The A to Z of US conservation organisations

Aug 5 / Adam Barlow

Quick answer

This sector is made up of hundreds of organisations working at very different scales, from national institutions with large staff and budgets to state wildlife federations and single issue land trusts. This post lists every organisation from a working reference list of US conservation, wildlife and environmental NGOs, grouped under the letter each one starts with, from the Adirondack Mountain Club through to organisations further down the alphabet, with a short description and a link to its website for each. It is a working reference for the sector rather than a ranking, useful whether you are job hunting and want to see employers beyond the household names, building a partnership or funding case and looking for the right specialist organisation, a student trying to understand the range of the sector, or curious how far US conservation stretches beyond the well known names.

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Contents

  • Why this list
  • The US conservation organisations, A to Z
  • FAQ

    Why this list

    Different people will get something different out of a list like this.

    • Job hunters. A wider set of employers than the household names suggest, including the smaller, specialist trusts that do not appear on general job sites.
    • Partnership builders and funders. A starting point for finding an organisation whose focus matches a project closely, rather than defaulting to the largest name in the room.
    • Students and early career conservationists. A sense of the range of specialisms across the sector, from single species research to national policy work.
    • Anyone new to UK conservation. A working map of who does what, and how the sector is structured beyond the organisations that dominate media coverage and public awareness.

      The US conservation organisations, A to Z

      A
      • ACRES Land Trust. Land conservation (Northeast Indiana, Michigan, Ohio). https://acreslandtrust.org
      • Adirondack Council. Adirondack Park ecological and wilderness protection. https://www.adirondackcouncil.org
      • Adirondack Mountain Club. Outdoor recreation and conservation (New York). https://www.adk.org
      • Alabama Environmental Council. Environmental advocacy and education (Alabama). https://www.aeconline.org
      • Alabama Rivers Alliance. River and watershed protection (Alabama). http://www.alabamarivers.org
      • Alabama Wildflower Society. Native plant appreciation and conservation (Alabama). https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/alabama-wildflower-society/
      • Alabama Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.alabamawildlife.org
      • Alaska Conservation Foundation. Grantmaking for Alaska conservation groups. https://alaskaconservation.org
      • Alaska Native Plant Society. Native plant study, conservation and education (Alaska). https://aknps.org
      • Alaska SeaLife Center. Marine wildlife research and rehabilitation. https://www.alaskasealife.org
      • Alaska Wilderness League. Wild land protection from industrial development (Alaska). https://alaskawild.org
      • Alaska Wildlife Alliance. Wildlife protection (Alaska). https://akwildlife.org
      • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Wildlife rescue, education and conservation. https://www.alaskawildlife.org
      • Allegheny Land Trust. Land conservation (Pittsburgh region). https://alleghenylandtrust.org
      • Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay conservation. https://allianceforthebay.org
      • American Bird Conservancy. Bird conservation. https://abcbirds.org
      • American Chestnut Land Trust. Watershed and habitat conservation (Calvert County, Maryland). https://www.acltweb.org
      • American Farmland Trust. Farmland conservation. https://farmland.org
      • American Forest Foundation. Forest conservation and family forest owner support. https://www.forestfoundation.org
      • American Forests. Forest and tree conservation. https://www.americanforests.org
      • American Prairie. Grassland and prairie ecosystem restoration. https://www.americanprairie.org
      • American River Conservancy. Land acquisition and habitat restoration (Upper American River and Cosumnes River watersheds, California). https://arconservancy.org
      • American Rivers. River conservation. https://www.americanrivers.org
      • Appalachian Voices. Appalachian environmental advocacy. https://appvoices.org
      • Arbor Day Foundation. Tree planting and conservation. https://www.arborday.org
      • Arizona Land and Water Trust. Working lands, wildlife habitat and water conservation (Southern Arizona). https://alwt.org
      • Arizona Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Arizona). https://aznps.com
      • Arizona Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://azwildlife.org
      • Arkansas Audubon Society. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Arkansas). https://arbirds.org
      • Arkansas Native Plant Society. Native plant preservation, conservation and study (Arkansas). https://anps.org
      • Arkansas Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://arwild.org
      • Association of Northwest Steelheaders. Fish habitat conservation (Pacific Northwest). https://nwsteelheaders.org
      • Atchafalaya Basinkeeper. Wetland and waterway protection (Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana). https://www.basinkeeper.org
      • Athens Conservancy. Wild and scenic land preservation, water quality protection (Ohio). https://athensconservancy.org
      • Audubon Alaska. Bird and ecosystem conservation and policy (Alaska). https://ak.audubon.org
      • Audubon Dakota. Bird and habitat conservation and education (North and South Dakota). https://dakota.audubon.org
      • Audubon Florida. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Florida). https://www.audubon.org/florida
      • Audubon Great Plains. Bird and habitat conservation and education (Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota). https://greatplains.audubon.org
      • Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC). https://pa.audubon.org
      • Audubon New York. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (New York). https://www.audubon.org/new-york
      • Audubon North Carolina. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (North Carolina). https://nc.audubon.org
      • Audubon Rockies. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah). https://www.audubon.org/rockies
      • Audubon Society of Central Maryland. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Central Maryland). https://www.centralmdaudubon.org
      • Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Rhode Island). https://asri.org
      • Audubon Vermont. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Vermont). https://vt.audubon.org
      • Audubon Washington. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Washington). https://www.audubon.org/washington

