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Saving nature makes a better world for us and future generations

Earth 911
14646 N. Kierland Blvd., Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: 1-800-CLEANUP or 1-480-889-2650
E-mail: [international@earth911.org] - RMA
Website: www.earth911.org
     Their mission is to "empowers consumers to act locally, live responsibly and contribute to sustainability." The website includes many simple things individuals can do to protect the environment. Their purpose is promoting public service across the nation and centralizing environmental resources into one user-friendly network.
     Read about air and water issues and what is being done around the US to help conserve and to protect air and water from becoming contaminated. -SNS  
     The site has practical tips and information for households regarding waste and recycling. -SLG
     Fun and informative activities and games for children are readily available as well as a search system that helps you find local recycling centers to discard of cell phones or batteries. -KMR
     Great website featuring everything you need to know about local efforts: from disposing of batteries to a list of 50 things you can do to help clean the air. -LOL
     An exhaustive resource for finding information about protecting the environment, often straight from government and scientific sources. A handy feature is quickly locating all types of recycling centers. -JGP
     Website has a lot of good information on recycling. They have sections on each kind of recyclable material, and inform people how they can help. - DIR

Our most beautiful sights are those of nature

Environmental Action
44 Winter Street, 4th floor
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 1-617-747-4404
E-mail: info@environmental-action.org
Website: www.environmental-action.org
     This organization is all about activism, as its name suggests.  It was founded 35 years ago by a group of Americans concerned about industrial toxins contaminating the air and water supplies. They organized the inaugural Earth Day in 1970, and have looked to the future ever since. The website focuses on individual activism and promoting legislation to protect the environment.
     A well-formatted site with information on protecting the forests, cleaner air and other aspects of the environment. Also features employment opportunities with the organization. -LOL
       This site offers many activism opportunities and information about government policies, but not much about what we in our every day lives can do to sustain the environment. - JGP
      This site has a lot of information about global warming, and what needs to be done to stop it, in ones own daily life, and on the political front. Also has lots of opportunities to get involved with the organization. - DIR

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Protect trees around you and breath fresh air

Environmental Defense (ED)
National Headquarters
257 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 1-212-505-2100 or 1-800-684-3322
Fax: 1-212-505-2375
E-mail: members@environmentaldefense.org 
Website: www.environmentaldefense.org
     "Founded in 1967, this organization includes highly trained scientists and economists.  It connects with corporations and governments to institute policies to help the environment. They have an established track record of "victories," which lend to their effectiveness. they are dedicated to "protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations. Among these rights are clean air, clean water, healthy, nourishing food and a flourishing ecosystem."
     Provides an opportunity for people to contribute to the environment by giving donations. Now also allows people to get involved in a variety of issues to help the environment and people. -KHK
     A very useful site that allows you to read about the different programs they have implemented to tackle important environmental issues. Also, find out how ED links science, economics and law to create solutions to society's environmental problems. -SNS
     Offers a fantastic list of books describing our earth's deserts, oceans, endangered forests, and animals. Also enlightens readers about our friends in the sea and which of them can be hazardous to consume. The recipe page gives a wide variety of delicious dishes to make with fish that don't pose a threat to one's health. - KMR
     Great site for anyone from the casually interested to the greatly involved. Includes great features like up-to-date press releases and funding of great causes for the environment. -LOL
     The website is very informative in that it presents many accomplishments of the organization. There are many political critiques and information on current environmental programs. I'd like to see a little more about what individuals can do, besides donating money. -JGP 
     Extensive information about what they have already accomplished, and what the next steps are to help the environment. They seem to be very able to handle government policies, and work to improve them. Good amount of information on simple things that can be done by everyday people to help the environment. - DIR

We should keep our rivers and lakes clean

Environmental News Network
Website: www.enn.com
402 North B St.
Fairfield, IA, 52556
Phone: 1-641- 472-2790
Fax: 1-641-472-2790
"The largest, most recognized online environmental news source in the world. Since 1993, ENN has provided balanced and non-partisan news, information, and interactive resources for individuals, organizations, and corporations with environmental interests."
     A great variety of information on the environment. Wonderful for anyone showing concern, curiosity, or interest in the world around them. Also, includes links to several organizations with the same objective. -LOL
    Lots of articles on what's going on in the enviornment. Nothing clear about what people can do specifically to help. Contact info not very clear. - DIR

