well as preservation plans, guidelines and other important information.
http://www.hancockparkhomeownersassociation.org
The Hartford Land Trust is an organization in Maryland that protects and conserves lands in Hartford county. The success stories here show how careful conservation can result in wonderful land being preserved from damage and abuse. The website also has tips on how you can use land in an environmentally sound fashion. You can also find out about the Trust's current projects here, including the Forest Greens Lake Preserve.
http://www.harfordlandtrust.org
Icebergahead.org is a small, non-profit, grassroots organization which focuses on both social and environmental issues facing the world and seeks solutions and support to help increase the awareness of the issues.
http://www.icebergahead.org/
International Coral Reef Initiative
ICRI is an informal association of governments, agencies, funding institutions, and the private sector working together to arrest the decline in the world's coral reefs.
http://www.icriforum.org/
International Society of Doctors for the Environment
The International Society of Doctors for the Environment (ISDE) is an independent, non-profit organization of medical doctors defending our environment both locally and globally to prevent numerous illnesses, ensure the necessary conditions for health, and improve the quality of life. In order to safeguard the health of our generation and of future ones.
http://isde.org/
The Islands Trust is a non-profit organization with a mandate to make land use decisions that will preserve and protect British Columbia's Gulf Islands.
http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/
The purpose of the JoMiJo Foundation is to aid disenfranchised people or communities through targeted funding of grassroots efforts which improve the quality of people's lives, mostly through providing financial support. The eligibility requirements for funding are stated here, as well as a statement as to the types of organizations the foundation does not fund.
http://www.jomijo.org/
The Journey to Forever is small non-governmental organization involved in rural development and environmental work. The organization's projects includes organic gardening, small farms, bio fuels, community development, and so on. The organization's bio diesel fuels and related technologies. The website also has sections available in Japanese and Spanish.
http://www.journeytoforever.org
The Lancaster Farmland Trust is a non-profit organization that preserves the productive farmland of Lancaster County, PA. You can get involved in the organization by donating money and volunteering. The website also has an educational section for teachers and students.
http://www.lancasterfarmlandtrust.org
LandPaths is dedicated to fostering a love of the land in Sonoma County by creating ways for people to experience the beauty, understand the value, and assist in healing the land in their local communities.
http://www.landpaths.org/
The Lazar Foundation is a non-profit organization funding innovative and strategic projects that protect the environment; web site includes grant guidelines and application process details.
http://www.lazarfoundation.org/
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is a body that manages this valley in the United Kingdom. The Park Authority also provides a variety of nature reserves, farms, gardens, walking, running and cycling. You can also find information on Lee Valley's biodiversity.
http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk
The champions of streets and public spaces for people on foot, LIving Street works on practical projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/
The Methow Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the Methow Valley, a scenic area of Washington state. You can find information on what the organization is doing to preserve the area for future generations. You can also find information on how to get involved with the Conservancy's effort.
http://www.methowconservancy.org/
The Monadnock Conservancy is an American organization that preserves this region southwestern New Hampshire. You can access a map to figure out where exactly the Monadnock region is located and see how nature is protected there. You can also join the organization from this website.
http://www.monadnockconservancy.org
Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust
Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust is a non-profit organization which protects natural, agricultural, and scenic areas, as well as encourages land stewardship.
http://www.mountgrace.org/
Musicians United to Sustain the Environment (M.U.S.E.)
Musicians United to Sustain the Environment (M.U.S.E.) is a non-profit organization that uses the power of music to raise awareness about environmental concerns. You can find out about the organization's environmental projects here.
http://www.musemusic.org
National Assication for Environmental Professionals
The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) is a multidisciplinary, professional association dedicated to the promotion of ethical practices, technical competency, and professional standards in the environmental fields.
http://www.naep.org/
The National Trust website provides information on this British organization that preserves important sites around Britain, both built and natural. You can also find notices on days out and visits to National Trust sites here. The website also has a new podcast about British wildlife.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Nature conservancy endeavors to protect the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth. Identifies the highest-priority places' landscapes and seascapes that, if conserved, promise to ensure long term biodiversity.
http://nature.org/
Provides information about rare and endangered species, and threatened ecosystems around the world. Find out about their programs, publications, products and services.
http://www.natureserve.org/
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is a non-profit organization created to help protect locally and regionally valuable natural areas and waters.
http://www.coastallandtrust.org/
The Northmoor Trust is a non-profit organisation which promotes wildlife and countryside conservation by working with the leaders of the farming, forestry, ecology and education sectors.
http://www.northmoortrust.co.uk/
Northwest Environmental Conference
The Northwest Environmental Conference (NWEC) is the largest, most comprehensive environmental conference and tradeshow in the Pacific Northwest.
http://www.nwec.org/
One Northwest is a networking and information website for those interested in environmental issues. You can find inspiring success stories to improve your motivation. You can also find out about the company's consulting services which help you in your efforts to protect the environment.