      B
      • BARK. National forest protection (Mt. Hood, Oregon). https://bark-out.org
      • Bat Conservation International. Bat conservation. https://www.batcon.org
      • Bear River Land Conservancy. Open space and working lands preservation (Northern Utah/Bear River watershed). https://www.bearriverlandconservancy.org
      • Bird Alliance of Oregon. Bird and habitat conservation and education (Oregon, formerly Audubon Society of Portland). https://birdallianceoregon.org
      • Black Swamp Conservancy. Natural area and family farm land conservation (northwest Ohio). https://blackswamp.org
      • Blue Ridge Land Conservancy. Land and natural resource conservation (western Virginia). https://www.brlcva.org
      • Blue Thumb (Oklahoma). Stream protection through water quality education and monitoring. https://www.bluethumbok.com
      • Boone and Crockett Club. Wildlife conservation and fair chase hunting. https://www.boone-crockett.org

      C
      • Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust. Watershed and land conservation (West Virginia). https://www.cacapon.org
      • California Academy of Sciences. Natural history research and species conservation. https://www.calacademy.org
      • California Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (California). https://www.cnps.org
      • California Trout. Freshwater fish habitat conservation (California). https://caltrout.org
      • California Wilderness Coalition (CalWild). Wilderness and wild land protection (California). https://www.calwild.org
      • Calusa Waterkeeper. River and estuary water quality protection (Florida). https://calusawaterkeeper.org
      • Center for Biological Diversity. Endangered species protection. https://www.biologicaldiversity.org
      • Center for Food Safety. Food and agricultural policy advocacy. https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org
      • Center for International Environmental Law. International environmental law. https://www.ciel.org
      • Central Indiana Land Trust. Natural area land protection (Central Indiana). https://conservingindiana.org
      • Chattahoochee Nature Center. River and watershed nature education (Georgia). https://chattnaturecenter.org
      • Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. River protection (Georgia). https://chattahoochee.org
      • Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation. https://www.cbf.org
      • Chesapeake Conservancy. Chesapeake Bay conservation technology and advocacy. https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org
      • Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage. Wildlife habitat restoration (Chesapeake Bay watershed, Maryland). https://cheswildlife.org
      • Chicago Wilderness Alliance. Regional conservation collaborative (Chicago area). https://www.chicagowilderness.org
      • Citizens for Conservation. Land protection, restoration and stewardship (Barrington, Illinois). https://www.citizensforconservation.org
      • Citizens' Climate Lobby. Climate policy advocacy. https://citizensclimatelobby.org
      • Clean Water Action. Water quality advocacy. https://cleanwateraction.org
      • Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts. Land trust coordination (Oregon). https://oregonlandtrusts.org
      • Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Coastal restoration advocacy (Louisiana). https://www.crcl.org
      • Coastal Conservation Association. Marine fisheries conservation. https://www.joincca.org
      • Coastal Conservation League. Coastal and environmental protection (South Carolina). https://coastalconservationleague.org
      • Coastal Prairie Conservancy. Coastal prairie and wetland conservation (Texas). https://www.coastalprairieconservancy.org
      • Colorado Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Colorado). https://conps.org
      • Colorado Open Lands. Open land and natural heritage preservation (Colorado). https://coloradoopenlands.org
      • Colorado West Land Trust. Agriculture, water and wildlife habitat conservation (Western Colorado). https://cowestlandtrust.org
      • Colorado Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://coloradowildlife.org
      • Columbia Land Trust. Land conservation (Pacific Northwest). https://www.columbialandtrust.org
      • Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts. Regional support for land trusts and watershed associations (Cape Cod, Massachusetts). https://www.thecompact.net
      • Congaree Land Trust. Land conservation (Central South Carolina). https://congareelt.org
      • Connecticut Audubon Society. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Connecticut). https://ctaudubon.org
      • Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Forest and park conservation (Connecticut). https://www.ctwoodlands.org
      • Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma. Environmental policy advocacy (Oklahoma). https://www.oklahomaconservation.org
      • Conservation Council for Hawaii. Wildlife and habitat conservation (Hawaii). https://www.conservehawaii.org
      • Conservation Federation of Missouri. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://confedmo.org
      • Conservation Florida. Statewide land conservancy protecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor. https://conservationfla.org
      • Conservation International. Global biodiversity conservation. https://www.conservation.org
      • Conservation Law Foundation. Environmental law advocacy (New England). https://www.clf.org
      • Conservation Northwest. Wildlife and habitat conservation (Pacific Northwest). https://www.conservationnw.org
      • Conservation Trust for North Carolina. Statewide land and water conservation support (North Carolina). https://ctnc.org
      • Conserving Carolina. Land conservation (western North Carolina). https://conservingcarolina.org
      • Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Bird research and conservation science. https://www.birds.cornell.edu
      • Crane Trust. Whooping crane and Platte River habitat conservation (Nebraska). https://www.cranetrust.org