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Greening Of Harlem Coalition
406 Lenox Avenue, 4N
New York, NY 10037
Phone: 1-212-491-7926
       "Started in 1989, GHC transforms unused and rundown lots in Harlem and throughout New York City into thriving organic farms, flower gardens, and playgrounds.
The coalition believes that trees, parks and green spaces are important for our physical and mental health. Vacant lots and abandoned buildings litter the landscapes of most urban areas. 'Many have existed in this state for years, harbingers of crime, disease, and despair. Yet they hold the key to the physical, emotional, and economical transformation of the community,' explains Bernadette Cozart, co-founder of GHC."

Nature always gives us a sense of peace

Green Peace USA
702 H Street, NW, Suite 300,
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: Washington:(202) 462-1177, toll free: 1-800-326-0959 
E-mail: info@wdc.greenpeace.org
Website: www.greenpeace.org/usa/
    "Green Peace's mission is to tackle the most critical environmental issues. Today its work focuses on six major efforts: saving ancient forests, eliminating the threat of genetic engineering, stopping global warming, ending the nuclear age, exposing toxic pollutants and protecting the oceans."
     This site allows you to make donations online and send money directly to the countless ships out on our oceans to help save the big blue sea. -KMR
     Organization that takes into consideration that although there are needs from the environment, there are still countless ways to protect it. Also features a fun media center. -LOL
     Lots of information about how you can individually help and get involved. They have extensive plans for many different aspects of the problems the environment faces. - DIR

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National Resources Defense Council
40 West 20th St.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 1-212-727-2700
Fax: 1-212-727-1773
E-mail: nrdcinfo@nrdc.org,
Website: www.nrdc.org
     Purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.
     Offers interested site-seers  opportunities to participate in many environmental programs, such as saving the endangered sea turtles or Snake River salmon.
     A very informative and up-to-date site.  -SNS
     The organization is currently focused on reducing the USA's dependence on oil through producing fuel-efficient motorcars, trucks, etc. - SLG
     The site connects readers to dozens of shocking articles pertaining to categories varying from clean air, to global warming, to toxic waste, and nuclear weapons. -KMR
     Great website with plenty of information to satisfy any curiosity. Features a great way to get children involved on the Green Squad link. -LOL
     The organization has a lot of great information for how to help with different aspects of the environment. Their plans sound very effective and it seems like that have a good hold on governments as well. - DIR

Help minimize pollution by recycling

Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)
139 Main Street, Suite 401
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 1-802-254-3636
Fax: 1-802-254-5870
E-mail: info@nerc.org
Website: www.nerc.org
     "NERC's mission is to advance an environmentally sustainable economy by promoting source and toxicity reduction, recycling, and the purchasing of environmentally preferable products and services.
Recycling and source reduction include re-use, re-manufacture, composting, and any other activity that decreases the amount and toxicity of material in the solid waste stream requiring disposal."
      A very notable site. Browse through recent publications and information about why it is important to recycle and reuse certain materials. Also, you can look at current and former recycling projects. -SNS
     The site offers information on recycling organizations located in your own state. -KMR
     A very involved organization with several important projects and campaigns. Includes a link for buying environmentally preferable items. -LOL
    The site has a lot of information about different recycling issues, and ways we can recycle better. They also have links to information on lots of enviornmental topics. - DIR

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Trees are a very important part of nature, not only do they help us breath but they also provide us with useful products.

Rainforest Action Network (RAN)
221 Pine St., 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 1-415-398-4404
Fax: 1-415-398-2732
E-mail: rainforest@ran.org
Website: answers@ran.org    
     "An international, nonprofit organization, with 30,000 members, dedicated to conservation of tropical forests for the benefit of the global community to develop and promote economically viable and socially desirable alternatives to the destruction of this endangered, biologically diverse natural resource. Works to protect the Earth’s rainforests and support the rights of its inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and nonviolent direct action."
     This site is colorful and easy to navigate. An interesting issue on this site concerns Al Gore's involvement with a major petroleum company; this company's drilling will have a profound effect on the culture of the U ' wa, a Colombian tribe.
     A user-friendly site where you can look at interesting facts about rainforests and what you can do to help conserve them. Find out how to volunteer, make a donation or even protect an acre. -SNS
     Contains current information about where large groups and companies obtain their raw materials, like wood. There is also a portal to rainforest information from all over the world. -SLG
     This site is extremely up-to-date, providing articles on environmental concerns on a daily basis. - KMR
The site is organized and full of information that makes you want to get involved-BOB
     Features several articles that can be found interesting by a large range of people. Entertaining views and great links to other environmentally-concerned sites. -.LOL 
    Really good website, it pulls you right in. Lot of good information about rainforests and what needs to be done. They have done a lot of good work in the past 20 years boycotting and protesting etc. - DIR

