Local Nonprofit Organizations/Minnesota and Upper Midwest Web sites
Environmental/Land Use Organizations
These are organizations that share information and educate
on the importance of protecting and preserving the natural
environment. They advocate for positive environmental strategies.
Center for Energy and Environment - www.mncee.org
The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is an independent,
nonprofit organization that works to promote public interest
through the responsible and efficient use of natural and
economic resources. CEE accomplishes this mission through
program development and delivery, research and education,
evaluation and public policy initiatives.
MN Environmental Initiative - www.mn-ei.org
The Minnesota Environmental Initiative builds innovative
partnerships to develop solutions to Minnesota’s environmental
problems. They work with their nonprofit, business and government
partners to develop consensus on critical issues and move
collectively toward action that has positive environmental
impacts.
Minnesotans for an Energy Efficient Economy
- www.me3.org
Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3) is a
nonprofit organization leading the transition to a clean,
efficient, and fair energy system. ME3 uses a combination
of strategies to ensure significant and sustained progress
toward a clean energy future. Throughout all of their work,
ME3 acts to empower citizens to influence decisions on energy
and the environment.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission
- www.umrba.org
The Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA)
is a regional interstate organization formed by the Governors
of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin to
help coordinate the states' river-related programs and policies
and work with federal agencies that have river responsibilities.
Clean Water Action - www.cleanwateraction.org/mn/
Clean Water Action Alliance of Minnesota (CWAA) is a state
chapter of national Clean Water Action. With over 55,000
members and thirty organizations across the state, CWAA
is an effective advocate for Minnesota’s environment
at all levels of decision making. Since 1982 CWAA has organized
and mobilized Minnesota citizens to protect public health
and the environment.
Freshwater Society Gray Freshwater Center
- www.freshwater.org
The Freshwater Society is a leading public nonprofit organization
dedicated to conserving, restoring, and protecting freshwater
resources and their surrounding watersheds. Through its
program initiatives in freshwater resource management, groundwater
and surface water stewardship activities, public education,
conferences and publications, the Freshwater Society has
been a catalyst for understanding one of our most important
natural resources.
Sensible Land Use Coalition - www.sensibleland.org
The Twin Cities is one of the fastest growing regions
in the country. This rapid change is affecting housing,
commercial and industrial development, revitalization of
core cities, the transportation system, and laws regulating
each of these aspects. The Sensible Land Use Coalition is
devoted to keeping you abreast of these challenging issues.
Sierra Club - http://northstar.sierraclub.org/
The Sierra Club's members are 700,000 of your friends and
neighbors. Inspired by nature, they work together to protect
communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest,
largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
The North Star Chapter is one of the Club's oldest, recently
celebrating its 35th anniversary of helping to preserve
and protect the environment in Minnesota. They do this through
both educational programs and political activism.
Trust for Public Land - www.tpl.org
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit,
land conservation organization that conserves land for people
to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural
lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities
for generations to come.
1,000 Friends of Minnesota - www.1000fom.org
The mission of 1000 Friends of Minnesota is to encourage
sustainable development patterns that promote healthy, livable
communities and preserve farmland, forests and natural areas.
Through education, research, coalition building, advocacy,
policy development and community organizing, 1000 Friends
promotes sustainable patterns of development that balance
growth with environmentally, economically and socially sound
principles.
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