Environmental and Social Initiatives

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL INITIATIVES 2014 PATAGONIA PARK | PAGE 6 TOOLS CONFERENCE | PAGE 26 TAKING OFF FOR GOOD | PAGE 14 CONTENTS Becoming Responsible...... 4

$20 Million & Change...... 5

Patagonia Park...... 6

DamNation...... 8

Fair Trade Certified™ Clothing...... 11

The Responsible Economy Campaign...... 12 GROWING THE GRASSROOTS | PAGE 32 Countering Climate Change...... 13

Environmental Internships...... 14

TOXICS/ SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE CLIMATE CHANGE & HEALTHY CIVIL Activities in Our Stores...... 16 WATER/MARINE BIODIVERSITY NUCLEAR AGRICULTURE EXTRACTION ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FORESTS DEMOCRACY Black Friday Parties...... 17 35 26 32 GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS $73,722 $206,677 $197,388 52 GRANTS Common Threads in Japan ...... 17 $321,814

242 GRANTS 102 100% Traceable Down ...... 18 $1,622,816 GRANTS 248 $856,624 128 GRANTS GRANTS $1,791,130 $1,565,800 Vote the Environment in Japan & Chile...... 20

Sophisticated Suppliers ...... 21

Fair Labor Association® Gives Us High Marks. 21

Partners on Behalf of the Greater Good...... 22

Leading Role in Chemicals Management ...... 23

Clothing Donations ...... 23

More Than a Job...... 24

Social Responsibility at Materials Suppliers.... 25

Tools for Grassroots Activists Conference...... 26

Sustainable Apparel Coalition...... 28

Employee Volunteer Days...... 29

Briefs...... 30

Wild & Scenic Film Festival...... 31

Growing the Grassroots...... 32

The Grants Process...... 34

Environmental Grants...... 35

Hitting a Nerve...... 62

Join the Fight...... 63

Quantifying Our Work...... Back Cover

™ Cover: 2:30 a.m. on the face of Matilija Dam with 100 feet of dotted line still to paint. BEN KNIGHT Photos this page: (clockwise, top left-right) ELI STELTENPOHL, MIKEY SCHAEFER, LINDSAY WALKER, TONY CLEVENGER, BEN KNIGHT. Artwork: AMANDA LENZ DAMNATION | PAGE 8 BRIEFS | PAGE 30

2 3 Beyond the jumbled ice masses of the Torre Glacier, Cerro Torre unveils itself. Argentine Patagonia. MIKEY SCHAEFER

BECOMING RESPONSIBLE LEADING THE EXAMINED LIFE IS A PAIN IN THE ASS

In the spring of 1988, we opened a store in Boston then how to make fleece jackets from worn-out fleece on Newbury Street. Within days, the people who jackets. We partnered with bluesign® technologies to worked in the store were sick—mainly headaches. We employ methods and materials in the manufacture of hired an engineer who told us the problem was the many of our fabrics to conserve resources and mini- ventilation system: It was recycling the same tired air. mize impacts on people and the environment. But what was in the air? Probably formaldehyde, she We gave one percent of sales to grassroots activists told us. From the finish on the cotton clothes stored ($61 million in cash and in-kind services to date). This in the basement. Formaldehyde? Who knew? So we year, for example, we supported Trout Unlimited’s ef- eliminated formaldehyde finishes, which then led us forts to protect Bristol Bay in Alaska—one of the last to commission a study of conventional cotton. That great salmon fisheries on the planet—and helped led to the discovery that cotton grown with pesti- Save Our Wild Salmon in its quest to bring down cides is one of the most destructive crops in the ag- deadbeat dams. This one percent commitment isn’t ricultural world. typical philanthropy. Rather, it’s part of the cost of doing business, part of our effort to balance (however FAIR TRADE, SUSTAINABLE imperfectly) the impact we have on natural systems— and to protect the world on which our business, em-

WOOL, TRACEABLE DOWN ... ployees and customers rely. ONCE YOU START DOWN THIS We took more steps, influenced by our environmen- ROAD, YOU CAN’T STOP. tal campaign The Responsible Economy. We began working with Fair Trade USA to get factory workers Knowing that, we could not in good conscience con- closer to a living wage. We continued our efforts with tinue to use conventional cotton for our sportswear. sheep ranchers in Argentina, who raise sustainably So after several years of work, we managed to go or- grazed merino wool that’s helping to restore dam- ganic in 1996. It was expensive, time-consuming and aged grasslands. Our down clothing is now insulated $20 MILLION & CHANGE scary (so few farmers grew organic cotton that we with 100% Traceable Down, independently verified A NEW INVESTMENT FROM PATAGONIA’S Our latest investment has direct application to our own supply were constantly checking the weather in California’s from birds that were never live-plucked, never force- FUND AND HOLDING COMPANY FOR THE chain. We have others in the pipeline and remain primarily inter- Central Valley). fed. We are also using reclaimed fabrics and, as of ested in business opportunities pertaining to food, water, ener- spring 2015, all of our sportswear will exemplify our ENVIRONMENT gy, waste and apparel. That was just the beginning. commitment to the environment. Economic growth for the past two centuries has been tied to We then began looking at what happens in Patago- an ever-spiraling carbon bonfire. Believing that business—and CO2NEXUS, INC. Once you start down this road, you can’t stop. “Living This company, based in Littleton, Colorado, develops and nia’s name in every step of the supply chain, from human—success in the next 100 years will have to come from the examined life,” said our founder, Yvon Chouinard, sells carbon dioxide-based cleaning, pre-conditioning and crop to fabric to finished garment. We measured the working with nature rather than using it up, we created $20 “is a pain in the ass.” re-conditioning solutions for fabric and textiles that are envi- environmental impacts of selected articles of cloth- Million & Change to help like-minded responsible companies ronmentally friendly, people friendly and fabric friendly. CO ing and published them on the Footprint Chronicles® In the end, Patagonia may never be completely re- bring about positive benefit to the environment. In May 2013, 2 is non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-flammable, odorless, inex- microsite on patagonia.com. We worked with out- sponsible. We have a long way to go and we don’t we launched the fund and reorganized Patagonia and our oth- haustible and inexpensive. It uses zero water, consumes less side auditors and hired a team of in-house corpo- have a map—but we do have a way to read the terrain er businesses within a new holding company called Patagonia energy and generates very little waste. Direct partnership op- rate responsibility specialists to track (and improve) and to take the next step, and then the next. Works, which is dedicated to a single cause: using business to portunities include installing one of the company’s CO2 ma- the working conditions and pay for every person in- The stories that follow tell of the steps Patagonia took help solve the environmental crisis. chines in our Reno Service Center to clean customer garments volved in making a Patagonia® garment. We learned this year (fiscal year 2014) toward becoming more en- We put the word out there, inviting businesses to apply for fund- and co-developing advanced water repellency for garments, how to make fleece jackets from soda bottles and vironmentally and socially responsible. ing, and received more than 400 queries and proposals. Phil raw down and textiles. Graves joined the Patagonia Works team in February from De- patagoniaworks.com loitte Financial Advisory Services. As the new director of corporate development, he is evaluating investment proposals and helps to decide where $20 Million & Change money will go.

4 5 ALMOST THERE PATAGONIA PARK OPENS OCT. 15, 2014 For 10 years, Patagonia-the-company has been working with Conservación Patagónica, founded by our former CEO Kris Tompkins and her husband, Doug Tompkins, to create a new national park in Patagonia-the-place. Located in southern Chile, the former sheep estancia now has nearly 100 miles of hiking trails, three campgrounds, a restaurant, lodge and visitor’s center. Patagonia Park will officially open Oct. 15, 2014. Our company has supported this effort since its inception, assisting with funds to purchase the land, sending employees to take down fences and, more recently, providing additional money to complete trails and campgrounds. We are proud to be part of this new model for conservation—using private and corporate philanthropy to create a large-scale park that eventually will be transferred to the national park system in Chile. We encourage our customers to travel to South America to check it out. conservacionpatagonica.org Photos: (top left, top right, bottom right) NADINE LEHNER; (bottom left) ELI STELTENPOHL

6 7 FREE THE RIVERS DAMNATION DOCUMENTS THE LONG HISTORY OF DAMS IN AMERICA AND MORE RECENT EFFORTS TO TAKE THEM DOWN “Environmentalist David Brower was once asked, ‘Why are you conservationists always against things?’ He replied, ‘If you are against something, you are always for something. If you are against a dam, you are for a river.’ I’m also a lover of wild rivers. That’s why our company has been involved in trying to take out obsolete and damaging dams since 1993.” — Yvon Chouinard, Founder/Owner, Patagonia More than three years ago at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City, Calif., Yvon Chouinard and Matt Stoecker talked over a few beers about films, fish, rivers and dams. Yvon, founder and owner of Patagonia, has supported numerous dam-removal efforts since the successful campaign in the ‘80s and ‘90s to remove Edwards Dam on the Kennebec River in Maine. Matt, a fish biologist, matches technical expertise in restoring streams with a passion for removing dams. For the past 16 years, he’s been working to take down Stanford University’s Searsville Dam on San Francisquito Creek, a lovely ribbon of steelhead habitat that flows from its headwaters in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Menlo Park to San Francisco Bay. Yvon and Matt are two dedicated dam busters. And the news on the horizon that year—big, historic dam removals on the Elwha, White Salmon and Penobscot rivers—combined with inspiration from the film festival, had them thinking. What this budding dam-removal movement needed was a powerful documentary film. Something to tell the long and bitter history of dam building in the U.S., the flooding of national treasures like Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Valley and the Colora- do River’s Glen Canyon, the many thousands of unnecessary and obsolete dams that block fish DAMNATION migration, degrade water quality, halt the trans- PATAGONIA PRESENTS A STOECKER ECOLOGICAL & FELT SOUL MEDIA PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE PRODUCER YVON CHOUINARD PRODUCED BY MATT STOECKER & TRAVIS RUMMEL DIRECTED BY BEN KNIGHT & TRAVIS RUMMEL EDITED BY BEN KNIGHT ASSOCIATE PRODUCER BEDA CALHOUN CONCEIVED BY MATT STOECKER & YVON CHOUINARD port of vital nutrients and sediment, destroy wildlife habitat, and impact tribes, fishing com- DAMNATIONFILM.COM munities and all lovers of wild rivers. A film to dispel the notion that hydro dams are a form of SXSW FILM FESTIVAL green energy, and refute the myth that hatcher- ies can mitigate the impact dams have on fish. They committed to making DamNation. Photos: (left) DAMNATION COLLECTION; (top center) TRAVIS RUMMEL; (continued next page) (top right & middle right) MATT STOECKER; (bottom right) BEN KNIGHT 8 9 A hole blasted through the base of Condit Dam unleashes Washington’s White Salmon River. DAMNATION COLLECTION CLOTHING THAT’S IMPROVING LIVES OUR FIRST FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED™ Today we have joined the ranks along with more than 800 CLOTHING OFFERS WORKERS AND brands that have returned some $155 million in premiums to producers through Fair Trade Certified products. CUSTOMERS SOMETHING BETTER This initiative is one of several we’re taking to improve the lives In an attempt to improve the lives of the workers who make our of all people who make Patagonia products. As a first step, in ™ products, in May 2014 we began selling Fair Trade Certified early 2013, we also strengthened our code of conduct—which apparel. Though we started small with 10 women’s sportswear outlines responsible practices for our supply chain—to include styles sewn in three factories in India owned by Pratibha, this is a living-wage component and have implemented policies to a big move for our company. consider the living-wage rate in our costing formulas. These Garment workers are paid some of the world’s lowest industri- efforts are part of short-, medium- and long-term strategies to al wages and in many cases have little hope of getting ahead. address fair wages in our supply chain. Fair Trade can make a difference. All of these programs begin to turn our commitment to work- You’ve probably seen the Fair Trade label on some of the ers into tangible action, enabling them to choose how they products you buy, but may be unclear as to what it actually want to improve their lives. We have a long way to go and much stands for. With clothing, Fair Trade means apparel workers to learn. Patagonia is proud to partner with Fair Trade USA and can improve their livelihoods and you get great products sewn Pratibha in a program we hope we can build on. with care. Visit fairtradeusa.org to learn more. Fair Trade USA, a nonprofit organization, is the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in North America. The organization first started working with coffee growers in Latin America 15 years ago to help them secure a fair price for their harvests. It has since expanded its program to include a variety of food products, body-care items, spirits and apparel. Fair Trade USA works to improve the lives of farmers and factory workers around the world Later that day, Matt and Yvon met film- ronmental Film Festival, which honored ty groups fighting to free the rivers be- through trade, not aid. It uses a market-based maker Travis Rummel from Felt Soul the film with a newly created award for hind them. approach that ensures workers receive fair com- Media and pitched the film idea. Along environmental advocacy. Although for centuries, we’ve built dams pensation for their labor, helps create safe working conditions and safeguards against the use of with his partner Ben Knight, Felt Soul The goal for DamNation was not only to for flood control, irrigation, municipal is well known for its powerful film Red educate, but also to inspire action. To water supply and power production, all child labor. Gold, which has helped galvanize op- this end, Patagonia has been working of these needs can now be met more For every Fair Trade Certified item Patagonia position against the proposed Pebble with Save Our Wild Salmon to develop a effectively through conservation, im- buys from Pratibha, we pay a Community Devel- Mine project that threatens Alaska’s national petition campaign asking Presi- proved technology, low-impact alterna- opment Premium determined by Fair Trade USA. Bristol Bay. While Ben and Travis con- dent Obama to “Crack Down on Dead- tives and better planning—without the The money goes into an account that is controlled sidered the idea, Matt and Yvon spent a beat Dams,” and in particular, to remove negative ecological impacts caused by by the workers who decide how best to use it. The few months identifying successful dam four obsolete dams on the lower Snake blocking and degrading entire water- funds are specifically designated for social, eco- removals, imminent removals and op- River in southeastern Washington state. sheds. Former Secretary of the Interior nomic and environmental development projects. portunities to focus on, along with peo- Removing these dams would ensure ac- Bruce Babbitt is famously quoted as say- Workers may choose to use the money to distrib- ple to interview and issues to feature. Fi- cess to approximately 6,000 miles of hab- ing of the U.S., “… we’ve built the equiva- ute as a bonus, help build a school or a health nally, the Felt Soul guys came onboard, itat for salmon and steelhead—allowing lent of one dam every day since the sign- clinic, create a scholarship or invest in some other and Matt, Ben and Travis spent the next endangered runs of these fish to thrive ing of the Declaration of Independence.” aspect of their community. three years crisscrossing the country And the Army Corps of Engineers has again, supporting the ecosystem and riv- All 4,000 workers in the factories that make our capturing this story. documented 26,000 of them as high or er communities stretching from the Pacif- Fair Trade Certified clothing benefit from the significant hazard dams. On March 10 of this year, DamNation ic coast into pristine Idaho wilderness. funds, whether they work on Patagonia orders or premiered at the world-famous South by This project is the Holy Grail of dam re- Do you think we should take down some not. The clothes are certified by Fair Trade USA Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. moval. But we also have our eyes on lo- of these obsolete, deadbeat dams? for the sewing factory only—not the cotton grow- Next began a nine-city theatrical tour, cal efforts to remove dams all across the Join us to help free the rivers! Visit ing or manufacture of the fabric. We intend to followed by screenings at Patagonia country. Online and in our stores, we’ve damnationfilm.com to learn more, add 33 more styles in spring 2015, and also be- stores and film festivals across the coun- been highlighting the existence of lo- watch the trailer and sign the petition. gin using Fair Trade Certified cotton. We hope to try, including the Washington D.C. Envi- cal dams and the grassroots communi- add more factories and farms in future seasons. A tailor and member of Pratibha’s Fair Trade Committee, Alka Nim says she is “proud to help the workers have a voice and find ways to improve benefits.” THEODORE KAYE 10 11 TURNING DOWN THE THERMOSTAT OUR EFFORTS TO SLOW CLIMATE CHANGE INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR A PAIR OF INNOVATIVE GROUPS TAKING ON THE Climate change is a reality—from sea level rise to ocean acidifica- BUSINESS FOR INNOVATIVE CLIMATE tion, melting glaciers to extreme and unusual weather patterns AND ENERGY POLICY and storms. The impacts on natural and human communities At the grass-tops, Business for Innovative Climate and Energy ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM around the world are clearer each day, and the need for action Policy (BICEP) is an advocacy coalition of businesses commit- ‘THE RESPONSIBLE ECONOMY’ QUESTIONS UNQUESTIONED GROWTH couldn’t be more urgent. Through grants and campaigns, we ted to working with policy makers to pass meaningful energy support numerous groups working on the issue, but we wanted and climate legislation that will enable a rapid transition to a Like all business people, we at Patagonia know the Essays for the campaign, on our website and in our to highlight two particularly innovative organizations. low-carbon, 21st century economy and create new jobs and importance of arithmetic: Long-term income has to catalogs, included the story of a frying pan that was stimulate economic growth while stabilizing our planet’s frag- PROTECT OUR WINTERS ile climate. Its Climate Declaration, which Patagonia signed in exceed long-term expense. To do otherwise is to born before its owner, and would outlive him, and At the grassroots, Protect Our Winters (POW) works with ski- May 2013, has now been endorsed by more than a thousand go bankrupt, as Ernest Hemingway said: “Gradually, why Wal-Mart’s sustainability captain moved to yer- ers, snowboarders and other winter sports ambassadors to companies worldwide. President Obama took notice and men- then suddenly.” dle, an internet start-up whose members give away voice primal questions and worries so real to many of us who tioned the effort in his speech on climate last summer. Yet today, through our many enterprises and activi- and get used goods. We also gave a shout-out to our love mountains and snow: What will winter look like in a world ties, we are using up the earth’s resources—clean wa- own Worn Wear, sustainable wool and reclaimed-fab- altered by climate change? Will our kids and grandkids have Climate change is perhaps the greatest issue facing our global ter, clean air, arable land, healthy fisheries and a stable rics programs. snowy slopes to ski on? How will less snow impact wildlife and community today, and we’re way behind in our efforts to stem climate—nearly 1.5 times as fast as nature can replace We only managed to scratch the surface. One of the people that rely on winter wildlands for their ecological and the rising tide of carbon in our atmosphere. We draw some them. Globally, every year, our “expenses” are exceed- achievements of the campaign we are most proud of economic livelihoods? While raising the volume on these is- hope from the work of these two organizations, and hope ing our “income” by 140%. is how it wove its way into our business as a whole. For sues, POW simultaneously battles the causes of climate change you’ll visit their websites to learn more. Most solutions center on innovation: New, green- example, the director of Patagonia sportswear com- through campaigns like “Coal Kills Snow,” which pushes hard protectourwinters.org and ceres.org/bicep er technologies can reduce our footprint and we can mitted to incorporating an environmental or social el- against coal mining, transport and energy generation. reach “sustainability.” What is often not mentioned ement into every piece of men’s and women’s sports- is the basis of this bankrupt economy, what our envi- wear in the line. ronmental affairs chief, Rick Ridgeway, called “the ele- At a conference, the president of the World Bank men- phant in the room”—industrial, global capitalism based tioned to Rick that he had been reading the essays and on annual, compounded growth. The elephant says he looked forward to more of them. For a business that a growth economy equals economic prosperity to take on the elephant in the room of unquestioned and that both are necessary for a healthy society. growth was news. At Patagonia last year, we questioned that assumption The Responsible Economy, like the majority of Pata- through our environmental campaign—The Responsi- gonia campaigns, was international. Patagonia Japan ble Economy. “I think we at Patagonia are mandated by partnered with the Institute for Studies in Happiness, our mission statement to face the question of growth, Economy and Society (ISHES), a research institute de- both by bringing it up and by looking at our own situa- voted to the dilemma of economic growth. Our Tokyo tion as a business fully ensnared in the global industri- Marunouchi store held workshops on the topic. After al economy,” Patagonia Owner/Founder Yvon Choui- one of them, a customer said, “I realized that econom- nard wrote in his introductory essay. “I personally don’t ic ‘growth’ is actually an ‘expansion’ of the economy. have the answers, but in the back of my simple brain a I had automatically thought of growth as a positive few words come to the fore, words that have guided change and have been under a magic spell chanting, my life and Patagonia’s life as a company: quality, inno ‘We must keep growing.’” vation, responsibility, simplicity.” “On one hand voices are saying, ‘If we do not continue What is a responsible economy? It’s one that allows to pursue economic growth in our current economic healthy communities, creates meaningful work, and and social systems, then employment and livelihoods takes from the earth only what it can replenish. It’s one will become unstable,’” wrote the President of ISHES, where all the indicators currently going in the wrong Junko Edahiro. “Yet on the other hand, we know that

direction—CO2 emissions, ocean acidification, defor- if we consider the limits of the Earth’s resources and estation, desertification, species extinction, water energy, it is impossible for us to continue economic contamination, toxic chemical release—will even out, growth forever.” then reverse.

What will winter look like in a world altered by climate change? Les Deux Alpes, France. ERIC BERGERI

12 13 TAKING OFF FOR GOOD... EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER 7,162 HOURS THROUGH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Many people who work at Patagonia are passionate about spending time in the outdoors, as well as protecting it. The company offers employees the ability to do just that through the Environmental Internship Program. Em- ployees from all parts of the company are allowed up to two months away from their regular roles to work for the environmental group of their choice while continuing to earn their paycheck and benefits. This year, 29 individuals, nine stores and two departments (approximately 136 people) took advantage of this program—totaling 7,162 volunteer hours for 36 organizations. They include: Adam Bradley, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences Alex Ubbelohde, Yellow Dog Watershed Beth Sullivan, Conservación Patagónica Betsy Pantazelos, John Muir Trust, Scotland Boston Store, Boston Natural Areas Network Bowery Store, Waves for Water Bree Simmons, Wasatch Community Gardens Celia Johnson, Lakes Region Conservation Trust “WHAT WILD SPACE WOULD YOU Chad Brown, Friends of Nevada Wilderness MOURN IF IT NO LONGER EXISTED; After a week spent removing fence, Hannah Whitney heads back to HQ on Napoleon. Colin Pile, Conservación Patagónica Valle Chacabuco, Chile. LEO TURPAN Darin Arigoni, Great Basin Resource Watch WHAT STRETCH OF WILDERNESS HAS Fred White, Conservación Patagónica MOST DEFINED YOUR SENSE OF SELF Freeport Store, Friends of Casco Bay ... AND NOT COMING BACK Hale’iwa Store, Friends of Hale’iwa Beach Park and Waimea Valley Hiipaka AND FOSTERED YOUR SPIRIT OF What an amazing year 2014 has been already! There would Hannah Whitney, Conservación Patagónica have been no better way to start it than by traveling to Chile Jen Simmons, Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway ADVENTURE? DO SOMETHING, to volunteer with Conservación Patagónica. This opportuni- Jeremy Creighton, Allegheny Defense Project ANYTHING, TO PROTECT IT.” ty not only gave me a greater appreciation for Patagonia as a John Fairchild, American Rivers — Betsy Pantazelos, Boston Store Manager company, but developed a more personal connection to why Lauren Cochenour, Raincoast Conservation Foundation 2013 Internship with the John Muir Trust Scotland Lena Molanari, 1% for the Planet the company stands for so much environmentally and socially. Lisa Kinigadner, Conservación Patagónica This experience made it much harder to make the decision Logan McCoy, 1% for the Planet awaiting me when I returned to Utah. While I was in Chile, two Mark O’Brien, Friends of Casco Bay of my coworkers at my other job with TreeUtah found other ca- Maureen Kent, Conservación Patagónica reer opportunities. So the organization had been struggling Mike McDonald, Gowanus Canal Conservancy to fulfill our mission with only two staff members. At this point, Mail Order Customer Service, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Truckee Donner Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy I realized how much of an impact it would have for this import- Nick Ogden, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship ant Utah nonprofit if I accepted a full-time role. Richard Thornton, Escalante River Watershed Partnership It is hard to leave such a wonderful company like Patagonia, Rori Greene, Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets but my internship strengthened my resolve to continue work- Ross Gibson, Food & Water Watch ing hard for the causes I believe in. I want to thank all of you for Rugen Lewis, Food & Water Watch giving me this amazing opportunity. Keep up the great work! Santa Monica Store, L.A. Conservation Corps Sarah Dain, Clark Fork Coalition Seattle Store, Oxbow Center and Farms Cheers, San Francisco Store, Friends of the Urban Forest Hannah Whitney, former Salt Lake City outlet employee St. Paul Store, Great River Greening Ting Hammond, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (Editor’s note: Patagonia celebrates employees who move on Japan Direct Sales Group, Group to Protect the Nature of Kaminoseki to work for environmental nonprofits. We wish Hannah every Zack Barker, Colorado Ocean Coalition success.) Photos: (top) ANNIE CAPELL; (bottom) MIKE KOLOLYAN Photos: (top) LINDSAY WALKER; (middle) BETSY PANTAZELOS; (bottom) KENDALL MILLER