      D
      • D&R Greenway Land Trust. Land preservation and stewardship (central New Jersey/Princeton area). https://drgreenway.org
      • Dakota Conservation Network. Directory and network connecting conservation programs and partners (South Dakota). https://conservesd.org
      • Defenders of Wildlife. Wildlife and habitat conservation. https://defenders.org
      • Delaware Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation and education (Delaware). https://delawarenativeplants.org
      • Delaware Nature Society. Nature and habitat conservation (Delaware). https://www.delawarenaturesociety.org
      • Delaware Riverkeeper Network. River and watershed protection (Delaware). https://delawareriverkeeper.org
      • Delaware Wild Lands. Natural area acquisition and conservation (Delaware). https://dewildlands.org
      • Deschutes Land Trust. Land conservation (Central Oregon). https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org
      • Dogwood Alliance. Southern forest protection. https://www.dogwoodalliance.org
      • Ducks Unlimited. Wetland and waterfowl conservation. https://www.ducks.org

      E
      • Earth Island Institute. Environmental project incubation. https://www.earthisland.org
      • Earthjustice. Environmental law. https://earthjustice.org
      • Ecotrust. Community-based social, economic and environmental development. https://ecotrust.org
      • Endangered Species Coalition. Endangered species policy advocacy. https://www.endangered.org
      • Eno River Association. Watershed and cultural heritage conservation of the Eno River basin (North Carolina). https://enoriver.org
      • Environment America. Environmental advocacy. https://environmentamerica.org
      • Environment California. Environmental advocacy (California). https://environmentcalifornia.org
      • Environmental Advocates of New York. Environmental policy advocacy (New York). https://eany.org
      • Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental science and advocacy. https://www.edf.org
      • Environmental Law Institute. Environmental law research and education. https://www.eli.org
      • Environmental League of Massachusetts. Environmental policy advocacy (Massachusetts). https://environmentalleague.org
      • Environmental Working Group. Environmental health research and advocacy. https://www.ewg.org
      • Everglades Foundation. Everglades ecosystem restoration. https://www.evergladesfoundation.org

      F
      • Feather River Land Trust. Headwaters and habitat protection (Feather River watershed, California). https://www.frlt.org
      • Finger Lakes Land Trust. Land conservation in the Finger Lakes region (New York). https://www.fllt.org
      • Five Valleys Land Trust. River corridor, wildlife habitat and farmland conservation (western Montana). https://www.fvlt.org
      • Florida Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Florida). https://www.fnps.org
      • Florida Springs Council. Freshwater spring protection and restoration (Florida). https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org
      • Florida Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://floridawildlifefederation.org
      • Forterra NW. Land conservation and sustainable community development (Washington). https://forterra.org
      • Freshwater Land Trust. Land and water conservation (Central Alabama). https://freshwaterlandtrust.org
      • Friends of Casco Bay. Bay and coastal water quality protection (Maine). https://www.cascobay.org
      • Friends of Five Creeks. Creek and watershed stewardship (California). https://f5creeks.org
      • Friends of Nevada Wilderness. Wilderness and public land protection (Nevada). https://www.nevadawilderness.org
      • Friends of the Earth (US). Environmental campaigning and advocacy. https://foe.org
      • Friends of the Mississippi River. River and watershed protection (Twin Cities, Minnesota). https://fmr.org

      G
      • Gallatin Valley Land Trust. Open space and trail conservation (Montana headwaters of the Missouri and Upper Yellowstone). https://www.gvlt.org
      • Galveston Bay Foundation. Bay and estuary protection (Texas). https://galvbay.org
      • Gathering Waters. Alliance supporting land trusts statewide (Wisconsin). https://gatheringwaters.org
      • Gathering Waters (Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts). Land trust support and advocacy (Wisconsin). https://gatheringwaters.org
      • Georgia Conservancy. Natural resource protection and advocacy (Georgia). https://georgiaconservancy.org
      • Georgia Native Plant Society. Native plant stewardship and conservation (Georgia). https://gnps.org
      • Georgia Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://gwf.org
      • Grassland Heritage Foundation. Tallgrass prairie preservation (Eastern Kansas). https://www.grasslandheritage.org
      • Great Basin Bird Observatory. Bird conservation science (Great Basin region). https://www.gbbo.org
      • Great Land Trust. Land conservation for wildlife habitat and public access (South-central Alaska). https://greatlandtrust.org
      • Great Plains Native Plant Society. Native plant science, research and education (South Dakota-based, Great Plains region). https://www.gpnps.org
      • Great Salt Lake Audubon. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Utah). https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org
      • Great Swamp Watershed Association. Watershed protection and advocacy (New Jersey). https://www.greatswamp.org
      • Greater Yellowstone Coalition. Greater Yellowstone ecosystem protection. https://greateryellowstone.org
      • Greenbelt Land Trust of Mid-Missouri. Stream, forest, grassland and farmland conservation (Mid-Missouri). https://greenbeltmissouri.org
      • Greenbrier River Watershed Association. Watershed protection and water quality monitoring (West Virginia). https://www.greenbrier.org
      • Greenpeace USA. Environmental campaigning. https://www.greenpeace.org/usa
      • Guadalupe River Conservancy. Watershed and working-lands conservation (Guadalupe River, Texas). https://guadaluperiverconservancy.org

      H
      • Hawaii Audubon Society. Bird conservation and education (Hawaii). https://www.hiaudubon.org
      • Hawaii Land Trust (HILT). Islands-wide land protection (Hawaii). https://www.hilt.org
      • Hawaii Wildlife Fund. Native species and habitat conservation and restoration (Hawaii). https://www.wildhawaii.org
      • Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Raptor conservation and research. https://www.hawkmountain.org
      • Heal the Bay. Coastal and watershed protection (California). https://healthebay.org
      • Healthy Gulf. Gulf of Mexico coastal and marine ecosystem protection. https://healthygulf.org
      • Hill Country Conservancy. Water, land and rural heritage conservation (Central Texas Hill Country). https://hillcountryconservancy.org
      • Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Hudson River conservation and education. https://www.clearwater.org
      • Huron River Watershed Council. River protection and restoration (Southeast Michigan). https://www.hrwc.org

