Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities, focusing its programs on two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Site includes: info on wildlife at risk, wildlife info by state, habitat, "Real Results:" Defenders of Wildlife successes, opportunities for action.
Environmental Defense Incorporated in 1970, the New Zealand-based Environmental Defense Society was formed to act as an advocate for conservation and the environment. It was involved in a number of important cases in New Zealand during the 1970s and 1980s. EDS went into recess in 1988 with its functions taken over by the Maruia Society. It has recently come out of recess because of concern of many resource management professionals at the lack of effective conservation advocacy in New Zealand. Site includes: hundreds of entries in the site index dealing with subjects from African cheetahs to whooping cranes.
Greenpeace Founded in 1971, Greenpeace is a global organization, whose core principle is to prevent harm to the environment using the concept of non-violent direct action. As Greenpeace has grown and developed it has backed up this direct action with political lobbying and scientific enquiry. Site includes: Info on current and past campaigns, climate, oceans, genetic engineering, ocean dumping, and . . . Create your own Frankenfish!
League of Conservation Voters (LCV) The bipartisan political voice for over nine million members of environmental and conservation groups, the LCV is the only national environmental organization dedicated full time to educating citizens about the environmental voting records of Members of Congress. Site includes the Action Center, which facilitates communication with members of Congress; The National Environmental Scorecard (grades each member of the U. S. House and Senate on the most important environmental votes cast throughout the year), political news relating to the environment.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to educate, inspire and assist individuals and organizations of diverse cultures to conserve wildlife and other natural resources and to protect the Earth's environment in order to achieve a peaceful, equitable and sustainable future. Site includes info on: Threatened and endangered species, conservation issues, climate change + wildlife, population + the environment, wetlands preservation, grasslands, northern forests.
The Nature Conservancy Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is the world's largest private international conservation group. Its mission is to preserve plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Through sound science, and by working with people, businesses, and communities, The Nature Conservancy expands the boundaries of conservation and protects millions of acres of valuable lands and waters worldwide. Site includes info on: conservation science, news, special initiatives, travel, ways to get involved.
Rainforest Action Network Founded in 1985, Rainforest Action Network works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action. Site includes: Rainforest related news, opportunity to join grassroots activism to save rainforests, info on forming and running grassroots action groups, Kids' Corner, "Tribal Links" to related internet sites.
Scenic Hudson A nonprofit organization (founded 1963) dedicated to protecting the ecosystems, unique landscapes, and historic fabrics of New York's Hudson River Valley
Sierra Club Founded in 1892, the Sierra Club's fourfold mission is: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. Site includes info on politics issues, Sierra Club news, listings of Club outings, opportunities for action.