14 15 work of environmental groups at store breakfasts, showed en- OFF THE SHELF vironmentally themed films, and more. BETTER THAN NEW WHAT’S OLD IS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL DOINGS ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA: Staff helped Great River Greening BLACK FRIDAY PARTIES CELEBRATE COMMON THREADS GOES TO JAPAN AT SOME OF OUR STORES eradicate non-native plants and sow acorns to create an oak CLOTHING BUILT TO LAST savannah in the greater Twin Cities area. It hosted tabling TORONTO, ONTARIO: This year, store staff threw its collec- events for the eight groups it gave environmental grants to tive weight behind the Stop Line 9 (tar sands oil transnational and, in partnership with the Macalester-Groveland Communi- pipeline) campaign with a store event featuring the documen- ty Council, continued to serve as a drop-off spot for residents’ tary film, Groundswell, expert panel discussion, a debate and compostables. The store received a Silver Certification as a day of action. Stop Line 9 signs in our store windows led to an bike-friendly business from the League of American Bicyclists order from the store’s property manager to take them down and is now in its ninth year providing a Community Supported (we didn’t), and generated unhappy letters from Line 9 opera- Agriculture (CSA) drop-off spot. tor, Enbridge, and the Alberta Enterprise Group, a kind of oil- FREEPORT, MAINE: Our outlet store gave eight environmental sands lobby. The store also worked with the Ontario Greenbelt grants this year totaling $31,000 to such groups as Forest Ecol- Alliance to promote an initiative to expand Ontario’s Green- ogy Network, Friends of the Presumpscot River, and Natural belt with the Love the Ravines campaign. Resources Council of Maine. Through its clothing-donation SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Employees planted trees program, 32 nonprofit groups received more than $6,000 during a store internship this year with Friends of the Urban worth of clothing for fundraisers. A store internship included Tens of thousands saw the Worn Wear film at a huge reuse event held at a baseball Forest. They also hosted representatives from more than 30 a series of beach cleanups with Friends of Casco Bay, and two stadium in Fukuoka, Japan. YOSHHIRO HIRANO environmental groups, who showcased their organizations’ employees did individual internships—one with Wasatch Com- Japanese customers can now buy used Patagonia clothing work at store events. The list of groups includes 5 Gyres, Inter- munity Gardens and the other with Raincoast Conservation and gear at our outlet store in Tokyo-Mejiro. Keen to keep national Rivers, Marin Bicycle Coalition, Urban Sprouts, Wild- Foundation. all usable Patagonia products in circulation, Patagonia care, Earth Law Center and others. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (LINCOLN PARK): Store employees took Japan created a Common Threads section of the store in PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA: A store fundraiser for Conser- part in the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council Day of Ser- August 2013. vación Patagónica helped to support the group’s efforts to vice, volunteered at McCormick Bird Sanctuary and collected ™ One of approximately 4,500 customers who attended a Worn Wear event on Black Most of the clothing comes from customer returns. It’s light- build a new national park in Chile. Store staff also observed Friday. DAVID ANDREWS the seeds of native plants to reseed areas in need. A beekeep- ly used, if used at all. We have it professionally cleaned and National Bike Month with a bike tune-up day and free bicy- er from Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance gave a presenta- On the day most U.S. retailers hope to lure us in with loss make certain everything works as it should, before offer- cle-powered blender smoothies on Fridays, hosted a commu- tion on his group’s beekeeping program—which received an leaders and discounts galore, we decided to throw a par- ing it at deep discount. We also offer some upcycled prod- nity talk and discussion on the human cost of climate change environmental grant this year from the store. He stayed to show ty. We invited Patagonia customers to come join us for a ucts, such as tote bags and drink kozies made from worn out with UC Berkeley economist Andrew Guzman, showcased the his tools and clothing, comb honey and stage a honey tasting beer at 13 of our stores and watch a short film called Worn Patagonia clothing and gear. from his hives. Staff also screened Queen of the Wear, which was created by our friends, the Malloy family, to Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?—a movie about We have quite a number of enthusiastic fans in Japan, many chronicle the cool, highly personal experiences some of our the global bee crisis. Green City Market tabled the of them environmentally conscious customers who support customers have had with our clothing. About 4,500 people event and, after the movie, a panel of beekeepers the philosophy of our Common Threads Partnership. We’ve turned out for the events. from Growing Power answered questions from the also been seeing a number of new customers, who couldn’t more than 60 people who attended. Plant Chica- Our Worn Wear™ parties were a celebration of stuff, but not previously afford new Patagonia products, shopping the go gave a presentation and showed a video about new stuff, rather the old stuff that is better than new: our fa- Common Threads section of our Mejiro Outlet. ™ its new aquaponics growing system, which was vorite fleeces, battered boardies and Baggies Shorts we’d In addition to the store, we are partnering with Yahoo! Auc- funded in part by a store grant. never part with, baby onesies passed through generations tion to enable customers in Japan to buy and sell their used and jackets that went with us on adventures we’ll never for- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (MAG MILE): The Wisconsin Patagonia clothing online. We promote it in the Common get. We wanted to inspire customers to join us in learning Wetlands Association and The Wetlands Initiative Threads section of Patagonia Japan’s website, which pro- to live more simply with less stuff, and to encourage them both tabled in the store during the holidays. Staff vides an easy link. to repair their gear, pass along what they no longer use and screened the movie Bag It, with tabling by Surfrid- Also of note, in January, members of Patagonia Japan took recycle what they’ve worn out. As part of the celebration, er Chicago and Green City Market. And employ- part in a giant three-day flea market called Reuse! Japan we partnered with iFixit to create repair guides for the most ees from both our Lincoln and Mag Mile stores Market in Fukuoka. Sponsored by Common Threads part- common Patagonia repairs. They’re accessible via ifixit.com gave the retail perspective on banning plastic ner, Yahoo! Japan, the event was held at the home of the to anyone anywhere in the world. We started clothing trade- bags at a hearing on the issue. Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, a pro baseball team. Some in programs in some of the stores as well. Our friends at yer- 40,000 people came to shop more than a thousand booths. AUSTIN, TEXAS: Employees helped with the Lake dle joined us in San Francisco, sharing over 100 Patagonia® We sold used Patagonia clothing from ours, and donated Travis Shoreline and Underwater Cleanup hosted items. And we continue to take back any worn out Patagonia the proceeds to a group working to stop the construction by the Colorado River Alliance and the Keep Aus- piece for recycling. tin Beautiful Clean Sweep project. They also host- of more dams in Japan. During the event, Patagonia Japan ed a party for the premiere of DamNation at South As our owner and founder, Yvon Chouinard, says in the film, General Manager Taka Tsujii took the stage to talk about by Southwest. “What we’re trying to do is make clothes that can be hand- Common Threads, quality and the importance of the out- ed down, that’ll last forever.” And that’s something we think doors. And every day, the Worn Wear film was shown on worth celebrating. what is purported to be the world’s biggest screen. Patagonia Palo Alto field day at Vida Verde farm. LAURA SEARS

16 17 TRACEABLE DOWN THE HIGHEST ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARD IN THE APPAREL INDUSTRY

After introducing our first 100% Traceable Down products in our ultralight down collection in 2013, this year we became the first apparel manufacturer of our size to move our entire down supply chain to 100% Traceable Down. Beginning in fall 2014, all of the down in all of our down products can be traced back to birds that were never force-fed and never live-plucked. We started to address the challenge of animal welfare in our down supply chain in 2007, but really dug in to develop our 100% Traceable Down standard in 2011, after our friends at Four Paws (an animal welfare group) alerted us to our shortcomings. Today, our standard provides the most robust assurance of sound animal welfare in the apparel industry. The measures we’ve taken to verify that our down is all traceable go far beyond written guar- antees and supplier self-certification. We conducted a holistic traceability audit consisting of a physical inspection of the entire supply chain, from farm to factory, performed by our independent, third-party traceability expert partners at Arche Advisors. “We begin our audit at the parent farm, where the eggs are laid and where there is the highest risk for live plucking,” said Wendy Savage, social and environmental responsibility manager at Patagonia. “Then, to ensure full traceability, we follow the down all the way to the garment factory, where we make sure it’s segregated from the down of other brands, and is used only in our garments. We need to understand every single part of the supply chain—otherwise we can’t truly feel comfortable claiming the down is 100% traceable.” Down provides the lightest-weight and most efficient insulation commercially available. As a result, down-insulated jackets remain an important staple in our product offering. As with every product we sell, the company feels a deep sense of responsibility to try to understand the entire supply chain. Featured product: We will continue to partner and share what we know with indus- Ultralight Down try stakeholders, as well as animal welfare organizations, looking Hoody to implement the best down traceability practices. As in the past with organically grown cotton and recycled polyester, we hope to inspire other companies to also look closely at their own down supply chains and follow a down traceability model as good or better than the one we’ve established. patagonia.com/traceabledown

18 19 SOPHISTICATED SUPPLIERS FAIR LABOR FACTORIES WITH A GROWING SOCIAL ASSOCIATION ® AND ENVIRONMENTAL ETHOS PATAGONIA SCORES HIGH The old sourcing model went like this: Find a factory that pro- IN FLA® SELF-ASSESSMENT vided the best quality, the best price and the best delivery ® you can afford, then audit it as often as possible to make sure Every year, the Fair Labor Association requires its members the workplace is safe and workers are not being mistreated. to submit a standardized annual report that lays out how they are fulfilling the NGO’s 10 Principles of Fair Labor and When you find shortcomings, ask the factory to fix them. Responsible Sourcing. Each member does a self-assess That approach didn’t work all that well. Auditors often re- ment backed up by documentation, which the FLA® checks, turned to the factory months later only to find the same analyzes and scores. The FLA also does a complete onsite shortcomings, and the try-to-find-and-try-to-fix cycle would accreditation audit of its members’ programs every three start again. years, which are available at fairlabor.org. The annual results VOTE THE Patagonia’s approach over the past six years has been much are a strong indicator of the progress made in social/ different. First we pre-screen all of our factories before plac- environmental responsibility. ENVIRONMENT ing our first order. For social and environmental responsibil- Our corporate social/environmental team has been working ity, we conduct a comprehensive audit of the factory, give hard to assure that Patagonia meets all of the principles and TRAVELS WELL them a score and approve or disapprove them based on the we are extremely proud of the high scores awarded to us by JAPAN & CHILE HOLD audit results. If the factory doesn’t pass the audit, our CSR the FLA (below). THEIR OWN CAMPAIGNS team has full veto power over placing an order there. If they fairlabor.org pass, we collaborate with them to continuously improve con- Over the years Patagonia has executed several Vote the ditions. This includes one-on-one attention, trainings and Environment campaigns, which are designed to raise public other skill-building activities. The company has strong workplace standards awareness of environmental concerns and promote the elec- 100% tion of environmentally minded candidates. This year was no In 2013, we began to formally recognize our lowest-risk facto- and is committed to upholding them. exception, though for the first time, the campaign didn’t take ries by placing them in our “sophisticated supplier” program. place in the U.S. Our teams in Japan and Chile held their own Today 15% are enrolled and another 18% are under consider- The company has staff dedicated to work- campaigns, and here are some of the highlights. ation. Their positive year-to-year track record demonstrates 100% place compliance. Staff and service providers they’ve embraced a growing social/environmental ethos are well trained in workplace compliance. JAPAN: In Japan, more than 1,400 customers came into the and have taken it upon themselves to build on it. These are stores, had their photos taken and wrote what they loved factories that recognize good social/environmental practic- The company’s suppliers are well aware of about the environment, which we then displayed. The cam- es mean smart business, just like quality, price and on-time and committed to upholding workplace stan- paign specifically targeted youth, who were encouraged to 96% delivery. Sophisticated suppliers are often influential indus- participate in the voting process. Patagonia ambassadors dards. Factory employees are educated in and environmental activists wrote blogs for the website, try leaders because they are active affiliates of the Fair La- workplace standards. ® emphasizing the importance of voting for environmentally bor Association and/or members of the Sustainable Apparel concerned politicians. Coalition. We don’t subject them to redundant audits, which The company’s suppliers have well-function- are both expensive and time consuming. Instead we collect 100% ing grievance procedures in place and work- CHILE: In Chile, Patagonia staff encouraged customers to a recent, credible third-party audit report and ask our facto- ers are well aware of them. become informed about the environmental perspectives ries what other activities, such as free training, would bene- of the candidates. In five stores, we hostedPorque me En- fit their employees and add value to their CSR program. We The company’s factory monitoring is timely, canta, (Because I Love) photo booths, where, as in Japan, 100% also share updates on each other’s programs and spend time appropriate and comprehensive. customers had their photos taken and told why they loved together at industry meetings. This approach recognizes our the environment. The Patagonia team also hit the road, link- top suppliers’ good efforts in a more meaningful way and The company keeps good records of its facili- ing up with the Gira Imagina (Imagine Tour), a government 96% saves them time and money. ties and compliance information. effort to bring music and innovative speakers to every ma- jor city in Chile. More than 60,000 Chileans interacted with The remainder of the factories that make our products have There is an efficient and timely procedure in the tour, and our Yo Voto X el Medioambiente (I Vote the undergone our social/environmental audit and are in the 99% place for collaborating with suppliers to de- Environment) photo booth and staff were there the whole process of remediation and continuous improvement. They velop and implement remediation plans. way. The team raised awareness about the Patagonia Sin need more work to get into the sophisticated supplier tier. Represas (Patagonia Without Dams) campaign, and urged As part of our equal partnership philosophy, we work hand- The company is highly engaged with civil so- voters to consider the environment when casting their bal- in-hand with this group to improve working conditions. In the 97% ciety organizations in the countries where its lots. Combined with the other campaigns in the country, short run, it may cost us a bit more to customize our monitor- Photos: (top left) Customers in Japan and Chile show why they vote the environment. environmental awareness had more presence in this year’s ing program, but it ultimately saves time and money and fos- suppliers are located. PATAGONIA COLLECTION; (top right) Leaders of the Patagonia Sin Represas campaign hold a sign that reads: “Here Lies HidroAysén.” DOUG TOMPKINS; (bottom) HidroAysén elections than ever before, perhaps influencing the June ters long-term partnerships with our suppliers. We are excit- developers wanted to build five dams in Patagonia, one here at the confluence of the 10, 2014 government decision to deny construction of five ed to further develop our supplier incentive program, as this Baker and Chacabuco rivers, but were denied by the Chilean government on June 10, 2014. LINDE WAIDHOFER dams in Patagonia—a huge victory for the natural world. approach appears to be working.

20 21 GREATER COMMONS BETTER LIVING THROUGH CALL IT REDRESS ® PARTNERING WITH OTHERS FOR THE GREATER GOOD SAFER CHEMISTRY $300K IN PATAGONIA CLOTHING & GEAR DONATED TO 750+ NONPROFITS Patagonia has long worked together WE PLAY LEADING ROLE IN CHEMICALS It makes sense as a clothing company to use our products with nonprofits and other businesses to MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP to support worthwhile organizations. Sometimes nothing fulfill this part of our mission statement— helps them more than a donation of outdoor gear. Through “Use business to inspire and implement our stores, wholesale and corporate programs, Patagonia solutions to the environmental crisis.” In SUSTAINABLE APPAREL COALITION: B CORP: B Corps are corporations cer- gave more than $300,000 worth of new and used clothing so doing, we are part of a community Patagonia helped gather top leaders in tified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet to more than 750 groups this year. that acts together for greater good. The the apparel industry, nongovernmental rigorous standards of social and envi- Activists working with the Buffalo Field Campaign wel- more businesses that join up, the great- organizations, academia and the U.S. ronmental performance, accountability comed layers of Capilene® baselayers, fleece and winter er our influence. And one of the coolest Environmental Protection Agency for an and transparency. “We envision a new jackets while on patrol to protect our last remaining wild things about this group is that many of inaugural meeting in 2010 to determine sector of the economy which harnesses buffalo. Our friends at Ocean Defenders used the wind- the partners are business competitors. the feasibility of working together to the power of private enterprise to create proof jackets we gave them to keep warm while cleaning create an index to measure and improve public benefit,” reads its Declaration of up ocean debris off the coast of Southern California. And social and environmental performance Interdependence. other groups received gear from our stores to use as fund- in our industry. Today, more than 120 raising items. companies and organizations are mem- 1% FOR THE PLANET®: 1% for the Plan- bers of the Sustainable Apparel Coali- Unfortunately, natural disasters were also a part of our land- et works to build, support and activate tion, representing over 40% of apparel scape this year. We were able to send clothing to folks flood- an alliance of businesses financially and footwear retail value globally. ed by Hurricane Sandy, a severe rainstorm in Boulder, Colo., committed to creating a healthy planet. and Typhoon Haiyan. Since its founding in 2002 by our owner INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZA- We often hear that the clothing we donated was a godsend The Yvon Chouinard and Blue Ribbon Flies’ independent industry TION BETTER WORK PROGRAM: Bet- Dye carriers, binders, solvents and other potentially hazardous chemicals are common- to activists or a prized item at a silent auction. We’re used Craig Mathews, 1% for the Planet has textile ly used in the manufacture of clothing. COURTESY OF POLARTEC®, LLC standard ter Work is a partnership between the to seeing it on mountaintops and backcountry ski runs, but grown to more than 1,200 member com- it’s gratifying to know it also helps in the important work of International Labour Organization and All Patagonia® products are made using chemicals. The panies in 48 nations that have collec- BLUESIGN® SYSTEM: bluesign® tech protecting our planet. the International Finance Corporation dye in our denim jeans, the waterproof coatings in our rain tively invested more than $100 million in nologies, based in Switzerland, audits that brings together governments, em- shells, the synthetic fibers in our fleece—those are the ones 3,300 nonprofit organizations working the energy, water and chemical use of its ployers, workers and international buy- you can see. For each of those, there are 50 more: dye car- toward positive environmental change. system partners and helps them achieve ers to improve compliance with labour riers, binders, polymerization catalysts, solvents, cleaning continuous, long-term environmental standards and promote competitive- detergents—all with potentially toxic effects on people and improvement. In 2000, we became the ness in global supply chains. Buyers, like the environment. first brand to officially join the bluesign Patagonia, sign an agreement and allow To know all of these chemicals, understand how they are system, which now has around 325 sys the Better Work staff to oversee human THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE: Back being used and figure out how they should be managed tem partners, including 62 chemical rights and health and safety monitor- in 1989, Patagonia, REI, The North Face, throughout the supply chain is a challenge of absolutely companies, 206 manufacturers and ing for a period of time (usually three and Kelty shared a goal of increasing gigantic proportions. Recognizing that we couldn’t do it 57 brands. years). Patagonia currently has six facto- outdoor industry support for conser alone, Patagonia teamed up with peers in the Outdoor In- ries in the Better Work program in Viet- vation efforts, and together we created dustry Association—along with experts from the chemical nam, Jordan and Nicaragua. The Conservation Alliance. Since then, industry, environmental NGOs and even the U.S. Environ- the alliance has grown to more than 185 mental Protection Agency—to form the Chemicals Manage- companies and contributed close to ment Working Group. After working together for 18 months $13 million to grassroots conservation OTHER PARTNERS and investing hundreds of volunteer hours, the group has groups throughout North America. FAIR LABOR ASSOCIATION®: FLA® is American Sustainable Business Council developed a framework that any company can use to assess a collaborative effort of universities, Business for Innovative Climate and and improve the way it manages chemicals. civil society organizations and social- Energy Policy The framework has been incorporated into the Higg Index ly responsible companies dedicated to Canadian Environmental Grantmakers 2.0, an assessment tool developed by the Sustainable Ap- protecting workers’ rights around the Network parel Coalition to help companies measure the environ- world. In 2001, Patagonia became a Par- Corporate Eco Forum mental and social impacts of their apparel and footwear. OUTDOOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION: ticipating Company in the FLA, agreeing OIA’s Sustainability Working Group is to adhere to the FLA Workplace Code of Environmental Grantmakers Association A lot of work remains, and we will continue to play a lead- made up of more than 450 companies Conduct and 10 Principles of Fair Labor Fair Factories Clearinghouse ing role in seeing consumer products produced using safer Gear we donated to Gambia Lifewater Project helped staff to brave dust storms and voluntarily collaborating to identify and chemicals that help to preserve human health and a cleaner downpours as they traveled the countryside fixing handpumps. Gambia. JEREMY MAK and Responsible Sourcing. In 2008, we Fair Trade USA reduce the environmental and social im- became a fully accredited member. environment. pacts of their products. Patagonia is one Save the Colorado River of 50 voting members. Textile Exchange

22 23 MORE THAN A JOB ALEXANDRA CHARCHALIS MATTEO DICIOMMA BETSY PANTAZELOS WHOLESALE RETURNS FACILITATOR – RENO, NEVADA ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER – MILANO, ITALY STORE MANAGER – BOSTON, MASS.

GOING DEEPER IN ADDITION TO COLLABORATING WITH GARMENT FACTORIES TO ENSURE FAIR, SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, WE ALSO WORK WITH FACTORIES THAT SUPPLY OUR RAW MATERIALS

We’ve spent years working with our finished-goods We’re finding that working with mills on matters of factories to ensure workers are provided with re- social responsibility is similar to working with fin- spectful, fair and safe working environments. We feel ished-goods factories in the late-1990s, when labor positive about our continuing work at that level, but conditions first became apparent. Raw-materials sup- our supply chain doesn’t end there. pliers have had little or no exposure to social respon- In 2011, we expanded our social responsibility program to include our raw-materials suppliers. This was WORKING WITH MILLS ON a big commitment for us, as there are several hun- MATTERS OF SOCIAL RESPON- dred mills in that part of the supply chain—far more than our 80 or so finished-goods factories. To give SIBILITY IS SIMILAR TO WORK- the program the attention it needed, we hired two ING WITH FINISHED-GOODS full-time employees with extensive experience in corporate social responsibility. FACTORIES IN THE LATE-1990S, Thuy Nguyen, based in Ventura, and Rita Tseng, WHEN LABOR CONDITIONS based in Taiwan, joined the social and environmen- FIRST BECAME APPARENT. tal responsibility team in the latter part of 2013. They Alexandra helps to coordinate the whole- Matteo began working at our Milano store Having grown up in Boston, Betsy’s life has are now managing the results of nearly 50 audits of sale returns and repair program at our when it first opened in 2002. Along with always included the city’s annual mara sibility requirements, so one of our main efforts is to key suppliers that together provide us with more than distribution center in Reno, Nevada—a managing staff and selling clothing, he ap- thon. As a runner and manager of our Bos- build awareness and understanding of our code of 80% (at cost) of the raw materials we buy. The majori- job she may have been destined for since plies his considerable passion and creativ- ton store, she’s made the marathon a part conduct and then guide them through the process ty of the mills are in Taiwan, which is why Rita is based childhood. As a little girl, Alexandra and ity toward reinventing and re-employing of store culture as well. Each year, store of long-lasting remediation. Fortunately, we have re- in that country. her mother would collect cans and bot- broken and obsolete objects. Inside the employees post customers’ bib numbers ceived a generally positive response, and our suppli- Along with these audits, we take a four-fold approach tles to bring to the recycling center. As an store, you’ll find a number of small pieces and words of support in store windows, ers are proving up to the challenge. to evaluating the ability of all factories and mills we adult, Alexandra carried on that tradition of furniture and decor he’s reincarnated track their progress, and help out on race While there is still much to do to elevate our mate- work with to ensure they meet our high business, by starting recycling programs at different from scrap materials. His projects include day. After two bombs went off at the race rials supply chain, we have a long-term strategy to quality, social and environmental standards. Failure places of employment. In the wholesale re- flower vases made from test tubes, catalog last year—just blocks from the store, kill- get us there. Knowing this is uncharted territory for to meet any one of these can lead to a veto of the turns department, Alexandra and her team and product holders from tomato cans, ing three people and injuring several hun- most companies, we are really proud of the strides supplier. This approach has enabled us to make much take back all Patagonia gear, which they and a chandelier and Patagonia logo signs dred—Betsy and her team hosted a fund- we’ve made and look forward to the challenging more informed decisions about the companies we raiser and a run to raise money for One work ahead. try to repair for more epic adventures, and from plastic bottle caps. Matteo also has bring into our supply chain. recycle what they can’t fix. Alexandra also his own upcycling team (his mom is chief Fund Boston, a charity established to help serves on our environmental grants coun- tailor). They take Patagonia clothing that’s the injured and the families of those killed. cil, helps to lead the distribution center’s been returned for recycling through our Patagonia donated the T-shirts embla- Bike to Work Week efforts, and gets dirty Common Threads program, and transform zoned with “Run on Boston,” whose sales along with her co-workers volunteering it into every-day products. Most recently, helped to raise more than $30,000, and with environmental groups in the area. they turned worn-out jackets into stylish 60 runners showed up for the run, despite bean-bag chairs. foul weather.

