Tag Archives: Conservation

American Petroleum Environmental Services

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American Petroleum Environmental Services mission is…

To collect used oil from the Puget Sound, Portland, and Canadian Regions. Process this resource into a new and higher quality product that conserves existing resources and is environmentally friendly. Aggressively market this environmentally friendly service while promoting the benefits of using of the finished product.
-From the About Us page on their website

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation

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(253) 538-5252

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2117 East River St. Tacoma, WA 9842

People For Puget Sound

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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

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(206) 382-7007

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911 Western Avenue #580, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Network of Oregon Watershed Councils

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Mission statement:  The Network supports the work of Oregon’s watershed councils to enhance watershed health and benefit their local communities.

According to their webpage, here’s why watershed councils are important:

  • Local watershed councils are highly effective in the planning, development, and implementation of projects to maintain and restore the biological and physical processes in watersheds for the sustainability of their communities.
  • Councils often identify landowner participants for important projects, develop priorities for local projects, and establish goals and standards for future conditions in the watershed. On-site projects are implemented in an effort to enhance the watershed’s ability to capture, store, and beneficially release water.
  • Education programs inform people about watershed processes and functions. Watershed councils provide coordinated, broad-based review of land management plans to local, state, and federal decision-makers.
  • Watershed councils help bring state, federal, and private funding to local communities for ecosystem restoration, monitoring, and education.
  • Together with their many partners, councils make a significant positive impact on the local environment, economy, and community.

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(503) 362-1246

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187 High St. NE #213 Salem, OR 97301

Washington Wild

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Washington Wild is a non-profit organization that fits into the “Forest Conservation and Agricultural Soils” wedge.  Washington Wild uses education to inform the community of the threats to the forests in Western Washington.  They also do civil engagements to where they push congress to pass bills that protect the environment.  With over 2000 members they are pushing to protect over 126,000 acres of wilderness in the state of Washington.  While 70% of their income is from donations, 75-80% is used on their efforts.  An honest and local organization, Washington Wild is successful in conserving our forests.

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(206) 633-1992

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305 North 83rd Street Seattle, WA 98103

Skagit Conservation District

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Skagit Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the Washington State government and is dedicated to maintaining renewable resources.

Their work includes:
Protection and improvement of surface and groundwater quality
Watershed planning and implementation
Riparian restoration and enhancement
Forest Stewardship
Community wildfire prevention and protection
Fish and wildlife habitat enhancement
Conservation education

Organization Type: Government Agency

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(360) 428-4313

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2021 E. College Way, Suite 203 Mt. Vernon, WA 98273-2373

North Coast Land Conservancy

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Their website says, “North Coast Land Conservancy has been working since 1986 to conserve and connect the landscape of the North Oregon Coast. We work to ensure that this extraordinary region is a place where healthy communities of people, plants and wildlife can all thrive.”

Mission:  The North Coast Land Conservancy will serve as a resource for Northwestern Oregon coastal communities and landowners to conserve and protect land in perpetuity for its ecological and cultural values.

Organization Type: Non-government organization

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(503) 738-9126

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32825 Rippet Lane, Seaside, OR 97138
Mail: P.O. Box 67 Seaside, OR 97138

Friends of Living Waters (FLOW)

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Mission: To provide legal oversight, monitoring and public education to protect Oregon Waters from pollution and development.

“FLOW was formed in 2002 to help protect and restore Oregon’s waters.  We understand and develop the need for increased grassroots activist organizing and public participation concerning river and water issues is needed in Oregon due to the magnitude and range of pollution and development threats. Volunteers lead the organization and do the legal, conservation and outreach work.”

FLOW is a grassroots organization committing extraordinary time and effort to their work and volunteerism.

Organization Type: Non-government Organization

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FLOW, P.O. Box 2478,Grants Pass, OR 97528

Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association

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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

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(509) 995-6335

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PNDSA
PO Box 5
Colton, WA 99113

The Alliance for Tompotika Conservation

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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

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(206) 463-7720

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21416 86th Ave SW 
Vashon,
 WA, 98070-6717

Coolmom

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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.

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(206) 280-2828

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PO Box 46228 Seattle, WA 98146