People For Puget Sound is an organization for the conservation of the greater puget sound area.
Their mission is: “Our vision is a clean and healthy Sound, teeming with fish and wildlife, cared for by people who live here.”
Their work includes:
Advocating for puget sound politically
Educating about conservation
Restoring puget sound to a more natural state
Organization Type: Not for Profit
(206) 382-7007
Mission statement: To protect and restore the rivers of Idaho. Our focus is the ecological integrity of our rivers, but the lens we look through is citizen involvement.
We involve our volunteers and members in the protection of wild rivers, keeping our drinking water clean, defending at-risk populations of fish, establishment of instream flows, and minimizing the impacts of dams on Idaho’s rivers. Idaho Rivers United builds river protection campaigns that effectively team up staff and volunteers.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(208 )343-7481
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“The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission coordinates management policy and provides fisheries technical services for the Yakima, Warm Springs, Umatilla, and Nez Perce tribes. CRITFC’s mission is ‘to ensure a unified voice in the overall management of the fishery resources, and as managers, to protect reserved treaty rights through the exercise of the inherent sovereign powers of the tribes.'”
Organization Type: Non-Governmental Organization
(503) 238-0667
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Washington Organic Recycling Council is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes organic recycling in Washington. They provide a unified statewide voice for issues such as “research, education, product safety and standards, government regulations, environmental planning, trade, marketing, and public education and involvement.” They work with organic recyclers, state organizations and provide communication between the public and private sectors.
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Organization Type: Non-Profit
(360) 556-3926
The Northwest Association of Environmental Proffesionals (NWAEP) is a group of Washington and Oregon environmental professionals whose goal is to provide opportunities for the professional development and recognition of members through meetings, conferences, and other activities. According to the webpage:
Membership in the Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals is open to anyone in the Northwest who is involved or interested in the environmental professions and who conducts their work in accordance with the Environmental Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. By definition, an “environmental professional” is someone who either earns their livelihood from, or has a specific skill or experience in, one or more environmental areas. Included in this broad category are environmental managers, engineers, consultants, educators, regulators, attorneys, vendors and suppliers, technicians, activists, and students, among others.
Many members of NWAEP are also affiliated with the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP), but membership in the latter organization is not required.
They are a nonpolitical and interdisciplinary organization. They promote advancement in scientific education, planning, research, assessment, review and management.
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From their website: Here at Washington Environmental Council we believe that a healthy environment and healthy economy go hand in hand. We believe that we will all live better lives when our air and water are clean. And for 40 years Washington Environmental Council has been speaking up to make sure those values have a voice in the state capitol.
WEC has adopted a five‐year Climate and Clean Energy Agenda, a long‐term commitment to move the dial on state policy to reduce emissions, use energy efficiently, transition to clean energy, and set limits on global warming pollution that drive a clean energy future. WEC is partnering closely with Climate Solutions and Sightline Institute in this work.
Organization Type: Non-Government Organization
(206) 631-2600
“Avista Corp is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses.” Avista Utilities provides service to 351,000 electric and 310,000 natural gas customers in . Avista is a leader in renewable and environmentally friendly energy generation, committed to the wise use of resources and sustainable energy conservation. Avista offers a variety of energy efficiency programs, rebates and other incentives for residential and business customers. Since 1978 they have been committed to implementing energy efficiency programs, saving more than 130 aMW.
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(800) 936-6629
The Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) is “a forum for individuals who share a common interest in Washington’s unique and diverse plant life. For more than 30 years WNPS has been a great source for native plant information and action. Your active membership strengthens the Society’s role as the voice for our native plants. Please join us today.”
Organization Type: Non-Government Organization
(206) 527-3210
BC Sustainable Energy Association is a nonprofit organization in Victoria, British Columbia that works to provide and advocate environmentally friendly energy practices. As gathered from their website, “The BC Sustainable Energy Association’s mission is to empower British Columbians to build a clean, renewable energy future.” BC Sustainable Energy Association helps suggest policies and programs to policymakers use seminars or “webinars” to inform the public about current climate news and organizes sustainable energy tours. Currently their challenges include putting clean energy into classrooms and workplaces. They rely on donations and charities and are growing, honest organizations.
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(604) 332-0025
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Western Washington Clean Cities is an organization that advances energy security and environmental health by promoting alternative fuels, efficient vehicles and reduction of petroleum. They provide education, access to grant funds, strategy assistance, and promote policies and incentives. They are part of the network of 80 communities in the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program.
Their vision is to lead “the region in clean transportation, through the use of local, sustainable alternative fuels and technologies.”
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Organization Type: Government
(206) 689-4055