Natural Resource Management Organizations

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World Heritage Center
Provider of environmental protection services and information for the natural and cultural properties of the world.

 
National Water and Climate Center
Leads the development and transfer of water and climate information and technology that supports natural resource conservation.

 
Center for the Study of the Environment (CSE)
Private, not-for-profit organization providing information, identification, analysis and optimal solutions to environmental problems.

 
The Earth Network for Sustainable Development
Provider of environmental services that promote the Earth Summit agreements, including the encouragement of public participation.

 
Conservation and Research Center (CRC)
Center aimed at advancing the conservation of biological diversity and threatened species, habitats and communities.

 
Endangered Species Coalition
Provider of public education, scientific information, and public participation services for the preservation of Endangered Species Act.

 
Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance: Kennebec Highlands Project
Seeks to protect forested mountains, lakes and streams located between Belgrade Lakes and Vienna, Maine.

 
Center for Ecosystem Survival (CES)
Organization that seeks to promote the preservation of biological diversity through ecosystem protection worldwide.

 
South Gippsland Conservation Society
Preserves natural resources from environmentally damaging development, while protecting existing resources through submissions, activities and education.

 
Save Our Forest and Ranchlands (SOFAR)
Watchdog group committed to defending the San Diego backcountry against urban sprawl by working toward the adoption and implementation of a plan to preserve rural resources.

 
Western Canada Wilderness Committee (WCWC)
Citizen-funded organization working for the preservation of Canadian and international wilderness through research and grassroots education.

 
Center for Land Use Interpretation
Research organization involved in exploring, examining and understanding land and landscape issues.

 
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plant resources and their habitats.

 
Alaska Center for the Environment
Nonprofit environmental advocacy and education organization dedicated to the conservation of Alaska's natural resources.

 
Colong Foundation for Wilderness
Community advocacy group whose aim is to establish a string of wilderness national parks stretching across Australia.

 
Ecosystems Center
Marine biological library investigating the structure and functioning of ecological systems.

 
Rare Species Conservatory Foundation
Provider of environmental conservation services for endangered plants and animals, including captive breeding and species restoration projects.

 
Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)
Provider of investigative and campaigning services against the illegal trade of wildlife and environmental destruction.

 
Florida Defenders of the Environment
Protects and restores the Suwannee River, Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades, the St. Johns River and the Apalachicola River. Monitors the acquisition and management of public lands throughout the state.

 
Charles Darwin Foundation
Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting conservation, education and scientific research on the Galapagos Islands.

 
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
Helps to reverse the decline of urban forests through the promotion of tree planting and care. Works with public forestry systems, cities, schools, civic groups and churches.

 
Nature Conservancy of Canada
National charity dedicated to preserving ecologically significant natural areas, places of special beauty and educational interest through outright purchase, donations and conservation agreements.

 
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society
Preserves and protects the native plants, animals and natural features of New Zealand, including forests, grasslands, wetlands, coastlines and marine ecosystems.

 
Conservation Information Cooperative (CIC)
Provider of a listing of conservation and stewardship information sources for users, students, landowners, government, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

 
European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC)
Center promotes the conservation of nature and biodiversity in Europe by bridging the gap between science and policy.

 
Global Fire Monitoring Center (GFMC)
Organization that is part of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR).

 
Heritage Conservancy
Promotes preservation, natural resource protection and wildlife habitat restoration through land use planning and design, adaptive reuse of historic structures and identification of key natural resources.

 
Friends of Scenic Lodi Valley
Preserves and promotes the special qualities of life in the Valley, including land use, geographical features, environmental quality and historical heritage.

 
Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC)
Association of farmers, ranchers, small businesses and working people who seek to protect natural resources, family farms and rural communities.

 
George Wright Society
Nonprofit association of researchers, managers, educators and other professionals dedicated to the protection, preservation and management of cultural and national parks and reserves through research and education.

 
Northwest Ecosystem Alliance (NWEA)
Protects and restores wildlands in the Pacific Northwest, bridging science and advocacy, and working with activists, policy makers and the general public to conserve natural heritage.

 
The Great Outdoors Conservancy
Expands wild, natural, scenic and recreational areas in the US by acquiring land for the benefit of wildlife and the public.

 
Anza-Borrego Foundation
Nonprofit organization acquiring land for the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park through donation or purchase.

 
Center for Biological Diversity
Provider of scientific, environmental and educational news and information on endangered species and lands of western North America and the Pacific.

 
Endangered Animals Center (EAC)
Devoted to the protection of animals that are on the brink of extinction, educating children about problems such as pollution, deforestization, acid rain, and poaching that effect animals.