      I
      • Idaho Conservation League. Environmental advocacy (Idaho). https://www.idahoconservation.org
      • Idaho Native Plant Society. Native plant and plant community study and conservation (Idaho). https://idahonativeplants.org
      • Idaho Rivers United. River and fishery protection and restoration (Idaho). https://www.idahorivers.org
      • Idaho Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://idahowildlife.org
      • Illinois Audubon Society. Bird and habitat conservation (Illinois). https://illinoisaudubon.org
      • Illinois Environmental Council. Environmental policy advocacy (Illinois). https://ilenviro.org
      • Illinois Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Illinois). https://www.illinoisplants.org
      • Indiana Forest Alliance. Native forest preservation (Indiana). https://indianaforestalliance.org
      • Indiana Native Plant Society. Native flora appreciation, preservation and study (Indiana). https://indiananativeplants.org
      • Indiana Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://indianawildlife.org
      • International Bird Rescue. Bird rescue and rehabilitation. https://www.bird-rescue.org
      • International Crane Foundation. Crane species conservation. https://www.savingcranes.org
      • Iowa Environmental Council. Environmental advocacy coalition (Iowa). https://www.iaenvironment.org
      • Iowa Native Plant Society. Native ecosystem awareness, education and conservation (Iowa). https://www.iowanativeplants.org
      • Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Land and water conservation (Iowa). https://www.inhf.org
      • Iowa Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://iawildlife.org
      • Island Conservation. Island ecosystem restoration. https://www.islandconservation.org
      • Izaak Walton League of America. Outdoor recreation and conservation. https://www.iwla.org

      J
      • Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance. Wildlife and wild land planning advocacy (Teton County, Wyoming). https://jhalliance.org
      • Jane Goodall Institute. Primate conservation and habitat protection. https://janegoodall.org
      • Jefferson Land Trust. Land and farmland conservation (Jefferson County, Washington). https://saveland.org


      K
      • Kachemak Heritage Land Trust. Landscape-scale river and land conservation (Kenai Peninsula, Alaska). https://www.kachemaklandtrust.org
      • Kaniksu Land Trust. Land conservation in the Kaniksu region (northern Idaho/western Montana). https://www.kaniksu.org
      • Kansas Land Trust. Ecological, agricultural and scenic land conservation (Kansas). https://www.klt.org
      • Kansas Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Kansas). https://www.kansasnativeplantsociety.org
      • Kansas Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://kansaswildlifefederation.org
      • Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation (North Carolina). https://www.seaturtlehospital.org
      • Keep America Beautiful. Litter prevention and community beautification. https://kab.org
      • Kennebec Land Trust. Forest, shoreland and wildlife habitat conservation (central Maine). https://www.tklt.org
      • Kentucky Conservation Committee. Environmental and conservation policy advocacy (Kentucky). https://kyconservation.org
      • Kentucky Native Plant Society. Native flora conservation and education (Kentucky). https://www.knps.org
      • Kentucky Natural Lands Trust. Wildland protection, connection and restoration (Kentucky). https://www.knlt.org
      • Kentucky Waterways Alliance. River and watershed conservation (Kentucky). https://www.kwalliance.org


      L
      • Land Conservation Foundation. Natural area, river land and wildlife corridor preservation (East Central Illinois). https://www.landconservationfoundation.org
      • Land Trust Alliance. Land trust support and coordination. https://landtrustalliance.org
      • Land Trust for Louisiana. Land conservation protecting riverbanks, farms and wildlife corridors (Louisiana). https://landtrustforlouisiana.org
      • Land Trust for Tennessee. Statewide land conservation (Tennessee). https://www.landtrusttn.org
      • Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain. Land conservation for plants, animals and people (southern Mississippi). https://ltmcp.org
      • Land Trust of North Alabama. Natural land, water and wildlife habitat preservation (North Alabama). https://landtrustnal.org
      • Land Trust of Virginia. Statewide land conservation (Virginia). https://www.landtrustva.org
      • League of Conservation Voters. Environmental voting and policy advocacy. https://www.lcv.org
      • Little Traverse Conservancy (Northern Michigan Land Trust). Land and water conservation (Northern Michigan). https://landtrust.org
      • Louisiana Native Plant Society. Native plant and habitat preservation and education (Louisiana). https://www.lnps.org
      • Louisiana Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://lawildlifefed.org
      • Lower Connecticut River Land Trust. Land conservation in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. https://www.lcrlt.org


