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1000 Friends of Oregon by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

1000 Friends works with Oregonians to enhance quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural and scenic areas.

Alliance to Save Energy by andrew joel — last modified 06/06/2007 at 03:49 PM

ASE is an established organization that promotes energy efficiency worldwide as the quickest, cleanest, cheapest way to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security.

American Wind Energy Association by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:42 AM

A national trade association representing wind power plant developers, turbine manufacturers, utilities, insurers, financiers, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry. Also includes wind energy advocates from around the world.

Audubon Washington by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:21 AM

Audubon Washington conserves and restores natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

Bicycle Alliance of Washington by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The Bicycle Alliance of Washington promotes bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation through advocacy and education.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

One of Canada's leading progressive voices in public policy debates for 25 years, CCPA is an independent research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice.

Canadian Health Network by andrew joel — last modified 03/15/2006 at 02:18 PM

CHN is a national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service. CHN's goal is to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease.

Center for Environment and Population (CEP) by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

CEP is a non-profit organization that does research, publishing, and outreach on the relationship between human population and environmental impacts. It focuses on connecting science to policy decisions.

Centre for Health Service And Policy Research by andrew joel — last modified 04/03/2006 at 06:33 PM

The mission of the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) is to stimulate scientific enquiry into issues of health in population groups, and ways in which health services can best be organized, funded and delivered.

Centre for Integral Economics by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A registered Canadian charity that works to promote market-based solutions that reconcile economic prosperity, social justice and environmental integrity.

City of Portland, Office of Sustainable Development by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Portland's Office of Sustainable Development purpose is to provide leadership and contribute practical solutions to ensure a prosperous community where people and nature thrive, now and in the future.

City of Seattle, Office of Sustainability and Environment by andrew joel — last modified 06/06/2007 at 03:51 PM

The purpose of this site is to inform and inspire individuals and organizations--both within and outside City government--to take actions that help make Seattle a model of healthy, ecologically sustainable urban living.

Climate Solutions by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This organization sponsors a variety of on-the-ground programs to stop global warming and to help the Pacific Northwest become a world leader in practical and profitable climate solutions.

Coalition for a Livable Future by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

CLF is a coalition of 60 community organizations working to strengthen regional planning efforts to ensure a healthy, equitable, and sustainable future for the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area.

Collaborative on Health and the Environment by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

CHE is a partnership of individuals and organizations working to advance scientific and public knowledge about the links between human health and environmental factors, to compel action to address valid concerns.

Community Indicators Consortium by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

CIC works to advance the art and science of community indicators. It supports an active learning network and community of practice among persons interested or engaged in the field of community indicators development and application.

Conservation Northwest by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:31 PM

Conservation Northwest protects and connects old-growth forests and other wild areas from the Washington Coast to the BC Rockies, vital to a healthy future for us, our children, and wildlife.

David Suzuki Foundation by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:30 PM

The David Suzuki Foundation has four programs --oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands, climate change and clean energy, and the web of life. It uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.

Economic Opportunity Institute by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

EOI is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy institute, which attempts to define the policy debate on the issue of economic security.  It focuses on concerns shared by middle-class families and low-income workers.

Ecotrust by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Ecotrust is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the emergence of a conservation economy along North America's rain forest coast, the region from San Francisco to Anchorage.

Energy Foundation by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The Energy Foundation is a partnership of private foundations committed to advancing new energy technologies that enable economic growth with less pollution. Its focuses on the United States and China.

Forest Stewardship Council by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:39 PM

The FSC sets forth principles, criteria, and standards for forest management that span economic, social, and environmental concerns. The FSC standards represent the world's strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes.

Fraser Basin Council by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

FBC brings together government, private sector and NGO partners to find lasting solutions to complex, basin-wide sustainability challenges.

Futurewise by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Futurewise promotes healthy communities in Washington state while protecting farmland, forests and shorelines. Its strategies include organizing, advocacy, public education, legal pursuits, and technical support for planning agencies and others.

