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Oregon-wide groups

These groups work on issues facing the people and places of the State of Oregon.

EarthShare's local groups are all based in Oregon.  Many of our national groups also have field offices in Oregon.

1000 Friends of Oregon -- Working with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural and scenic areas. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
Defenders of Wildlife -- Working since 1947 to save America’s precious wild animals and threatened habitat for our children and future generations through education, citizen action, and scientific research. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
Environmental Law Institute -- Creating solutions to protect people and nature through environmental law that works for the community. Independent and non-partisan. Learn more...
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics -- FSEEE holds the Forest Service accountable for responsible land stewardship. We work to protect your national forests, wildlife habitat, wilderness, and rivers by reforming the U.S. Forest Service through advocacy, education, and whistleblower protection. Learn more...
Izaak Walton League of America -- Working to protect America’s air, waters, woods, and wildlife habitat through education, advocacy, and fostering strong outdoor ethics. Constituents are solutions-oriented conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts. Learn more...
Land Trust Alliance -- Helping people protect undeveloped land such as forests, farms, open spaces, waters, natural and historic areas in their community; leading, training, and educating 1,600 land conservation groups. Learn more...
National Wildlife Federation -- NWF connects people to wildlife through education and outreach, inspiring them to protect, preserve, and restore America's natural resources for wildlife and for our children’s future. Learn more...
Native Plant Society of Oregon -- Dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation, and study of Oregon’s native plants and habitats. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
Oregon Environmental Council -- Our mission is to advance innovative, collaborative solutions to Oregon's environmental challenges for today and future generations. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
Oregon Wild -- Protecting and restoring Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and water. Current campaigns focus on permanent protection of wilderness, old-growth forests, and Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges. Learn more...
Pacific Rivers Council -- Our mission is to protect and restore rivers, their watersheds, and the native aquatic species that depend on them. We do this for the benefits that healthy watersheds provide to present and future generations--as well as for the intrinsic virtues of the rivers themselves. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
River Network -- River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain the health of our country. We envision a future where everyone has access to plentiful clean water, providing prosperity, health and recreational opportunities for all. We work for the day when all people feel responsibility for their local river, lake, wetland or bay and have the capacity to effectively protect those resources. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
The Freshwater Trust -- The Freshwater Trust is a not-for-profit organization that actively works to preserve and restore our freshwater ecosystems. Learn more...
The Nature Conservancy in Oregon -- The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization that preserves plants, animals and natural communities representing the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 500,000 acres of important habitats in Oregon. Learn more...
The Sierra Club Foundation -- Fighting to preserve wilderness and protect environmental quality worldwide through a powerful combination of education, scientific research, publishing, and litigation. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
The Wetlands Conservancy -- Protecting and conserving Oregon’s wetlands; training, educating, and providing assistance to landowners, groups and businesses to increase conservation of wetlands. Learn more...
The Wilderness Society -- Protecting America’s special wild places from development. Areas include parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other wilderness areas, which belong to all Americans. Learn more...
WaterWatch of Oregon -- Restoring and protecting flows in Oregon’s rivers for the fish, wildlife and people who depend on them. Learn more...
Wildlife Conservation Society -- In the Pacific West region, (Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska) WCS' goal is to save wildlife and wild lands through conservation of natural ecosystem processes needed to sustain healthy wildlife populations, with special emphasis on large, diverse ecosystems unique to the Pacific West. Learn more...
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