Land Use & Preservation
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These conservation groups promote the sensible use and sustainability of our land.
Making sure that we have enough farmland to feed Americans for the future,
enough natural spaces for recreation, enough contiguous forested land for
species migration, enough rain forest for scientific study and climate
control, enough city parks to balance the hectic urban life are all issues
to which the following groups are committed.
1000 Friends of Oregon --
Working with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural and scenic areas.
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American Farmland Trust --
We're stopping the loss of American’s farmland to sprawling development. We work with communities on smarter growth that includes local family farms and we advocate environmentally healthy farming practices.
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Bicycle Transportation Alliance --
Creating healthier, more sustainable communities by making bicycling easier, safer, and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
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Central Oregon Environmental Center --
Our mission is to serve as a center for education, collaboration and action on behalf of a healthy environment.
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute --
Developing and promoting innovative policies on climate change, clean air, transportation, renewable energy/efficiency technologies, and sprawl; promoting policymaker action through education, advocacy, and coalition-building.
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Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics --
FSEEE holds the Forest Service accountable for responsible land stewardship. We work to protect your national forests, wildlife habitat, wilderness, and rivers by reforming the U.S. Forest Service through advocacy, education, and whistleblower protection.
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Friends of the Columbia Gorge --
Ensuring that the beautiful and wild Columbia Gorge remains a place apart, an unspoiled treasure for generations to come.
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Friends of the Earth --
Striving to preserve our natural resources, advocating for public health protection, and working for environmental justice for all peoples throughout the world.
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Greenbelt Land Trust, Inc. --
Working since 1989 to secure and protect lands that preserve natural beauty, protect diverse habitats, and provide a connection to the natural world.
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Hells Canyon Preservation Council --
Protecting and restoring the wild lands and habitats of the Hells Canyon-Wallowa and Blue Mountain Ecosystems through direct advocacy, public education, and the creation of science-based policy.
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Land Trust Alliance --
Helping people protect undeveloped land such as forests, farms, open spaces, waters, natural and historic areas in their community; leading, training, and educating 1,600 land conservation groups.
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OSPIRG Foundation --
Forwarding practical solutions to problems facing Oregon’s environment through research, policy development, media outreach, and grassroots organizing.
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Oregon Natural Desert Association --
Successfully uses education, restoration, science, litigation, and grassroots advocacy to achieve its mission of protecting, defending, and restoring the health of Oregon’s native high desert.
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Oregon State Parks Trust --
Oregon State Parks Trust is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Oregon’s outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreation sites for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Oregon Trout --
At Oregon Trout, we’re not just about fish. We actively work to restore freshwater health through innovative restoration. Our goal is simple: return health to every stream in the state, while inviting every student in Oregon to act as stewards of their home waters.
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy --
Converting thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats, and nature appreciation.
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Rainforest Alliance --
Protecting the environment and rainforest for people, plants and animals. Since 1987, has improved lives of 65,000+ farm workers and conserved 30,000,000+ acres in 60+ countries.
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Rocky Mountain Institute --
Delivering practical information that helps citizens, businesses, and governments save energy and natural resources, prevent pollution, and strengthen communities through increased efficiency and innovative technologies.
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Scenic America --
Protecting natural beauty, fighting billboard blight, and saving America’s special places through education and advocacy; preserving thousands of miles of roads and hundreds of communities.
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The Conservation Fund --
Preserving America’s outdoor heritage of wetlands, wildlife habitat, greenways, and open space. 96% of funds go directly to mission; more than 3.4 million acres protected since 1985.
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The Nature Conservancy in Oregon --
The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization that preserves plants, animals and natural communities representing the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 483,000 acres of important habitats in Oregon.
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The Ocean Conservancy --
Protects marine wildlife. Promotes marine sanctuaries. Conserves fisheries. Prevents ocean pollution. Achieves goals through volunteer networks, public education and science-based advocacy.
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The Trust For Public Land --
The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
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The Wetlands Conservancy --
Protecting and conserving Oregon’s wetlands; training, educating, and providing assistance to landowners, groups and businesses to increase conservation of wetlands.
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Tualatin Riverkeepers --
Tualatin Riverkeepers empowers people in our community to protect, restore and enjoy the river, streams and wetlands. Tualatin Riverkeepers builds watershed stewardship through public education, access to nature, citizen involvement and advocacy.
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World Wildlife Fund --
Protecting endangered wildlife and their threatened habitats by providing emergency assistance and long-term support to parks, nature preserves, and anti-poaching activities on five continents.
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