Category Archives: Organization Type

Viva Farms

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Viva Farms “provide new farmers affordable access to education, training and technical assistance; capital and credit; land and markets.”  Farmers are given a square mile of farm land to get started.  The vegetables are sold in a CSA (community supported agriculture) approach in box shares.  Its parent organization is GrowFood.org, a national organization.

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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Telephone

(360) 707-3223

Address

Viva Farms P.O. Box 1714 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Northwest Hydroelectric Association

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Northwest Hydroelectric Association is the regional voice for the hydropower industry promoting hydropower as a clean and environmentally conscious energy source. Founded in 1981, the association presents the Pacific Northwest’s interests in maintaining hydropower before Congress and other groups.

Organization Type: Non-Governmental Organization

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(503) 545-9430

Address

P.O. Box 2517, Clackamas, OR, 97015

Faith Action Network

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They state that the “Faith Action Network (FAN) is a statewide interfaith advocacy 501(c)3 non-profit organization through which thousands of people and 60 congregations across Washington State partner for the common good. They are a voice of the faithful building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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(206) 625-9790

Address

6218 Beacon Ave S Seattle, WA 98108

Tribal Climate Change Project

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The Tribal Climate Change Project is a collaborative project between the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. The project focuses on understanding needs and opportunities for tribes in addressing climate change, examining the government-to-government relationship in a climate context and exploring the role of traditional knowledge in climate change studies, assessments and plans.

This project is part of the USDA Forest Service 2010 Coordinated Approach to Tribal Climate Change Research. Other Forest Service Research Stations engaged in this type of research include the  Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station and the Forest Service Northern Research Station.

Organization Type: Government Agency

Telephone

(541) 346-5777

Columbia Riverkeeper

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Mission statement:  Columbia Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.

Columbia Riverkeeper is a result of two groups, Columbia River United and Clean Water Columbia, which merged in 2000.  A public interest group working to protect the Columbia river, they remain a grassroots organization powered by the river communities.   Their strategies include pushing for enforcement of environmental laws, hands-on citizen action and community organizing.  With these strategies, Columbia Riverkeeper seeks to make a positive difference in water quality as well as climate change as a whole.

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(503) 387-3030

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111 Third Street Hood River, OR 97031

Northwest Biodiesel Network

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Mission: The purpose of the Northwest Biodiesel Network is to promote the use and benefits of Biodiesel, through awareness campaigns, educational programs, and specific initiatives.

The Northwest Biodiesel Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  They are dedicated to educating the public on current Biodiesel issues, use & availability.

“We represent no one Biodiesel supplier or industry sector; Our goal is to get the best and most current information out to the public in the form of Monthly Meetings, Tabling exposure at local events & fairs, and provide networking opportunities for those in the industry or those simply wanting to find out more about this alternative fuel.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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not indicated on website

Address

1402 Third Ave, Suite 1000,Seattle, WA 98101

Environment Washington

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They state that they “ research the issues and educate the public about what’s at stake. Through our reports, news conferences and interviews with reporters, we help the media cover environmental issues in ways that make sense. Our canvassers meet citizens where they are — starting conversations in public places or going to door-to-door — explaining our mission while raising awareness and funds for environmental protection.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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Telephone

(206) 568-2850

Address

1402 Third Avenue, Ste. 717 Seattle, WA 98101

Community Power Works

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From their website: Community Power Works is an innovative pilot program testing new models for energy efficiency in the residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. We are developing and testing clean energy innovation through a series of robust public-private partnerships. Community Power Works is working with contractors, homeowners, and businesses to grow the clean energy economy.

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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(206) 449-1170

Address

1927 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Groundwire

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Groundwire through the Groundwire Engagement Pyramid framework and Groundwire Engagement Platform technology gives organizations including those that are environmental and climate change-related, the power to move people in new ways. They aim to create social change throughout the world, investing in strategic partnerships and initiatives.

They helped the Climate Solutions: New Energy Cities build a website to support more sustainable cities. They also support other climate-related organizations.

Organization Type: For-Profit

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(206) 286-1235

Address

1402 Third Ave, Suite 1000,Seattle, WA 98101

Earth Ministry

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They state on their website “Earth Ministry is a non-profit organization committed to engaging the Christian community in environmental stewardship. They work in partnership with individuals and congregations to respond to this great moral challenge through education, individual and congregational lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. While Earth Ministry is rooted in the Christian tradition, They actively engage all religious communities on climate and energy issues through Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Our programs and resources are in use across the US and Canada and available to all.

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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Telephone

(206) 632-2426

Address

6512 23rd Ave NW, Suite 317 Seattle, WA 98117