Category Archives: Washington

Organizations located or doing work in Washington State.

Sierra Club – Cascade Chapter

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The Sierra Club’s tagline is  “Enjoy, explore, and protect the planet.”

As stated on the website:

The priorities of the Washington State Chapter also encompass the crucial third part of the Sierra Club mission: Protect the planet that we love to explore and enjoy. Our volunteers work hard to achieve a broad range of well-defined conservation goals, in ways ranging from hands-on habitat restoration to active lobbying for better legislation.

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(206) 378-0114

Address

180 Nickerson Street, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98109

Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter

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Founded in 1995 as a private non-profit, the Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter (SERNW) is dedicated to the art and science of restoration.  Their focus is on actively protecting and restoring ecosystems in the Cascadia bioregion, which includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaha, Alaska and Northern California.


Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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(202) 299-9518

Address

1017 O St NW, Washington DC 20001 USA

EarthShare Washington

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About:
EarthShare Washington partners with businesses across Washington to promote environmental education, volunteerism and charities. EarthShare Washington is part of the national organization EarthShare.

Their mission is to provide “opportunities for individuals, employers and organizations to support a healthy and sustainable environment through collaboration and focused giving.”

Organization Type: Non-Profit

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(206) 622-9840

Address

1402 Third Avenue, Suite 817 Seattle WA 98101

Full Circle Farms

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We’ve been passionate about growing delicious produce free of herbicides and pesticides and farming in a way that preserves our soil and environment. And we’ve made a sizable difference – bringing organic and natural food to thousands of tables over the years. But we knew one farm couldn’t do it all. So, we now work with some of the best organic and family farms and producers on the West Coast – folks we know and trust – to bring you wholesome, healthy, real food.
-From the About Us page of their website

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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866.EAT.WELL

Address

800 Maynard Ave, Ste 208, Seattle, WA 98134 PO Box 608 Carnation, WA 98014

Northwest Energy Efficiency Council

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Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is a non-profit association for the energy efficiency industry. They provide products, services and develop energy efficiency programs.

Their mission is “to promote energy efficiency policies, programs and technologies that create jobs, foster economic growth and environmental improvement.”

According to their website “NEEC advocates an affordable, energy efficient future for commercial, industrial and residential customers by:

  • Promoting energy efficient products and services as the cleanest and lowest cost energy resource;
  • Serving as the voice of the industry in state and local program and policy issues;
  • Providing members with the most up-to-date information within the industry.”

Organization Type: Non-Profit

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(206) 292-5592

Address

605 First Ave, Ste 401 Seattle, WA 98104

Alaska Department of Natural Resources: Division of Forestry

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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

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(907) 376-0508

Address

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

WashPIRG Foundation

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WashPIRG is an advocacy group bringing issues to life that normally are overlooked by the legislative process like education, environmental stewardship, tax havens, student debt, and public transportation.

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(206) 568-2856

Address

1402 Third Ave Ste 715 Seattle, WA 98101

Ada County Highway District Commuteride

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Mission:
Commuteride is a carpooling, vanpooling, or “ridematching” service within the Ada County of Idaho. It also promotes biking and walking by providing Bike Lane Maps and incentives of biking and walking.

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(208) 345-7665

Address

3775 Adams St. Garden City, Idaho 83714

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust

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According to their website “The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust works with local organizations, businesses, and individuals to protect what we all hold dear: beautiful natural areas, a strong economy, clean air and water, abundant wildlife, and the freedom to enjoy it all. Our support comes from members—people like you who care about our community and preserving our natural heritage.”

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(509) 667-9708

Address

P.O. Box 4461, 18 North Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98807 United States

The Bike Shack – Seattle

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Their site state, “The Bike Shack is a volunteer-run, donation-funded community bike shop that helps people learn to fix their bikes and provides tools for community use.”

“We welcome everyone to come in and use our tools, ask us questions, or check out used bikes or parts (available by donation).”

Organization Type: Non-Profit Organization

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(425) 224-5310

Address

2415 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA 98115