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International Environment &
Conservation Organizations
African Wildlife Foundation - Wildlife and endangered species organization
that uses practical and innovative solutions cooperatively implemented
with the people of Africa. 1400 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036,
USA Tel: (888) 4-WILDLIFE, www.awf.org
American Farmland Trust - Working to prevent the loss of America's farmland
to development sprawl and to promote smarter growth and environmentally
friendly farming practices. 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington,
DC 20036, USA Tel: (202) 331-7300, www.farmland.org
Conservation International - Protecting endangered ecosystems such as
rainforests with solutions that combine business development and cutting-edge
field science. 2501 M Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Tel: (800) 406-2306, www.conservation.org
Earth Share - An umbrella organization of charity organizations that
work to protect the environment, natural resources and health in America
and throughout the world. 3400 International Drive, NW, Suite 2K, Washington,
DC 20008, USA Tel: (800) 875-3863, www.earthshare.org
Natural Resources Defense Council - Legal defender of natural resources.
Leads global efforts to fight polluters, ozone and rainforest depletion
and to protect the oceans. 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA
Tel: (212) 727-2700 www.nrdc.org
The Peregrine Fund - International organization working with captive
breeding, biological diversity, habitat preservation and scientific research.
566 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709, USA Tel: (208) 362-3716, www.pergrinefund.org
Pesticide Action Network North America Regional Center - Works internationally
to promote safe, ecologically sensible pest control alternatives. Links
groups as diverse as environmental organizations, labor, health and consumer
groups. 49 Powell Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Tel:
(415) 981-1771, www.panna.org/panna
Rainforest Alliance - Focuses on protection of tropical forests which
provide habitat for over half the Earth's plant and animal species. Offers
research, education and connections to environmental groups from around
the world. 65 Bleecker Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10012, USA Tel:
(888) MY-EARTH, www.rainforest-alliance.org
Sierra Club Foundation - Founded by John Muir over a hundred years ago,
the Sierra Club fights to protect wilderness and environmental quality
nationally and internationally through education and research, publishing
and litigation. 85 Second Street, Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94105,
USA Tel: (800) 216-2110, www.tscf.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, USA Tel: (800)
666-8276, www.ucsusa.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, USA Tel: (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, USA Tel: (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,
USA Tel: (202) 293-4800, www.worldwildlife.org
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