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Mission: Action today so future generations can enjoy ocean activities. Our program areas focus on eliminating marine debris, improving water quality, and protecting and preserving shoreline access.

PERFORM EDUCATION SERVICE AND PROGRAMS RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH RELATING TO SOUND CONSERVATION OF GAME AND SPORT FISHING, PARTICULARLY THE WALLEYE, IN LAKE ST CLAIR AND ADJACENT WATERS.

Vinalhaven Land Trust promotes the conservation and appreciation of our island's significant plant and wildlife habitat, our water resources, and scenic or traditionally valued spaces in order to preserve the character of the community for generations to come.

WORKS AS A CHANGE AGENT TO EMPOWER YOUTH, COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE, DOCUMENT AND DEMAND STRONGER PROTECTION FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT THOUGH FOUR CORE PROGRAMS: CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, GREEN SCHOOLS AND GREEN BUSINESS.

Willamette Riverkeeper’s sole mission is to protect and restore the Willamette River. We believe that a river with good water quality and abundant natural habitat, safe for fishing and swimming is a basic public right. The Willamette River belongs to all of us and should be protected as such. They work to enable the Willamette River Watershed to function more naturally with cold, pure water, meandering backchannels, and dynamic habitat for fish and wildlife. The health of this natural ecosystem is inseparable from the quality of life of our communities who live and work in its surrounding watershed; each is dependent on the other.

Working together to monitor, improve, and manage the water quality of Togus Pond and Stream, manage and maintain the dam at Togus Stream, and work with local, state, federal, and private organizations to sustain an active stewardship of Worromontogus Lake and its watershed.

Innovation: Africa is a New York based 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to bring Israeli solar, water and agricultural technologies to rural African villages. Since its founding in 2008, Innovation: Africa has completed over 250 solar installations bringing light, access to clean water, improved education, refrigeration for vaccines and medicines, and proper nutrition and food security to over 1.5 million people in the most remote villages in Africa. iA currently operates in ten countries: Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Cameroon, Zambia and eSwatini.

Their mission is to protect our air, water, and open spaces. They investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public and decision-makers, and help the public make their voices heard in local, state, and national debates over the quality of our environment and our lives.

Planting Change Foundation builds the capacity of grassroots and youth-led organizations in Latin America to protect natural ecosystems and improve community wellbeing. They focus on environmental education, water and sanitation access, food security, and local leadership development to promote sustainable human development.

Great River Greening’s restoration projects are aimed at improving the region’s natural resources by strengthening ecological systems and promoting stewardship and management of critical lands and waters. We choose our projects based upon conservation need, ecosystem services provided, and community benefits.

THE WOOD RIVER LAND TRUST PROTECTS AND RESTORES LAND, WATER, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS. THEY WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THESE AREAS ARE PROTECTED NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. SEE ATTACHED NARRATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAIL

Over the years, Friends of Walker Pond has funded, and continues to fund, projects that allow Walker Pond to remain one of the healthiest bodies of water in Maine. The group works with the towns of Brooksville and Sedgwick to ensure that our members, area residents and summer guests are aware of the activities affecting the health and enjoyment of the pond. The group engages experts to test and monitor water quality every year and has done so for 20+ years. Friends of Walker Pond has also been active in raising awareness regarding land development that might have the potential to damage the health and environment of the pond. This has all been done with donated funds and volunteer involvement.