State / National Organizations

Oregon’s desert is known for its stunning beauty, biological significance, recreational opportunities and cultural value. Much of Oregon’s high desert is publicly-owned land primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). ONDA works with this agency and others every day to ensure that vast swaths of your lands remain wild, open spaces that will be there for future generations to enjoy.

The Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. is a multicultural 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities to neighborhoods and communities to build an environmentally-friendly world by bringing nature into our urban spaces and our lives.

Throughout the year, the Foundation runs a series of educational programs focused on greening our urban spaces through the arts, film, forums/speakers, festivals, gardening, and green infrastructure. We promote sustainable business practices, recycling, composting, and water solutions.

The Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) participates in state and regional events to raise the profile of environmental education and challenge decision-makers to give environmental literacy a higher priority.

What Does EEAI Do?

The Miami Climate Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to prioritize climate justice in South Florida. We work for equity and resilience by activating our community through strategic action, increasing understanding of climate change and sea level rise as threats to all forms of justice, and building urgency around community well-being.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Education Center offers a variety of programs to inspire our community to explore the science of renewable energy. We offer community group tours, power lunch lectures, and scheduled programs for 4th grade to college-aged students.

NREL staff members lead adult programs for interested community members, including an introduction to NREL and discussions about innovations in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. We also offer building and campus tours.

The Oregon Water Science Center (part of the US Geological Survey) provides reliable water data and interpretation of data to Federal, State, and local agencies, Tribes, and the public.

Our data and study results are widely used to manage Oregon's water resources for the benefit of people and our environment.

Our website is your gateway to a wealth of information on surface water, groundwater, and water quality in Oregon and the Nation.

Find us at: https://or.water.usgs.gov

The Wetlands Conservancy (TWC) is the only organization in Oregon dedicated to promoting community and private partnerships to permanently protect and conserve Oregon’s greatest wetlands – our most biologically rich and diverse lands.

For more than 30 years, The Wetlands Conservancy has educated and assisted landowners, neighborhood groups, land trusts, and watershed councils on local stewardship to support fish and wildlife, clean water, open space and people’s appreciation of nature.

Green Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides educators with learning models that connect science, technology, and math education with the broader human concerns of environmental, economic, and social systems.

GEF provides curriculum and resources to K-12 students and teachers worldwide with the goal of challenging them to think holistically and critically about global environmental concerns and solutions.