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The mission of aFewSteps.org is to raise awareness of energy use in the four communities of Nether Providence, Rose Valley, Rutledge, and Swarthmore and to provide our residents, schools, businesses, and governments with the know-how to save money and reduce greenhouse gases. The original goal was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% by the year 2020.

Sunrise Movement Education Fund supports young people to make climate change an urgent priority across America and expose the corruption of fossil fuel executives on our politics.

The Illinois Conservation Foundation inspires today's youth - tomorrow's leaders - by providing quality outdoor education and programs that instill interest in conservation, ecology and sustainability.

Mission Statement SWMLC works to conserve the scenic and ecologically important landscapes that give our region its natural character — now and for generations to come. SWMLC seeks to: • Safeguard natural areas, open spaces and waterways through gifts, land purchases, and conservation easements; • Strategically select properties based on their distinct ecological features and the value they provide as agricultural land and wildlife habitat; • Encourage broad public participation in conservation through a non-partisan, non-adversarial approach to land protection; • Promote a healthy vision of community where people from diverse backgrounds can benefit from the restorative powers of nature; • Provide places where people can recreate, reflect, restore habitat, and grow in their knowledge and love of the natural world. Vision SWMLC envisions a southwest Michigan that is environmentally healthy, economically vibrant, and naturally beautiful.

The Burt Lake Preservation Association’s goal is the preservation and improvement of Burt Lake and its watershed for quality use by future generations. To do this we will unify the lake community to confront the key issues involving the lake and its watershed. Working in cooperation with federal, state, and local government entities, educational institutions, foundations, conservancies, and other resources, the Burt Lake Preservation Association (BLPA) will contribute financial and human resources to fulfill this goal.

THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION AND CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF THE BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE GLEN LAKE AREA IN LEELANAU COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

Michigan Audubon is Michigan's oldest conservation organization whose mission is to connect birds and people for the benefit of both. Established in 1904, it provides opportunities for individuals, families, and children to understand and promote bird conservation in Michigan through education, research, and conservation projects. These projects include maintaining over 3500 acres of sanctuary property that provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, citizen science research projects, and education activities. Michigan Audubon maintains partnerships with state and federal agencies, its affiliate the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, and environmental non-profit organizations and grassroots projects across the state of Michigan.

The Rockford Park District Foundation secures philanthropic support for the Rockford Park District so that it may provide a quality park and recreation system so that people in our community may enjoy life.

Friends of the Forest Preserves unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County.

Since Its Establishment In 1967, The Association Has Acquired, Preserved And Maintained Over 800 Acres Of Local Native Landscapes Including Prairies, Savannas, Ravines, Woodlands And Wetlands For The Benefit And Enjoyment Of The Entire Community. We Continue Our Efforts To Restore The Land To Its Historical Landscape And Maintain These Critical Habitats. In Addition, To Promote A Connection Between The Community And The Land Within It, Our Preserves Are Home To Over 12 Miles Of Walking Trails Which Are Open To The Public Year Round.The Association Also Provides Naturalist-Led Environmental Education To School Children And Special Workshops Offered To Children, Adults And Families. Our Environmental Education Programs Are Designed To Develop An Understanding Of And A Love And Respect For The Natural World Around Us By Including Hands-On, Participatory Activities In A Natural Setting. Association Also Cooperates With Several Institutions Promote The Scientific Study Of Our Preserves.

Michigan United Conservation Clubs is the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. Founded in 1937, our mission is to unite citizens to conserve, protect and enhance Michigan's natural resources and outdoor heritage. This mission drives everything we do as an organization.Our strength is in our membership. We support over 40,000 hunters, anglers, trappers and conservationists and over 200 affiliated local clubs around the state. We were founded in 1937 with a simple purpose: harness the combined strength of Michigan's outdoors community to protect conservation from politics. Since then, we have been the foremost power in Michigan protecting the rights to hunt, fish and trap. Our policies are determined by our members through Michigan's most robust grassroots policy

Since 1965, the Huron River Watershed Council's mission is to protect and restore the river for healthy and vibrant communities.