Environmental Organizations

Surfrider Foundation - A non-profit international environmental organization focused on protection of beaches through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education (C.A.R.E.). 122 South El Camino Real, #67, San Clemente, CA 92672, (800) 743-SURF, www.surfrider.org

Trust for Public Land - Has saved over a million acres of vacant lots and other land into urban gardens and public parks. 116 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105, (800) 714-LAND, www.tpl.org

U.S. PIRG Education Fund - Works with citizens to protect clean air and water, conserve natural resources and prevent global warming. 218 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9707, www.pirg.org

Union of Concerned Scientists - Organized scientists and citizens working to protect endangered species, reduce nuclear arsenals, prevent global warming, reduce air pollution and ensure safety of our food system. 2 Brattle Square, PO Box 9105, Cambridge, MA 02238-9105, (800) 666-8276, www.ucsusa.org

The Wilderness Society - Dedicated to the lasting protection of spectacular American wilderness in parks, rivers, forests, deserts and shorelines. 900 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (800) THE-WILD, www.wilderness.org

Wildlife Conservation Society - Works through the Bronx Zoo and national science education programs in 50 countries to save endangered species and threatened habitat. Teaches about ecology and care for wildlife. 185th Street and Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460-1099, (718) 220-6891, www.wcs.org

World Resources Institute - Provides environmental research and data to be used in environmental policymaking and socially equitable development. 10 G Street, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 729-7600, www.wri.org

World Wildlife Fund - A major international protector of endangered wildlife and habitat. Works on five continents supporting parks, nature reserves and antipoaching activities. 1250 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 293-4800, www.worldwildlife.org