Conservation Programs in United States

Lake County Resource Conservation District

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Northern Chumash Tribal Council

The Northern Chumash Tribal Council is a Native American Tribe and nonprofit leader of cultural, community, and environmental advocacy based on the Central Coast of California. We are the nominators of the Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the First Tribally Nominated National Marine Sanctuary in the USA. NCTC's mission to protect the Heritage of the Central Coast, also includes our active work in Cultural Monitoring as a California State recognized Tribe. Protecting cultural and environmental resources is an essential part of our mission to advocate for Tribal community and public health and wellbeing. We are leading the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Sanctuary campaign:* Preserving marine and cultural resources across square miles of ocean spanning 156 miles of Central California Coastline * Estimated to generate $23 million in economic activity and create 600 new jobs * Will safeguard the Central Coast from offshore oil expansion and other threats

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Michiganense Natives

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Hunter Nation

HUNTER NATION Our Mission is to preserve and protect this great nation’s hunting heritage and the traditions associated with hunting as a way of life. Hunter Nation is a Hunter Advocacy Group fighting to support our Traditional American Values: God, Family, Country, Hunting, and the Outdoor Lifestyle. We are committed to unifying all hunters and creating a nationwide voice to defend our hunting rights. We support wildlife and habitat conservation, and we support ethical hunters in the legal pursuit of all game species of their choice Please visit for more information.

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Friends Of Otter Rock Marine Reserve

Friends of Otter Rock Marine Reserve is a non-profit organization based on the central Oregon coast. Our mission is the protection and preservation of rocky shore intertidal life, nesting and migrating sea birds, and marine mammals that inhabit or benefit from Otter Rock Marine Reserve. Otter Rock Marine Reserve is one of 5 areas in the ocean along the Oregon Coast that are dedicated to conservation and scientific research. In the reserves, all ocean development and removal of marine life is prohibited. Management and scientific monitoring of the sites is overseen by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Friends of Otter Rock Marine Reserve collaborates with ODFW and a large number of other conservation and stakeholder organizations to deliver public educational, community science, and outreach programs.

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Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition

Dedicated to the enhancement of grasslands, the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition is comprised of ranchers and private landowners all focused on creating public awareness and improvement of the grazing lands in Nebraska. The organization’s top focus is to provide voluntary technical assistance and educational opportunities on grazing land management. Healthy Nebraska grazing lands translate directly into forage for livestock, habitat for wildlife, economic benefits for landowners and rural communities, and clean water for much of the Great Plains. The NGLC is a non-profit organization funded solely by grant money. Objectives of the volunteer board are to strengthen partnerships, promote volunteer assistance and participation, respect private property rights, and encourage diversification to achieve and promote education. The organization co-sponsors numerous statewide grazing conferences, workshops, tours and seminars to pursue common interests with other grazing groups. NGLC is the state entity of the national Grazing Land Conservation Initiative — which is supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to enhance privately owned grazing lands in the nation.

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New York Art Conservation

NYAC is a women-owned business founded in 2022. Our collective knowledge, trust, and experience is our strength, and as an equal partnership, we value a collaborative spirit and democratic exchange of ideas and professionalism. We hold our work to the highest of standards and take pride in the relationships we have developed over the years with artists and artist foundations. Our international and multilingual team of highly skilled and specialized conservators has consistently excelled in problem-solving, finding solutions for unprecedented conservation challenges, and adjusting established treatment approaches to contemporary and non-traditional materials. We have an innate understanding of the art market’s complexity and the specific role that conservation plays. We work closely with allied professionals and conservators in other specialities to create a full spectrum of conservation services. In order to keep up with the latest methodologies in conservation and always striving for new heights of acquired education, we are members of and active participants in the following professional associations: AIC, AIC – CAN (founding members), ICOM-CC, INCCA, Alliance for Response NY.

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Monarch Legacy Project

I’m the founder of Monarch Legacy Project, a mission-driven initiative to prevent the extinction of monarch butterflies through education, conservation, and ecological stewardship. Building on that foundation, I’m launching a new branch in Fall 2025 focused on native pollinator landscaping consultation—what I call ReNativization. This is more than landscaping; it’s a movement to restore native plant communities, rebuild critical habitats, and reweave the ecological fabric of our yards, parks, and shared spaces. Through science-based design, community collaboration, and a deep commitment to biodiversity, I help landowners and organizations create purposeful landscapes that support pollinators, native wildlife, and long-term sustainability. Whether you’re looking to replace a traditional lawn, support monarch migration, or transform unused space into a thriving habitat, my work turns your land into part of the solution.