24 25 underpaid nonprofit existences to try to become more effective advocates for the natural world. The Tools Conference is a skills training organized by Patagonia’s environmental department and led this year by 15 experts from government, communications, fundraising and environmental nonprofits. Patagonia convenes the gathering every two years with the help of staff at Stanford Sierra Camp. This was our 13th Tools Conference, and going by participants’ comments, among the best. Bill McKibben (at left), author and founder of 350.org, gave the keynote speech. Describing the daunting and disheartening issue of climate change, he told how his group was trying to build a global movement to solve the climate crisis by breaking the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. Tools participants spent the next four days at presentations and workshops. Kristen Grimm of Spitfire Strategies showed activists how to do a better job of framing their issues and getting out their messages. Brian O’Donnell from Conser- vation Lands Foundation focused on campaign strategy. Carrie Sandstedt of The Pew Charitable Trusts talked about building campaign momentum. And Diane Brown from The Non-Profit As- sistance Group demonstrated creative ways to raise funds. There were also presentations on using social media and Google technology tools, lobbying government officials and working with business to promote environmental aims. It wasn’t just activists who profited from the train ings. Patagonia employees, 33 in all, from all over the company also took part in the conference. Presenters, activists and employees shared cab- ins, conversations and meals. On the final day of the conference, while still at the camp waiting for a ride to the Reno airport to catch a plane back to Anchorage, Rick Leo of the Susitna River Coalition wrote this kind note of thanks. “… The workshops were valuable, of course, but INSPIRED BY NATURE of even greater benefit were the ad hoc conver- SHARPENING SKILLS AT TOOLS FOR sations …. Yet perhaps the greatest and certain- GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS CONFERENCE ly the most unexpected worth of the conference were not the interactions with the professional They flew in from Anchorage, Albuquerque, South Boston presenters, but with the other activists like my- and Traverse City, where they work to stop dams, preserve self. Perspective is necessary to see ourselves native forest, create urban farms and develop regional wa- and our work afresh, and boy did everyone bring ter-management plans. Coming together at Fallen Leaf Lake something clarifying to the table.” – Rick (near Lake Tahoe, Calif.), Sept. 11-15, 2013, for Patagonia’s Tools for Grassroots Activists conference, 74 environmental (Rick Leo died in a car accident Dec. 23, 2013, on activists (and some Patagonia employees) from all corners icy roads in his home state of Alaska. An amazing of the country took a break from their often solitary, usually man, author and activist, he is sorely missed.) (All photos) MIKEY SCHAEFER

26 27 PROVIDING MUSCLE PATAGONIA ENCOURAGES EMPLOYEES TO GIVE BACK TO THE NATURAL WORLD Patagonia encourages employees to give back to the natural world by allowing us paid time away from our desks to volunteer. Many of us seize the opportunity to spend a day working MEASURE TO MANAGE and socializing with our colleagues, planting trees, cleaning up BUILDING TOOLS TO MEASURE OUR IMPACTS, THE SUSTAINABLE beaches, building trails, weeding invasive plants and other con- APPAREL COALITION WORKS TO IMPROVE INDUSTRY PRACTICES structive projects. This year employees at our Ventura headquarters volunteered with Los Padres Forest Watch, Ojai Valley When Patagonia co-founded the Sustainable Appar- The tool created by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition Land Conservancy, Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens, and Ven- el Coalition in 2009, the idea was as simple as it was (SAC) to measure these impacts is called the Higg In- tura Hillsides Conservancy. From our Reno Service Center, work- profound: Bring together suppliers, brands, retailers, dex. The Higg is actually several tools, each for a dif- ers put in more than 1,000 hours with the Sugar Pine Founda- NGOs, academic and government organizations in- ferent purpose. Higg Index Brand modules measure tion, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, The Nature Conservancy/ volved in the apparel and footwear industries to cre- all policies and initiatives a company enacts to reduce Nevada, South Yuba River Citizens League, Tahoe Divers Con- ate a tool that would measure broadly and deeply its footprint on the environment and its impact on so- servancy and the Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Though the environmental and social/labor footprints of our cieties. At Patagonia we’ve measured ourselves with retail schedules can be a little trickier to juggle, employees from activities. The reason for a tool was also simple: It’s this tool and discovered we’re pretty good in some our stores also help, this year working with Friends of Casco Bay, harder to manage what we don’t measure. places, but definitely have room for improvement in Colorado River Alliance, Friends of the Urban Forest and other others. With insights from the Higg, we now are de- groups in their communities. WITH THE HIGG INDEX, CON- veloping initiatives to reduce those impacts, knowing Rick Bisaccia, preserve manager at the Ojai Valley Land Conser- SUMERS MAY ONE DAY FEEL A we also now have a way to measure the improvements vancy, commented recently that though he only has so much time we make. to devote to organizing volunteer opportunities, he never turns LOT MORE CONFIDENT KNOW- The Higg Index Facility modules measure the en- down volunteers from Patagonia. “Whenever we have Patagonia ING THEY’RE BUYING THE BEST vironmental and social/labor impacts of the facto- folks working with us, we always get a lot of great work done,” he ries that make our products. This year, nearly all of said. “It’s a smart, hardworking group of people who pay attention THING FOR THEMSELVES AND our finished-goods factories and some of our raw- and stick with it till we get something good accomplished.” THE PLANET. materials suppliers completed a self-assessment, and some were better than others. Now, with a standard- Consider, for example, Patagonia’s decision in the ized measurement tool, we are working with them to 1990s to use only 100% organically grown cotton strengthen weaknesses. in our products. We knew sourcing organic, pes- We worked with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to ticide-free cotton would make a positive impact develop the Higg Rapid Design module tool, which on the environmental health of cotton growing re- thoroughly measures the impacts of individual prod- gions. But what about the water? Cotton needs lots ucts. This is where the Higg story might someday of that, whether it’s organically grown or not. As wa- come directly into our stores, and directly into our ter becomes increasingly scarce, is polyester a better customers’ lives. When the tool is fully built with ver- choice? But polyester is made from oil. What about ified and reliable data behind it, we hope to make lyocell, a fiber made from cellulose? But cellulose it into a consumer-facing rating. Once in place, cus- is made from trees most commonly grown on tree tomers will be able to make informed decisions about farms that often displace native forests. what they buy, no longer having to wonder if they’re doing the right thing. And that’s just materials. What about the factories? What are their environmental footprints? Their labor Shopping will never be as fun as busting through conditions and policies? Then what about packag- fresh powder or scoring clean surf, but with the Higg ing? Transportation? Distribution? We need to know Index, consumers may one day feel a lot more confi- all the associated impacts, and know how big or small dent knowing they’re buying the best thing for them- they are before we can decide where to apply our re- selves and the planet. sources to reduce them. apparelcoalition.org

Photos: (top to bottom) TIM DAVIS, HÉLÈNE ALLÉRA-MARIE, JIM LITTLE; (bottom right) ETHEL MURPHY 28 29 BRIEFS ed to customers, and published stories on the topic on its website. Following the March 2011 meltdown of three reactors at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, its message became even more urgent and more relevant. Commem- orating that disastrous event, every March, Patagonia Japan puts additional energy into promoting a transition away from nuclear energy. “The goal is to let people know that we can go without nuclear power by investing in community-based renewable energy that will also have a positive effect on the local economy,” said Kenji Shino, who heads Patagonia Japan’s environmental efforts. Employees at our Kamakura, Japan, offices gather on the rooftop of their building with an unmistakable message. DAISUKE HAYASHI

™ SUPPORTING FILMS THAT INSPIRE ACTIVISM AMY KUMLER TONY CLEVENGER WILD & SCENIC Using environmental and adventure films to inspire activism, dred towns and cities. Local environmental groups host Wild PATAGONIA PROVISIONS® EXPANDS MENU hours of their time, on Patagonia’s dime, working for their cho- the Wild & Scenic Film Festival enthused more than 25,000 & Scenic on Tour events in their communities, using the films people this year at its four-day premiere in Nevada City, Cal- to attract new audiences, grow membership, raise funds, pro- Wild sockeye salmon and buffalo jerky are now on the menu sen groups. Groups supported: Los Padres ForestWatch, Ojai ifornia. Put on in January by the South Yuba River Citizens mote awareness of their issues, and increase momentum for at Patagonia Provisions, our food business. The salmon is se- Valley Land Conservancy, Ojai Raptor Center, Ocean Defend- League, Wild & Scenic featured not only films, but also activ- the environmental movement as a whole. This year, with finan- lectively fished from rivers with abundant, sustainable sup- ers Alliance, Ventura Hillsides Conservancy, Channel Islands ist workshops, art, music, celebrations and the positive energy cial support from Patagonia for Wild & Scenic on Tour, groups plies. Fully cooked and ready to eat, it requires no refriger- Marine and Wildlife Institute, Upper Peninsula Environmental generated from gathering together hundreds of like-minded attracted more than 2,000 new members and raised about ation in its unopened package and comes in original and Coalition and Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper. folks. Following the big event in Nevada City, Wild & Scenic $170,000. wildandscenicfilmfestival.org lemon pepper flavors. Our buffalo jerky comes from the films take to the road, traveling the globe to more than a hun- Great Plains of South Dakota, where the buffalo are allowed SALMON RUN RAISES $13K+ to roam freely and are raised in a respectful manner that fur- A crew of Patagonia volunteers planned and executed the 20th thers the health of their pastureland and its native wildlife. Annual Salmon Run in October, rising in the dark to set up and More info at patagoniaprovisions.com. pull off another sold-out event at our Ventura headquarters. Sponsored by Patagonia, with products also donated by other KYOTO STORE LEEDS THE WAY companies, the 5K benefit run/walk/environmental fair is the Our store in Kyoto, Japan, this year received a gold level LEED largest running event in Ventura County and a big fundrais- (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification er for area environmental groups. More than 425 participants (63 points) for environmentally minded improvements to its in- turned out this year accompanied by friends and family. Repre- terior. During a recent renovation, we used FSC-certified and sentatives from 17 area environmental groups also attended to reclaimed wood, reclaimed bricks from a defunct incinerator share news of their work. This year most of the proceeds bene- and linoleum for some of the flooring. The store occupies the fited Cal Trout, which received a check for $12,373. Save Open ground floor of a structure built in 1926, and is believed to be Space and Agricultural Resources took home $648. the oldest LEED-certified building in Japan. WORLD TROUT® GIVES $162K FOR FISH DRIVE-LESS PROGRAM CUTS MILEAGE Twenty-eight groups working on behalf of native fish shared Patagonia’s North America-based commuters drove 726,404 $162,00 through World Trout, which Patagonia funds through fewer single-driver car miles this year, opting to carpool, ride the sale of fundraising T-shirts and grants. their bikes, skateboard, walk and take public transport. Our Drive-Less program pays employees $4 per round-trip ($500 PATAGONIA JAPAN URGES max per year) to forgo single-driver car trips. CUSTOMERS TO ‘GO RENEWABLE’ Wanting to encourage a switch to renewable energy in Ja- $50K AND VOLUNTEER TIME THROUGH MIRACLE GRANTS pan, Patagonia Japan launched a “go renewable” campaign Eight environmental groups shared $50,000 this year from in 2009. It displayed a big “No Nukes, Go Renewable” banner our Miracle Grants program, through which Ventura-based on the front wall of our Kamakura office and at our stores, pro- employees directly select recipients and can volunteer eight duced a sticker bearing the same message that it distribut- The South Yuba River Citizens League’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival brought together hundreds of like-minded folks for environmental and adventure films, activist workshops, art, music and more. JOSH MILLER 30 31 UP TO $5,000 Small circles in this graphic denote grants of $5,000 or less. GROWING THE GRASSROOTS This fiscal year we gave 375 grants of this size. $5,001-$15,000 Medium circles denote grants of $5,001-$15,000. 17 COUNTRIES | 770 ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS | 865 GRANTS | $6,635,970 IN CASH We gave 353 grants of this size.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; $15,000+ indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ‑ Margaret Mead Large circles denote grants of more than $15,000. We gave 46 grants of this size.

TOXICS/ SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE CLIMATE CHANGE & HEALTHY CIVIL WATER/MARINE BIODIVERSITY NUCLEAR AGRICULTURE EXTRACTION ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FORESTS DEMOCRACY

35 26 32 GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS $73,722 $206,677 $197,388 52 GRANTS $321,814

242 GRANTS 102 $1,622,816 GRANTS 248 $856,624 128 GRANTS GRANTS $1,791,130 $1,565,800 ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS THE PAGES THAT FOLLOW LIST GROUPS THAT RECEIVED A GRANT FROM US BETWEEN MAY 1, 2013 AND APRIL 4, 2014. FLIP THROUGH TO FIND YOUR REGION AND INTEREST AND GET INVOLVED!

ARGENTINA COUNTERACT government policies and legisla- advocates for strong environmen- THE SIMPLE ACT OF GIVING ALIANZA ARBOLES Fitzroy, Victoria tion, parks and wildlife. tal laws. CounterAct trains grassroots activ- OUR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS PROGRAM IS A COMPANY-WIDE EFFORT Buenos Aires, Provincia KEEPERS OF THE ATHABASCA ECOTRUST CANADA de Buenos Aires ists across Australia in campaign- Athabasca, Alberta Vancouver, British Columbia Alianza Arboles promotes the ing, direct action and community HOW MUCH WE GIVE: Our grants program is based grant. We prefer those working to protect habitat, Keepers of the Athabasca works Ecotrust Canada builds the conser- creation and enrichment of public organizing as they work on the to unite First Nations, Metis, Inuit, vation economy in British Columbia on 1% of our sales. This year, we gave some $6.6 mil- believing the individual battles on behalf of a par- green spaces around Buenos Aires frontlines of environmental and so- environmental groups and citizens and beyond by promoting innova- lion to 770 environmental groups taking strategic ticular stand of forest, stretch of river or indigenous by empowering individuals and or- cial justice. to protect the Athabasca River and tion and providing services to help ganizations to collaborate. steps to protect wildlife and wilderness, promote wild species are the most effective in raising more Lake watershed. businesses, communities and First renewable energy and sustainable economies, and complicated issues—particularly those of biodiversity BANGLADESH Nations to grow green economies. WHALE CONSERVATION INSTITUTE MIISTAKIS INSTITUTE fight pollution and unwise development. and ecosystem protection. We like to support efforts Ingeniero Maschwitz, Provincia de MAMATA Calgary, Alberta Buenos Aires Chittagong, Bangladesh FRASER RIVERKEEPER that force the government to abide by its own—our The Miistakis Institute promotes West Vancouver, British Columbia WHO DECIDES: Patagonia’s grants giving is a compa- This organization is dedicated to MAMATA advocates for the poor own—laws. Because we’re a privately held company, healthy communities and land- Fraser Riverkeeper protects and ny-wide effort. We believe the employees who work the conservation of whales and and disadvantaged in Bangla- scapes in the Crown of the Con- improves the Fraser River and its we have the freedom to fund groups off the beaten their environment through research desh to alleviate poverty, ensure so hard to make this company successful should also tinent ecosystem of Montana, watershed so that people can safe- track, and that’s where we believe our small grants and education. health and family welfare services, take part in making these decisions. If a grant appli- and safeguard gender and human British Columbia and Alberta, by ly swim, drink and fish in British Co- are most effective. cant is located near one of our stores, store staff read CÓRDOBA ENVIRONMENT rights. studying the environment and lumbia waters. WHERE WE GIVE: In countries where we have full- helping to make innovative re- its proposal and decide whether to fund and how FORUM—CIVIL PARTNERSHIP GEORGIA STRAIT ALLIANCE Córdoba, Provincia de Córdoba search accessible to communities much to give. Otherwise, employee grants councils time employees who can help us make our granting BELGIUM Vancouver, British Columbia This group influences public en- and decision makers. decisions. Our colleagues in Australia, Japan, Argen- The Georgia Strait Alliance works at our offices in Ventura, Reno, Kamakura and Annecy vironmental policy by developing HEALTH CARE WITHOUT CANADIAN PARKS AND to protect and restore the at-risk tina, Canada, Chile and Europe have a much better qualified technical proposals for HARM EUROPE decide. Employees who serve on these councils are natural environment of Canada’s the authorities, then works with Brussels, Capital Region WILDERNESS SOCIETY— elected by their colleagues to terms of two years. understanding of issues in those countries, so we Georgia Strait, as well as its adjoin- the media to raise environmental Health Care Without Harm Europe BRITISH COLUMBIA CHAPTER look to them. Vancouver, British Columbia ing waters and communities. WHO WE FUND: Environmental groups, mostly small, awareness. brings best practices in sustainable health care to medical profession- CPAW’s BC Chapter creates and innovative ones, with a passion for solving specif- TYPICAL GRANT: Up to $12,000 COASTAL FIRST NATIONS: FUNDACIÓN AGROECOLOGICA als and European policymakers. safeguards large parks, protected ic environmental problems and a desire to mobilize WHEN WE GIVE: Each of our programs has a slight- areas and wilderness corridors in GREAT BEAR INITIATIVE IGUAZÚ Vancouver, British Columbia their communities to create concrete and measur- ly different deadline. Go to patagonia.com/grants to Comandante Andresito, NGO SHIPBREAKING PLATFORM every corner of British Columbia by Coastal First Nations fosters collab- Provincia de Misiones Brussels, Capital Region seeking wilderness conservation able change. We like to give to groups with budgets read our guidelines and find out more about our ap- oration among the coastal First Na- Fundación Agroecologica Iguazú This coalition of environmental, from provincial, federal and First that feel a significant boost by a $5,000 - $10,000 plication process. tions communities of British Colum- promotes, through education and human and labour rights organiza- Nations governments. bia and Haida Gwaii, with the goal research, agroecology systems that tions, promotes clean and safe ship of developing employment oppor- support healthy lifestyles in the recycling to prevent the beaching CENTRAL WESTCOAST tunities and plans to conserve the rainforests of Iguazú, Argentina. of toxic end-of-life ships in devel- FOREST SOCIETY oping countries. Ucluelet, British Columbia resources of land and sea. ASOCIACIÓN AMBIENTE SUR Central Westcoast Forest Society Río Gallegos, PESTICIDE ACTION conserves wild salmon and trout LIVING OCEANS SOCIETY Sointula, British Columbia Provincia de Santa Cruz NETWORK EUROPE populations by restoring stream The Living Oceans Society protects Ambiente Sur fosters initiatives in Brussels, Capital Region and forest ecosystems, conduct- Canada’s oceans through advoca- environmental education, biodiver- PAN Europe seeks to eliminate de- ing research and monitoring cy, collaboration, education and sity conservation and public policy pendency on chemical pesticides projects, and engaging the com- debris monitoring. to inspire a more engaged citizenry and supports safe, sustainable pest munity through education and in local and regional planning. control through research, educa- employment. tional and grassroots programs that RAINCOAST CONSERVATION engage the government, NGOs, DOGWOOD INITIATIVE FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA farmers, scientists, academics, re- Victoria, British Columbia Sidney, British Columbia DEVIL ARK tailers, trade unions and the public. The Dogwood Initiative works to This team of conservationists and Sydney, New South Wales help British Columbians attain scientists is working to protect the Devil Ark is breeding a population local control of land through lands, waters and wildlife of coastal of healthy and genetically diverse CANADA leadership, research and pol- British Columbia through advo- Tasmanian devils to save the spe- CANADIAN PARKS AND icy campaigns among diverse cacy, science, applied ethics and cies from extinction. WILDERNESS SOCIETY— constituencies. grassroots activism. SOUTHERN ALBERTA CHAPTER RAINCOAST RESEARCH SOCIETY TANGAROA BLUE FOUNDATION Calgary, Alberta ECOJUSTICE CANADA Port Douglas, Queensland Sointula, British Columbia CPAW’s Southern Alberta Chap- Vancouver, British Columbia Tangaroa works to reduce marine The Raincoast Research Society ter works to protect the ecolog- Ecojustice provides free legal Patagonia grantee, Bold Nebraska, produced this crop art protesting the Keystone XL pipeline in a corn field near Neligh, Nebraska. LOU DEMATTEIS/SPECTRAL Q debris in our oceans through re- researches and protects the region ical integrity and connectivity of services to Canadians at the front moval, data collection and tracking of the British Columbia coast beat least 50% of southern Alberta’s lines of environmental struggles, of items to their source, and helps tween Knight and Kingcome inlets. landscape through conservation uses the legal system to advance stakeholders develop practical and planning tools that focus on environmental protection at the solutions to stem the flow of litter. national and provincial levels and