      M
      • Maine Audubon. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Maine). https://maineaudubon.org
      • Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Coastal land and island conservation (Maine). https://www.mcht.org
      • Maine Island Trail Association. Coastal island stewardship (Maine). https://www.mita.org
      • Maryland League of Conservation Voters. Environmental political advocacy (Maryland). https://www.mdlcv.org
      • Maryland Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation, education and advocacy (Maryland). https://mdflora.org
      • Mass Audubon. Bird and habitat conservation (Massachusetts). https://www.massaudubon.org
      • Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition. Coalition supporting land trusts statewide (Massachusetts). https://massland.org
      • McKenzie River Trust. Habitat and scenic land protection (McKenzie River basin, Oregon). https://mckenzieriver.org
      • Miami Waterkeeper. Water quality advocacy and protection (South Florida). https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org
      • Michigan Environmental Council. Environmental policy advocacy (Michigan). https://environmentalcouncil.org
      • Michigan Nature Association. Rare species and habitat conservation (Michigan). https://michigannature.org
      • Michigan United Conservation Clubs. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.mucc.org
      • Midwest Native Plant Society. Native plant education and habitat restoration (Ohio-centered, Midwest). https://www.midwestnativeplants.org
      • Minnesota Conservation Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.mncf.org
      • Minnesota Land Trust. Land, water and wildlife conservation (Minnesota). https://mnland.org
      • Mississippi Land Trust. Private landowner conservation partnerships (Mississippi). https://mississippilandtrust.org
      • Mississippi Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Mississippi). https://www.mississippinativeplantsociety.org
      • Mississippi River Trust. Fish and wildlife habitat conservation (Lower Mississippi River region). https://mississippirivertrust.org
      • Mississippi Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://mswildlife.org
      • Missouri Coalition for the Environment. Environmental advocacy (Missouri). https://moenvironment.org
      • Missouri Land Trust Coalition. Association of land trusts and partner agencies (Missouri). https://missourilandtrusts.org
      • Missouri Native Plant Society. Native plant promotion, conservation and study (Missouri). https://monativeplants.org
      • Missouri Prairie Foundation. Tallgrass prairie conservation (Missouri). https://moprairie.org
      • Mobile Baykeeper. Coastal water quality protection (Alabama). https://mobilebaykeeper.org
      • Molokai Land Trust. Native forest and stream land conservation (Molokai, Hawaii). https://molokailandtrust.org
      • Monarch Joint Venture. Monarch butterfly conservation partnership. https://monarchjointventure.org
      • Monarch Watch. Monarch butterfly conservation. https://monarchwatch.org
      • Montana Association of Land Trusts. Coalition of land trusts advancing private voluntary conservation (Montana). https://montanalandtrusts.org
      • Montana Audubon. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (Montana). https://mtaudubon.org
      • Montana Land Reliance. Private land conservation (Montana). https://www.mtlandreliance.org
      • Montana Native Plant Society. Native flora and plant community conservation (Montana). https://mtnativeplants.org
      • Montana Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://montanawildlife.org
      • Monterey Bay Aquarium. Ocean conservation and education. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org
      • Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia. Land and water conservation in the North Georgia mountains. https://mctga.org


      N
      • Nanticoke Watershed Alliance. Nanticoke River watershed conservation (Delaware/Maryland). https://nanticokeriver.org
      • National Aquarium. Aquatic species conservation and education. https://www.aqua.org
      • National Audubon Society. Bird and habitat conservation. https://www.audubon.org
      • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Conservation grantmaking. https://www.nfwf.org
      • National Parks Conservation Association. National park protection. https://www.npca.org
      • National Wildlife Federation. Wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.nwf.org
      • National Wildlife Refuge Association. National wildlife refuge advocacy. https://www.refugeassociation.org
      • Native Plant Society of New Jersey. Native flora conservation and education (New Jersey). https://npsnj.org
      • Native Plant Society of New Mexico. Native plant conservation (New Mexico). https://www.npsnm.org
      • Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio. Native plant conservation (Ohio). https://www.nativeplantsocietyneo.org
      • Native Plant Society of Oregon. Native plant enjoyment, conservation and study (Oregon). https://www.npsoregon.org
      • Native Plant Society of Texas. Native plant conservation (Texas). https://npsot.org
      • Native Plant Trust. Native plant conservation and rare plant sanctuaries (New England). https://www.nativeplanttrust.org
      • Natural Resources Council of Maine. Environmental advocacy (Maine). https://www.nrcm.org
      • Natural Resources Defense Council. Environmental law and advocacy. https://www.nrdc.org
      • NatureServe. Biodiversity data and conservation science. https://www.natureserve.org
      • Nebraska Land Trust. Agricultural, historical and natural resource conservation easements (Nebraska). https://www.nelandtrust.org
      • Nebraska Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. http://www.nebraskawildlife.org
      • Nevada Conservation League. Environmental policy advocacy (Nevada). https://protectnv.org
      • Nevada Land Trust. Land, water and wildlife resource conservation (Nevada). https://www.nevadalandtrust.org
      • Nevada Native Plant Society. Native plant appreciation and preservation (Nevada). https://www.nvnps.org
      • Nevada Wildlife Federation. Wildlife conservation and education (Nevada). http://www.nvwf.org
      • New England Aquarium. Marine conservation and education. https://www.neaq.org
      • New Hampshire Audubon. Bird and habitat conservation (New Hampshire). https://www.nhaudubon.org
      • New Jersey Audubon. Bird and wildlife habitat conservation and education (New Jersey). https://njaudubon.org
      • New Jersey Audubon Society. Bird and habitat conservation (New Jersey). https://njaudubon.org
      • New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Land and natural resource preservation (New Jersey). https://www.njconservation.org
      • New Mexico Land Conservancy. Statewide land heritage conservation (New Mexico). https://nmlandconservancy.org
      • New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. Wilderness protection and restoration (New Mexico). https://www.nmwild.org
      • New Mexico Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.nmwildlife.org
      • New River Land Trust. Farmland, forest and open space conservation (Southwest Virginia). https://www.newriverlandtrust.org
      • New York League of Conservation Voters. Environmental political advocacy (New York). https://nylcv.org
      • New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Trail building and public land protection. https://www.nynjtc.org
      • NH Land Trust Coalition. Coalition supporting land trusts statewide (New Hampshire). https://nhltc.org
      • NICHES Land Trust. Native ecosystem protection including Wabash River corridor (west-central Indiana). https://nicheslandtrust.org
      • North Branch Land Trust. Watershed, farmland and habitat conservation (Northeastern Pennsylvania). https://nblt.org
      • North Carolina Coastal Federation. Coastal habitat protection and restoration (North Carolina). https://www.nccoast.org
      • North Carolina Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (North Carolina). https://ncwildflower.org
      • North Carolina Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://ncwf.org
      • North Dakota Natural Resources Trust. Wetland, grassland and riparian habitat conservation (North Dakota). https://www.ndnrt.com
      • Northeast Wilderness Trust. Wilderness and forest-carbon land conservation (Northeast US). https://newildernesstrust.org
      • Northern Prairies Land Trust. Grassland ecosystem preservation (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska). https://www.northernprairies.org
      • Northern Waters Land Trust. Land conservation for water quality and wildlife habitat (northern Minnesota). https://northernwaterslandtrust.org
      • Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. Land and river corridor conservation (Northwest Arkansas). https://www.nwalandtrust.org
      • Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy. Regional land conservation (Litchfield and Fairfield Counties, Connecticut). https://nwctlandconservancy.org


