State / National Organizations

The two biggest problems facing our country—and the world—are climate change and rising inequality. We can’t solve one without addressing the other.

If we eliminate racism and poverty but do nothing to address climate pollution, we’ll all be equal on a planet plagued by floods, drought, disease, and disasters. And we can’t win on climate unless we build a bigger and broader movement that meets the needs of the hardest-hit Americans.

We’re working to turn the tide on both fronts. Join us!

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In 2001, the Oregon Legislature established the Institute for Natural Resources (INR) to help link the knowledge and expertise of Oregon's universities to natural resource decision making. We are headquartered at Oregon State University and have offices at Portland State University.

Our mission is to provide access to integrated knowledge and information to inform natural resource decision-making and develop solutions in the context of sustainability. We help decision-makers identify and use relevant science in making natural resource policy and management decisions.

EARTHWATCH brings individuals from all walks of life together with world-class scientists to work for the good of the planet.

Our Mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

The Wetlands Initiative is dedicated to restoring the wetland resources of the Midwest to improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and reduce flood damage.

Our vision is simple: Wetlands are more valuable wet than dry.

TWI is a leader in showing through its own restoration projects how wetlands long drained and degraded can be returned to high-quality wetland ecosystems again able to perform their natural “services,” such as cleaning water, providing habitat and sequestering carbon.

Chicago Wilderness is a broad alliance of member organizations whose knowledge and expertise spans all facets of conservation. From invasive species removal and land regeneration to childhood education and volunteer action, our efforts significantly contribute to regional resiliency and economic vitality.

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Oak Ecosystems
Oak trees are a key source of biodiversity across the region and need our help preserve and expand their population.

The Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association is located in southeast Florida and named after one of our rarest butterflies. We promote butterfly habitat conservation, butterfly gardening, and education about butterflies.

Our chapter is working hard to meet the challenges of the 21st century as they apply to butterfly interests. Populations of Miami blue butterflies occurred in Bahia Honda State Park, the only easy-to-reach location where they could be found until 2010. Now, populations mainly exist in Key West National Wildlife Refuge.

EcoRise inspires a new generation of leaders to design a sustainable future.

We offer academically-aligned sustainability and design-innovation curricula for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Because our materials are customizable to fit within—and enhance—existing scope and sequences, teachers are able to easily integrate EcoRise lessons without sacrificing important material assessed on standardized tests.

Climate Action Business Association is a membership-based organization in Boston that helps businesses take targeted action on climate change.

We provide our member businesses with the resources and tools needed to work on sustainability efforts, political advocacy and building a community of shared values.

Our Mission
To help solve the climate crisis by organizing local business leaders to be more effective advocates for climate action within our businesses and communities, as well as at the state, national, and even international levels.