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The Porter Lake Association, PLA, is a non-profit organization in which membership is voluntary and open to all. The association is dedicated to the preservation of the lake, its shores, and the wildlife inhabitants as a four season recreation area to be enjoyed by all for future generations.

The mission of Maine Rivers is to protect, restore and enhance the ecological health of Maine's river systems.

Founded in 1883 by NY State as a fish hatchery, today our mission is to bring knowledge and understanding of our freshwater environment to students of all ages and the general public, connect people to nature, and encourage environmental stewardship.

Peconic Baykeeper is a 501 (C)(3) Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring Long Island's swimmable, drinkable and fishable waters. Established in 1998 as Long Island's clean water advocate, Peconic Baykeeper uses science, education and law to defend critical watersheds from the Peconic Estuary through the South Shore Bays. Peconic Baykeeper is a proud member of the international Waterkeeper movement, working actively with civic groups, baymen, businesses, children, and the community at large to protect and restore water quality and the island's watersheds.

We use science to educate and protect. This is our mission. This is what drives us relentlessly forward. The challenges facing this critical apex predator are many, and seemingly overwhelming. More than 100 million are slaughtered every year for their fins. Climate change is dramatically disrupting the oceanic ecosystem and food chain. And mankind’s attitudes are indifferent at best; savage at worst. We believe science—rigorous, peer-reviewed, professional—can inform and guide governing bodies and society at large to conservation policies that ensure the sustainability of all shark species.

A group of citizens came together in the summer of 2008, bound by a shared commitment to the restoration of one of the largest impacted estuaries in New England: the Herring River Salt Marsh. Friends of Herring River was launched formally at the State of the Wellfleet Harbor Conference on November 15, 2008 and is a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. All contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. The purpose of the Friends of Herring River is to promote education, research and public awareness of the Herring River estuary as one of critical environmental concern, to preserve the native environmental integrity of the river and estuary, to ensure habitat protection and retention of the native biological diversity and productivity of the river and estuary, to retain and enhance public access to the river and estuary, to preserve natural and historic sites, and to promote public awareness. Friends of Herring River is pursuing this mission by undertaking the following activities: Informing and educating the public on the progress and key issues in order to build community-wide support for the project. Implementing outreach activities to ensure timely and effective public involvement in the restoration project. Supporting restoration objectives and worthy scientific, environmental, historical, educational, and recreational programs by fundraising, volunteering, and other useful activities. Friends of Herring River are actively engaged in the planning for the implementation of the project, fundraising, public outreach, and education as well as conducting the herring run count each spring.

the Piseco Lake Association is an all volunteer community based organization whose purpose is to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of Piseco Lake, its tributaries and watersheds, for the enjoyment of our community now, and for generations to come. Our mission is to support the interests of the lake’s users, thereby promoting the welfare of the community of Piseco, New York, through fundraising, stewardship, research and public advocacy.

Primary exempt purpose to improve, conserve and preserve White Lake. The ultimate goal is to create and maintain a lake management district.First accomplishment maintenance of White Lake is done yearly with grooming the lake by cutting of overgrown lake weeds which provides a healthier and more natural habitat for the fish and other animals whose life depends on White Lake for survival. Keeping the lake groomed not only provides for a healthier crop of wild rice growth it also allows anglers to enjoy the lake.

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.

The mission of Sycamore Land Trust is to preserve the beauty, health, and diversity of southern Indiana's natural landscapes through strategic land conservation and environmental education. Vision: Sycamore Land Trust envisions a future in which southern Indiana has diverse and abundant habitat for native plants and animals, as well as clean air and water, working lands that are productive and sustainable, and people who embrace the connection between a healthy environment and our quality of life.

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.

The mission of the Friends of the Shiawassee River is to Care, by maintaining and improving the health of the river; Share, by enhancing the community's appreciation and knowledge of the river; and Enjoy, by increasing recreational access and responsible use of the river.