Rainforest Alliance
665 Broadway Suite 500
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 1-212-677-1900 or 1-888-MY-EARTH
Fax: 1-212-677-2187
E-mail: info@ra.org
Website: www.rainforest-alliance.org
     An international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests for the benefit of the global community.
     "Our mission is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that live within them by implementing better business practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainability."
    It provides information on conservation-related events, eco-friendly tips about farming and where to buy eco-friendly rainforest and agricultural products. This site also offers education kits for teachers and suggests fun activities for kids to promote their appreciation of the environment. -JEH
     A very helpful site where you can read about conservation programs implemented to protect rainforests. Also, check out the links to upcoming events. -SNS
     The Adopt-A-Rainforest program is a particularly delightful way to get young children in classrooms involved in helping to save their rainforests. -KMR
     A great website that not only endorses donations to rainforest and endangered species funds, but also to people greatly affected by recent rainforest and native land removal. -LOL
    This website lets people know what they can do to help save rainforests like buying products with the Rainforest Alliance Certified Seal of Approval. They have a lot of great looking programs to educate people about what's really going on in the world concerning the environment. - DIR

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You can protect our environment by starting to learn the information of recycling

Sierra Club
85 2nd St., 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 1-415-977-5500
Fax: 1-415-977-5799
E-mail: information@sierraclub.org
Website: www.sierraclub.org
     "To explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives."
     This site describes activities undertaken by Sierra Club since it was founded in 1892 and its current objectives. Overall, it promotes a great appreciation for nature and the outdoors through outings, hiking, biking and many other activities. -JEH
     Also, learn how you can take action in helping to protect mother nature.  -SNS
     Engage in this site right away by signing various petitions to help Sierra Club put an end to the malicious ways of oil industries. -KMR
     Includes a whole list of ways to become involved in each person's private fight against hurting the environment. -LOL 
    Great website, address' lots of environmental issues. They have been working for over a hundred years and have accomplished a lot of great things. They were the ones that led to the development of our countries national parks in the early 1900s, and now they are engaged in saving the rest of the earth's wildlife. - DIR

Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC)
2206 Washington Street E
Charleston WV 25311
Phone: 1-304-414-0143
E-Mail: seac@seac.org
Website: www.seac.org
     "SEAC is a youth-run national network of progressive organizations and individuals whose aim is to uproot environmental injustices through action and education. By challenging the power structure that threatens these conditions, students in SEAC work to create progressive social change on both the local and global levels."
     Focused on teaching students the fundamental aspects of what's going on in the environment today and includes several ways to get involved. Website recommended for more mature students. -LOL
    Bringing the activism necessary to save the environment to the youth. Wants to get younger people involved in national and global issues because they just as much as older people can help and have an impact. - DIR

www.goodcommonsense.net
13004 Wells Fargo Trail
Austin, TX 78737
Phone: 1-512-535-4804
E-Mail: customercare@goodcommonsense.net
     "We offer sustainable living products, services, and information. Our mission is to make people good for the environment."
     A good online resource for enviro-friendly products. May not have the lowest prices, as with their spiral fluorescent bulbs. -BB 
    They sell products that reduce environmental impact. - DIR

For New York City:

Just Food                                                                                                                               
208 East 51st Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212.645.9880
Fax: 212.645.9881                                                                                                           Email: info@justfood.org
     "Just Food envisions a strong regional food system -- incorporating a diversity of rural farms and a robust urban farming component -- that preserves ecosystems, reduces pollution, promotes social justice, provides education about the environment, and invigorates rural and urban economies."
     This website wants to connect local farmers with New Yorkers, giving fresh produce grown right here in New York to people who don't have enough money to buy expensive fresh food imported from other places. - DIR

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