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Project Big Wood

Based in Ketchum, ID, Project Big Wood is passionately dedicated to revitalizing the Big Wood River—restoring the heart of our valley as a sustainable ecosystem and thriving fishery. To learn more visit projectbigwood.org. Our core focus: Data collection for water quality and river health Community education and advocacy Watershed restoration Activating local pride

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Wildfire Action Fund

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, informing, and taking action to combat wildfires by mobilizing our common community and empowering donors

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American Prairie

Working in Montana’s Northern Great Plains, American Prairie is creating the largest nature reserve in the contiguous United States. Already underway, when complete the project will connect a rare grassland landscape of public and private spaces one and a half times larger than Yellowstone National Park — teeming with an amazing diversity and abundance of native wildlife. American Prairie is funded exclusively by private individuals and foundations. We engage in science and education projects, provide public access and help expand economic opportunities for local communities. National Geographic describes our work as “one of the most ambitious conservation efforts in American history.”

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All Hands Ecology

All Hands Ecology, formally Audubon Canyon Ranch, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit environmental conservation and education organization. It was founded in 1962 to safeguard Bolinas Lagoon from irresponsible development, leading the way for the protection of Tomales Bay. Today, All Hands Ecology acts as guardian of a system of nature preserves spanning 26 properties in Marin and Sonoma counties. These acres provide significant habitat to wildlife and have been placed in our care by generous donors to steward and protect in perpetuity. All Hands Ecology works to improve global environmental health by conserving and stewarding valuable natural resources, managing for ecological resiliency, providing scientific solutions to ecosystem management, and teaching generations of conservationists in ways that strengthen natural and human communities. All Hands Ecology's programs are made possible thanks to the contribution of thousands of hours of volunteer service, and donations from caring individuals, foundations and businesses. All Hands Ecology is an independent non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status. Our tax ID number is 94-6069140.

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Massachusetts Department Of Fish & Game

Working to protect & restore the Commonwealth’s abundant marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, natural communities, and habitats for the benefit & enjoyment of all. We strive to steward biodiverse ecosystems, build natural resilience to climate change, and connect people to nature. Our four divisions are Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, Division of Marine Fisheries, Division of Ecological Restoration, and Office of Fishing & Boating Access.

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Massachusetts Division Of Ecological Restoration

The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is a Massachusetts government agency under the Department of Fish and Game that supports the restoration of the Commonwealth’s rivers, wetlands, and watersheds. DER’s work includes the restoration of wetlands and retired cranberry bogs, dam removal, culvert replacement, and building capacity of restoration partners throughout the state. DER’s projects restore healthy habitat while also helping communities increase climate resilience, prevent storm damage, address aging infrastructure and public safety concerns, and improve outdoor recreation. Our projects take place through partnerships with communities, state and federal agencies, regional organizations, and non-profit groups.

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Integral Ecology Research Center

At its heart, IERC’s mission is to perform ecological research, and compile, organize, and disseminate the results of this research in order to increase scientific knowledge for informed conservation. Vision: A future in which wildlife, wild lands, and watersheds thrive because decision-making is informed by rigorous science, accessible data, and collaborative stewardship. Scientific integrity & rigor: Ensuring that all research is peer-reviewed, transparent, and reliable. Open data & accessibility: Making datasets, methods, and results available so that others can build on them. Conservation relevance: Focusing on research questions with real-world importance, from habitat fragmentation to toxicants to ecosystem restoration. Collaboration & partnership: Working across disciplines, agencies, academic institutions, indigenous communities, and citizen scientists to achieve broader impact. Education & training: Building capacity among emerging ecologists, students, and community partners.

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Flow Water Advocates

Everything we do is reflected in our name: For Love of Water. Our mission is to empower people with public trust strategies that will protect the Great Lakes forever. FLOW's solution-oriented work comes at a time when the health of the Great Lakes hangs in the balance, and citizens and leaders are looking for viable long-term policies to improve and protect these common waters. Famed environmental attorney Jim Olson and a coalition of citizens formed FLOW in 2011. As the Great Lakes Basin's only public trust policy and education center, we demonstrate how policies like the public trust and commons can provide an overarching policy framework that empowers decision-makers to safeguard 20 percent of the world's fresh water. FLOW develops policy programs and educates high-level decision-makers, city and community leaders, and citizens to adopt and incorporate public trust ideas into decisions affecting water, energy, food, and climate change in the Great Lakes.