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      • Oakland Zoo (Conservation Society of California). Species conservation and zoos. https://www.oaklandzoo.org
      • Ocean Alliance. Whale and ocean conservation research. https://whale.org
      • Ocean Conservancy. Ocean conservation. https://oceanconservancy.org
      • Oceana. Ocean conservation and policy. https://oceana.org
      • Oconee River Land Trust. River corridor land conservation (Athens, Georgia). https://www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org
      • Ohio Conservation Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://ohioconservationfederation.org
      • Ohio Environmental Council. Environmental advocacy (Ohio). https://theoec.org
      • Oklahoma Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Oklahoma). https://oknativeplants.org
      • Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation. Wildlife conservation funding support (Oklahoma). https://okwcf.org
      • Openlands. Land and open space conservation (Northeastern Illinois). https://openlands.org
      • Oregon Natural Desert Association. Wild land protection and restoration (Eastern Oregon). https://onda.org
      • Oregon Wild. Wilderness and wildlife protection (Oregon). https://oregonwild.org
      • Oregon Wildlife Foundation. Fish, wildlife and natural resource conservation funding (Oregon). https://myowf.org
      • Ozark Regional Land Trust. Land conservation (Ozarks region, Missouri/Arkansas). https://ozarklandtrust.org


      P
      • Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC). Amphibian and reptile conservation partnership. https://parcplace.org
      • Peconic Land Trust. Farmland, open space and habitat conservation (Long Island, New York). https://www.peconiclandtrust.org
      • Peninsula Open Space Trust. Land conservation (California). https://www.openspacetrust.org
      • PennFuture. Environmental advocacy (Pennsylvania). https://pennfuture.org
      • PennFuture (Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future). Environmental advocacy (Pennsylvania). https://www.pennfuture.org
      • Pennsylvania Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation and advocacy (Pennsylvania). https://www.panativeplantsociety.org
      • Pheasants Forever. Upland habitat and wildlife conservation. https://www.pheasantsforever.org
      • Piedmont Environmental Council. Land conservation and rural land use advocacy (Virginia Piedmont). https://www.pecva.org
      • Pinelands Preservation Alliance. New Jersey Pinelands conservation advocacy. https://pinelandsalliance.org
      • Planning and Conservation League. Environmental policy advocacy (California). https://www.pcl.org
      • Point Blue Conservation Science. Bird and ecosystem science. https://www.pointblue.org
      • Population Connection. Population and environmental sustainability advocacy. https://populationconnection.org
      • Prairie Plains Resource Institute. Prairie and wetland preservation and restoration (Nebraska). https://www.prairieplains.org
      • Prairie Rivers Network. River and watershed protection (Illinois). https://prairierivers.org
      • Puget Soundkeeper Alliance. Puget Sound water quality protection. https://pugetsoundkeeper.org


      R
      • Rainforest Action Network. Rainforest and climate advocacy. https://www.ran.org
      • Restoring Lands. Land and water protection, connection and restoration (Southeast Wisconsin). https://restoringlands.org
      • Rhode Island Land Trust Council. Coalition of community land trusts (Rhode Island). https://rilandtrusts.org
      • Rhode Island Natural History Survey. Biodiversity and ecosystem research and data. https://rinhs.org
      • Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Rhode Island). https://riwps.org
      • Rio Grande Return. River, wetland and watershed restoration (New Mexico). https://riograndereturn.org
      • Riverkeeper. Hudson River and watershed protection. https://www.riverkeeper.org
      • Rivers & Lands Conservancy. River and land conservation (Southern California). https://riversandlands.org
      • Rivers Alliance of Connecticut. River protection advocacy and watershed group network (Connecticut). https://riversalliance.org
      • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Elk habitat conservation. https://www.rmef.org
      • Royal River Conservation Trust. Land conservation (Maine). https://www.rrct.org


