What is the NPLCC?
According to their webpage “The NPLCC is one of 22 LCCs established by the Department of Interior. The North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative is a self-directed partnership between federal agencies, states, Tribes/First Nations, non-governmental organizations, universities, and other entities to collaboratively define science needs and jointly address broad-scale conservation issues, such as climate change.”
Organization Type: Non-Governmental-Corporation
According to their website, “PNDSA is a non-profit association formed in 2000 to provide information exchange, advocacy on conversation policy issues and research coordination that supports the adoption of environmentally sustainable and economically viable direct seed cropping systems. PNDSA unites growers under a cropping system, rather than one specific crop. We are passionate about bringing together diverse groups with common interests to advance the future of sustainable farming.”
Organization Type: Non-Profit
(509) 995-6335
Protect the Peninsula’s Future is a nonprofit public benefit corporation registered in Washington State. Since 1973 they have worked to enhance the quality of life for citizens of the North Olympic Peninsula.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit
Not indicated on website
According to their website “The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI), based at Oregon State University (OSU), is a network of over 100 researchers at OSU, the University of Oregon, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, and affiliated federal and state labs. In 2007, the Oregon state legislature created OCCRI and tasked it with: fostering climate change research among faculty of the Oregon University System (OUS); serving as a clearinghouse for climate information; and providing climate change information to the public in an easily understandable form.”
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(541) 737-5705
According to their website, “The Alliance for Tompotika Conservation (“AlTo”) is dedicated to conserving the unparalleled natural and cultural heritage of the lands and waters surrounding Mt. Tompotika, Sulawesi, Indonesia–one of the Earth’s most critical centers of biodiversity. Effective, innovative, and efficient, AlTo protects endangered species, tropical rainforests, and coral reefs while promoting the dignity and self-sufficiency of local communities in a changing world. In Tompotika and everywhere, AlTo believes that the quality of our human lives is bound up to the health of our natural environment and our relationships to it.”
Organization Type: Non-Governmental Organization
(206) 463-7720
According to their website, “The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) is a nonprofit organization that is the Northwest’s leading source of high quality, unbiased pollution prevention (P2) information. PPRC works collaboratively with business, government, non-government organizations, and other sectors to promote environmental protection through pollution prevention. PPRC believes that environmental and economic vitality go hand in hand, and that both are necessary to protect the high quality of life enjoyed in our region.”
The PPRC’s central contributions are:
•Making high quality information available to decision-makers in business and other sectors to help them integrate pollution prevention into their operations
•Identifying P2 obstacles and opportunities through collaborative networking with business, government, and other constituencies
•Catalyzing projects that address project needs, and bringing people and resources together to implement pollution prevention
•Promoting pollution prevention as an essential element of sustainable development strategies
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporations
(206) 352-2050
According to their website “The Alaska State Climate Center (ASCC) and the office of State Climatologist were established in accordance with Alaska Statute AS 14.40.085 to provide a central location for Alaska climate information and expertise. The ASCC, along with the Alaska Climate Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, provide this service to Alaska.”
Organization Type: Government Agency
(907) 786-7235
Coolmom is a non-profit organization that encourages families (specifically with mothers) to join in to combat climate change. They advocate multiple programs such as an activity called “Walking School Bus”, in which a large group of children would walk to school instead of ride the bus. They participate in events to publicize their cause. Coolmom is supported by large scale companies like Safeway and Organic Valley. While their financial information is not available Coolmom is a trustworthy organization. Coolmom is part of the “De-Carbonization of Community” wedge because the organization tries to pass on environmentally friendly ideas and projects to as many people as they can.
Organization Type:
(206) 280-2828
According to their website “The Climate Action Reserve is an environmental 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of encouraging actions to manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The organization was launched in 2001 to help companies take early actions to manage and reduce their emissions. Today, the Climate Action Reserve uses its expertise in GHG accounting to ensure environmental benefit, integrity and transparency in market-based solutions that reduce GHG emissions, including offset projects. Because of its reputation for rigorous, comprehensive standards and public processes, the Climate Action Reserve has come to represent the organic seal of approval for high quality offsets.
Mission Statement
Promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by pioneering credible market-based policies and solutions.”
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(213) 891-1444
They state that their aim is “ to build a bigger and stronger progressive movement, increase leadership and accountability in politics, and improve peoples’ lives. Combining the power of the Internet with real world action and stronger communications, they bring people and groups together to drive progress forward in Washington State.”
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit
(206) 420-0133