Health Care Without Harm by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This organization's purpose is to transform the health care industry worldwide, without compromising patient safety or care, so that it is ecologically sustainable and no longer a source of harm to public health and the environment.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare by andrew joel — last modified 03/10/2006 at 06:01 PM

Its mission is to promote and protect the health and safety of all Idahoans.

Idaho Smart Growth by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Idaho Smart Growth is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Idahoans about the consequences of current development patterns and the alternatives to those patterns.

Institute for Health Policy Solutions by andrew joel — last modified 04/03/2006 at 06:34 PM

IHPS is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to develop creative and workable solutions to health system problems.

International Sustainability Indicators Network by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This organization serves to connect people who work on or are interested in using sustainability indicators to measure progress toward sustainability in their communities, companies, countries, and the world.

International Sustainable Solutions by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

ISS organizes international study tours, creates educational materials, bring leading international speakers on sustainability to Northwest audiences, and spearheads projects that have wide support for their social benefit.

Kids Count by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Kids Count is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the US, with the goal of informing national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children.

Lands Council by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:22 AM

The Lands Council is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the quality of life in the Inland Northwest, by protecting and conserving land.    

Metro Council by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Metro protects open space and parks, plans for land use and transportation, and manages garbage disposal and recycling for 1.3 million residents in three counties and 25 cities in the Portland, Oregon, region.

National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The NNIP is a collaborative effort by the Urban Institute and local partners to further the development and use of neighborhood information systems in local policymaking and community building.

National Renewable Energy Lab by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:44 AM

The NREL is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure a national energy future that is environmentally and economically sustainable.

Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

NBIS helps businesses and organizations discover and implement sustainable practices that increase revenues, enhance reputation, and reduce risk and uncertainty. They offer workshops, presentations, and networking events.

Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The NCAP works to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest problems.

Northwest Earth Institute by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

NWEI offers a series of discussion courses, developed in Portland, but available to groups anywhere in the US, around sustainable living.

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The Alliance is a regional non-profit corporation, supported by the BPA, utilities, state governments, public interest groups, and industry, that focuses on making affordable, energy-efficient products and services available in the marketplace.

Northwest Habitat Institute by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:16 AM

NHI is a non-profit scientific and educational organization with a mission to promote and facilitate the conservation of Pacific Northwest native species and habitats.

NW Energy Coalition by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Alliance of 100+ businesses and environmental, civic, and human service organizations in the Northwest. Promotes development of green energy, conservation, consumer protection, low-income energy assistance, and more. An excellent policy portal.

Options for Sexual Health by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

OPT promotes optimal sexual health for British Columbians by supporting reproductive choice, reducing unplanned pregnancy, and providing quality education, information, and clinical services.

Oregon Center for Environmental Health by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A non-profit, member-based organization that was founded in 1996, its mission is to protect public health and the environment by promoting alternatives to use, manufacture, release and disposal of toxic chemicals.

Oregon Center for Public Policy by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

OCPP does in-depth research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues. Its goal is to improve decision making and generate more opportunities for all Oregonians.

Oregon Progress Board by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The Oregon Progress Board is an independent state planning and oversight agency created by the Legislature in 1989. It is responsible for monitoring the state's 20-year strategic vision, Oregon Shines.

Oregon Solutions by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:17 AM

Oregon Solutions works to develop sustainable solutions to community-based problems that support economic, environmental, and community objectives, and are built through collaborations between businesses, government, and non-profit organizations.

Oregon Toxics Alliance by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

OTA is a grassroots organization working towards toxics use reduction statewide. Its primary goal is to establish public policy changes in Oregon leading to dramatic reform in toxics use and contamination.

Oregon Water Trust by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:33 PM

The Oregon Water Trust's mission is to restore surface water flows for healthier streams in Oregon by using cooperative, free-market solutions. The intended result is healthier streams for fish, wildlife, and people.

Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:25 AM

Founded in 1959 by a group of utilities, railroads, port districts, chambers of commerce and governments, the PNEDC aims to provide a forum for networking and training within the field of economic development.

Pacific Northwest Economic Region by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

PNWER promotes greater regional cooperation by governments and business to enhance the region's global competitiveness, while striving to maintain or improve its environment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The PNNL performs basic and applied research to deliver energy, environmental, and national security for the United States.