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      • Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust. Wildlife habitat and working lands conservation (Southeast Idaho). https://sagebrushlandtrust.org
      • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Species conservation and zoos. https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org
      • San Francisco Baykeeper. San Francisco Bay water quality protection. https://baykeeper.org
      • Sand County Foundation. Private land conservation. https://sandcounty.net
      • Santa Fe Conservation Trust. Open lands preservation network (Santa Fe, New Mexico). https://sfct.org
      • Save the Bay (California). San Francisco Bay estuary conservation. https://www.savesfbay.org
      • Save The Bay (Rhode Island). Narragansett Bay and coastal ecosystem protection. https://www.savebay.org
      • Save the Dunes. Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan conservation. https://www.savedunes.org
      • Save the Manatee Club. Manatee conservation. https://www.savethemanatee.org
      • Save the Redwoods League. Redwood forest conservation. https://www.savetheredwoods.org
      • Save the Sound. Long Island Sound and watershed protection (Connecticut/New York). https://www.savethesound.org
      • Scenic Hudson. Hudson Valley land and river conservation. https://www.scenichudson.org
      • Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Marine wildlife protection. https://seashepherd.org
      • Shedd Aquarium. Aquatic species conservation and education. https://www.sheddaquarium.org
      • Shirley Heinze Land Trust. Natural area preservation (Northwest Indiana). https://heinzetrust.org
      • Sierra Club. Environmental conservation advocacy. https://www.sierraclub.org
      • Six Rivers Land Conservancy. Private nonprofit land conservation (Michigan). https://sixriversrlc.org
      • Sky Island Alliance. Regional biodiversity conservation (Southwest US). https://skyislandalliance.org
      • Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Land conservation and sustainable forestry (New Hampshire). https://www.forestsociety.org
      • Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. Herpetological research and conservation. https://ssarherps.org
      • South Alabama Land Trust. Land conservation and native habitat education (South Alabama). https://southalabamalandtrust.org
      • South Carolina Land Trust Network. Coalition of watershed-based land trusts (South Carolina). https://www.scltn.org
      • South Carolina Native Plant Society. Native plant protection and restoration (South Carolina). https://scnps.org
      • South Carolina Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.scwf.org
      • South Dakota Ornithologists' Union. Bird study and conservation (South Dakota). https://sdou.org
      • South Dakota Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://sdwf.org
      • Southeast Alaska Conservation Council. Environmental advocacy (Southeast Alaska). https://www.seacc.org
      • Southeast Alaska Land Trust. Land conservation (Southeast Alaska). https://www.southeastalaskalandtrust.org
      • Southern Environmental Law Center. Environmental law advocacy (Southeast US). https://www.southernenvironment.org
      • Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Wilderness protection (Utah). https://suwa.org
      • Squam Lakes Conservation Society. Land trust protecting the Squam Lakes watershed (New Hampshire). https://www.squamslandtrust.org
      • Stand.earth. Forest and climate corporate campaigning. https://stand.earth
      • Student Conservation Association. Youth conservation service programs. https://www.thesca.org
      • Surfrider Foundation. Coastal and ocean protection. https://www.surfrider.org
      • Sustainable Iowa Land Trust. Farmland preservation for sustainable food production (Iowa). https://silt.org
      • Sycamore Land Trust. Land conservation (Southern Indiana). https://sycamorelandtrust.org


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      • Taos Land Trust. Land and river conservation and agricultural tradition preservation (Taos, New Mexico). https://taoslandtrust.org
      • Tennessee Environmental Council. Environmental advocacy and education (Tennessee). http://tectn.org
      • Tennessee Native Plant Society. Native flora preservation and education (Tennessee). https://www.tnps.org
      • Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Land protection and stewardship (Tennessee River Gorge). https://www.trgt.org
      • Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association. River conservation and paddle-sports education (Tennessee). https://paddletsra.org
      • Tennessee Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://tnwf.org
      • Texas Conservation Alliance. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.tcatexas.org
      • Texas Land Conservancy. Land, water and wildlife conservation (Texas). https://www.texaslandconservancy.org
      • Texas Land Trust Council. Coalition supporting land trusts statewide (Texas). https://texaslandtrustcouncil.org
      • The American Chestnut Foundation. American chestnut tree restoration. https://tacf.org
      • The Conservation Foundation. Land and watershed conservation (northeastern Illinois). https://theconservationfoundation.org
      • The Conservation Fund. Land conservation. https://www.conservationfund.org
      • The Longleaf Alliance. Longleaf pine ecosystem restoration. https://longleafalliance.org
      • The Marine Mammal Center. Marine mammal rescue and research. https://www.marinemammalcenter.org
      • The Nature Conservancy. Land, water and climate conservation. https://www.nature.org
      • The Ocean Foundation. Ocean and marine conservation funding. https://oceanfdn.org
      • The Peregrine Fund. Bird of prey conservation. https://www.peregrinefund.org
      • The Raptor Center (University of Minnesota). Raptor medical care and rehabilitation. https://www.raptor.umn.edu
      • The Raptor Trust. Wild bird rehabilitation. https://www.theraptortrust.org
      • The Trustees of Reservations. Land and historic conservation (Massachusetts). https://www.thetrustees.org
      • The Watershed Institute. Watershed protection and environmental education (central New Jersey). https://www.thewatershed.org
      • The Wilderness Society (US). Wilderness and public land protection. https://www.wilderness.org
      • The Wildlife Society. Wildlife management and conservation science. https://wildlife.org
      • The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Invertebrate and pollinator conservation. https://www.xerces.org
      • Three Rivers Land Trust. Farmland, natural area and historic place conservation (central Piedmont and Sandhills, North Carolina). https://trlt.org
      • Three Valley Conservation Trust. Natural habitat, waterway and agricultural land conservation (Southwest Ohio). https://3vct.org
      • TreePeople. Urban forestry and tree planting. https://www.treepeople.org
      • Trees Forever. Community tree planting and conservation (Iowa). https://treesforever.org
      • Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research. Wild bird rehabilitation and oil-spill response. https://www.tristatebird.org
      • Trout Unlimited. Freshwater fish habitat conservation. https://www.tu.org
      • Trust for Public Land. Park and public land conservation. https://www.tpl.org
      • Turtle Survival Alliance. Turtle and tortoise conservation. https://turtlesurvival.org