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Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo is a conservation organization where unforgettable memories, a stronger community, and a healthier planet get their start. Located at Saint Paul St, in beautiful Monroe County, Rochester, New York, United States.

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North Branch Land Trust

North Branch Land Trust (NBLT) partners with landowners, communities, and stakeholders to conserve and care for Northeastern Pennsylvania’s lands and waters. NBLT is a registered 501(c)(3) conservation nonprofit operating in Northeastern Pennsylvania. NBLT conserves in an eight-county region of Pennsylvania (Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wayne, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Columbia) in the Susquehanna and Upper Lehigh Watersheds.

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Columbia River Gorge Commission

Columbia River Gorge Commission is a bi-state public agency headquartered in White Salmon, Washington, United States, which oversees the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area that includes parts of Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, Wasco, Hood River and Multnomah Counties. The Columbia River Gorge Commission was established in 1987 by the states of Oregon and Washington through an interstate compact, the Columbia River Gorge Compact. The Columbia River Gorge Commission's mission is to establish, implement and enforce policies and programs that protect and enhance the scenic, natural, recreational and cultural resources of the Columbia River Gorge, and to support the economy of the area by encouraging growth to occur in existing urban areas and allowing economic development consistent with resource protection. The Gorge Commission works with the U.S. Forest Service to set policy for protecting the non-federal lands in the Gorge. We also serve as an appeals board for land-use decisions, support counties in administering ordinances and encourage economic development. About the NSA: The spectacularly beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches 85 miles and includes portions of three Oregon and three Washington counties. Formed by ancient volcanoes and sculpted by incredible floods, the Columbia River Gorge carves an impressive corridor through the Cascade Mountains in Oregon and Washington as the great Columbia River flows to the Pacific Ocean. As the only sea-level route from the Great Basin to the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River Gorge is a land of contrasts. The western Gorge, with an average annual rainfall of 75 inches, is a place of misty mountains, rich forestlands and more waterfalls than any area in the country. The eastern Gorge, with an annual rainfall of less than 15 inches, is a place of rim-rock bluffs, rolling hills, farms and ranchlands.

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Nc Coastal Land Trust

The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserves lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value. Our mission is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land stewardship in our coastal communities. In short, we save the lands you love along the North Carolina Coast. The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is a high-performing, accredited, regional land trust with a reputation for excellence. Established in 1992, we serve the 31 counties in the coastal plain of North Carolina, and we save special places in the coastal plain like barrier islands, create nature parks and preserves, protect family farms, and restore longleaf pine forests. Our team includes an engaged and energetic board of directors comprised of leaders in law, biology, finance, philanthropy, business, management, and education. Our talented, experienced, and dedicated staff share a passion for nature and a commitment to protecting important natural areas for generations to come.

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Utah Water Ways

Established through HB 307 (2023 GS), Utah Water Ways is a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to facilitating coordination of efforts within Utah to optimize the use of the state’s water resources. Our board is composed of various state agency officials, regional water conservancy district representatives, and business leaders from across the state — each dedicated to promoting the proper use of water and educating citizens and businesses alike regarding efficient water use in the state, in an effort to meet the State’s water conservation goals.

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Whale And Dolphin Conservation North America

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is a Candid Platinum-rated and Charity Navigator four-star nonprofit dedicated to protecting whales and dolphins. Our core mission is to educate people on the significant ecological role that whales and dolphins play in the marine ecosystem and to inspire global action to protect them. We accomplish our mission through education campaigns, advising governments, conservation projects, direct marine animal rescue and response, and field research – as we commit to sound science, education, and outreach to change the fate of marine mammals and our shared earth. Since opening our office in 2005, our North American programs have been dedicated to the protection of endangered whale species on the East and West Coasts of the U.S.

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Energy Savers Network Incorporated

Our mission is to mobilize our community to work one house at a time to help lower the energy cost burden for our modest income neighbors. As a Duke Qualified Weatherization Services Provider, our staff and volunteers provide a suite of energy saving options and education at no cost to all clients, critical health and safety repairs, and identify options for greater energy savings. We offer this as one among many solutions to the twin crises of climate change and inequality.

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St. Andrew And St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program

St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program at FSU Panama City The Vision: Healthy, resilient bays and estuarine habitats that support native species, natural systems, recreation, fisheries and the economy, together with vibrant, resilient, and sustainable communities in the watershed that live in harmony with the needs of the estuary. The Mission: To collaborate—as representatives of private, public, and non-governmental stakeholders—to improve our common sense, science-based understanding of the needs of the estuary, and to develop, promote and implement projects that protect and restore the health of the bays.

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