Pembina Institute by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

An organization that has research and education programs in the areas of sustainable energy, climate change, environmental governance, ecological fiscal reform, sustainability indicators, and the environmental impacts of the energy industry.

People for Puget Sound by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:38 PM

PPS is a citizens' group working to protect and restore the health of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits through education and action. Its vision is a clean and healthy Sound, teeming with fish and wildlife, cared for by people who live here.

Planned Parenthood of Western Washington by andrew joel — last modified 04/03/2006 at 06:36 PM

Planned Parenthood of Western Washington's goal is to ensure that all people in our communities can make informed choices about reproductive and sexual health. It offers educational and clinical services.

Pollution Prevention Resource Center by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

PPRC is a source of high quality, unbiased pollution prevention information for the US Northwest. PPRC works collaboratively with business, government, and NGOs to promote environmental protection through pollution prevention.

Population Communications International by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Working with governments and NGOs around the world to help them achieve their social change agendas, PCI produces and broadcasts serial radio and TV dramas that tackle widely recognized health and educational disparities.

Population Connection by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Population Connection is a national grassroots population organization that educates young people and advocates progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by Earth's resources.

Population Health Forum by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The PHF's mission is to raise awareness and initiate dialogue about the ways in which political, economic, and social inequalities interact to affect the overall health status of our society.

Population Reference Bureau by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Population Reference Bureau's provides information--books, reports, etc.--on U.S. and international population trends and their implications.

Portland State University's Population Research Center by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Population Research Center provides current and historical census and related data for the State of Oregon, and for cities, counties, and other geographic areas in Oregon.

Puget Sound Regional Council by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The Puget Sound Regional Council coordinates regional transportation, economic and growth planning for the central Puget Sound region of Washington state.

Redefining Progress by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A nonpartisan organization based in Oakland, Calif., that works to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability.

Redefining Progress' Sustainability Indicators Program by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This program of Redefining Progress provides independent research to support sustainability campaigns of its partners and provides sustainability analysis services for municipal, non-profit, business, and educational clients.

RegionalProgress.Org by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

RegionalProgress.Org is a project of Redefining Progress. It is a forum for displaying the results of projects that measure regional sustainability across the United States.

Renewable Energy Policy Project by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:46 AM

The REPP promotes use of renewable energy by researching and disseminating information, creating policy tools, and hosting online renewable energy discussion groups. A resource for information, policy analysis, and strategies.

Renewable Northwest Project by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The RNP is coalition of public-interest organizations and energy companies, which promote development of the region's renewable resources. They are an advocate for expanding solar, wind and geothermal energy development in the Northwest.

Resource Innovations by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A project of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment (UofO), RI offers research and technical assistance on sustainable development and climate change issues. Graduate students and faculty from UofO are involved in many of the projects.

Rocky Mountain Institute by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

RMI emphasizes market-based solutions which foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources to make the world secure and prosperous. They provide education, research and consulting on topics including energy, water, climate and many others.

Sagebrush Sea by andrew joel — last modified 05/22/2008 at 11:52 PM

The Sagebrush Sea Campaign focuses public attention and conservation resources on protecting and restoring the vast sagebrush-steppe landscape in the American West. The campaign participates in public lands management planning, advocates for natural resource protection, and uses education, research, legislation and litigation to conserve and restore the Sagebrush Sea for present and future generations. The Sagebrush Sea Campaign is a project of Forest Guardians

Save our Wild Salmon Coalition by andrew joel — last modified 03/10/2006 at 06:11 PM

SOS is a coalition of conservation orgs, commercial and sporting associations, businesses, river groups, and taxpayer advocates working to restore healthy, harvestable, and abundant wild salmon to the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

Smart Growth BC by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Smart Growth BC is a provincial non-governmental advocacy organization devoted to fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible land use and development.

State of Oregon: Public Health by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:11 AM

Its goal is to protect the health of all the people of Oregon by: encouraging healthy behaviors, assuring the quality and accessibility of health services, and by protecting individuals against the spread of disease, injuries, and environmental hazards.

Statewide Poverty Action Network by