Tag Archives: Hands-on

Cook InletKeeper

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Mission: Protect Alaska’s Cook Inlet watershed and the life it sustains.

According to the website:

Cook Inletkeeper works to guarantee

  • Clean Water
  • Healthy Fish & Wildlife
  • Strong Communities
  • Clean Energy
  • Lasting Jobs

Cook Inletkeeper is a community-based nonprofit organization that combines advocacy, education and science toward its mission to protect Alaska’s Cook Inlet watershed and the life it sustains. Inletkeeper’s monitoring and science work builds credibility with scientists and resource managers, its education and advocacy efforts enhance stewardship and citizen participation, and together, these efforts translate into Inletkeeper’s ability to effectively ensure a vibrant and healthy Cook Inlet watershed.

Organization Type: Not-for-Profit Corporation

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(907) 235-4068

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3734 Ben Walters Lane Homer, AK 99603

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

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180 Nickerson Street, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98109

Corvallis Environmental Center

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The Corvallis Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization that helps educate communities, individuals both young and old, and business to operate in an environmentally friendly way.  According to their mission statement:

“The Corvallis Environmental Center is a key player in the creation of a sustainable community – one in which the environment, the economy and social systems are connected in a way that meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As a result of these efforts, the concepts of sustainability will be widely understood and practiced by individuals and organizations, and Corvallis will be known for its commitment to an ecologically sound future.”

Based in Oregon, they work with other environmental groups to advocate sustainable lifestyles.

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(541) 753-9211

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214 SW Monroe Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333

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

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2415 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA 98115

Bicycle alliance of washington

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According to their website –

“Since 1987, the Bicycle Alliance of Washington (formerly Northwest Bicycle Federation) has been a leader at growing bicycling around the state. We are the statewide voice advocating for legislation, policy and funding that makes it safer, easier and enjoyable for citizens to ride their bikes.  We do this by working collaboratively with bike clubs, community groups, active transportation advocates, health organizations, schools, and others who are committed to making our streets and communities safe for biking.”

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(206) 224-9252

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314 First Avenue South Seattle, WA 98104 United States

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

Fuse

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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

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(206) 420-0133

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1402 Third Avenue #310, Seattle, WA 98101

Wet Science Center

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The wet science center is a scientific learning center that educates the public on issues of water conservation, treatment, and reclamation. Their focus includes climate change and the effect rising sea levels will have on downtown Olympia and their onsite treatment site.

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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(360) 664-2333

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500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501

The Resource Innovation Group

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From their Website –

“We develop and administer model community engagement programs to increase demand for efficiency and small-scale renewable energy projects. We work to increase supply side offerings of renewable energy and efficiency through new delivery models and a more effective workforce. We provide technical assistance and develop tools to facilitate project development. We develop partnerships with allied businesses and institutions to provide more in-depth, site-specific assistance, such as feasibility studies and business planning. We analyze renewable energy policies and incentives that can lead to the development of efficient, distributed renewable energy that benefit rural and urban communities. “

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(541) 654-4054

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The Resource Innovation Group PO Box 51182 Eugene, Oregon 97405

Columbia Riverkeeper

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Mission statement:  Columbia Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.

Columbia Riverkeeper is a result of two groups, Columbia River United and Clean Water Columbia, which merged in 2000.  A public interest group working to protect the Columbia river, they remain a grassroots organization powered by the river communities.   Their strategies include pushing for enforcement of environmental laws, hands-on citizen action and community organizing.  With these strategies, Columbia Riverkeeper seeks to make a positive difference in water quality as well as climate change as a whole.

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(503) 387-3030

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111 Third Street Hood River, OR 97031