Health & Lifestyle
These conservation groups are dedicated to providing livable, healthy communities.
The following groups strive to create communities where all adults and children have the right to unpolluted soil, clean water, breathable air, pesticide-free food, sidewalks and bike lanes, and green urban areas for the relaxation and recharging of our minds and bodies.
Give now to protect Oregon's healthy families and communities.
American Farmland Trust --
We're stopping the loss of American’s farmland to sprawling development. We work with communities on smarter growth that includes local family farms and we advocate environmentally healthy farming practices.
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American Forests --
Funding private and public land reforestation projects; providing satellite imagery of tree loss to cities; educating the public on the value of trees and forests.
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American Rivers --
Protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for the benefit of people, fish, and wildlife.
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Audubon Society of Portland --
Promoting the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of native birds, wildlife, and habitats since 1902.
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Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides --
Preventing pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools, food, and water through a practical information clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemical pest control.
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Bicycle Transportation Alliance --
The BTA creates healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, convenient, and accessible.
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Center for Health, Environment and Justice --
Empowering families and communities to protect their health from the effects of toxic chemicals in drinking water, air, and food; assisting with information, community organizing, and coalition-building.
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Clean Water Fund --
Creating neighborhood-based action and education programs that join citizens, businesses, and government for sensible solutions to ensure safe drinking water, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
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Corvallis Environmental Center --
Providing learning opportunities and technical outreach to Corvallis area residents and businesses, giving them tools to pursue sustainable practices.
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Earth Day Network --
Helping schools and communities around the world improve the health of their children and the environment through community service, education, campaigns, and events.
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute --
Developing and promoting innovative policies on climate change, clean air, transportation, renewable energy/efficiency technologies, and sprawl; promoting policymaker action through education, advocacy, and coalition-building.
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Environmental Law Institute --
Creating solutions to protect people and nature through environmental law that works for the community. Independent and non-partisan.
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Friends of the Earth --
Striving to preserve our natural resources, advocating for public health protection, and working for environmental justice for all peoples throughout the world.
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Friends of Trees --
Brings people together to plant and care for city trees and green spaces.
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Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides --
The Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) combines outreach, education, advocacy and organizing to protect community and environmental health and inspire the use of ecologically sound solutions to reduce the use of pesticides.
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Northwest Earth Institute --
Since 1993, NWEI has been leading the curious and the motivated to take responsibility for Earth. Our proven process of connection, reflection and action changes you for good. Through discussion courses and the annual EcoChallenge, we help you engage your community in meaningful conversations that lead to “Aha!” moments about the way you live, work, create and consume. The result is a life that is simpler, richer, and better--for you and for Earth.
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Oregon Environmental Council --
Our mission is to advance innovative, collaborative solutions to Oregon's environmental challenges for today and future generations.
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Oregon State Parks Trust --
Oregon State Parks Trust is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Oregon’s outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreation sites for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Pesticide Action Network North America --
Working to eliminate poisonous pesticides; linking consumer, labor, health, environment, and agriculture groups internationally to advance safer, ecologically sound pest control alternatives.
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy --
Converting thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats, and nature appreciation.
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Recycling Advocates --
Formed in 1987, Recycling Advocates is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to involve people in creating a sustainable future through local efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our membership is comprised of conservation-minded citizens and waste prevention professionals.
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Renewable Northwest Project --
RNP's mission is to promote the use of environmentally responsible renewable resources in the Northwest, through implemention of renewable energy projects (wind, solar, and geothermal) and policies, to combat air pollution and global warming emissions produced from electricity generation throughout the region.
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Rocky Mountain Institute --
Delivering practical information that helps citizens, businesses, and governments save energy and natural resources, prevent pollution, and strengthen communities through increased efficiency and innovative technologies.
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Solar Oregon --
Solar Oregon is a non-profit organization providing education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy. Solar energy - Oregon's most abundant renewable resource.
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Surfrider Foundation --
Protecting and preserving the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches through conservation, activism, research, and education. Activities include water quality monitoring, environmental education, and grassroots activism.
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The Sierra Club Foundation --
Fighting to preserve wilderness and protect environmental quality worldwide through a powerful combination of education, scientific research, publishing, and litigation.
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The Trust For Public Land --
The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
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Tualatin Riverkeepers --
Tualatin Riverkeepers empowers people in our community to protect, restore and enjoy the river, streams and wetlands. Tualatin Riverkeepers builds watershed stewardship through public education, access to nature, citizen involvement and advocacy.
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Union of Concerned Scientists --
Working on solutions to reduce air pollution and global warming, protect biodiversity, prevent nuclear proliferation, and ensure a sustainable, safe food system.
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Willamette Riverkeeper --
Our mission is to make the Willamette River Watershed healthy for fish and wildlife, and safe for fishing and swimming, forever and for all.
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