34 35 SIERRA CLUB OF BC FOUNDATION inspires protection of Western wilderness and wildlife throughout areas by advancing resource use healthy environment by motivating NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL Victoria, British Columbia Canada’s wild places and mobilizes the region. that is sustainable for nature, com- people to help decrease pollution INDEPENDENT INFORMATION Sierra Club BC seeks to protect individuals to experience nature. munities and the economy. and increase conservation. ON WASTE CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS DEFENCE and conserve British Colum- Paris, Ile de France CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS bia’s wilderness, species and WHITE GOLD PRODUCTIONS SOCIETY—OTTAWA VALLEY CHAPTER FRANCE CNIID educates the public about Ottawa, Ontario ecosystems by providing the West Vancouver, British Columbia SOCIETY—QUÉBEC CHAPTER waste production while pressuring This CPAWS chapter works to cre- Montréal, Québec RÉSEAU SEMENCES PAYSANNES government and First Nations White Gold Productions produces policymakers to reduce waste—in ate new protected areas, ensures SNAP Québec is working to estab- Aiguillon, Aquitaine with science-based conservation films highlighting the most press- volume and toxicity—and to use that existing parks are well man- lish a true network of protected This network of organizations viewpoints and advice on policy ing environmental issues of our clean production processes. promotes agricultural biodiversity decisions that affect environmen- times. aged and builds bridges between areas throughout the province and through information, exchanges tal issues. preserves in the Ottawa River wa- to encourage the good manage- BIODIVERSITÉ: ECHANGES ET WILDSIGHT tershed in Ontario and Quebec. ment of existing parks and protect- and trainings. DIFFUSION D’EXPÉRIENCES SISU INSTITUTE Kimberley, British Columbia ed areas. SURFRIDER FOUNDATION EUROPE Montpellier, Languedoc Roussillon Sointula, British Columbia Wildsight promotes biodiversity ECOSPARK This organization promotes Toronto, Ontario Biarritz, Aquitaine The Sisu Institute works with and sustainable communities in YUKON CONSERVATION SOCIETY agrarian systems that cultivate EcoSpark works with communi- Whitehorse, Yukon Surfrider Foundation Europe communities, stakeholders, gov- Canada’s Columbia and Southern biodiversity and support peasant ties and schools, providing them The Yukon Conservation Society advances the protection and en- ernments, First Nations and NGOs Rocky Mountain ecoregions by communities. joyment of oceans, waves and to identify ways to address climate organizing outreach and media with the knowledge and tools to pursues ecosystem well-being beaches through conservation, change and transition to a clean campaigns, creating educational monitor their environment and take through advocacy, education and KOKOPELLI activism, research and educational energy economy. programs and supporting and co- action for positive environmental research in the Yukon and beyond. Ales Cedex, Languedoc Roussillon activities. ordinating scientific research. change. Kokopelli works to save seeds THE WATERWEALTH PROJECT through the production and distri- ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE CHILE SOS LOIRE VIVANTE—EUROPEAN Chilliwack, British Columbia CANADIAN PARKS AND bution of organic, fertile seeds. Toronto, Ontario CODESA RIVERS NETWORK FRANCE WaterWealth amplifies the voic- WILDERNESS SOCIETY—NORTHWEST es of local community members, Environmental Defence spear- Coyhaique, Aysén Le Puy-En-Velay, Auvergne TERRITORIES CHAPTER SOS FAUNE SAUVAGE especially those of First Nations, heads campaigns that seek to CODESA promotes sustainable SOS Loire Vivante organizes oppo- Verneuil-sur-Vienne, Limousin Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to protect their rivers, lakes and challenge and inspire change in development in the Aysén region sition to environmental damage of SOS Faune Sauvage runs health This organization works to con- aquifers. government, business and people through social justice, economic rivers and aquatic environments in centers devoted to the preserva- serve the land, water and wildlife in to ensure a greener, healthier and development and environmental France and in Europe. tion and protection of wildlife in the Northwest Territories of Cana- TIDES CANADA INITIATIVES prosperous life for all. conservation. Guadeloupe, Guyana and soon da by working with residents, ab- SOCIETY—CLEAN ENERGY CANADA RELIER -THE NETWORK FOR Martinique. original and public governments, Vancouver, British Columbia FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE UNIVERSIDAD FORESTRY ALTERNATIVES communities and organizations. Clean Energy Canada brings to- Scarborough, Ontario CATÓLICA DE TEMUCO Saint Affrique, Aveyron ASSOCIATION MANCHE-NATURE Friends of the Rouge works to pro- Temuco, Cautín The Network for Forestry Alterna- gether businesses, academics, ECOLOGY ACTION CENTRE Coutances, Normandie tect the Rouge River watershed Universidad Católica de Temu- tives promotes forest management Manche-Nature conducts research governments and civil society Halifax, Nova Scotia through restoration projects and co fosters innovative inland water that respects nature and the com- on habitats and species, litigation Environmental Defence raised awareness about how a tar sands oil spill from groups to accelerate Canada’s The Ecology Action Centre acts as Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline plan would threaten the Rouge River. YASMIN PARODI education. studies. petency and creativity of foresters. focused on environmental crimes transition to an energy efficient, a watchdog for the Nova Scotia en- ecologically responsible low-car- and educational events to highlight vironment by providing up-to-date MY FIRST WHEELS CULTIVOS URBANOS MISSION: To challenge and inspire change in govern- bon economy. GROUPE TÉTRAS JURA important issues. environmental news and pursuing Toronto, Ontario Santiago, Metropolitana Lesbouchoux, Franchecomté ment, business and people to ensure a greener, healthi- TIDES CANADA INITIATIVES researched solutions. My First Wheels collects new and Cultivos Urbanos disseminates Groupe Tétras Jura protects the LPO VIENNE er and prosperous life for all. SOCIETY—PACIFIC WILD INITIATIVE gently used kids’ bikes, then do- best practices in urban agriculture declining grouse population in Poitiers, Poitou-Charente LPO CANADIAN BIOTECHNOLOGY nates them to children in low-in- to promote food sovereignty, con- the Jura Mountains through popu- ACTIVITIES: This year we educated Canadians about the Denny Island, British Columbia Vienne protects birds and their ACTION NETWORK come communities in Toronto. nect people to their physical envi- lation monitoring, habitat tracking habitats through national advocacy The Pacific Wild Initiative project Ottawa, Ontario dangerous impacts of the tar sands on our air, water, land ronment and protect biodiversity. and the education of policymak- campaigns, acquisition of home develops and implements solu- The Canadian Biotechnology Ac- ECOLOGOS INSTITUTE and climate, and the risks of tar sands pipeline projects. tion-based conservation strategies ers, hikers, sports clubs and tour- sites for wild birds and monitoring tion Network counters genetic Toronto, Ontario FISCALÍA DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE for wildlife and its habitat on Cana- ist offices. compliance with environmental law. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: We raised awareness about the engineering in agriculture and pro- Ecologos stirs citizens into real ac- Santiago, Metropolitana da’s Pacific coast. consequences of the reckless expansion of the tar sands, motes food sovereignty and dem- tion for a sustainable future through FIMA protects Chile’s environmen- CLUB CONNAÎTRE ET PAYS ROCHEFORTAIS ALERT ocratic decision making to protect transformative learning experiences. tal heritage through education and the pipelines that will enable that expansion. Much VALHALLA WILDERNESS SOCIETY PROTÉGER LA NATURE DE Echillais, Poitou-Charente the environment, health, food and and public participation in the cre- New Denver, British Columbia LA VALLÉE DU SAUSSERON Pays Rochefortais Alert supports of our focus was on the risks of Enbridge’s Line 9, which livelihoods of people in Canada TIDES CANADA INITIATIVES ation of environmental policy and Valhalla Wilderness Society Berville, Ile De France clean waste-removal technology and around the world. legislation. would ship tar sands oil across Ontario and Quebec, put- educates the public, media and SOCIETY—NOT FAR FROM THE TREE Club Connaître et Protéger la through education and petition Toronto, Ontario ting hundreds of communities at risk of an oil spill and government on the biodiversity nature de la Vallée du Sausseron campaigns. CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL Not Far from the Tree inspires city- FUNDACIÓN FUTALEUFÚ crisis and the critical role top pred- helps children and adults discov- threatening rivers and lakes—the source of drinking wa- GRANTMAKERS’ NETWORK dwellers in Toronto to harvest and ators play in their habitats and RIVERKEEPER er their natural environment, and INITIATERRE ter for millions. Our Rock the Line concert, held near the Toronto, Ontario share the fruits of its urban forest. Santiago, Metropolitana advocates to protect open space. works to protect and preserve Annemasse, Rhône-Alpes pipeline’s pathway in North York, was a highlight. Also, This national network collaborates Fundación Futaleufú Riverkeep- InitiaTerre supports organic farms TIDES CANADA INITIATIVES owls by installing breeding boxes. during hearings on Line 9, we ensured when indepen- WEST COAST ENVIRONMENTAL with government organizations, er works to protect the Futaleufú to preserve agricultural land and community groups and other char- SOCIETY—TORONTO PARK PEOPLE watershed and its communities LAW RESEARCH FOUNDATION LES AMIS DE LA TERRE—FRANCE biodiversity. dent experts raised concerns about the pipeline that the itable organizations to develop Toronto, Ontario through litigation, policymaking Vancouver, British Columbia Montreuil, Ile de France media covered the story. New pipeline battles are on the and deliver programs that make Toronto Park People works with and the mobilization of local lead- This group is dedicated to a just Les Amis de la Terre works to cre- MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS FRANCE communities healthier and more more than 100 park friends groups ers to fight projects that could harm Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes horizon. And we know that the thousands of voices that and sustainable society where peo- ate sustainable societies by edu- resilient while protecting vital to plant trees and gardens, fix bro- their health, culture and livelihoods. Mountain Wilderness France seeks came together to speak out against Line 9 are helping to ple are empowered to protect the cating and mobilizing citizens to be ecosystems. ken infrastructure and get people to preserve mountains in their en- environment and where environ- heard in public decision making, build a growing movement of Canadians from coast to out to enjoy their parks. tirety by defending the last areas of mental protection is law. CZECH REPUBLIC by connecting associations, trade coast who are opposed to risky energy projects. CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS unions and social movements to wilderness from the ski industry and CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS HNUTI DUHA WILDERNESS COMMITTEE SOCIETY—YUKON CHAPTER work together and by representing motorized sports, and promoting environmentaldefence.ca Brno, Moravia Vancouver, British Columbia Ottawa, Ontario SOCIETY—WILDLANDS LEAGUE alternative solutions to environ- the creation of new protected areas. Toronto, Ontario Hnuti DUHA promotes a free and The Wilderness Committee op- CPAWS Yukon maintains a com- mental problems. The Wildlands League protects democratic society that respects poses irresponsible development, prehensive system of protected areas in the Yukon and safeguards Ontario’s wild lands and natural ecological limits and ensures a

36 37 EXIT NUCLEAR NETWORK mountain ranges of the central of salmon in the upper Ishikari. HATANO KANKYO HOZEN FORUM organisms with lectures and field this group studies its ecosystem JAPAN ENVIRONMENTAL Lyon, Rhône-Alpes Apennines from extinction. Hadano-shi, Kanagawa meetings led by marine biologists. and fosters conservation efforts. Exit Nuclear Network promotes en- RYUIKI NO SHIZEN WO KANGAERU This group protects and restores IGA MIZUTOMIDORINOKAI ACTION NETWORK ergy policies in France that are free JAPAN NETWORK the natural environment and cul- TOKUSHIMA SHIZEN of nuclear power, particularly by Kameda-gun, Hokkaido tural heritage of the Hadano-shi Iga-shi, Mie KANSATSU NO KAI encouraging energy efficiency and SHITARA DAM NO KENSETSU This group studies the natural sys- region. This group works to recover and Tokushima-shi, Tokushima the development of other means of CHUSHI WO MOTOMERU KAI tems of rivers and lakes, including protect the natural environment Tokushima Shizen Kansatsu No Kai electricity generation. Toyohashi-shi, Aichi riverfronts and floodplains, on be- TOGENJI NO MIDORIO MAMORUKAI by creating a sustainable recycling helps to protect the Yoshinogawa This organization seeks to stop half of wild animals and their habitat. Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa society. River estuary area, which is threat- construction of Shitara Dam on the Togenji no Midorio Mamorukai ened by development. GERMANY Toyokawa River through land trusts, SAKURA MASU SALMON GUARD works to preserve and protect ISHIKIKAWA MAMORI TAI Sasebo-shi, Nagasaki NEWORK FLOWERING legal action and public education. Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido the forest within Daimine Green ACTION FOR SOLIDARITY, EQUALITY, This group raises public awareness Ishikikawa Mamori Tai is working LANDSCAPE—MELLIFERA Reserve. ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ICHINOMIYA UMIGAME WO of the importance of cherry salm- to stop construction of Ishiki Dam, Rosenfeld, Baden-Württemberg Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo on and the natural river environ- a destructive hydro project on the The group works to convert mono- MIMAMORU KAI TRANSITION JAPAN A voice for Japanese youth, ASEED Chosei-gun, Chiba ment necessary for their survival in Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa Ishikigawa River. cultural landscapes into diverse strives for a sustainable and fair so- This group seeks to protect and Hokkaido. Transition Japan works for the terrain for the survival of pollinators ciety, with a focus on cross-border conserve sea turtles and their hab- transition from a society depen- HOKUGEN NO JUGONG CHOSA and the crucial service they provide. environmental problems caused by itat on Ichinomiya Beach in Chiba TOKUTEIHIEIRJKATSUDOHOJIN dent on fossil fuels to one that is TEAM—ZAN mass production, mass consump- prefecture. ETOPIRIKA KIKIH sustainable. Nago-shi, Okinawa BERGWALD PROJEKT tion and mass disposal, and the so- Würzburg, Bavaria Akkeshi-gun, Hokkaido This group works to protect the en- cial injustices those patterns create. Bergwald Projekt organizes vol- NIHON NO KAIGAN The Tufted Puffin Protection Fund TRANSITION TOWN KAMAKURA dangered dugong, a large marine unteer work in the forests of the KANKYO WO MAMORU KAI works on behalf of puffins by pro- Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa mammal similar to a sea manatee, CITIZENS AGAINST FUKUSHIMA North Sea island of Amrum and the Isumi-gun, Chiba moting protection of the birds’ Through hiking, outdoor work- through conservation work based Bavarian Alps to protect the forest This group protects ocean and habitat, providing rehabilitation shops, energy efficiency classes, on scientific data. AGING NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo and promote understanding of the beach environments by establish- and shelter for hurt birds, and idea-exchange-salons and the pro- This citizens group is working to interrelationships in nature. ing a broad network that connects more. motion of face-to-face communi- ADVOCACY AND MONITORING national, prefectural and local gov- cation, Transition Town Kamakura NETWORK ON SUSTAINABLE create a sustainable society free MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS GERMANY ernments with local communities. HARIMA-NADA WO MAMORU KAI is trying to create a richer, more DEVELOPMENT from nuclear power, with a special Wörthsee-Steinebach, Bavaria Tatsuno-shi, Hyogo sustainable life in Kamakura. Yodogawa-ku, Osaka focus on the Fukishima Nuclear Harima-Nada Wo Mamoru Kai Power Station. JEAN surveys marine debris on an uninhabitated island in British Columbia. JEAN Mountain Wilderness Germany SAIJO NATURE SCHOOL AMNet researches the effects eco- seeks to preserve wilderness in the Saijo-shi, Ehime works to clean up and prevent pol- FURUSATO JIJUGAWA NI nomic globalization has on water Alps by promoting a modest form Saijo Nature School instills the lution in the mountains, ocean and SHITASHIMU KAI resources, food and agriculture, DOBUTSU-TACHI NO BYOIN MISSION: JEAN works on behalf of the marine environ- of alpine tourism and sustainable pleasures of learning about nature, air of Harima-Nada and its coastal Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa and communities, then recom- Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo ment, seeking to reduce marine litter and debris by col- ecological development. science and wildlife in its pupils, area. This group acts to protect the mends solutions. This organization provides medi- lecting information, conducting investigative research, with the goal of conserving the nat- Jiju River region through cleanup cal care to animals and promotes ural environment. MUKOGAWA NO CHISUI WO events, habitat and water quality NIPPON BARATANAGO appropriate pet parenting with the working to raise awareness and educate the public, and IRELAND KANGAERU RENRAKU KYOGIKAI research and reed plantings. TAKAYASU STUDY GROUP goal of protecting endangered sharing our findings in Japan and neighboring countries. IRISH PEATLAND HINAMOROKO SATOOYA KAI Itami-shi, Hyogo Yao-shi, Osaka wild animals and conserving the Kurume-shi, Fukuoka This group works to revive and pro- HOTARU NO FURUSATO natural environment. ACTIVITIES: We maintain a dialogue with North Ameri- CONSERVATION COUNCIL The Takayasu Study Group works to Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare Hinamoroko Satooya Kai seeks tect the Muko River ecosystem. SEGAMISAWA KIKIN preserve the Satoyama landscape can NGOs to monitor the effects of marine debris caused IPCC aims to conserve a representa- to protect, increase and release Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken and aquatic environment and to FOE JAPAN by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. tive sample of the peatlands of Ire- hinamoroko, an endangered COSMIC SEED Hotaru No Furusato Segamisawa protect the area’s biodiversity. Toshima-ku, Tokyo Much of the debris from those natural disasters is wash- land for future generations to enjoy. freshwater fish in Fukuoka. Iwate-gun, Iwate Kikin works to protect the natural FoE Japan tackles international Cosmic Seed seeks to restore the environment and historical sites of SHIZEN ENERGY SHIMIN NO KAI problems such as global warming, ing up on the West Coast, and it poses serious environ- THE NAGARA RIVER practice of home seed raising to Chuo-ku, Osaka ITALY Segamisawa-Yokohama. deforestation and development aid mental problems. Our greatest challenge has been to STUDY CITIZEN GROUP reproduce healthy foods suitable This group works to stop global to the Third World. educate citizens and increase public awareness about RE:COMMON Gifu-shi, Gifu for Japan. NATURE SCHOOL OF KYOTO MIYAMA warming and create a sustainable Roma, Lazio ongoing marine-litter issues in Japan, as marine debris This organization works on behalf Nantan-shi, Kyoto society free of nuclear power, by INOKASHIRA KANSATSU-KAI Re:Common works to advance en- of the Nagara River watershed, YAKUSHIMA UMIGAME-KAN At this nature school, participants encouraging renewable energy. Mitaka-shi, Tokyo caused by the tsunami have become a matter of greater vironmental and economic justice which is threatened by the Uchi- Kumage-gun, Kagoshima play in nature and learn to care Inokashira Kansatsu-kai works to concern. worldwide through campaigns gaya Dam plan and the headrace Yakushima Umigame-Kan contrib about sustainable living and the ARAKAWA NO SHIZEN solve environmental issues in In- against environmentally destruc- project of the Tokuyama Dam. utes works to protect the sea turtle environment. WO MAMORU KAI okashira Park and foster collabo- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: With the support of government tive projects and for new public and its habitat on Yakushima Ageo-shi, Saitama ration between civilians and the and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), we traveled financial institutions aimed at the STOP YAMBA DAM SHIMIN NET Island. GREEN ACTION Arakawa No Shizen Wo Mamoru Ka government. to the United States and Canada to investigate the extent protection and participatory man- Takasaki-shi, Gunma Kyoto-shi, Kyoto works to protect the natural envi- Stop Yamba Dam opposes the con- KAMIGO SEGAMI NO Green Action fights to stop Japan’s of marine debris from the tsunami and helped with clean- agement of common goods. ronment of the Arakawa River. INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE struction of the Yamba Dam project. SHIZEN WO MAMORU KAI nuclear power program and to shift ENERGY POLICIES up efforts. We invited to Japan members of U.S. NGOs Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa GENITORI ANTISMOG its energy policy to favor renew- SAI-NO-KUNI SHIGEN JUNKAN KOJO Nakano-ku, Tokyo This organization is working to working on the issue and held forums to report our ac- Milano, Lombardia YAMBA ASHITA-NO KAI able energy. TO KANKYO WO KANGAERU HIROBA This institute seeks to prevent Maebashi-shi, Gunma protect the natural environment tivities. We also inspected areas in Tohoku and coastal Genitori Antismog strives to lessen Oosato-gun, Saitama-ken global warming by providing pol- Yamba Ashita-no Kai exists to in- of Segamisawa from a massive air pollution in Milan and Lombardy KIKO NETWORK This organization promotes better icy recommendations and advice areas of the Japan Sea that have been affected by tsu- crease awareness about the short- urban development planned near Kyoto-shi, Kyoto through legal advocacy, public ed- recycling and encourages consum- on renewable energy and energy nami-tossed marine debris. We are now creating photo comings of the Yamba Dam project Yokohama. Kiko Network works for the prac- ucation, the mobilization of citizens ers to become more aware of man- efficiency. panels to publicize the issue throughout Japan. as informed voters and policy work in the hopes of seeing it revised. tical implementation of the Kyoto ufacturing processes. that promotes sound environmen- KAWA TO UMI NO KANKYO Protocol. JAPAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION jean.jp NATURE CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF tal legislation. WO MAMORU KAI LAKES SHINJI AND NAKAUMI NETWORK Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa ASSOCIATION FOR PROTECTION OF MOUNT DAISETSU AND THE ISHIKARI BRACKISH LAKE INSTITUTE Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido This organization strives to restore SALVIAMO L’ORSO MARINE COMMUNITIES Shimane-shi, Shimane The Japan Environmental Action Montesilvano, Pescara This group conducts conservation the natural environment and water Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Dedicated to the economic and Network uses education, cleanup Salviamo l’Orso works to save studies and activities on Mount Da- quality of the Hikichigawa River This group seeks to deepen the cultural development of the Lake events and garbage surveys to the Marsican brown bear in the isetsu and works for the restoration watershed. understanding of coastal marine Shinji ko-Nakaumi Kisui ko area,

38 39 restore Japan’s rivers and ocean Mogami-Oguni River basin and its people and animals, improve the provides leisure activities, creates GWICH’IN STEERING COMMITTEE SUSITNA RIVER COALITION environment. rich ecosystem. working and living environment, tourism through events, and plans Fairbanks, Alaska Talkeetna, Alaska TROUT UNLIMITED enrich society and culture, and pro- future programs and facilities in This group works to preserve the The Susitna River Coalition seeks JAPAN TROPICAL FOREST KAMINOSEKI NATURE mote equity. this Alabama community. entire ecosystem of the Porcupine to protect the Susitna River water- ALASKA ACTION NETWORK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION Caribou herd to ensure its long- shed’s vast natural resources by Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Kumage-gun, Yamaguchi FRIENDS OF THE EARTH SCOTLAND SAND MOUNTAIN CONCERNED term viability and the Gwich’in way stopping construction of Susitna Japan Tropical Forest Action Net- Kaminoseki Nature Conservation Edinburgh, Lothian CITIZENS of life. Dam. work seeks to restore and protect Association acts to conserve this Friends of the Earth Scotland cam- Ider, Alabama the world’s tropical forests and region as a world heritage or a na- paigns with and for communities Sand Mountain Concerned Citi- JUNEAU WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP TROUT UNLIMITED safeguard their biodiversity. tional park for the next generation. to end degradation of the environ- zens opposes the proliferation of Juneau, Alaska Juneau, Alaska ment and to create a society that corporate factory hog farms near The Juneau Watershed Partner- Trout Unlimited protects, recon- MIZUMIYAMA NO MIDORI cherishes and protects the natural NETHERLANDS populated rural communities or ship promotes watershed integrity nects, restores and sustains North TO MIZU WO MAMORU KAI world. watersheds in Alabama. in the city and borough of Juneau America’s cold-water fisheries and Hachijojima, Tokyo THE BLACK FISH through education, research and the habitat that sustains them. This group works to preserve the Amsterdam, Noord-Holland THE WYE AND USK FOUNDATION TENNESSEE RIVERKEEPER communication. wild natural splendor of Hachijo The Black Fish uses education, in- Brecon, Mid Wales Decatur, Alabama TRUSTEES FOR ALASKA Island, especially through respon- vestigation and nonviolent direct The Wye and Usk Foundation Tennessee Riverkeeper stands as a LYNN CANAL CONSERVATION Anchorage, Alaska sible waste management practices action to change European atti- strives to restore the habitat, water watchdog over the Tennessee Riv- Haines, Alaska Trustees for Alaska works to pro- and protection of the island’s water. tudes toward oceans and to help quality and fisheries of the Wye er and its tributaries by enforcing Lynn Canal Conservation promotes tect and sustain Alaska’s natural protect the life within them. and Usk rivers. environmental laws and educating integrity of wild lands, protects environment by providing legal NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ORGANIC the public. quality of life and fosters environ- counsel to conservation groups, AGRICULTURE PROMOTION UK TAR SANDS NETWORK mental awareness in Alaska’s Lynn Alaska Native and community SPAIN Oxford, Oxfordshire Koto-ku, Tokyo ALASKA Canal and in the watersheds of the groups, and individuals. The National Council of Organic RED DE SEMILLA Viewing tar sands as a huge barri- ALASKA CONSERVATION Chilkat and Chilkoot near Haines. Agriculture Promotion promotes Sevilla, Andalucía er to indigenous rights and climate YUKON RIVER DRAINAGE FISHERIES organic farming to build sustain- Red de Semillas promotes sustain- justice, the UK Tar Sands Network FOUNDATION NORTHERN ALASKA ASSOCIATION Anchorage, Alaska able communities with healthy able use of agricultural biodiver- is building a peaceful, popular ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Anchorage, Alaska The Alaska Conservation Foun- food. sity in agroecological and familiar campaign in the United Kingdom Fairbanks, Alaska This group of subsistence and farming systems. and beyond to curb the industry’s dation promotes conservation The Northern Alaska Environmen- commercial fishers is dedicated to NEONIKONETTO operations. philanthropy and directs resources tal Center advances conservation sustaining the world’s furthest-mi- Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo EDE FOUNDATION to conservation leaders, organi- and resource stewardship in interi- grating salmon run and protecting Bilbao, Bizkaia Neonikonetto crafts policy recom- zations and initiatives to preserve or and Arctic Alaska through edu- healthy, wild fisheries and cultures The EDE Foundation produces UNITED STATES mendations to ban neonicotinoid Alaska’s diverse cultures, ways of cation and advocacy. on the Yukon River. insecticides to protect children and social justice and environmental ALABAMA life and natural environment. The Pebble Mine threatens Bristol Bay’s way of life and $1.5 billion fish-based projects in public and local organi- economy. JIM KLUG honey bees. RENEWABLE RESOURCES ARIZONA zations to contribute to environ- ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION Birmingham, Alabama FOUNDATION mental conservation. COUNCIL ARIZONA MINING MISSION: Trout Unlimited’s Alaska Program works to RAMSAR NETWORK JAPAN The Alabama Rivers Alliance works Anchorage, Alaska Taito-ku, Tokyo Anchorage, Alaska REFORM COALITION to protect and restore Alabama’s The Renewable Resources Founda- preserve, protect and restore wild salmon and trout pop- Ramsar Network Japan works for XATRAC The Alaska Marine Conservation Tucson, Arizona rivers by advocating for smart wa- tion fights to protect Alaska’s fish- ulations throughout Alaska, using scientific data, strong the conservation of wetlands, as Lloret de Mar, Girona Council promotes the integrity of This coalition works to ensure ter policy, organizing at the grass- ing and hunting resources and the stipulated in the Ramsar Conven- Xatrac conducts environmental Alaska’s marine ecosystems and the that the mining industry cleans grassroots outreach and advocacy, and hands-on in- roots level and empowering citi- lands and waters that its wildlife tion’s international wetlands pro- studies, scientific research and en- health of ocean-dependent coastal up after itself, complies fully with volvement in conservation projects. zens to ensure a healthy Alabama. needs to survive. tection treaty, liaising grassroots vironmental education to promote communities through community the spirit of safeguards in place to sustainability, conservation and bet- ACTIVITIES: Bristol Bay, in Southwest Alaska, is home to activists, international nonprofits BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER outreach, advocacy, public policy RESISTING ENVIRONMENTAL protect Arizona, and interacts in a ter environmental management. work, research and education. transparent manner with Arizona and governments. Birmingham, Alabama DESTRUCTION ON one of the last great salmon fisheries on the planet. The citizens. CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT Black Warrior Riverkeeper uses a INDIGENOUS LANDS salmon, wildlife, people and fishing jobs of this beautiful SHOKU TO NOU KARA CENTER FOR WATER ADVOCACY Palmer, Alaska Moulton, Las Palmas de Gran watershed approach to protect and Seward, Alaska ARIZONA WILDERNESS COALITION and productive region are threatened by the proposed SEIBUTSU-TAYOSEI WO REDOIL upholds the rights of Canaria restore Alabama’s Black Warrior The Center for Water Advocacy Tucson, Arizona Pebble gold and copper mine. If built, Pebble could be KANGAERU SHIMIN NETWORK Alaska’s indigenous peoples by Clean Ocean Project unites ocean River and its tributaries with the strives to ensure the long-term sus- The Arizona Wilderness Coalition Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo protecting their subsistence home- become the largest mine in North America. Trout Unlim- lovers through beach cleanups to goal of ensuring a healthy aquatic tainability of water resources in the seeks to permanently protect and This network works with consumers lands from multinational corporate ited (TU) has been working to stop the mine using the remove tons of litter from the ma- environment and improving the western United States and Alaska restore the state’s wilderness and and producers to establish rules interests. rine environment. recreational and aesthetic values using litigation, informational cam- wild rivers for the enjoyment of all Clean Water Act. regulating the environmental of the river. impacts of GMOs under the paigns and other strategies. SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY citizens and to ensure that native ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Recently, with strong support UNITED KINGDOM plants and animals have a lasting Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY Sitka, Alaska from TU and other conservation groups, the Environ- COOK INLETKEEPER The Sitka Conservation Society home in wild nature. SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE Birmingham, Alabama Homer, Alaska mental Protection Agency took a giant step toward pro- TAMA AJISAI NO KAI St. Agnes, Cornwall works to protect the natural envi- The Cahaba River Society works Cook Inletkeeper works to protect BAJA ARIZONA Nishi-Tama-gun, Tokyo Surfers Against Sewage works to ronment of Alaska’s Tongass Tem- tecting the headwaters of Bristol Bay from the mine. By to restore and protect central Alaska’s Cook Inlet watershed and SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Tama Ajisai No Kai is working to protect the UK’s oceans, waves and Alabama’s Cahaba River water- perate Rainforest, and supports putting into action Section 404 (c) of the Clean Water the life it sustains through advoca- Tucson, Arizona prevent pollution from a huge beaches for all to access, use and shed and its rich diversity of life, the development of sustainable cy, monitoring and education. BASA works to facilitate local Act, the EPA is starting a process that will determine if waste disposal plant in Hinode, enjoy safely and sustainably via including the people who rely on it communities living in the Tongass Tokyo, where garbage from four sustainable food production, mar- large-scale mining can coexist with the area’s renewable action campaigns, volunteer and for drinking water and recreation, EYAK PRESERVATION COUNCIL National Forest. million citizens in the Tokyo-Tama keting and education in southern conservation programs, education through educational programs, Cordova, Alaska natural resources, most importantly the waters that pro- area is incinerated. Arizona. and scientific research. restoration projects, research and The Eyak Preservation Council SOUTHEAST ALASKA CONSERVATION vide the spawning and rearing habitat for the world’s media outreach. preserves, restores and celebrates COUNCIL BLACK MESA WATER COALITION largest sockeye salmon run. MOGAMIOGUNIGAWA NO Juneau, Alaska SUSTAIN: THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER wild salmon culture and habitat Flagstaff, Arizona SEIRYU O MAMORUKAI This group is devoted to protecting FOOD AND FARMING CITY OF DOTHAN—DEPARTMENT OF through education and the promo- BMWC strives to protect the cultur- tu.org/tu-projects/save-bristol-bay Shinjyo-shi, Yamagata London, Greater London prime old-growth forest in South- LEISURE SERVICES tion of sustainable livelihoods with- al integrity of indigenous peoples This group fights to stop the Moga- Sustain advocates for food and ag- east Alaska’s Tongass National For- Dothan, Alabama in the Copper River and Prince Wil- through leadership development, mi-Oguni River Dam project and to riculture policies and practices that est, while encouraging sustainable Dothan’s Leisure Services De- liam Sound watersheds of Alaska. grassroots movement building and realize a sustainable future for the enhance the health and welfare of communities. partment maintains quality parks, social justice advocacy, with the