      U
      • Union of Concerned Scientists. Science-based environmental advocacy. https://www.ucsusa.org
      • Upper Valley Land Trust. Land conservation in the Connecticut River Upper Valley (New Hampshire/Vermont). http://www.uvlt.org
      • Utah Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Utah). https://www.unps.org
      • Utah Open Lands Conservation Association. Land trust conservation (Utah). https://www.utahopenlands.org
      • Utah Rivers Council. Watershed and river protection (Utah). https://utahrivers.org
      • Utah Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.utahwildlifefederation.org


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      • Ventana Wildlife Society. California condor and native wildlife conservation. https://www.ventanaws.org
      • Vermont Land Trust. Land conservation (Vermont). https://vlt.org
      • Vermont Natural Resources Council. Environmental advocacy (Vermont). https://vnrc.org
      • Vermont River Conservancy. River and riparian land conservation (Vermont). https://vermontriverconservancy.org
      • Virginia Conservation Network. Environmental coalition (Virginia). https://vcnva.org
      • Virginia Native Plant Society. Native plant conservation (Virginia). https://vnps.org


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      • Washington Conservation Action. Environmental policy advocacy (Washington, formerly Washington Environmental Council). https://waconservationaction.org
      • Washington Native Plant Society. Native plant protection, appreciation and habitat advocacy (Washington). https://www.wnps.org
      • Washington Wildlife Federation. Wildlife conservation and outdoor education (Washington). https://washingtonwildlifefederation.org
      • Waterkeeper Alliance. Waterway protection network. https://waterkeeper.org
      • West Virginia Highlands Conservancy. Highlands region conservation advocacy (West Virginia). https://www.wvhighlands.org
      • West Virginia Land Trust. Statewide land, water quality and recreational access conservation (West Virginia). https://www.wvlandtrust.org
      • West Virginia Native Plant Society. Native flora appreciation and conservation (West Virginia). https://www.wvnps.org
      • West Virginia Rivers Coalition. River and water quality advocacy (West Virginia). https://www.wvrivers.org
      • Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Land and water conservation (Western Pennsylvania). https://waterlandlife.org
      • Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Land conservation and restoration (Ohio). https://www.wrlandconservancy.org
      • Western Rivers Conservancy. Riverland acquisition for habitat and public access (Western US). https://www.westernrivers.org
      • Whale and Dolphin Conservation North America. Whale and dolphin conservation. https://us.whales.org
      • Whidbey Camano Land Trust. Island habitat and land conservation (Whidbey and Camano Islands, Washington). https://www.wclt.org
      • Wild Farm Alliance. Biodiversity-friendly farming advocacy. https://www.wildfarmalliance.org
      • Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. Native landscaping and biodiversity education (founded in Wisconsin). https://wildones.org
      • Wild Salmon Center. Wild salmon conservation. https://wildsalmoncenter.org
      • WildEarth Guardians. Wildlife, water and land protection. https://wildearthguardians.org
      • Wildlife Conservation Network. Species conservation funding and support. https://wildnet.org
      • Wildlife Conservation Society. Global wildlife conservation. https://www.wcs.org
      • Wildlife Mississippi. Fish, wildlife and habitat conservation (Mississippi). https://wildlifemiss.org
      • Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://wiwf.org
      • Wisconsin's Green Fire. Science-based natural resource management advocacy (Wisconsin). https://wigreenfire.org
      • Wolf Conservation Center. Wolf conservation and education. https://nywolf.org
      • Wolf River Conservancy. Watershed and land conservation (Memphis, Tennessee). https://www.wolfriver.org
      • Wood River Land Trust. Landscape and water conservation (Wood River Valley, Idaho). https://www.woodriverlandtrust.org
      • Woods and Waters Land Trust. Forest and stream conservation (lower Kentucky River watershed). https://www.woodsandwaterstrust.org
      • World Wildlife Fund (US). Wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.worldwildlife.org
      • Worldwatch Institute. Environmental research. https://www.worldwatch.org
      • Wyoming Native Plant Society. Native flora appreciation and conservation (Wyoming). https://www.wynps.org
      • Wyoming Outdoor Council. Environmental advocacy (Wyoming). https://wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org
      • Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust. Working agricultural land and open space conservation (Wyoming). https://wsglt.org
      • Wyoming Wilderness Association. Wilderness advocacy and protection (Wyoming). https://www.wildwyo.org
      • Wyoming Wildlife Federation. State wildlife and habitat conservation. https://wyomingwildlife.org

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