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National Parks Association Conservation: Glaciers

“To protect parks and to get awareness out about them. Also to protect the animals and the terrain like mountains and glaciers.”

This website is dedicated to protecting the landscape and species of the national parks. They also have connections to other states where they are trying to help them get the protection that they need. They also wish for people to enjoy the parks while being aware of them.

http://www.npca.org/protecting-our-parks/air-land-water/mining-and-fracking/victory_for_glacier.html (link about glaciers)

 

Organization Type: Conservation

Website

Telephone

(202) 223-6722

Address

777 6th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington

Alaska Department of Natural Resources: Division of Forestry

As Stated: To work with kids up till grade 12 and “helping to focus awareness and knowledge of all aspects of the environment, and our place within it” (Division of Forestry).

The Division of Forestry protects forest land and uses it as a sustainable source for timber. It also tries to encourage instate resources (such as timber).

Organization Type: Education and Sustainability

Website

Contact e-mail

Telephone

(907) 376-0508

Address

o Natural Resource Program Assistant, UAF-Cooperative Extension Service, 533 E. Fireweed Palmer, AK 99645. –Meg Burgett

Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association

From their website:  “Strives to work with all related state agencies to promote a positive and cooperative relationship while providing mutual education regarding agency objectives and balancing production, economies and promoting practicable and achievable compliance.”

The Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association has been around since 1959 and have always been taking an active role in their community and building from the ground up with green materials. Trying to set an example for others.

Organization Type: Green Technology

Website

Contact e-mail

Telephone

(206) 878-1622

Address

22223 7th Avenue, South Des Moines, WA 98198