40 41 goal of building sustainable and communities in the western re- access while protecting this special management, providing informa- EARTHJUSTICE in Amador and Calaveras counties authentic opportunities to learn LOS ANGELES WATERKEEPER healthy communities. gions of North America to manage place from the boom-and-bust tion and policy guidance, sup- San Francisco, California through education, events, advoca- about local ecological issues and Santa Monica, California rapid growth, conserve and restore abuse of mining. porting wilderness-designation This public-interest law firm advanc- cy campaigns and policy work. to care for and repair Southern Cal- Los Angeles Waterkeeper helps GRAND CANYON their resources, and work for posi- legislation, organizing activists, es legislation and litigates to defend ifornia’s native habitats. protect and restore the Santa WILDLANDS COUNCIL tive change. BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL and more. the magnificent places, natural re- FORESTETHICS Monica Bay, San Pedro Bay and Flagstaff, Arizona Chico, California sources and wildlife of the Earth. San Francisco, California INTERNATIONAL RIVERS NETWORK adjacent waters through enforce- This group works to preserve and ARKANSAS The Butte Environmental Council CALIFORNIANS AGAINST FRACKING ForestEthics helps safeguard en- Berkeley, California ment, fieldwork and community restore safe havens and passag- protects and defends the land, air Oakland, California ECOLOGYACTION dangered forests, wild places, wild- International Rivers protects rivers action. es for the entire Grand Canyon THE NATURE CONSERVANCY and water of Northern California’s This coalition of environmental, Santa Cruz, California life and human well-being through and defends the rights of communi- Little Rock, Arkansas region’s native wild creatures Butte County and the surrounding business, health, agriculture, labor, EcologyAction designs programs international advocacy campaigns ties that depend on them by work- LOS PADRES FORESTWATCH The Nature Conservancy helps pro- through volunteer opportunities, region through educational and political and environmental justice to promote energy efficiency, pre- that raise public awareness, devel- ing to stop destructive dams and Santa Barbara, California tect nature by carrying out large- science-based programs, land citizens’ action programs and ad- organizations works to win a state- vent pollution, reduce waste and op solutions and spur change in promote water and energy solutions Los Padres ForestWatch uses legal scale, science-based conservation stewardship and restoration. vocacy campaigns. wide ban on fracking in California. encourage sensible transportation. governments and corporations. for a just and sustainable world. advocacy, scientific collaboration, projects throughout the world. community outreach and volun- GRAND CANYON WOLF RECOVERY CALIFORNIA CLIMATE AND CANOPY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER FRIENDS OF DEL NORTE JOHN MUIR PROJECT teerism to protect and restore the PROJECT CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE NETWORK Palo Alto, California Santa Barbara, California Gasquet, California Cedar Ridge, California natural and cultural heritage of the Flagstaff, Arizona 5 GYRES INSTITUTE Sebastopol, California Canopy plants and protects trees The Environmental Defense Center Friends of Del Norte protects and The Earth Island Institute’s John Los Padres National Forest. The Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Santa Monica, California CalCAN advances policy solutions throughout Palo Alto and its neigh- protects the environment of San- defends the extraordinary wild- Muir Project is dedicated to ending Project is dedicated to bringing 5 Gyres works to eliminate plastic encouraging and supporting sus- boring communities and raises ta Barbara, Ventura and San Luis lands, wildlife and waters of the the federal timber sales program, MARINE LIFE STUDIES back wolves and restoring ecolog- pollution in the world’s oceans tainable agricultural practices that awareness about the value of the Obispo counties through educa- Smith River and the Lake Earl Coast- which consistently undermines sci- Moss Landing, California ical health in the Grand Canyon by organizing research expedi- respond constructively to the cli- urban forest through advoca- tion, advocacy and legal action. al Lagoon in Del Norte County. entific conclusions and the ecologi- Marine Life Studies protects region through advocacy and edu- tions and cleanup efforts around mate crisis and provide benefits to cy, education and its tree-award cal management of national forests oceans and marine wildlife cational and grassroots programs. the world, educating the public, the environment and human health. program. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FRIENDS OF ROSE CANYON and other federal lands. through research, education and San Diego, California and advocating for new materials, INFORMATION CENTER litter cleanups. Friends of Rose Canyon works to LOBO COALITION better designed products and fair CALIFORNIA CHANNEL ISLANDS MARINE AND Arcata, California KLAMATH FOREST ALLIANCE protect, preserve and restore San Orleans, California Flagstaff, Arizona legislation. COASTKEEPER ALLIANCE WILDLIFE INSTITUTE EPIC uses a science-based ap- MONO LAKE COMMITTEE The Lobo Coalition seeks to help San Francisco, California Santa Barbara, California proach, citizen advocacy and strate- Diego’s Rose Canyon and the Rose The Klamath Forest Alliance pro- Lee Vining, California the critically endangered Mexican ACTERRA With 12 member watchdog groups The Institute rescues and rehabil- gic litigation, to protect and restore Creek watershed through volun- motes sustainable ecosystems and The Mono Lake Committee ad- gray wolf recover and restore it to Palo Alto, California from San Diego to the Oregon itates marine mammals, conducts ancient forests, watersheds and na- teer events, educational programs communities to protect the wildlife, vances the protection and res- its essential natural role through Acterra grants environmen- border, California Coastkeeper research and educates to promote tive species in Northern California. and conservation work. waters and old-growth forests of toration of Mono Lake through volunteer efforts, grassroots action tal awards to green businesses, Alliance safeguards and speaks for ocean and human health. Northern California. education and by promoting coop- campaigns and collaboration with promotes green home building California’s waters. EXPLORE ECOLOGY FRIENDS OF THE INYO erative solutions that avoid trans- Bishop, California conservation, scientific and sport- through education, provides volun- CITIZENS COALITION FOR A SAFE Santa Barbara, California KLAMATH RIVERKEEPER ferring environmental problems to Friends of the Inyo helps to protect Somes Bar, California ing organizations. teer opportunities for restoration CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF COMMUNITY Explore Ecology delivers a variety other areas. the public lands and wildlife of the Klamath Riverkeeper restores wa- work in Santa Clara and San Mateo CONSERVATION VOTERS Culver City, California of environmental programs to en- Eastern Sierra by getting citizens ter quality and fisheries through- NORTHERN JAGUAR PROJECT counties, and offers funding for in- EDUCATION FUND Citizens Coalition for a Safe Com- hance the connections between MOTHER JONES involved in exploring and preserv- out the Klamath Basin and advanc- San Francisco, California Tucson, Arizona novative environmental programs. Los Angeles, California munity helps residents of Los An- people and their environment and The Northern Jaguar Project This group helps protect Califor- geles County challenge industrial to encourage creative thinking ing the area’s natural heritage. es its mission through grassroots This news organization specializes works to preserve and recover AGUA COALITION nia’s natural resources and improve development in their neighbor- through hands-on science educa- organizing, policy advocacy and in investigative, political and so- FRIENDS OF THE RIVER the world’s northernmost jaguar Visalia, California the health of its communities by hoods through informed public tion and art discovery. legal action. cial-justice reporting. Sacramento, California population and its natural habitats Securing safe, clean and afford- increasing civic participation, con- comment in the government ap- Friends of the River works to pre- LA RIVER REVITALIZATION CORP through education programs and able drinking water in California’s ducting research to inform voter proval process. FARALLONES MARINE MOUNT SHASTA serve, restore and sustain Cali- Los Angeles, California the establishment, care and expan- San Joaquin Valley is the driving engagement and strengthening SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION BIOREGIONAL ECOLOGY CENTER fornia’s free-flowing rivers and LA River Revitalization Corp works Mount Shasta, California sion of a safe-haven sanctuary in force behind the AGUA Coalition the capacity of environmental ad- CLEAN WATER FUND San Francisco, California Oakland, California streams by influencing public poli- to transform the Los Angeles Riv- Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology northern Mexico. (la Asociación de Gente Unida por vocates and organizations. This group works to protect the cy and inspiring citizen action. er, and the city of Los Angeles, el Agua). The Clean Water Fund brings to- wildlife and habitats in the Gulf Center defends Mount Shasta and RIOS LIBRES gether diverse constituencies to of the Farallones National Marine through projects such as the cre- its bioregion from potential threats CALIFORNIA TROUT GLOBAL COMMUNITY MONITOR Flagstaff, Arizona San Francisco, California campaign for clean water, air and Sanctuary by developing a commu- ation of a 51-mile greenway along to its water, natural sanctuaries AQUALLIANCE El Cerrito, California Dedicated to keeping Chilean Chico, California California Trout protects and re- protection from toxic pollution nity of active ocean stewards. the river corridor and a bridge and biodiversity through advocacy Global Community Monitor trains Patagonia wild, Rios Libres works AquAlliance challenges campaigns stores California’s wild trout, steel- in homes, neighborhoods and to connect the newly expanded campaigns and by participating in and supports “fenceline” commu- to protect the region’s rivers and to divert water from the northern head, salmon and their streams as workplaces. FELIDAE CONSERVATION FUND North Atwater Park to 4,200-acre legal and planning forums. nities in industrial areas in the use lands, defend the people who de- Sacramento River watershed and they face increasing threats from Mill Valley, California Griffith Park. of environmental monitoring tools pend on them, and give the threat- defends Northern California waters population growth and climate CONCERNED RESOURCES AND The Felidae Conservation Fund NEW DOOR VENTURES so that they can document and un- LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE San Francisco, California ened area a voice by documenting through advocacy, education and change. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKERS works to conserve wild cats and derstand the impact of industrial South Lake Tahoe, California its natural resources using film, litigation. Ojai, California ensure healthy and sustainable New Door Ventures helps at-risk pollution on their health and the The League to Save Lake Tahoe de- words and images. CALIFORNIA WATER IMPACT CREW provides job training, paid habitats for them through re- youth in San Francisco prepare for BATTLE CREEK ALLIANCE NETWORK employment and community search, community involvement, environment. fends the environmental health and work and life through paid intern- scenic beauty of the Lake Tahoe SAVE THE SCENIC SANTA RITAS Manton, California Santa Barbara, California service opportunities to young educational programs and techno- ships, job-readiness training and Tucson, Arizona The Battle Creek Alliance helps people in fire protection, habitat logical efforts. GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE area by monitoring storm drains, supportive case management. This network advocates for just Berkeley, California Save the Scenic Santa Ritas uses protect California’s public-trust restoration and trail maintenance reviewing regional and airport and environmentally sensitive use The Green Science Policy Institute education and outreach to protect resources of water, climate, forests throughout Santa Barbara and Ven- FOOD FIRST plans, preventing invasive species TROUT UNLIMITED— of California’s water through re- provides unbiased scientific data the scenic, aesthetic, recreational, and wildlife in the Battle Creek tura counties. Oakland, California and more. NORTH BAY CHAPTER search, planning, public education to government, industry and non- environmental and wildlife values watershed of Shasta and Tehama Food First analyzes the root causes San Rafael, California and litigation. governmental organizations to of the Santa Rita Mountains, Pata- counties. EARTH LAW CENTER of global hunger, poverty and eco- LOS ANGELES COUNTY Trout Unlimited’s North Bay Chap- facilitate more informed decision gonia Mountains, Canelo Hills and CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS Fremont, California logical degradation, and develops BICYCLE COALITION ter protects, reconnects, restores making about chemicals used in San Rafael Valley from degrada- BODIE HILLS COALITION Earth Law Center seeks to trans- solutions to those problems. Los Angeles, California and sustains watersheds resulting consumer products. The Los Angeles County Bicycle tion due to mining and mineral CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP Oakland, California form laws, economies, policies and in clean waters for fish and wildlife governance systems to recognize FOOTHILL CONSERVANCY Coalition is dedicated to mak- in Northern California. exploration. June Lake, California The California Wilderness Coali- HABITAT WORKS This coalition works toward the the inherent rights of all Earth’s Pine Grove, California ing LA County more bike-friendly tion works to protect and restore La Crescenta, California SONORAN INSTITUTE permanent protection of the Bodie inhabitants and ecosystems to co- The Foothill Conservancy works through programs, campaigns, OAKLAND LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE California’s wildest natural land- On weekend stewardship projects, Tucson, Arizona Hills, balancing conservation and exist, thrive and evolve. to protect, restore and sustain the events, outreach and education. Oakland, California scapes through monitoring land Habitat Works offers volunteers The Sonoran Institute helps natural and human environment The Oakland Landscape Committee

42 43 plants and cares for trees, develops hands-on projects, workshops, salmon, steelhead and trout pop- SANTA BARBARA MOUNTAIN BIKE preserves, enhances and restores through education and advocacy, BODIE HILLS CONSERVA- and maintains pollinator gardens in presentations and publications to ulations through education, out- TRAIL VOLUNTEERS the trails of the Sierra Buttes region monitors water quality and helps parks and schools, organizes volun- guide communities to discover sus- reach and advocacy programs. Santa Barbara, California for diverse trail users through col- plant native landscaping to dis- TION PARTNERSHIP teers and mentors kids. tainable ways to live within the nat- Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail laboration, education, stewardship courage urban runoff. ural confines of their bioregions. SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER Volunteers maintains Santa Bar- and recreation. OCCIDENTAL ARTS San Diego, California bara-area trails and educates the SUSTAINABLE SURF Manhattan Beach, California AND ECOLOGY CENTER PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF San Diego Coastkeeper’s team of public to become stewards of this SIERRA NEVADA BIGHORN Sustainable Surf promotes prac- Occidental, California SANTA BARBARA, VENTURA, scientists, activists, educators and community resource. SHEEP FOUNDATION The Occidental Arts and Ecology AND SAN LUIS OBISPO INC. lawyers work with the communi- Bishop, California tices that protect ocean health and Center advances community-based Santa Barbara, California ty and decision makers to protect SANTA BARBARA ZOO This group champions the en- other natural resources related to strategies for social change and Planned Parenthood promotes and restore water throughout San Santa Barbara, California dangered Sierra Nevada bighorn surfing through educational and environmental stewardship through family planning and healthy, re- Diego County to be fishable, swim- The Santa Barbara Zoological Gar- sheep by building a community of action campaigns and by advocat- research, demonstrations, educa- sponsible reproductive and sexual mable and drinkable. dens is dedicated to the preserva- committed advocates, fundraising, ing for the use of more sustainable tional events and other programs at behavior by providing comprehen- tion, conservation and enhance- and purchasing equipment and technology in the surf industry. its organic farm in Sonoma County. sive educational, counseling, medi- SAN DIEGO COUNTY ment of the natural world and its defraying transportation costs for cal and referral services. BICYCLE COALITION living treasures through education, relocations and genetic research. THE BICYCLE KITCHEN Los Angeles, California OCEAN DEFENDERS ALLIANCE San Diego, California research and recreation. Huntington Beach, California PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION The San Diego County Bicycle Co- SIERRA WATERSHED EDUCATION Bicycle Kitchen promotes the bi- ODA removes abandoned com- Berkeley, California alition advocates for and protects SAVE MOUNT DIABLO PARTNERSHIPS cycle as a fun, safe and accessible mercial fishing gear from critical The Plastic Pollution Coalition ed- the rights of all people who ride Walnut Creek, California Tahoe City, California form of transportation by providing underwater habitat to make South- ucates individuals to stop using bicycles, promoting bicycling as Save Mount Diablo preserves and SWEP promotes environmental a welcoming space to learn about ern California’s coastal waters safer disposable plastics, encourages a mainstream, safe and enjoy- restores Northern California’s stewardship by connecting stu- building, maintaining and riding for marine wildlife. businesses to invest in biodegrad- able form of transportation and Mount Diablo and its foothills, and dents in California’s Tahoe-Truckee bicycles. ables and advocates for economic recreation. provides information on the moun- region to their community and en- OIKONOS ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE incentives for businesses that re- tain’s ecosystems and outdoor rec- vironment through comprehensive THE ECOLOGY CENTER San Juan Capistrano, California Benicia, California duce their plastic footprint. SAN DIEGUITO RIVER VALLEY reational activities. watershed education and service The Ecology Center offers skills Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge CONSERVANCY programs. studies and protects imperiled PROTECT OUR WINTERS San Diego, California SAVE THE WAVES COALITION workshops, field trips, gardening ecosystems across the globe by Pacific Palisades, California The Conservancy manages the di- Davenport, California SILICON VALLEY BICYCLE COALITION education, community festivals and engaging diverse communities Protect Our Winters mobilizes the verse habitats along the 55-mile- Save The Waves Coalition is dedi- San Jose, California a permaculture design certification through scientific and artistic winter sports community to fight long San Dieguito River Valley cated to protecting and preserving The coalition promotes the bicycle to promote new ideas about food, collaborations. climate change through education- while promoting outdoor recre- the coastal environment, with an for everyday use in Santa Clara water, energy, waste and shelter. al programs and community-based ation, scientific research and envi- emphasis on the surf zone, and ed- and San Mateo counties via pro- National Monument status is the objective for this scenic area in the eastern Sierra. THE RUCKUS SOCIETY OJAI RAPTOR CENTER activism. ronmental education. ucating the public about its value. grams that encourage people to BOB WICK - BLM Oakland, California Oak View, California cycle and make the urban environ- The Ruckus Society provides envi- The Ojai Raptor Center rehabil- THE RON FINLEY PROJECT SANCTUARY FOREST SAVENATURE.ORG ment more bike friendly. MISSION: Our coalition of organizations is working to- itates and releases injured, or- Los Angeles, California Whitehorn, California San Francisco, California ronmental, human rights and social ward the permanent protection of the Bodie Hills, an phaned and displaced birds of This guerrilla gardener is working Sanctuary Forest works with land- SaveNature.Org raises awareness SISKIYOU LAND CONSERVANCY justice organizers with the tools, training and support needed to American treasure in California’s eastern Sierra, with ex- prey in Ventura County. to build a public urban garden in owners to conserve and restore and money to protect ecosystems, Arcata, California South Central Los Angeles to serve wildlife and wild places throughout Siskiyou Land Conservancy pro- achieve their goals through cre- ceptional scenic, historic and recreational values. land in the Mattole River water- OJAI VALLEY LAND CONSERVANCY as a community hub where people shed and, in some cases, holds the world. tects biologically important lands ative, strategic nonviolent direct Ojai, California ACTIVITIES: We seek to create a healthy, sustainable fu- can learn about nutrition and join conservation easements to protect and streams in the five northwest- action. The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy together to plant, work and unwind. SEA TURTLE RESTORATION PROJECT ern counties of California and en- ture for the Bodie Hills that combines conservation and private lands. works to protect the views, trails, Forest Knolls, California courages local residents to build THE SIERRA FUND Nevada City, California access, honors tradition and promotes the region’s sce- water and wildlife of the Ojai Valley TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION SANDIEGO350.ORG The Sea Turtle Restoration Project sustainable communities that nat- The Sierra Fund seeks to increase nic beauty, while protecting this special place from the and manages some 2,000 acres of NETWORK—SALMON PROTECTION San Marcos, California works to protect sea turtles and urally integrate with these lands. public-access open space. their marine environment through and organize investment to protect boom and bust abuse of mining. Our greatest challenge AND WATERSHED NETWORK This all-volunteer group holds Forest Knolls, California peaceful rallies and educational education, consumer empower- SOUTH YUBA RIVER CITIZENS and preserve the natural resources is ramping up the public support necessary to see it des- PELICAN RESCUE TEAM SPAWN works to protect endan- events in San Diego County about ment, strategic litigation and the LEAGUE and communities of the Sierra Ne- Fountain Valley, California ignated as a National Monument, or something similar, gered coho salmon and steelhead environmental issues such as cli- promotion of sustainable marine Nevada City, California vada region. This marine wildlife protection that would permanently protect this treasured land- in California’s streams and water- mate change, greenhouse gas policies. SYRCL seeks to protect the Yuba organization provides emergen- THE STORY OF STUFF PROJECT sheds by mobilizing the grassroots, emissions and fracking. River and its wild salmon popula- scape. In 2014 we will increase our outreach efforts fo- cy rescue for pelicans and other Berkeley, California restoring streams, developing pub- SEQUOIA FORESTKEEPER tion through its River Ambassadors injured seabirds and educates the Kernville, California The Story of Stuff raises awareness cusing on individuals and businesses. Patagonia’s gen- lic policy and using litigation and SANTA ANA RIVER TRUST program, education, an annual film public about the threats these crea- Sequoia ForestKeeper serves as the about consumption habits and erous support provided us with the capacity to do this research. Riverside, California festival, water-quality testing and tures face. their effect on the planet through important organizing work. The Santa Ana River Trust pro- eyes, ears and voice of the forest in long-range planning advocacy. SALMON RIVER RESTORATION motes community stewardship the southern Sierra Nevada, pro- movies, DVDs, podcasts and other PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK campaigns to reduce plastic pol- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Our greatest accomplishment in COUNCIL of the Santa Ana River through tecting and restoring its ecosys- SUGAR PINE FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA lution, grow the sharing economy 2013 was hiring a full-time conservation organizer and in- Sawyers Bar, California trail improvements, cleanup days, tems through monitoring, enforce- South Lake Tahoe, California Oakland, California and end political corruption. The Salmon River Restoration community awareness events and ment, education and litigation. The Sugar Pine Foundation is tegrating that individual seamlessly into the Bodie Hills PAN North America works to end Council monitors, protects and its annual river and trail survey. dedicated to restoring sugar our reliance on pesticides by ad- THE TIDES CENTER—MARINE coalition. The addition of this staff person will allow us maintains the Salmon River ecosys- EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE—SHARK pines and other white pines in vancing fair, ecological pest-man- EDUCATION PROJECT to mount a positive, offensive campaign to protect this tem, with the active participation of SANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPER STEWARDS California’s Lake Tahoe region by agement solutions through citi- Berkeley, California San Francisco, California the local community. Santa Barbara, California involving youth and community in special place while providing a sustainable economic al- The Marine Education Project zens’ advocacy campaigns and by Santa Barbara Channelkeeper ad- Shark Stewards advocates for shark hands-on forest stewardship. ternative to open-pit gold mining. fostering an international network SALMONID RESTORATION vances the protection of the Santa sanctuaries, no-finning policies works to preserve and restore the biodiversity and health of Califor- bodiehills.org of consumer, labor, health, environ- FEDERATION Barbara Channel and its water- and fights to preserve their critical SURFRIDER FOUNDATION— nia’s coastal and marine ecosys- ment and agriculture groups. Redway, California sheds through science-based ad- marine habitat. NEWPORT BEACH CHAPTER tems through scientifically sup- This federation promotes stew- vocacy, education, fieldwork and Newport Beach, California PLANET DRUM FOUNDATION ported community involvement, ardship, sustainable management rule-enforcement initiatives. SIERRA BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP Surfrider works to protect clean San Francisco, California Clio, California education and action. and restoration of California’s wild water, beaches and beach access The Planet Drum Foundation uses The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

