Non-profit Organizations

American Forests - the nation's oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization, helps people improve the environment with trees and forests.

American Rivers - dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers nationwide.

Association of Ecosystem Research Centers - brings together 39 U.S. research programs in universities and private, state and federal laboratories that conduct research, provide training and analyze policy at the ecosystem level of environmental science and natural resources management.

Canadian Sustainable Forestry Certification Coalition - organized to promote the use of internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification systems in Canada in order for Canadian producers to continually move towards sustainable forest management, secure a sustainable supply of raw material, and to ensure marketplace acceptance of Canadian forest products.

Chicago Wilderness - a coalition of more than 130 organizations working together to protect and restore natural communities of the Chicago region.

Earthwatch Institiute- promotes sustainable conservation of our antural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnership between scientists, educators and the general public.

Endangered Habitats League- Southern Californiaís only regional conservation organization, focusing on endangered species protection in Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties.

Forest Stewardship Council - Supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests.

Institute of Ecosystem Studies - Dedicated to the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge about ecological systems.

The Keystone Center - Strives to develop creative problem-solving processes that assist diverse parties address issues of importance and to provide quality science education through hands-on inquiry of the natural world.

National Parks Conservation Association - the voice of the American people in the fight to safeguard the scenic beauty, wildlife, and historical and cultural treasures of the largest and most diverse park system in the world.

National Recreation and Park Association - devoted to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all Americans.

Natural Areas Association- NAA's mission is to advance the preservation of natural diversity. The Association works to inform, unite, and support persons engaged in identifying, protecting, managing, and studying natural areas and biological diversity across landscapes and ecosystems.

The Nature Conservancy - Since 1951, TNC has been working to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Silva Forest Foundation - The Silva Forest Foundation initiates and supports ecosystem stewardship by working with communities to protect, maintain and restore forests.

Soil and Water Conservation Society - fosters the science and the art of soil, water and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability.

Sustainable Forestry & Certification Watch- provides comprehensive information and analysis on forest certification and closely related developments. Through its professional information services, SFCW assists hundreds of decision makers in understanding and dealing with these complex issues.

The Wilderness Society - works to protect American wilderness and to develop an nationwide network of wildlands through public education, scientific analysis and advocacy.

Watershed Management Council- a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of watershed management.