 
Dolphin Society
Nonprofit institution that researches how people interact with dolphins. Also pursues conservation and rights for marine mammals.

 
America the Beautiful Fund (ABF)
Seeks to preserve and restore America's natural wonders.

 
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)
Protects Canada's ecosystems and habitats while promoting awareness and understanding of ecological principles through education, appreciation and experience.

 
Institute for Culture and Ecology / U.S. Non-Timber Forest Products Web Site
Nonprofit association that conducts and supports research that contributes to understanding and improving interactions between culture and environment.

 
GreenCOM
Provider of environmental education and communication expertise to USAID projects dealing with biodiversity conservation, water resource management, environmental policy, public participation and urban problems.

 
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Provider of environmental support and service network for the conservation of biodiversity, namely wild birds and their habitats.

 
The Conservation Fund
Provider of conservation solutions for the 21st century that emphasize the integration of economic and environmental goals.

 
Natural Areas Association
Works to inform, unite and support people engaged in identifying, protecting, managing and studying natural areas and biological diversity across landscapes and ecosystems.

 
Namibia Nature Foundation
Promotes sustainable development, the conservation of biological diversity and natural ecosystems, and the ethical use of natural resources for the benefit of all Namibians.

 
Buy the Rainforest for Medicine and Humanity
Nonprofit group seeking to buy the land that encompasses the cloud and rainforests in the Amazon region of Peru and establish it as a preserve.

 
Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (LUFS)
Arranges study circles on nature themes, provides field excursions, and invites lecturers to talk about current environmental topics.

 
Center for Global Change & Arctic System Research
Center established to serve as the focal point at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks for developing, coordinating and implementing interdisciplinary research and education related to the role of the Arctic and sub-Arctic in the Earth system.

 
Sierra Club
Club practices and promotes the responsible use of the Earth's ecosystems and resources while exploring and enjoying its wilderness.

 
Nature Conservation Council of NSW
Umbrella organization for conservation and environment groups in New South Wales, Australia, working on conservation issues.

 
Mendocino Environmental Center (MEC)
Nonprofit organization that promotes the conservation, restoration and appropriate use of the Earth's natural resources.

 
IUCN--The World Conservation Union
Provider of information about global environmental services focusing on the preservation and maintenance of natural resources.

 
Sustainable Ecosystems Institute
Provider of scientific research services to help solve ecological issues.

 
Conservation Biology Institute (CBI)
Nonprofit group helping to save the diversity of life through conservation research and education.

 
Pinchot Institute for Conservation
Independent, nonprofit organization committed to leadership in conservation, policy and action, with a mission to advance the conservation of natural resources worldwide.

 
Society for Conservation Biology
Provider of scientific and technical development services for the protection, maintenance, and restoration of the environment.

 
Biodiversity Action Network (BIONET)
Advocator of environmental information and services including the implementation of biodiversity policies and laws.

 
National Association for Interpretation (NAI)
Provider of on-site informal education programs at parks, zoos, nature centers, museums and aquariums for the advancement of interpretation.

 
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Independent conservation organization that campaigns to stop the accelerating degradation of Earth's natural environment.

 
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Provider of national and community conservation service opportunities, outdoor education and career training for youth.

 
Colorado Environmental Coalition (CEC)
Group that protects Colorado's land and water from harmful mining, logging, road construction, pollution, dam building and other environmentally damaging activities.

 
Planning and Conservation League and PCL Foundation
Alliance of conservation organizations that seek to protect wildlife and restore the quality of California’s environment through legislative and administrative action.

 
The Nature Conservancy
Group preserves plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the waters and lands they need to survive.

 
Spirit of the Sage Council
Nonprofit, biocentric grassroots coalition of environmental organizations and American Indians dedicated to defending and conserving native plants, animals and sacred lands.

 
Audubon Institute
Nonprofit corporation with parks and global research compound that support life science education, species conservation and local economic development.

 
Friends of the Dunes
Community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving native coastal dune environments in Humboldt County, California.

 
Environmental Federation of New England
Coalition of nonprofit environmental groups based in New England, addressing water, air and natural resource issues.

 
Conservation International
Provider of environmental services and scientific programs focusing on the preservation and promotion of endangered biodiversities.

 
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Environmental organization promoting sustainable natural resource management.

 
Canadian Resource and Environmental Economics Study Group (CREE)
Informal group of Canadian economists with research interests in the field of natural resources and environmental economics.

 
Conservation Federation of Missouri
Educates and empowers individuals and organizations to conserve and support the harvest and wise use of fish, wildlife, forest and other natural resources.

 
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