44 45 TREEPEOPLE VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY BOULDER B-CYCLE CRYSTAL VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL industry empowers citizens to fight training to young people in con- Beverly Hills, California Salinas, California Boulder, Colorado PROTECTION ASSOCIATION energy development that hurts servation projects with the goal of SURFERS AGAINST TreePeople trains and helps com- Through scientific research, strate- This group operates a compre- Carbondale, Colorado their communities. transforming the participants and munities to plant trees, educates gic communications and outdoor hensive, citywide bike-sharing CVEPA fights for the protection of their communities. GREAT OLD BROADS SEWAGE, UK kids about environmental issues, curriculum, the Ventana Wildlife system to promote health, quali- wilderness, wildlife, forests and demonstrates sustainable solutions Society conserves native wildlife ty of life and preservation of the streams, for the restoration of the FOR WILDERNESS NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATION Durango, Colorado to problems in urban ecosystems, and its habitat in Central California. environment. natural environment and for the Boulder, Colorado Great Old Broads for Wilderness works with government agencies maintenance of the integrity of lo- New Era Colorado Foundation en- helps preserve and protect U.S. on critical water issues and oper- VENTURA HILLSIDES CONSERVANCY BUTTERFLY PAVILION cal ecosystems. gages, educates and trains a new ates a beautiful public park. Ventura, California Westminster, Colorado wilderness and wild lands by using generation of active citizens and The Ventura Hillsides Conservan- Butterfly Pavilion fosters apprecia- EARTHLINKS the voices and activism of elders in young leaders in Colorado through TULEYOME INC. cy protects and conserves open tion of butterflies and other inver- Denver, Colorado everything from educational pro- democracy fellowships, voter reg- Woodland, California space resources through acquisi- tebrates while conserving and re- EarthLinks promotes organic gar- grams to litigation. istration campaigns and leadership Tuleyome works to protect both storing threatened habitats locally dening, natural beekeeping and development. tion of land and easements, stew- GROWING GARDENS the wild and agricultural heritage ardship of protected lands and and globally. composting to sustain people and Boulder, Colorado of the northern inner Coast Range public education about local natu- the planet through the creation of OUR HEALTH, OUR FUTURE, OUR Growing Gardens enriches the and western Sacramento Valley. ral resources. CITIZENS FOR A Earth-friendly products. lives of Boulder residents through LONGMONT HEALTHY COMMUNITY Longmont, Colorado sustainable urban agriculture. TUOLUMNE RIVER TRUST WATSONVILLE WETLANDS WATCH Hotchkiss, Colorado ECO-CYCLE This group works to keep frack- San Francisco, California Freedom, California Citizens for a Healthy Community Boulder, Colorado ing out of the city of Longmont The Tuolumne River Trust pro- HIGH COUNTRY CITIZENS’ ALLIANCE Watsonville Wetlands Watch advo- protects Colorado from irresponsi- Eco-Cycle promotes a zero-waste through grassroots organizing and motes stewardship of California’s Crested Butte, Colorado cates for wetland issues, restores ble gas and oil drilling. culture through recycling pro- litigation. Tuolumne River through education, High Country Citizens’ Alliance degraded habitats and teach- grams at local businesses, educa- community outreach, restoration COLORADO champions the protection, conser- es appreciation for the unique tional programs for kids, a Q&A QUIET USE COALITION projects, advocacy and grassroots vation and preservation of the nat- beauty and life of the Pajaro Valley FOURTEENERS INITIATIVE recycling hotline and the Center for Salida, Colorado organizing. Golden, Colorado ural ecosystems within Colorado’s wetlands. Hard-to-Recycle Materials. Quiet Use Coalition works to cre- The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Upper Gunnison River Basin. ate, preserve and promote quiet URBAN SPROUTS preserves and protects the natural ECOFLIGHT WILD EQUITY INSTITUTE HIGH COUNTRY use of public lands and waters San Francisco, California integrity of the 54 mountains in Aspen, Colorado San Francisco, California through education, events and pre- Urban Sprouts provides gar- Colorado that are more than 14,000 EcoFlight uses small aircraft to pro- CONSERVATION CENTER Wild Equity Institute unites the Frisco, Colorado vention of harmful or illegal activity Thanks to these and other efforts to ban the bag, shoppers in England will be den-based education in the San feet-high through active steward- mote protection of remaining wild charged for single-use plastic bags beginning October 2015. HUGO TAGHOLM grassroots conservation and en- High Country Conservation Center in shared spaces. Francisco Bay Area to transform ship and public education. lands and wildlife habitat in the vironmental justice movements in kids’ attitudes toward the environ- western U.S., providing an aerial promotes practical solutions for campaigns that redress inequity. MISSION: To protect the United Kingdom’s oceans, ment and the consumption of fruits COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB perspective and educational pro- resource conservation through ROARING FORK OUTDOOR waves and beaches for all to enjoy via community action, and vegetables. Golden, Colorado grams that encourage environmen- waste-reduction projects, work- VOLUNTEERS Basalt, Colorado WILDCARE The Colorado Mountain Club tal stewardship. shops and educational programs. campaigning, volunteering, conservation, education San Rafael, California VALLEY VERDE works to preserve alpine regions in Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers WildCare advocates for the pro- and scientific research. San Jose, California Colorado through conservation ini- ENERGY AND CONSERVATION LAW INDEPENDENCE PASS FOUNDATION promotes stewardship of public tection of wildlife and open space, Aspen, Colorado Valley Verde empowers low-in- tiatives, adventure travel trips and Durango, Colorado lands in Colorado’s Roaring Fork ACTIVITIES: SAS works on coastal environmental issues, operates a wildlife hospital and The Independence Pass Founda- come residents to become suc- educational programs. Energy and Conservation Law pro- Valley by creating volunteer oppor- including litter, sewage, climate change, toxic chemicals, cessful organic gardeners to teaches people to peacefully coex- tion works with government agen- tunities for trail work and conserva- vides free, experienced and spe- shipping, industry and development. We aim to create reduce food insecurity, improve ist with the creatures around them. COLORADO OCEAN COALITION cialized legal services in Colorado cies to develop and implement tion projects. health and the environment and Boulder, Colorado to communities facing threats from projects that maintain and enhance measurable improvements in the state of our oceans, to promote organic gardening as WILDCOAST Believing that you don’t have to nonrenewable resource extraction, the ecology, beauty and safety of ROCK THE EARTH waves and beaches through changes in public behaviour, Imperial Beach, California Colorado’s Independence Pass. a tool to build an environmentally be near the ocean to care about especially uranium mining and Denver, Colorado government policy and industry practices. strong Silicon Valley. WILDCOAST conserves coastal and it, the Colorado Ocean Coalition milling. Rock the Earth works closely with marine ecosystems and wildlife, works to promote healthy oceans INFORMATION NETWORK FOR the music industry and its fans to ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In 2011, businesses in the UK RESPONSIBLE MINING VCCOOL including sea turtles, gray whales, through education and community ERIE RISING protect the environment through handed out plastic bags at a rate of 254 a second—eight Ventura, California California condors and sharks. Lafayette, Colorado Lyons, Colorado legal action, postcard campaigns, engagement. billion “thin-gauge” plastic bags that year. Plastic bags VCCool champions sustainable, Erie Rising advocates for the well- INFORM educates the public about protests and concerts to create a carbon-neutral living by providing WILDLIFE CENTER CONSERVATION being of families in communities the dangers of irresponsible min- new generation of activists. are devastating to the marine environment, taking up tools and expertise for change, in- OF SILICON VALLEY COLORADO EDUCATION FUND affected by natural gas operations, ing, monitors all hard-rock mining to a thousand years to break down. Charging money for in Colorado and increases citizen fluencing policy and supporting a Milpitas, California Denver, Colorado continually seeking information on ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILD bags is a proven way of reducing their use; in Ireland it resilient green economy. Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley CCEF educates and mobilizes health and environmental issues engagement at the local, state and Denver, Colorado led to a 90% reduction. So we formed a coalition of con- provides high-quality care and people to protect Colorado’s envi- in order to inspire citizen action to federal levels. Rocky Mountain Wild works to VEGGIELUTION rehabilitation to urban wildlife and ronment, with three areas of focus: keep children safe and healthy. protect, connect and restore wild- cerned organisations to create the Break The Bag Habit San Jose, California promotes a respectful coexistence ending the era of dirty fossil fuels LARIMER COUNTY life and wild lands in the South- campaign. The campaign, which was funded in part by Because everyone deserves to eat CONSERVATION CORPS between humans and wildlife in and accelerating the transition to FRACK FREE CO ern Rockies of Colorado, south- a grant from Patagonia, proved successful. Beginning healthy, affordable food, Veggielu- their communities. clean, renewable energy; solving Telluride, Colorado Fort Collins, Colorado ern Wyoming, and eastern Utah October 1, 2015, shoppers in England will be charged for tion brings fresh produce from its the climate change crisis; and pre- Frack Free CO works to empower The CCC runs youth-employment through conservation campaigns, programs on community farms, farm to the plates of low-income COLORADO serving public lands, clean air and Coloradans with information on planning and the use of mapping single-use plastic bags. In the interim, we’re launching families. clean water. renewable energy, sustainable ag- conservation projects, fire mitiga- technologies. a drive to secure pledges from the public to stop using BICYCLES FOR riculture and sustainable living so tion programs and energy audits, plastic bags, hoping to drastically reduce the estimated VENTANA WILDERNESS ALLIANCE HUMANITY COLORADO CONSERVATION that they can move away from dirty empowering young adults to be- SAN JUAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE Santa Cruz, California Denver, Colorado LANDS FOUNDATION industries. come environmental stewards and Durango, Colorado 14.7 billion that will be used between now and when the The Ventana Wilderness Alliance Bicycles for Humanity collects do- Durango, Colorado to develop self-sufficiency and The San Juan Citizens Alliance or- charge is implemented. protects, preserves and restores nated bicycles and ships them to The Conservation Lands Founda- FRACTIVIST.ORG work skills. ganizes people to protect the San the wilderness and biodiversity of Africa to fill basic transportation sas.org/uk tion protects, restores and expands Fort Collins, Colorado Juan Basin’s water, air and lands, the public lands within California’s needs for healthcare workers, stu- MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS the National Conservation Lands With research, data and analysis, as well as the character of its rural northern Santa Lucia Mountains dents and teachers. Denver, Colorado through education, advocacy and this investigative blog about frack- communities. Mile High Youth Corps offers paid and Big Sur coast. partnerships. ing and the Colorado oil and gas work experience, education and

46 47 SAN LUIS VALLEY WESTERN HARDROCK with trails, exhibits, an interactive by operating river cleanups, and development by providing inno- SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY rivers from the mountains to the to local schools to teach bike safety ECOSYSTEM COUNCIL WATERSHED TEAM natural history museum, public more. vative strategies, working models Gainesville, Florida coast. and advocates for better bike facili- Alamosa, Colorado Durango, Colorado nature programs and events, and and timely information to the busi- The Sea Turtle Conservancy advo- ties, infrastructure and government The San Luis Valley Ecosystem This coalition of community and runs a preschool, summer camp COMMON GOOD CITY FARM ness, energy, financial services and cates for sea turtles and their hab- GREENLAW policies. Washington, DC Atlanta, Georgia Council helps protect and restore watershed groups confronts the and water-quality testing program. waste management sectors. itats through research, education Common Good City Farm pro- GreenLaw provides free legal and the biological diversity, ecosys- challenges remaining from mining and protection programs outside MALAMA MAUNALUA vides hands-on training in food technical assistance to environ- Honolulu, Hawaii tems and natural resources of in the West by addressing environ- NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY— LAND TRUST ALLIANCE and in the U.S. production, healthy eating and Washington, DC mental organizations and commu- To restore Maunalua Bay and in- the Upper Rio Grande bioregion, mental degradation and helping CONNECTICUT environmental sustainability to a The Land Trust Alliance works to nity groups throughout Georgia, crease marine life, this group re- balancing ecological values and rural communities attain the skills Greenwich, Connecticut GEORGIA multicultural, multiracial and multi- save the places people love by helping to prevent pollution that moves invasive algae and reduces human needs. and capacity they need. Audubon Connecticut conserves and restores natural ecosystems to generational community in Wash- strengthening land conservation ALTAMAHA RIVERKEEPER endangers human health and the runoff of sediment and pollutants. SAND CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY WESTERN MINING ACTION PROJECT benefit birds, other wildlife, their ington, D.C. across America using conserva- Darien, Georgia environment. Altamaha Riverkeeper works to PARTNERSHIP Lyons, Colorado habitats and Earth’s biological tion easements, policy and col- NA MAMO O MU’OLEA protect and restore the habitat, Hana, Hawaii Denver, Colorado The Western Mining Action Proj- diversity. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE laboration with the conservation OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER Washington, DC water quality and flow of the Alta- Statesboro, Georgia Na Mamo O Mu’olea works to con- The Sand Creek Regional Green- ect provides free legal services community. Defenders of Wildlife works to pre- maha River, from its headwaters to Ogeechee Riverkeeper protects serve Mu’olea’s natural cultural, way Partnership works with Aurora, for grassroots organizations and NEW HAVEN/LEÓN SISTER CITY vent species across the U.S. from its terminus. and improves the water quality of scenic, historic and marine resourc- Commerce City and Denver to Native American tribes on mining PROJECT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION becoming imperiled, to restore the Ogeechee, the Canoochee and es through traditional Hawai’ian preserve, improve and promote issues in the western U.S. in order New Haven, Connecticut VOTERS EDUCATION FUND threatened species and to protect Washington, DC CHATTOOGA CONSERVANCY surrounding coastal rivers. “ahupua‘a” management. the natural and recreational re- to protect air and water quality, This Sister City project educates wildlife and the habitat on which it LCVEF helps strengthen the envi- Clayton, Georgia sources of the Sand Creek Regional wild lands, biological diversity and residents of New Haven about the depends. The Chattooga Conservancy helps SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER PEOPLES ADVOCACY sacred lands. global effects of American policies ronmental movement by educating Greenway. Augusta, Georgia on people overseas and brings and mobilizing citizens on critical protect and restore the ecological FOR TRAILS HAWAII SRK serves as the primary guardian SAVE THE COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE economic, human and community EARTHWORKS environmental issues and by ad- integrity of the Chattooga water- Kailua Kona, Hawaii Washington, DC shed and empowers communities of the Savannah River, working to PATH connects the people and Fort Collins, Colorado CONSERVATION CENTER development projects to the peo- vocating for sound environmental Earthworks counters the negative to practice good stewardship on restore its water quality, estab- places on the island of Hawai’i with Save the Colorado River works to Paonia, Colorado ple of León, Nicaragua. policies. impacts of irresponsible miner- public and private lands. lish buffers and best management pathways and safe bikeways. protect and restore the ecologi- The Western Slope Conserva- al and energy development by practices for recreation activities cal health of the Colorado River by tion Center builds an active and POMPERAUG RIVER WATERSHED NEW VENTURE FUND—FOSSIL FUEL working with communities and COALITION OF SOUTHERN and educating the community to SUST’AINABLE MOLOKAI raising public awareness and by aware community to protect and COALITION REDUCTION PROJECT grassroots groups to reform gov- become river stewards. Kaunakakai, Hawaii inspiring and supporting environ- enhance the lands, air, water and Woodbury, Connecticut Washington, DC APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN ernment policies, improve corpo- Sust’ainable Molokai supports the mental organizations. wildlife of the lower Gunnison River The Pomperaug River Watershed The Fossil Fuel Reduction Project STEWARDS rate practices, influence invest- Jasper, Georgia SOUTH RIVER WATERSHED ALLIANCE island’s rich culture and historic watershed. Coalition promotes the use of works to cap the expansion of the Decatur, Georgia legacy of `āina momona (abundant THE ACCESS FUND science and education to ensure ment decisions and encourage tar sands industry, then to clean it The Mountain Stewards fight South River Watershed Alliance re- land) while embracing modern Boulder, Colorado WILD CONNECTIONS the availability of high-quality wa- responsible materials sourcing and up and phase it out. against the harms of surface coal stores and protects the South River pathways to a sustainable future. The Access Fund helps keep U.S. Colorado Springs, Colorado ter in the Pomperaug watershed consumption. mining through political advoca- and its watershed through educa- climbing areas open and preserves Wild Connections identifies, pro- communities. SAVE AMERICA’S FORESTS FUND cy, litigation, education, cemetery tion, water quality monitoring and the climbing environment through tects and restores lands of the ENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION Washington, DC mapping, water monitoring and IDAHO Washington, DC river cleanups. conservation, citizen mobilization, Upper Arkansas and South Platte SURFRIDER FOUNDATION— Save America’s Forests Fund pro- enforcement. The Endangered Species Coalition ADVOCATES FOR THE WEST land acquisition and educational watersheds to ensure the survival CONNECTICUT CHAPTER tects wild forests on public lands, Boise, Idaho helps protect endangered species TREES ATLANTA programs. of native species and ecological Milford, Connecticut challenges clearcutting and pro- COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE/ Advocates for the West uses law through grassroots organizing Atlanta, Georgia richness. Surfrider Connecticut protects tects native biodiversity. UPPER COOSA RIVERKEEPER and science to restore streams and among conservation, scientif- Trees Atlanta helps citizens pro- THOMPSON DIVIDE COALITION Connecticut’s beaches, rivers Rome, Georgia watersheds, protect public lands ic, education, religious, humane, THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY tect and improve Atlanta’s urban Carbondale, Colorado WILDLANDS RESTORATION and wetlands and the Long Is- The Coosa River Basin Initiative/ and wildlife, and ensure clean and sporting, business and community Washington, DC environment through plantings The Thompson Divide Coalition VOLUNTEERS land Sound from pollution and Upper Coosa Riverkeeper informs sustainable communities in the groups. The Wilderness Society defends and conservation and educational seeks to secure permanent pro- Boulder, Colorado development. and empowers citizens in the American West. wild lands in the U.S. and inspires programs. tection from oil and gas develop- WRV engages volunteers in land southeast U.S. to protect, preserve ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP Americans to care for and enjoy ment on federal lands in Colora- stewardship projects such as hab- WILDLIFE IN CRISIS and restore this biologically di- FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER Washington, DC wild places through conservation, HAWAII do’s Thompson Divide Area by itat restoration and conservation Weston, Connecticut verse area. Driggs, Idaho The Environmental Working Group designation of public lands and ef- educating the public and working work throughout Colorado and Wildlife in Crisis rescues injured KO‘OLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED Friends of the Teton River works to seeks to transform government forts to engage the public. with lawmakers and government southern Wyoming. and orphaned wildlife, uses edu- GEORGIA FORESTWATCH ensure clean water, healthy streams policies and the marketplace to PARTNERSHIP agencies. cation and direct action to protect Ellijay, Georgia Pearl City, Hawaii and abundant fisheries in the up- conserve land and water, produce THEODORE ROOSEVELT threatened ecosystems and over- Georgia ForestWatch works to pre- This partnership of landowners, per Teton watershed. CONNECTICUT and use energy responsibly, and VOLUNTEERS FOR sees a land trust that preserves CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP serve, protect and restore native conservation groups and public BIKE WALK CONNECTICUT ensure that food and consum- Washington, DC OUTDOOR COLORADO open space nationwide. ecosystems of the Chattahooch- agencies works together to man- IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE West Hartford, Connecticut er products are free of harmful TRCP works with hunters and poli- Denver, Colorado ee-Oconee National forests, and to age the forested watershed of the Boise, Idaho Bike Walk Connecticut makes bicy- chemicals. cymakers to preserve the traditions Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA inform and inspire the public to be Ko’olau Mountains. ICL seeks to ensure that wild Idaho cling and walking safe, feasible and of hunting and fishing through good stewards of these lands. remains wild and works to protect mobilizes people to volunteer in ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND—FREEDOM Colorado’s wild places—in projects attractive for a healthier, cleaner advocacy and education about the values that define Idaho by Washington, DC HAWAI’I WILDLIFE CENTER such as wildfire, trail and habitat Connecticut. TO ROAM water resources, marine fisher- GEORGIA ORGANICS Kapaau, Hawaii building a robust conservation The Alaska Wilderness League Washington, DC restoration—to create a corps of ies, agricultural lands and energy Atlanta, Georgia The Hawai’i Wildlife Center works community and advocating for COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS FOR works to preserve Alaska’s wild Freedom to Roam works in the wilderness stewards. development. Georgia Organics promotes local to protect, conserve and aid in the clean water, clean air and healthy lands and waters through grass- northern Great Plains of the United SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION organic farming through com- recovery of Hawai’i’s native wildlife families. New London, Connecticut roots campaigns and advocacy States and in the Eastern Himalayas WESTERN COLORADO CONGRESS FLORIDA prehensive grower education, through hands-on treatment, re- COST creates campaigns, events work that engages citizens and de- to preserve migration corridors for outreach and by fostering market Grand Junction, Colorado APALACHICOLA RIVERKEEPER search, training, science education IDAHO RIVERS UNITED and innovative solutions to envi- cision makers. wildlife that is being fragmented opportunities for local food. Boise, Idaho WCC protects the quality of life Apalachicola, Florida and cultural programs. ronmental problems to encourage by roads, cities, fences and energy Idaho Rivers United helps protect in western Colorado by acting as AMERICAN RIVERS Apalachicola Riverkeeper helps an environmental watchdog over the campus community to move development. GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK and restore the rivers and native Washington, DC protect Florida’s Apalachicola River KALIHI VALLEY INSTRUCTIONAL oil and gas drilling, local food and toward sustainability. Athens, Georgia BICYCLE EXCHANGE fish of Idaho through grassroots American Rivers protects and re- and Bay, its tributaries and water- Georgia River Network seeks to agriculture, public lands, uranium INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL Honolulu, Hawaii campaigns, outreach and advocacy EARTHPLACE stores the nation’s rivers by helping sheds; improve and maintain its ensure a clean water legacy by mining and oil shale. SELF-RELIANCE K-VIBE runs a bicycle education work. Westport, Connecticut communities prevent urban run- Washington, DC environmental integrity; and pre- engaging and empowering Geor- shop in Hawai’i that offers repair Earthplace maintains a 62-acre off and sewage spills, by remov- This group advances environmen- serve its scenic, recreational and gians to protect and restore their assistance, community rides, visits wildlife sanctuary in Connecticut ing outdated and unsafe dams, tally sound, equitable community commercial character.

