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Our mission is to preserve the significant open lands and natural heritage of Colorado through private and public partnerships, innovative land conservation techniques and strategic leadership.

Founded in 1991, the Southwest Environmental Center (SWEC) works to restore and protect native wildlife and their habitats in the southwestern borderlands through public education, grassroots advocacy and on-the-ground restoration projects. We have 4 staff members (3 full-time and 1 part-time), 2 work studies through NMSU and a large cadre of motivated volunteers.

To conserve, restore, and educate the public about the value of Orinda's creeks and watershed.

Wild Fish Conservancy seeks to improve conditions for all of the Northwest’s wild fish by conducting important research (http://wildfishconservancy.org/about/what-we-do/science/research-and-monitoring/research-and-monitoring) on wild-fish populations and habitats; advocating (http://wildfishconservancy.org/about/what-we-do/advocacy/advocacy) for better land-use, harvest, and hatchery management; and developing model restoration(http://wildfishconservancy.org/about/what-we-do/science/habitat-restoration/test) projects. We are dedicated solely to the needs of wild fish, and don’t represent the interests of any specific user groups.

Crag is a client-focused law center that supports community efforts to protect and sustain the Pacific Northwest’s natural legacy. Implementing a unique model of legal aid for the environment, Crag balances the scales of justice by offering our clients free or low-cost legal services in combination with assistance on campaign strategies, communications, community organizing and media relations.

Western Rivers Conservancy protects outstanding river ecosystems in the western United States. We acquire land to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and cooperate with other agencies and organizations to secure the health of whole ecosystems.

California Waterfowl is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grow California's waterfowl populations, wetlands and hunter-conservationist communities. Our vision is a California with thriving waterfowl populations, vibrant wetland ecosystems and respected hunting communities.

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association educates, inspires, and engages the community to take action to keep wild salmon here for future generations.

The mission of Wild Salmon Center is to conserve the healthiest wild salmon, steelhead, and trout ecosystems across the North Pacific. We identify the strongest habitat and populations -- what we call "strongholds" for wild fish -- and preemptively protect them for the benefit of the people, wildlife, and jobs that rely on wild salmon to thrive.

Improving lives through access to safe, reliable water, sanitation, and hygiene in the world's most neglected areas. As of Jan. 1, 2024, Lifewater and Water for Good have become one entity and will function under the name Water for Good. Although neither organization required merging, it became evident that by pooling our resources, talents and expertise, we could significantly enhance our impact on the individuals we serve.

The Friends of Hanauma Bay (FOHB) is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the conservation of coastal and marine environments, emphasizing stewardship of the natural resources of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.

Our mission is to “create and maintain a healthy Lake Erie now and forever as defined by drinkable water, recreational contact and edible fish.”