Tag Archives: Economy

Sightline Institute

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Mission statement:  Sightline Institute’s mission is to make the Northwest a global model of sustainability—strong communities, a green economy, and a healthy environment.

“Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Northwest.”

An independent, non-profit, research and communications center, Sightline Institute works towards long-term solutions for the Northwest’s most significant challenges.

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(206) 447-1880

888-447-1880

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1402 Third Ave Suite 500
 Seattle, WA 98101

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

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

Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association

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From their website:  “Strives to work with all related state agencies to promote a positive and cooperative relationship while providing mutual education regarding agency objectives and balancing production, economies and promoting practicable and achievable compliance.”

The Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association has been around since 1959 and have always been taking an active role in their community and building from the ground up with green materials. Trying to set an example for others.

Organization Type: Green Technology

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(206) 878-1622

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22223 7th Avenue, South Des Moines, WA 98198

Alaska Conservation Foundation

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Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) is a public foundation dedicated to Alaska’s conservation. They serve as a funder funder and supportive resources for nonprofits that work for conservation in Alaska. They inspire for Alaska to be economically sustainable and naturally thriving.

The mission is to build “strategic leadership and support for Alaskan efforts to take care of wild lands, waters, and wildlife, which sustain diverse cultures, healthy communities, and prosperous economies.”

Organization Type: Non-Profit

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(907) 276-1917

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911 West 8th Ave., Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99501-2340

Ecotrust

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Mission statement:  Ecotrust’s mission is to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity and environmental wellbeing. Our goal is to foster a natural model of development that creates more resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems here and around the world.

Ecotrust believes in radical transformation of current institutions and the current ways of living that are unsustainable.  Their initiatives include:

•Consulting

•Fisheries

•Food and Farms

•Forests and Ecosystems Services

•Knowledge Systems

•Marine Consulting Initiatives

•Indigenous Affairs Program

•Natural Capital Fund

•Whole Watershed Restoration Initiative

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(503) 327-6225


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Ecotrust
721 NW 9th Avenue Suite 200
Portland, Oregon 97209

Sustainable Connections

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Description of Organization: Sustainable Connections works with local independent businesses to look at more sustainable options, from where goods are bought from, to more efficient and environmentally friendly energy usage.

Mission: “To be the local forum where businesses come together to transform and model an economy built on sustainable practices.”

Vision: “We envision a thriving, collaborative community where local businesses are prosperous, and contribute to a healthy environment and the well-being of all citizens.”

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(360) 647-7093

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1702 Ellis St. Suite 221, Bellingham, WA, 98225

Ecotrust Canada

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There mission states: Ecotrust Canada is an enterprising nonprofit whose purpose is to build the conservation economy in coastal BC and beyond. We work at the intersection of conservation and community economic development promoting innovation and providing services for communities, First Nations and enterprises to green and grow their local economies.

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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(604) 682-4141

Address

200 -1238 Homer St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2Y5 Canada

David Suzuki Foundation

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The David Suzuki Foundation is based in Vancouver B.C. with diverse range of interest and approaches to maintaining the health of (mostly Canadian) environments.  The group is huge and far reaching and wishes to restore a Canadian connection with nature.

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(604) 732-4228

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: 219 – 2211 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2

Stewardship Partners

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Description:
According to their website, the Stewardship Partners “is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State.”

Their mission statement reads:

We collaborate with diverse interest groups to build bridges and find solutions that achieve mutual goals of environmental protection, economic health, and community well being. Our projects restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, protect open space, and “green up” the built environment while maintaining working landscapes of farms, forestland, and livable communities throughout the State.

Climate Change-Related Activities:
The Stewardship Partners address climate change through strategies related to Forests & Agricultural Soils, including such programs as:

  • Rain Gardens in the Pacific Northwest
  • Snoqualmie Stewardship Program
  • Nisqually Glacier to Sound Stewardship Corridor
  • Low Impact Development

Organization Type: Not-for-Profit

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(206) 292-9875

Address

1411 4th Avenue, Suite 1425 Seattle, WA 98101