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The Yukon Historical & Museums Association (YHMA) was established in 1977 by a group of concerned and passionate individuals wishing to create a united voice that could lend its hand to museums and historical societies around the Yukon. YHMA was designed to be a place for information exchange and as a united body that could speak for Yukon heritage when needed. The objectives of the association are to promote an appreciation of Yukon’s history and culture; to support the efforts of individuals and groups which are interested in preserving and furthering the knowledge of Yukon’s history and culture; to advance the education of Yukoners in matters pertaining to their history, culture and heritage and, pursuant to this, to improve, wherever possible, the levels of training of persons who work in settings with which this Society is concerned; to advocate on behalf of Yukon museums and historical societies and assist them in the realization of their goals and objectives.

The Mystic River Watershed is a living system full of fish and wildlife—including one of the largest river herring migration in the Commonwealth. The watershed includes thousands of acres of open space and parks along the river that offer countless recreational opportunities. The Mystic River Watershed Association uses science, advocacy, and education to ensure a vibrant, healthy, and resilient environment.

For over 60 years the Thorndike Pond Conservation Association has worked to protect the water and shoreline of our beautiful 265-acre pond, pictured above. Thorndike Pond lies just east of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, spanning the Towns of Jaffrey and Dublin. Members of the TPCA include shoreline residents and friends of Thorndike Pond.

Groton Open Space Association (GOSA) is a volunteer-led land trust that acquires, protects, and stewards local forests, streams, and wildlife habitat in southeastern Connecticut so those places remain available for passive recreation, education, and community enjoyment. GOSA works through land purchases, stewardship of conserved properties, and public education/advocacy to preserve open space and local ecological values.

The Sunshine Coast Forest District comprises 2 million hectares of temperate rainforest, located just north of Vancouver, British Columbia. About 50,000 residents live here in three major towns (Gibsons, Sechelt and Powell River) and many smaller communities. The SCCA is a charitable association of over thirty local conservation and community groups, plus individual residents dedicated to sustaining the environment of the Sunshine Coast.

The White River Marine Association in co-operation with local fishermen seek bring back marine life (fish, sea urchins, etc.) and rebuild coral reefs off the shores of Ocho Rios and St Ann/St Mary Parishes through a created 150-hectare Special Fisheries Conservation Area (SFCA) called the White River Fish Sanctuary, for the benefit of the whole community (locals, tourist businesses, residents, etc.).

The Spence Neighbourhood Association is a resident-directed agency that works with the people of our neighbourhood to create and implement solutions to community concerns. We are located in the inner-city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Spence Neighbourhood is a 25 block area with higher than average youth, aboriginal and new immigrant populations, and housing stock that is over 100 years old. The SNA actively involves residents, business owners, and volunteers in the neighbourhood to plan, develop, and implement projects. It was first incorporated as a non-profit entity in 1997 and is directed by a board made of 8-12 residents of the neighbourhood. Resident participation is a key approach of our organization. Since our inception, we have built 33 homes, run innovative gang prevention programs, created nine community gardens and a community greenhouse site, created a community skills bank, pioneered sports programs for the entire inner city and more!

The Ipswich River has been named one of the most endangered in the nation due to extreme low-flow conditions. The Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) serves as the voice of the Ipswich River and its watershed. We work to ensure ecological integrity, healthy fisheries, adequate stream flows, clean water, reliable drinking water supplies, and outstanding recreational opportunities for the region. IRWA is dedicated to using sound science and management tools to balance human uses of the river with ecosystem needs.

The Saskatchewan Trails Association is working toward creating a sustainable trail building fund that encourages large corporations and individuals to donate to a provincial pool that can be accessed by member organizations. An appropriate recognition program will be developed. The STA will provide support and guidance to trail clubs regarding trail building and maintenance, as well as provide input regarding marketing, promotion and funding. With the STA as coordinator, information will be readily available as to trail availability, future trail plans and how they will complement each other.

The Sechelt Public Library Association is a non-profit society providing library services to a resident population of approximately 15,000 citizens and to the thousands of visitors who vacation here on a regular basis. We maintain a collection of roughly 45,000 items and provide a dozen computer stations and free wi-fi service within the library building. Funding for the core services of the library is provided by various components of local government through yearly grants-in-aid. Funds for all other programs and services and future expansion must be raised separately.

Growing people and building community one garden at a time through opportunities for healthy food, education, and sustainable living.

The Norwalk River Watershed Association, incorporated in 1996, is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to improve the water quality and fish and wildlife habitats of the 40,000-acre Norwalk River watershed; to restore the riverbanks, meadows and forests through invasive plant abatement and promotion of native species; to encourage recreational use of the river, the surrounding open space and its trails; and to promote research, legislative advocacy, education, cooperation, and action on the part of the stakeholders in the seven watershed towns in Fairfield County, CT (Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, New Canaan, Weston, and Norwalk) and NY (Lewisboro).