http://groundwire.org/
Oregon Natural Desert Association
The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is a non-profit organization which works to protect, and preservethe state of Oregon's fragile desert areas.
http://www.onda.org/
Owens Foundation for Wildlife Conservation
Learn about the conservation work of American zoologists Mark and Delia Owens and the Owens Foundation.
http://www.owens-foundation.org/
The Pacific Environment is a non-profit organization which was created to protect the fragile areas of the Pacific Rim through both education and fundraising programs.
http://www.pacificenvironment.org/
The Pacific Institute is a non-partisan research organization that studies the environment, development and security. You can also read the organization's publications from this site. Journalists can also find special contact information for the Institute if they have questions.
http://www.pacinst.org
Works to preserve, protect and enhance the natural, scenic, recreational, cultural, historic and open space environment of Pacifica and the surrounding community.
http://www.pacificalandtrust.org/
Works with landowners to protect scenic vistas, water quality and productive farmland on Eastern Long Island.
http://www.peconiclandtrust.org/
PEER, the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility is a non-profit organization which provides services to EPA employees charged with safeguarding the nation's natural resources.
http://www.peer.org/
The Peninsula Open Space Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the San Francisco Peninsula.
http://www.openspacetrust.org/
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change works to bring a cooperative approach and critical scientific, economic and technological expertise to the global debate on climate change.
http://www.pewclimate.org/
Saves nature's special places in nine North Carolina counties: Alamance, Caswell, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin.
http://www.piedmontland.org/
An environmental education program that teaches students in Connecticut about ecosystems, global warming, climate change and how their choices impact the environment.
http://www.planetconnecticut.org/
Planetwork operates as a convening organization, gathering people from a wide variety of environmental disciplines and vocations – science, technology, activism, etc.
http://www.planetworkers.org/
The Quincy Library Group is an organization dedicated to studying the problem of timber industry in California. The website has an analysis of legislation currently being considered on this problem. You can also find details on the agreements governing the timber industry in this region.
http://www.qlg.org/
Rainforest Action Network is a non-profit organization which works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants.
http://www.ran.org/
The Rainforest Foundation supports the indigenous and traditional people of the world's rainforests by securing and controlling the natural resources necessary for the well-being of the environment, and the management of these resources in ways which do not harm to the environment or compromise its future.
http://www.rainforestfoundation.org/
Non-profit, community based corporation organized for the purpose of preserving environmental, agricultural and historical characteristics of the upper River Raisin watershed in Michigan.
http://www.rvlt.org/
Reforma is a national organization that promotes libraries and literacy to Latinos and Hispanic speaking Americans. You can find out how the association is pressing for legislative change and look up mentoring opportunities. One can also find information on the REFORMA scholarship here.
http://www.reforma.org
RWIT, the Rideau Waterway Land Trust Foundation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and management of areas of natural, historic and scenic quality along the Rideau River.
http://www.rwlt.org/
Find out what you can do to help the Salmon, and learn about the major efforts underway in the Northwest; specifically Washington, and the Greater Seattle area.
http://www.salmoninfo.org/
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks.
http://www.wcs.org/
Works with landowners in the watershed of Anne Arundel County in Maryland toward establishing conservation easements, preservation of natural areas and wildlife habitat, and more.
http://www.srlt.org/
SETAC is a non-prfit organization which develops and applies multidisciplinary approaches to solving environmental problems.
http://www.setac.org/
The Northwest Shade Coffee Campaign is a website that seeks to show how coffee cultivation affects birds. Sponsored by the Seattle Audubon Society, the society has a list of places that sell shade coffee. You can also find out how to get involved in the campaign's efforts.
http://www.shadecoffee.org/
The Sierra Club is an environmental organization that seeks to protect the planet's natural heritage. The website also has great tips on how you can responsibly enjoy the great outdoors. You can also find details on the various political positions that the Club has taken.
http://www.sierraclub.org/
The Sierra Club of Canada (SCC) has active chapters in every region of the country. The SCC has developed major national campaigns in the Health & Environment, Protecting Biodiversity, Atmosphere & Energy, and Transition to a Sustainable Economy.
http://www.sierraclub.ca/
Organization for people who wish to develop earth-friendly lifestyles.
http://www.simplyliving.org/
The Spirit of the Sage council is a non-profit project and coalition of American Indians, environmental organizations, citizens action groups, scientists, legal experts and wildlife advocates dedicated to the protection and conservation of America's natural and cultural resources.
http://www.sagecouncil.com/
The Springs Preserve is an organization that preserves the natural beauty in Nevada. One of the Preserve's most interesting units is the Desert Living Center that explains how living things survive in the desert environment. You can also buy tickets for the Springs Preserve here.
http://www.springspreserve.org
T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation
The interest of the organization is to protect and preserve fish-bearing marshes, streams, rivers and lakes. An overview of the organization is put forward here, along with a description of its programs, key issues of concern, and action areas.
http://www.bucksuzuki.org/