48 49 MODEL FOREST POLICY PROGRAM human life by creating and imple- IOWA LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY the third in the interest of vastly im- ACCESS FUND Sagle, Idaho menting nature-based program- IOWA CITIZENS FOR ATCHAFALAYA BASINKEEPER CENTER proving habitat for sea-run fish and This program supports healthy ming for children and families COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT Baton Rouge, Louisiana Portland, Maine restoring the ecosystem. forests, clean and abundant water throughout Chicago. Atchafalaya Basinkeeper helps The Environmental Health Strategy Des Moines, Iowa RESTORE: THE NORTH WOODS supplies, and economically thriv- Iowa Citizens for Community Im- protect and restore the ecosys- Center promotes healthy families Hallowell, Maine ing, climate-resilient communi- ILLINOIS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE provement empowers and unites tems within the Atchafalaya Basin and communities through safer Springfield, Illinois RESTORE: The North Woods uses ties through planning training people of all ethnic backgrounds to through education, research, moni- products, with the goal of prevent- The Illinois Stewardship Alliance advocacy, public awareness and programs, consulting services and take control of their communities, toring and advocacy programs. ing cancer, learning disabilities and promotes environmentally sustain- citizen action to restore wilderness, advocacy work. identify and address problems and other diseases linked to environ- able, economically viable, socially recover endangered wildlife and act as a vehicle for social, economic COALITION TO RESTORE COASTAL mental toxins. just food and farm systems through protect public lands in the North ROCK CREEK ALLIANCE and environmental justice. LOUISIANA Woods of the U.S. and Canada. Sandpoint, Idaho policy development, advocacy and Baton Rouge, Louisiana FOREST ECOLOGY NETWORK Rock Creek Alliance works to education. Lexington, Maine KENTUCKY This group advocates at the local, counter pollution and degradation state and federal levels for the im- The Forest Ecology Network MARYLAND from hardrock mining to protect LITTLE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL 21ST CENTURY PARKS plementation of sound coastal pol- promotes the ecological and ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETY Louisville, Kentucky the wild lands, wildlife and water JUSTICE ORGANIZATION icies, acts as a watchdog to make aesthetic integrity of the Maine Bladensburg, Maryland This group creates and preserves quality of the Cabinet Mountains Chicago, Illinois sure those regulations are enforced Woods through public awareness The Anacostia Watershed Soci- parklands in Louisville. ecosystem. Little Village addresses environ- and oversees education and resto- campaigns and grassroots citizen ety helps restore and protect the mental injustices in the Little Vil- activism. APPALACHIAN CITIZENS’ ration projects throughout Louisi- Anacostia River and its watershed SALMON VALLEY STEWARDSHIP lage area of Chicago to improve ana’s rich coastal wetlands. communities by cleaning its water, Salmon, Idaho the health of the community. LAW CENTER FRIENDS OF BAXTER STATE PARK recovering its shores and honoring Whitesburg, Kentucky Union, Maine The Salmon Valley Stewardship LOUISIANA BUCKET BRIGADE its heritage. works to promote a sustainable THE PLANT The Appalachian Citizens’ Law New Orleans, Louisiana Friends of Baxter State Park pre- economy and a productive working Chicago, Illinois Center helps protect Appalachia’s The Louisiana Bucket Brigade serves, supports and enhances AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY landscape in the Salmon River re- The Plant is working to convert a land and people from degradation works with communities that the wilderness character of Baxter Chevy Chase, Maryland gion of central Idaho. Chicago meatpacking facility into caused by extractive industries by neighbor the state’s oil refiner- State Park. The Audubon Naturalist Society a net-zero energy incubator for providing legal services and en- ies and chemical plants to free inspires residents of the greater SNAKE RIVER ALLIANCE sustainable food businesses, with gaging in strategic litigation and those neighborhoods of industrial FRIENDS OF CASCO BAY Washington, D.C., region to appre- South Portland, Maine The climbing, natural and cultural resources of Oak Flat, Arizona, are imperiled by Boise, Idaho the goal of eventually using no policy work in areas such as mine pollution. ciate, understand and protect their a proposed copper mine. ANNA JEFFREY Friends of Casco Bay helps im- Snake River Alliance serves as Ida- fossil fuel. safety, environmental protection natural environment through out- prove and protect the environmen- ho’s nuclear watchdog, advocating and sustainable energy. LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL door experiences, education and tal health of Maine’s Casco Bay MISSION: Save the climbing, natural and cultural re- for clean energy through communi- ACTION NETWORK advocacy. THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE through water-quality monitoring, sources at Oak Flat in Arizona, which would be destroyed ty advocacy, collaboration, educa- Chicago, Illinois BOWLING GREEN Baton Rouge, Louisiana advocacy, education and collabo- tion and grassroots organizing. The Recyclery Collective builds RIVERFRONT FOUNDATION LEAN brings together citizens, EARTHSHARE by a copper mine enabled by the Southeast Arizona Land Bowling Green, Kentucky rative problem solving. community through the restoration corporations and governments to Bethesda, Maryland Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013. The Bowling Green Riverfront WINTER WILDLANDS ALLIANCE of donated bicycles and shares re- work for solutions to Louisiana’s en- EarthShare manages many work- Foundation is dedicated to cre- FRIENDS OF THE ACTIVITIES: If passed, the aforementioned act would Boise, Idaho sources and knowledge to support vironmental problems. place charity campaigns through- ating the Barren River Outdoor PRESUMPSCOT RIVER Winter Wildlands Alliance advo- cycling as an affordable, inde- out the country; it also federates exchange approximately 2,400 acres of public land Center, an integrated outdoor South Windham, Maine cates for winter wildlands and pendent and sustainable mode of SUMMIT ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAW dozens of national and state-based for 5,300 acres held by a multinational mining com- recreational area for family Friends of the Presumpscot pro- human-powered snow sports on transportation. AND POLICY—TULANE UNIVERSITY groups to support causes to protects and improves the water qual- pany. In 2013, Resolution Copper Mining (RCM) public lands, providing innovative friendly tourism and recreational LAW SCHOOL tect air, land, water, wildlife and ity, indigenous fisheries, recre- programming such as the Back- opportunities. New Orleans, Louisiana public health. launched a huge public relations campaign, spend- THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE ational opportunities and natural country Film Festival and a “snow Chicago, Illinois The Summit on Environmental Law ing tens of millions of dollars touting the supposed eco- character of the Presumpscot River. school” for children. KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD and Policy addresses some of the MIDSHORE RIVERKEEPER The Wetlands Initiative is dedi- Berea, Kentucky nomic benefits of the proposed mine at Oak Flat. With cated to restoring the wetland re- most important environmental CONSERVANCY Kentucky Heartwood works to pro- MAINE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE Easton, Maryland near limitless resources, RCM leveraged its public-rela- ILLINOIS sources of the Midwest to improve issues, including plastic pollution, Augusta, Maine tect and restore the integrity, sta- Midshore RIVERKEEPER Conser- tions manpower and hired multiple lobbyists to attempt ANGELIC ORGANICS water quality, increase wildlife hab- fracking, planning challenges, min- The Maine Conservation Alliance bility and beauty of Kentucky’s na- vancy advances the restoration and itat and biodiversity and to reduce ing, ocean acidification and endan- encourages Maine’s environmental passage of the Oak Flat Land Exchange legislation. LEARNING CENTER tive forests and biotic communities protection of the Choptank River Caledonia, Illinois flood damage. gered species. movement to pass forward-think- through research, education, advo- watershed, Eastern Bay, and the ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Access Fund joined forces with a Angelic Organics Learning Center ing conservation laws, mobilizes cacy and nonviolent intervention. Miles and Wye rivers through ed- determined coalition of Indian tribes, environmental advances sustainable communities INDIANA MAINE citizens to become informed voters ucation, outreach and restoration of soils, plants, animals and people and advocates for policies that pro- groups, Arizona towns, and others, on grassroots advoca- INDIANA FOREST ALLIANCE KENTUCKY INTERFAITH COMMUNITY BICYCLE CENTER programs. through educational, creative and tect the environment. cy efforts to stop RCM from destroying Oak Flat. We were Bloomington, Indiana POWER AND LIGHT Biddeford, Maine experiential programs. The Indiana Forest Alliance pro- Louisville, Kentucky The Community Bicycle Center the only national group representing outdoor recreation- MASSACHUSETTS tects Indiana’s public forests Kentucky IPL works to protect Ken- uses hands-on bicycle mainte- NATURAL RESOURCES alists in the fight to preserve this area. While we lack our ENVIRONMENTAL LAW through education, grassroots po- tucky’s land, air and water, and ad- nance, group bike rides and civic COUNCIL OF MAINE BIKES NOT BOMBS opposition’s deep pockets, our coalition’s down-in-the- AND POLICY CENTER litical organizing and legal action vocates for more renewable energy engagement activities to develop Augusta, Maine Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Chicago, Illinois to hold the government account- and more healthy energy jobs. thriving attitudes, behaviors and The Natural Resources Council of Bikes Not Bombs uses the bicy- trenches advocacy paid off handsomely in 2013 when the ELPC develops and leads strategic able and to effect policy change. skills in kids. Maine seeks to protect, conserve cle as a vehicle for social change, RCM land exchange bill failed to pass in the House of environmental advocacy cam- KENTUCKY WATERWAYS ALLIANCE and restore Maine’s environment reclaiming thousands of bicycles Representatives. With so much invested, and so much at paigns to protect natural resources SAVE THE DUNES Greensburg, Kentucky ENVIRONMENT MAINE through legislative and policy each year to create local and global The Kentucky Waterways Alliance Portland, Maine stake, the fight is far from over. and the environment with a focus CONSERVATION FUND work, conservation programs and programs that provide skill de- on the Midwest. preserves and restores Ken- Environment Maine advances en- advocacy campaigns. velopment, jobs and sustainable Michigan City, Indiana tucky’s waterways and watersheds vironmental values to protect the transportation. accessfund.org Save the Dunes preserves, protects GARFIELD PARK by building effective allianc- state’s wild places and species PENOBSCOT RIVER and restores the Indiana Dunes and CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE es to guard the future of those from development and resource RESTORATION TRUST CERES the natural resources in northwest Chicago, Illinois watersheds. speculation, and help its residents Augusta, Maine Boston, Massachusetts Indiana’s Lake Michigan watershed. This alliance seeks to encourage have clean air and locally grown The Penobscot River Restoration Ceres develops and markets and strengthen the fundamental food. Trust aims to purchase three dams low-carbon, nonfood grasses for connection between plants and in order to remove two and bypass advanced biofuels and biopower,

50 51 providing more fuel for electricity, REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW (FOR LOVE OF WATER) preserve, protect and improve education about organic methods Nations to honor the sacredness of GREAT BURN STUDY GROUP work, media outreach and govern- new opportunities for growers and COUNCIL Traverse City, Michigan existing habitat for birds and oth- to farmers and consumers. wild buffalo. Missoula, Montana ment watchdog efforts. a cleaner environment for all. Worcester, Massachusetts FLOW works to ensure the waters er wildlife and to develop and Through on-the-ground steward- The Regional Environmental Coun- of the Great Lakes are protected, maintain new bird and wildlife SIERRA CLUB NORTHSTAR CHAPTER CENTER FOR LARGE ship, advocacy and education, the MONTANA RAPTOR Minneapolis, Minnesota CHARLES RIVER CLEAN UP BOAT cil runs a network of community by engaging the public and de- sanctuaries. LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION Great Burn Study Group works to CONSERVATION CENTER Framingham, Massachusetts The Sierra Club Northstar Chapter gardens, farmers markets, youth cision makers about threats and Bozeman, Montana permanently protect the wild and Bozeman, Montana This group works to remove float- helps preserve and protect Min- development training in urban abuses facing the Great Lakes and CYCLES FOR CHANGE This group works to solve large- remote character and ecological The Montana Raptor Conservation ing trash from the Charles River Saint Paul, Minnesota nesota’s environment through ad- agriculture and programs to help by advancing solutions to address scale challenges, such as climate integrity of the northern Bitterroot Center works to conserve and re- between Watertown and the dam Cycles for Change works to build a vocacy work, volunteer leadership homes become energy efficient them. change and habitat fragmentation, Mountains in western Montana and store raptor species in southwest at Boston Harbor. more sustainable environment and and outdoor exploration. and free of environmental hazards. through policy work and by forging northern Idaho. Montana, whose habitats face the FRESHWATER FUTURE stronger community through edu- alliances and fostering collabora- threat of rapid development. CONNECTICUT RIVER SEA-RUN BROOK TROUT COALITION Petosky, Michigan cating and empowering people to URBAN ROOTS tion among conservation efforts. GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION WATERSHED COUNCIL Newburyport, Massachusetts Freshwater Future provides grants, use bicycles for transportation, re- Saint Paul, Minnesota Bozeman, Montana MONTANA WILDERNESS Greenfield, Massachusetts The Sea-Run Brook Trout Coalition locally targeted resource toolkits, furbishing bikes and selling them at Urban Roots engages youth in ed- CLARK FORK COALITION The Greater Yellowstone Coalition ASSOCIATION CRWC works through collabora- researches, protects and restores trainings, and planning and strate- affordable prices, and offering free ucation, training and work projects Missoula, Montana works to protect the lands, waters Helena, Montana tion, education, organization, res- the sea-run brook trout popula- gy consulting to ensure the healthy services to those who visit its open, in food and environmental jobs to The Clark Fork Coalition pro- and wildlife of the greater Yellow- The Montana Wilderness Asso- toration and intervention to protect tions and the coastal watersheds future of the waters of the Great accessible space. provide services to the community tects and restores the Clark Fork stone ecosystem through advoca- ciation helps protect Montana’s the Charles River watershed from on which they depend. Lakes region. and to develop young leaders. watershed in western Montana cy, outreach, education and, when wilderness, wildlife habitat and source to sea. GREAT RIVER GREENING and northern Idaho through sci- necessary, litigation. traditional recreation opportuni- SOUTH BOSTON GROWS KENT COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION Saint Paul, Minnesota WATERLEGACY ence-based, results-oriented ad- ties through community engage- Duluth, Minnesota FRANKLIN PARK COALITION South Boston, Massachusetts Grand Rapids, Michigan Great River Greening leads and vocacy work with an emphasis on GRIZZLY AND WOLF ment, policy work and wilderness Boston, Massachusetts WaterLegacy seeks to protect Min- South Boston Grows works to im- Kent County Parks Foundation inspires community-based resto- public education. DISCOVERY CENTER designation and conservation Franklin Park Coalition inspires oth- nesota’s waters from sulfide mining prove community green space and expands and improves park land, ration of forests, prairies and wa- West Yellowstone, Montana campaigns. ers to care for, explore and enjoy and other threats, and to safeguard advance knowledge about growing protects the environment and pre- ters in Minnesota. CRAIGHEAD INSTITUTE The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Boston’s Franklin Park. the human and ecological com- Bozeman, Montana edible plants in order to increase serves open space in Kent County. Center offers opportunities to ob- NORTHERN PLAINS MIDTOWN GREENWAY COALITION munities that rely on these natural The Craighead Institute seeks to access to and consumption of fresh serve and understand grizzly bears RESOURCE COUNCIL GROW NATIVE MASSACHUSETTS Minneapolis, Minnesota resources. maintain healthy populations of fruits, vegetables and herbs in LEELANAU CONSERVANCY and grey wolves and to appreciate Billings, Montana Cambridge, Massachusetts Leland, Michigan Midtown Greenway Coalition helps native plants and wildlife in the South Boston. their roles in the greater Yellow- This group organizes Montana cit- Grow Native Massachusetts pro- This land trust seeks to preserve to maintain the Midtown Green- American West, along with healthy MISSISSIPPI stone ecosystem. izens to safeguard water quality, motes conservation by establishing the natural beauty, ecological in- way, a 5.5-mile long former railroad human communities in sustainable SOUTHIE TREES KEEP THE REZ BEAUTIFUL family farms and ranches, and the gardens with native plants and by South Boston, Massachusetts tegrity and working farms of the corridor in south Minneapolis lined ecosystems, through advocacy Ridgeland, Mississippi HEADWATERS MONTANA state’s quality of life by giving them removing invasive species. Southie Trees plants and maintains Leelanau Peninsula by preserving with bicycling and walking trails. work and film and book projects. Keep the Rez Beautiful is dedicat- Whitefish, Montana information and tools to help them trees in South Boston to clean the farmland, monitoring water quality Headwaters Montana works to pro- JONES RIVER WATERSHED MISSISSIPPI RIVER FUND ed to beautification of the Ross FIVE VALLEYS LAND TRUST participate effectively in decisions air, reduce storm water pollution and creating protected preserves tect water, wildlife and the tradi- that affect their lives. ASSOCIATION Saint Paul, Minnesota Barnett Reservoir through litter Missoula, Montana and shade homes to reduce energy and nature areas. tional outdoor heritage of Montana Kingston, Massachusetts The Mississippi River Fund works prevention and cleanups. The Five Valleys Land Trust pre- costs. and southeast British Columbia. PHEASANTS FOREVER JRWA works to protect and im- to strengthen the connection be- MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL serves the open space of Mon- Dillon, Montana prove the quality of the water and tween people and the Mississippi STEPS COALITION tana’s Mount Jumbo and helps UNIVERSITY OF COUNCIL Biloxi, Mississippi KEYSTONE CONSERVATION Pheasants Forever improves hab- natural resources in southeastern Lansing, Michigan River and to build support for the return it to native prairie through MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Steps is a coalition of 35 nonprofits Bozeman, Montana itat, raises public awareness and Massachusetts through science, Amherst, Massachusetts The Michigan Environmental Mississippi National River and Rec- conservation easements, stew- and civic groups that builds de- Keystone Conservation partners advocates for pheasant-friendly education and advocacy. This project of UMass Amherst Council advances policy changes reation Area. ardship programs and public land mocracy by developing local lead- with communities to design and land management policies and uses acoustic telemetry to quantify that protect human health and the projects. ership to advocate for the needs of implement strategies that save programs to preserve the lives and MAPS FOR GOOD the movement patterns of permit state’s natural resources through MN350 Mattapoisett, Massachusetts Minneapolis, Minnesota their communities. a place for America’s keystone habitats of pheasants, quail and and identify critical habitats im- collaborating with state and fed- FRIENDS OF THE MISSOURI Maps for Good creates maps and MN350 raises awareness in Minne- species while keeping people and other wildlife. portant for the conservation of fish eral decision makers and forging BREAKS MONUMENT visualizations for environmental sota, and throughout the nation, property secure. in Culebra, Puerto Rico. community alliances. MISSOURI Helena, Montana groups, producing communication about global warming through PINTLER AUDUBON SOCIETY MISSOURIANS ORGANIZING FOR This group works on behalf of the MONTANA AUDUBON Dillon, Montana tools that empower and propel education, lobbying, advocacy and Upper Missouri River Breaks Na- WHALE AND DOLPHIN MICHIGAN LAND USE INSTITUTE REFORM AND EMPOWERMENT Helena, Montana The Pintler Audubon Society pro- their good work. Traverse City, Michigan rallies. tional Monument through educa- CONSERVATION Saint Louis, Missouri Montana Audubon promotes the motes the appreciation and pro- The Michigan Land Use Institute tion, advocacy and by supporting Plymouth, Massachusetts MORE fights for economic, en- appreciation, knowledge and tection of birds, other wildlife and MASSACHUSETTS WATERSHED is working to grow 20% of the NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS groups and agencies that protect WDC defends whales and dolphins vironmental and climate justice conservation of birds and natural their habitats by organizing citizen COALITION community’s food locally by 2020, FOR WILDERNESS and restore the monument. through campaigns, lobbying, con- through nonviolent direct action ecosystems to safeguard biolog- science activities and by speaking Leominster, Massachusetts reduce its energy demands by 25% Ely, Minnesota servation, research and rescue. and legislative advocacy. ical diversity through education, out on important environmental The Massachusetts Watershed Co- by 2025 and have 25% of its work- Northeastern Minnesotans for Wil- GALLATIN VALLEY LAND TRUST citizen science and advocacy issues. alition uses outreach and advocacy ers “smart commute” by 2020. derness works to protect and pre- Bozeman, Montana MICHIGAN MONTANA programs. campaigns to improve the health of serve wilderness and to advocate Gallatin Valley Land Trust con- PLAINS JUSTICE community waters, help grassroots ANGLERS OF THE AU SABLE for the protection of the Boundary serves southwest Montana’s open UPPER PENINSULA ADVENTURERS AND MONTANA CONSERVATION Billings, Montana groups and local officials, and raise Grayling, Michigan Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. landscapes, working farms and ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION SCIENTISTS FOR CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND Plains Justice provides legal re- awareness of water-management Anglers of the Au Sable works to Houghton, Michigan Bozeman, Montana ranches, healthy rivers and wild- Billings, Montana sources to communities in the issues. preserve, protect and enhance the This coalition protects and main- ON THE COMMONS This group brings outdoor adven- life habitat, and creates trails to Minneapolis, Minnesota MCVEF protects clean water and northern plains states and serves Au Sable River system for future tains the environmental qualities turers and scientists together to connect people, communities and On the Commons fosters a new wild country by activating citizens as a voice for clean energy and a PUBLIC LABORATORY FOR OPEN generations of fly fishers. of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan promote conservation around the the land. collaborative worldview of a com- to be involved in decision-making sustainable environment. TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE by educating the public and acting globe. CIRCLE PINES CENTER mons-based society, shifting away forums affecting the environment. Cambridge, Massachusetts as a watchdog over industry and GREAT BEAR FOUNDATION PRICKLY PEAR LAND TRUST Public Lab develops and applies Delton, Michigan from a market-based system to- Missoula, Montana government. BUFFALO FIELD CAMPAIGN Helena, Montana open-source, DIY tools for envi- Circle Pines teaches peace, social ward one with more sharing. The Great Bear Foundation works MONTANA ENVIRONMENTAL West Yellowstone, Montana The Prickly Pear Land Trust defends ronmental investigation, building a justice, environmental stewardship Dedicated to stopping the ha- for the preservation of bears and INFORMATION CENTER MINNESOTA Helena, Montana the natural diversity and rural char- collaborative network of practi- and cooperation at its children’s ORGANIC FIELD SCHOOL rassment and slaughter of wild the biologically diverse ecosystems Northfield, Minnesota The Montana Environmental Infor- acter of Montana’s Prickly Pear Val- tioners who reimagine the human summer camp and year-round re- AUDUBON CHAPTER OF Yellowstone buffalo, the Buffa- on which they depend through Organic Field School works to mation Center is committed to pro- ley and adjoining lands through co- relationship with the environment. treat center, with programming for MINNEAPOLIS lo Field Campaign helps protect education, research and outreach, transform food and farming tecting and preserving Montana’s operative efforts with landowners. families and adults. Fridley, Minnesota wildlife habitat and works with First multi-agency cooperation and di- This Audubon chapter works to systems by providing practical rect citizen action. natural environment through policy

52 53 RAPTOR VIEW RESEARCH INSTITUTE wilderness and wildlife of the Y2Y community in Nevada’s climbing Alliance advances the protection, FRACK ACTION producing social documentaries Missoula, Montana region can support all of its natural environment. restoration and continued enjoy- Albany, New York and outreach campaigns that spark SUPPLY CHAIN GRANTS Raptor View Research Institute and human communities. ment of New Mexico’s wild lands Frack Action advocates for a state- change. provides the public, government NEVADA CONSERVATION LEAGUE and wilderness areas through ad- wide ban on fracking throughout and scientific communities with NEBRASKA EDUCATION FUND ministrative protection, federal wil- New York, using a combination of MASS CURRENT Reno, Nevada New York, New York knowledge of raptors and their BOLD NEBRASKA derness designation and ongoing field organizing, coalition building The Nevada Conservation League advocacy. Mass Current works to protect wa- ecosystems to prevent decline and Hastings, Nebraska and strategic communications. Education Fund fights to protect ter, food, air, land and communi- degradation. Bold Nebraska encourages air, water and wildlife through stra- WILDEARTH GUARDIANS FRIENDS OF HILLTOP ties from the negative effects of Nebraskans to fight for sustainable SWAN VIEW COALITION tegic planning, communication Santa Fe, New Mexico extreme energy and fossil fuel use, energy, locally grown food and HANOVER FARM AND Kalispell, Montana with lawmakers and collaboration WildEarth Guardians works to pro- and builds a grassroots movement health care reform. ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Swan View Coalition helps com- with community partners. tect and restore the wildlife, wild Yorktown Heights, New York for a renewable-energy economy. munities in Montana’s Swan Range CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS rivers and wild places of the Amer- Hilltop Hanover is developing an RENO BIKE PROJECT ican West through advocacy work, MOHONK PRESERVE protect their sources of quiet rec- Lyons, Nebraska accessible food system by prac- Reno, Nevada grassroots action campaigns, me- New Paltz, New York reation, clean water and wildlife The Center for Rural Affairs stands ticing sustainable agriculture, The Reno Bike Project is a commu- dia outreach and litigation. Mohonk Preserve protects and security from logging, pesticides, up for rural communities and demonstrating environmental nity bicycle shop and advocacy manages 8,000 acres of mountain extreme sports events and motor- brings their voice to policymakers, stewardship and providing educa- group committed to creating a na- ridges, forests, fields and streams ized vehicles. advocating for better health care, NEW YORK tional programs for the community. tionally recognized, cycling-friend- in New York, using a blend of con- clean energy, sustainable agricul- WATERSHED EDUCATION NETWORK ly community through advocacy, 350.ORG servation science, environmental ture and community development Brooklyn, New York FRIENDS OF THE GREAT SWAMP Missoula, Montana education and cooperation in the Stormville, New York education, land protection and in rural America. To prevent disastrous climate The Watershed Education Network Truckee Meadows. Friends of the Great Swamp pro- stewardship. change, 350.org works to reduce fosters knowledge, appreciation tects the integrity of New York’s NEVADA the concentration of carbon diox- and awareness of watershed health TAHOE DIVERS CONSERVANCY Great Swamp National Wildlife Ref- NATURAL RESOURCES Reno, Nevada ide in the atmosphere below 350 through science and outreach, with FRIENDS OF GOLD BUTTE uge through education, research DEFENSE COUNCIL The Tahoe Divers Conservancy parts per million. New York, New York the goal of creating the next gener- Mesquite, Nevada and conservation action. ation of watershed stewards. This group works for the perma- helps restore and conserve the NRDC helps safeguard the earth — complex marine environment that AUSABLE RIVER ASSOCIATION its people, its plants and animals, nent protection of the biological, Wilmington, New York FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF surrounds Lake Tahoe and the Si- and the natural systems on which geological and cultural resources The Ausable River Association DELAWARE RIVER erra Nevada through grassroots all life depends — by combining the RESOURCE COUNCILS EDUCATION of Gold Butte through education, works cooperatively with landown- East Branch, New York community initiatives. grassroots power of over a million PROJECT community outreach and advocacy. ers, municipalities and government Friends of the Upper Delaware Riv- Billings, Montana members and online activists with agencies to preserve the wild, sce- er works to enhance the ecosys- This group seeks to build a grass- FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN the courtroom clout and expertise A volunteer for the Wugu Wetlands Guarding team surveys for ecological values in nic and recreational resources of tem of the Upper Delaware and its roots base of citizens working for Reno, Nevada NEVADA of hundreds of lawyers, scientists the wetland. MAX HSIEH the Ausable watershed. cold-water fisheries. stewardship and conservation of Friends of Nevada Wilderness is Reno, Nevada and other professionals. The Nature Conservancy in Nevada the land, water and natural resourc- dedicated to preserving qualified BOQUET RIVER ASSOCIATION GLOBAL JUSTICE ECOLOGY PROJECT Recognizing that the impact of our business operations works to preserve Nevada’s lands PECONIC GREEN GROWTH es of the Rocky Mountains and Nevada public lands as wilderness, Elizabethtown, New York Buffalo, New York extend well into our supply chain and the communities and waters through scientific study Riverhead, New York Northern Great Plains. protecting them from threats, in- The Boquet River Association helps The Global Justice Ecology Proj- and partnerships. Peconic Green Growth works to im- where our clothing is made, this year we began to extend forming the public about the values enhance the quality of water and ect explores and exposes the root prove the environmental health of the reach of our philanthropy with a pilot program in Tai- WILDERNESS WATCH and need for wilderness, and re- quality of life in the Boquet River causes of social injustice — eco- Missoula, Montana the Peconic region and estuaries, storing and improving the manage- NEW HAMPSHIRE watershed using a collaborative, logical destruction and economic pei County, Taiwan. Partnering with Singtex, one of our Wilderness Watch protects the wil- reinforce the historic land use pat- ment of wild lands. nonregulatory approach. domination — through advocacy, fabric makers, and The Society of Wilderness (SOW), an NEW HAMPSHIRE AUDUBON terns and hamlets in the area and derness character of the 110-mil- Concord, New Hampshire media outreach and bridge-build- GREAT BASIN RESOURCE WATCH increase public awareness of its environmental nonprofit, we helped to fund a wetlands lion-acre National Wilderness Pres- New Hampshire Audubon protects CATSKILL MOUNTAINKEEPER ing among social justice, envi- Reno, Nevada environmental assets. conservation project in their community. Patagonia and ervation System and its wild rivers. the state’s natural environment for Youngsville, New York ronmental and ecological justice Great Basin Resource Watch de- wildlife and for people through Catskill Mountainkeeper works groups. Singtex provided the money, and SOW began the resto- WILDWEST INSTITUTE fends the health and well-being of PLANNED PARENTHOOD education, conservation science, through a network of concerned ration and educational work to improve the environmen- Missoula, Montana the Great Basin’s land, air, water, FEDERATION OF AMERICA environmental advocacy and land citizens to promote sustainable GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY The WildWest Institute exists to wildlife and communities from the Brooklyn, New York New York, New York tal health of Wugu wetlands, a center for biodiversity and conservation. growth and to protect the natural protect and restore forests, wild Planned Parenthood protects re- adverse effects of industrial devel- resources essential to healthy com- The Gowanus Canal Conservancy recreational use in the region. lands, watersheds and wildlife in productive rights and ensures ac- opment and resource extraction munities in the Catskills region. brings the Gowanus Canal wa- the Northern Rockies, empowering through policy work, education NEW JERSEY tershed to life by creating green cess to the health care services and SOW is a grassroots organization that works with com- citizens to effectively participate in and grassroots action. RADIATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH DAMASCUS CITIZENS FOR space and park land along its education that make those rights munities to restore damaged ecosystems and raise public land management decision PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY shores, protecting its water, soil a reality. awareness about sustainable practices that place hu- processes. RENO SPARKS KIWANIS BIKE Ocean City, New Jersey and air, and fostering a balance of Narrowsburg, New York RECYCLE-A-BICYCLE mans in closer harmony with nature. It used educational PROGRAM A coalition of scientists and cit- This group advocates and litigates ecological, business and cultural Brooklyn, New York seminars, guided tours and cleanup days to help demon- YAAK VALLEY FOREST COUNCIL Reno, Nevada izens, the Radiation and Public to protect land, air and water re- activity in the region. Troy, Montana Recycle-A-Bicycle runs a com- The Reno Sparks Kiwanis Bike Pro- Health Project educates the public sources, wildlife habitats and com- strate the importance of healthy wetlands to surrounding The Yaak Valley Forest Council munity-based bike shop in New gram distributes bikes and helmets about nuclear reactor health risks. munity residents from the adverse HEADCOUNT communities. SOW also organized a team of committed protects roadless areas in Yaak, New York, New York York City that offers job training, in low-income neighborhoods and impacts of natural gas extraction Montana, restores habitat, works to HeadCount uses the power of environmental education and oth- volunteers to remove trash, monitor the wetlands and teaches kids responsible bike own- NEW MEXICO and production activities in New build an economy based on resto- music to register voters and raise er programs such as Earn-A-Bike, gather ecological data. Working with policymakers, it ership through rodeos and bike York and Pennsylvania. ration and cultivates dialogue be- repair clinics. GILA CONSERVATION COALITION political consciousness, reach- high school internships, recycled played a key role in seeing Wugu wetlands recognized as tween historically polarized groups. Silver City, New Mexico ing young people and music fans arts workshops and a kids riding The Gila Conservation Coalition FOSSIL FREE NYC a National Wetland under the Wetland Conservation Act. LAS VEGAS CLIMBERS LIAISON Tully, New York where they already are — at con- club. protects the Gila and San Francisco This year, Patagonia, Singtex and SOW will partner again YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON COUNCIL Fossil Free NYC works to divest tax certs and online. rivers and the Gila and Aldo Leop- RESPONSIBLE ENDOWMENTS CONSERVATION INITIATIVE Las Vegas, Nevada dollars from the fossil-fuel industry, to work for the long-term protection of these wetlands. Bozeman, Montana old Wilderness areas. LVCLC is dedicated to ensur- with the goal of eliminating envi- HELPMAN PRODUCTIONS COALITION Combining science and stew- Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn, New York sow.org.tw ing climbing access, encourag- ronmental degradation, climate ardship, this group seeks to en- ing stewardship of the environ- NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE Helpman Productions inspires par- The Responsible Endowments Albuquerque, New Mexico disruption, species suffering and sure that the world-renowned ment and cultivating a sense of ticipation in critical social issues by Coalition organizes students The New Mexico Wilderness economic oppression.

54 55 and the university community to APPALACHIAN VOICES protects North Carolina’s environ- FRESHWATER ACCOUNTABILITY effects of mineral mining on com- ranching and native fish and wild- WYOMING WILDLIFE make responsible investment a Boone, North Carolina ment and public health by provid- PROJECT OHIO munities, human health, water life populations. common practice within college Appalachian Voices brings people ing environmental news to conser- Grand Rapids, Ohio quality and landscapes. FEDERATION endowments. together to protect the land, air vation groups, training activists to FWAP Ohio maintains an online KLAMATH-SISKIYOU and water of central and southern become more effective advocates archive of studies and community COAST RANGE FOREST WATCH WILDLANDS CENTER Allegany, Oregon RIVERKEEPER Appalachia, empowering commu- and convening and facilitating co- information about how oil and gas Ashland, Oregon CRFW organizes educational Ossining, New York nities to defend the region’s natural alitions to address significant envi- drilling (fracking) endanger fresh- The K-S Wildlands Center ad- events and citizen science to stop Riverkeeper serves as a watchdog and cultural heritage. ronmental issues. water supplies. vocates for wildlife, waters and to defend the Hudson River and its destructive logging practices in forests in the Klamath and Rogue tributaries through legal action, BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL MILL CREEK WATERSHED Oregon’s Coast Range, especially River basins of northwest California education and legislative advoca- Winston Salem, North Carolina ALLIANCE COUNCIL OF COMMUNITIES in the Elliott State Forest. and southwest Oregon. cy, and by operating the Riverkeep- The Blue Ridge Parkway Founda- Winston-Salem, North Carolina Cincinnati, Ohio er patrol boat. tion supports and funds an array This group inspires North Carolin- This group helps protect and en- CRAG LAW CENTER NATIVE FISH SOCIETY Oregon City, Oregon of initiatives to preserve this North ians to make choices that protect hance southwest Ohio’s Mill Creek Portland, Oregon Guided by science, the Native Fish SEATUCK ENVIRONMENTAL Carolina treasure, including pro- and restore nature, providing infor- and its tributaries through initia- Representing conservation groups Society advocates for abundant ASSOCIATION grams to build and maintain visitor mation on sustainability, support- tives that improve stream health and citizens working for sustain- wild, native fish and healthy habi- Islip, New York facilities, educate children, and ing local environmental groups and and water quality, reduce flood able land management in the Pacif- tats through grassroots restoration Seatuck Environmental Associa- restore and conserve the natural green businesses, and leveraging damage and manage storm water. ic Northwest, the Crag Law Center tion promotes the conservation of environment. the collective power of individu- helps clients with not only litiga- projects, reform initiatives, con- Long Island wildlife and the envi- al actions to build a sustainable OHIO CITIZEN ACTION tion but also civic participation, servation reports, and campaigns ronment, with a special focus on CATAWBA RIVERKEEPER community. EDUCATION FUND campaign strategies, communica- that encourage public participa- research, education and advocacy FOUNDATION Cleveland, Ohio tions, organizing efforts and media tion in management and planning in the Seatuck National Wildlife Charlotte, North Carolina SOUTHWINGS Ohio Citizen Action Education relations. processes. Refuge. The Catawba Riverkeeper Foun- Asheville, North Carolina Fund provides research and sup- dation protects the Catawba River SouthWings promotes conser- FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES FOR NORTH PORTLAND BIKE WORKS port for community organizing for Portland, Oregon THE LONG ISLAND PINE BARRENS area’s lakes, rivers and streams vation through aviation, giving ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS environmental campaigns. North Portland Bike Works pro- Long-range stewardship is critical to preserving Wyoming’s Greater Little Mountain through education, legal initiatives, community organizations the inspi- Eugene, Oregon SOCIETY vides a welcoming, accessible and Area, a place of growing interest to energy companies. STEVEN BRUTGER Riverhead, New York monitoring water quality, training ration and evidence they need to FSEEE works to protect national OREGON educational facility for people to The Long Island Pine Barrens So- volunteers and responding to re- take action to protect and restore forests and to reform the U.S. For- learn how to fix bicycles. MISSION: Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) works ciety protects drinking water and ports of pollution. the forests, rivers, coastlines and BEYOND TOXICS est Service by advocating environ- Eugene, Oregon critical habitat in Long Island’s Pine wetlands of the Southeast. mental ethics, educating citizens to protect and enhance wildlife habitat, promote ethi- Beyond Toxics empowers commu- NORTHWEST CENTER FOR Barrens through advocacy, educa- CLEAN WATER FOR NORTH and defending whistleblowers. cal and quality hunting and fishing, and protect citizens’ WILD SOUTH nities in Oregon to challenge pollu- ALTERNATIVES TO PESTICIDES tion and a monthly television show. CAROLINA Eugene, Oregon rights to use public lands and waters. Asheville, North Carolina Asheville, North Carolina tion and enact lasting solutions to FRIENDS OF FAMILY FARMERS The Northwest Center for Alterna- Clean Water for North Caroli- Wild South works to protect public environmental health threats. Molalla, Oregon THE OVERBROOK FOUNDATION tives to Pesticides works to reduce ACTIVITIES: The Greater Little Mountain Area covers New York, New York na promotes clean water, safe land through creative strategies Through education, advocacy and the use of pesticides to protect 522,000 acres in southwest Wyoming, hosting sage- Overbrook advocates for hu- environments and empowered that address root problems, and to BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL community organizing, Friends of communities and environmental brush seas, aspen stands, trophy elk/mule deer herds man rights with an emphasis in communities in North Carolina inspire people to enjoy, value and FOUNDATION Family Farmers promotes policies Portland, Oregon health. marriage equality, international through community organizing, protect the wild character and nat- that support socially and environ- and streams with Colorado River cutthroat trout. This Bonneville Environmental Founda- gender rights and reproductive education, advocacy and technical ural legacy of the South. mentally responsible family-scale recreational hot spot is a cherished local destination. As tion facilitates the adoption of sus- OREGON NATURAL justice, and for the environment assistance. agriculture in Oregon, working DESERT ASSOCIATION YADKIN RIVERKEEPER tainable, planet-friendly practices to shape healthy rural and urban with many Wyoming landscapes, energy is part of the in Latin American through biodi- Bend, Oregon Winston Salem, North Carolina by designing and promoting solu- communities. picture. Over half of the area has already been leased versity conservation, sustainable DOGWOOD ALLIANCE ONDA defends and restores Or- Asheville, North Carolina Yadkin Riverkeeper exists to safe- tions that balance the needs of peo- consumption and environmental egon’s high desert, working to for oil and gas development. One energy company is in- The Dogwood Alliance mobilizes guard and improve North Caro- ple, the planet and the economy. GIFFORD PINCHOT TASK FORCE media programs. permanently protect millions of terested enough to make the significant investment of diverse voices to defend the for- lina’s Yadkin Pee Dee River basin Portland, Oregon acres of public land that is home to drilling an exploratory well. An announcement this win- ests and communities of the south- and to engage citizens in clean wa- CALAPOOIA WATERSHED COUNCIL The Gifford Pinchot Task Force VELO CITY Brownsville, Oregon diverse populations of wildlife. Bronx, New York ern U.S. from destructive industrial ter issues through education, advo- supports the biological diversity ter that environmental analysis of the well would begin, The Calapooia Watershed Council Velo City teaches youth urban de- forestry. cacy and action campaigns. and communities of the northwest OREGON SHORES alarmed the community. sustains the health of the Calapoo- U.S. through conservation and res- sign and planning for social change CONSERVATION COALITION ia watershed through education, toration of forests, rivers, fish and ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The clear need to create an over- through bicycling. FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS NORTH DAKOTA Seal Rock, Oregon Raleigh, North Carolina events and programs, including re- wildlife. Oregon Shores educates, advo- whelming response catalyzed the already well-orga- Friends of State Parks fosters the DAKOTA RESOURCE COUNCIL storing wetlands, river habitats and WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER Dickinson, North Dakota cates and supports citizen action nized Greater Little Mountain Coalition, of which WWF understanding, enjoyment and oak savannah, and removing noxious HELLS CANYON South Salem, New York The Dakota Resource Council to preserve the natural communi- protection of North Carolina’s weeds and barriers to fish passage. PRESERVATION COUNCIL is a founding member. Community leaders engaged in The Wolf Conservation Center forms local groups that promote ties, ecosystems and landscapes of state parks by increasing public La Grande, Oregon an impressive grassroots, public-outreach campaign, in- teaches people about wolves, their prosperous, environmentally CASCADIA WILDLANDS the Oregon coast while conserving relationship to the environment awareness of how these natural This group protects and restores spiring hundreds of local voices to speak at public meet- sound rural communities and em- Eugene, Oregon public access. and the human role in protecting areas improve the quality of life for the wild lands, pure waters, hab- power people to influence deci- Cascadia Wildlands educates, ag- ings and contribute comments. Long-term conservation their future. residents. itats and biodiversity of the Hells sion-making processes in issues itates and inspires a movement to OREGON WILD Canyon-Wallowa and Blue Moun- Portland, Oregon stewardship will be critical to the responsible manage- that affect their lives. protect and restore wild ecosys- FRIENDS OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO- tain ecosystems in the Pacific Oregon Wild works to protect and ment of this landscape. The coalition has already helped NORTH CAROLINA tems in the Cascadia bioregion, SEA TRAIL Northwest. restore Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife to support the protection of six Colorado cutthroat AMERICAN WHITEWATER OHIO the temperate forest zone from Raleigh, North Carolina and waters as an enduring legacy Cullowhee, North Carolina south-central Alaska to northern streams, one of which maintains a pure genetic strain. Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea BUCKEYE FOREST COUNCIL KLAMATH BASIN RANGELAND TRUST for future generations. American Whitewater conserves Trail brings together volunteers Columbus, Ohio California. Klamath Falls, Oregon wyomingwildlife.org and greaterlittlemountain.com and restores our nation’s white-wa- and communities to build this sim- The Buckeye Forest Council pro- Klamath Basin Rangeland Trust POWDER BASIN ter resources and enhances op- CENTER FOR ple footpath across North Carolina. tects Ohio’s native forests and their works to improve the quality and WATERSHED COUNCIL portunities to enjoy them safely ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY inhabitants through education, ad- quantity of water in the Upper Baker City, Oregon through policy work and volunteer Portland, Oregon NC CONSERVATION NETWORK vocacy and organizing. Klamath Basin, restore its natural Powder Basin Watershed Coun- programs. Raleigh, North Carolina The Center for Environmental ecosystem processes and sup- cil works for quality watershed The NC Conservation Network Equity is dedicated to halting the ply needed water for agriculture, management, especially among

56 57 landowners in the Brownlee, Pow- protect and restore Oregon’s Wil- fossil fuel extraction that endan- through ecologically sound and learn in small groups, explore the UTAH environmental education and recy- advocacy campaigns, education der and Burnt River sub basins. lamette River through education, ger health, communities and the sustainable methods. natural world and take on leader- BIKE UTAH cling services. and litigation. advocacy and public involvement environment. ship opportunities within the com- Salt Lake City, Utah RIVER NETWORK SALT LAKE CLIMBERS ALLIANCE WASATCH COMMUNITY GARDENS campaigns. TENNESSEE munity and world at large. Bike Utah promotes safe cycling in Portland, Oregon WILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Utah through advocacy, education River Network connects more than Newtown Square, Pennsylvania FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES GROUNDWORK DALLAS SLCA promotes climbing opportu- Wasatch Community Gardens PENNSYLVANIA and encouraging people to get out 2,000 organizations working to The Willistown Conservation Kodak, Tennessee Dallas, Texas nities, preserves local access and empowers people of all ages and and ride. protect America’s most vital natural ALLEGHENY DEFENSE PROJECT Trust works to protect the open Friends of the Smokies helps the Groundwork Dallas champions ac- encourages stewardship of Utah’s incomes in Utah’s Wasatch Front resource — water. Kane, Pennsylvania land, rural character and scenic, National Park Service to preserve cess to the Great Trinity Forest, the Wasatch Mountains region. to grow and eat healthy, organic, The Allegheny Defense Project de- and protect Great Smoky Moun- CITIZENS FOR DIXIE’S FUTURE recreational, historic, agricultur- Trinity River, White Rock Creek and St. George, Utah local food. SODA MOUNTAIN fends the forests and watersheds tains National Park by raising funds SAVE OUR CANYONS al and natural resources around the Elm Fork Green Belt, works to Citizens for Dixie’s Future proof the Allegheny plateau from com- and public awareness, and by train- Salt Lake City, Utah WILD UTAH PROJECT WILDERNESS COUNCIL Willistown. beautify urban forests, waterways motes smart-growth planning, con- Ashland, Oregon mercial logging, oil and gas drilling volunteers. Save Our Canyons advances the Salt Lake City, Utah and public spaces, and educates servation of watersheds and open The Soda Mountain Wilderness ing, and other extractive industries. protection of Utah’s Wasatch Wild Utah Project works to main- RHODE ISLAND SOUTHEAST YOUTH CORPS students of all ages to conserve the space for recreation and wildlife, Council defends and promotes natural areas of Texas. mountains, foothills and canyons tain and restore the health of Chattanooga, Tennessee and educates its residents to be wild lands in the Soda Mountain/ COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL SAVE THE BAY through planning processes, ed- natural lands in Utah and adjoin- Providence, Rhode Island The Southeast Youth Corps pro- responsible stewards of the area’s Pilot Rock area, where the globally LEGAL DEFENSE FUND RIO BRAVO WILDLIFE INSTITUTE ucation, media, events and volun- ing states by providing scientific Save The Bay is dedicated to saving vides kids in the Chattanooga land, air and water. significant Siskiyou Mountains join Mercersburg, Pennsylvania Brownsville, Texas teer programs. research and technical support to the Chesapeake Bay watershed by area with conservation work and the southern Cascade Range. The Community Environmen- Rio Bravo provides hands-on ed- land managers, citizen activists and tal Legal Defense Fund works to reducing pollution, improving fish- field-based curricula, with the twin FRIENDS OF ALTA SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ucation in an outdoor laboratory Alta, Utah other conservation partners. build sustainable communities by eries, and protecting and restoring goals of developing job skills and STREAM RESTORATION ALLIANCE setting, integrating science, tech- This land trust acquires and pro- ALLIANCE helping people assert their right to natural wetlands, forests, and un- connecting them to the natural Salt Lake City, Utah WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS OF THE MIDDLE ROGUE nology and the arts to showcase tects undeveloped, privately local self-government and promote derwater grasses. environment. SUWA helps preserve wilderness at Salt Lake City, Utah Grants Pass, Oregon sustainable practices. owned lands that are valuable as the rights of nature. the heart of the Colorado Plateau, Wilderness Volunteers organizes SRA strives to restore the runs of watersheds, open space and wild- SOUTH CAROLINA STATEWIDE ORGANIZING FOR SHALETEST advocates for sound management and promotes volunteer service to wild salmon and steelhead in the life habitat. sub basin of the Middle Rogue Riv- DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT Denton, Texas of these lands, and works to defend address the backlog of mainte- Bristol, Pennsylvania PALMETTO CONSERVATION er, with the larger goal of restoring Columbia, South Carolina RESOURCE PROJECT ShaleTest collects environmental them from oil and gas develop- nance on public land, working in Delaware Riverkeeper Network Knoxville, Tennessee GLEN CANYON INSTITUTE and maintaining the health and Palmetto Conservation works to data and provides environmental Salt Lake City, Utah ment, unnecessary road construc- cooperation with the National Park champions the rights of com- SOCM works on social, economic productivity of local streams and conserve South Carolina’s natural testing to lower income families The Glen Canyon Institute works tion, off-road vehicle use and other Service, Forest Service, Bureau of munities in the four states of the and environmental justice issues in watersheds. and cultural resources, preserve who are negatively affected by nat- to restore Utah and Arizona’s Glen threats. Land Management and the U.S. Delaware River watershed to have 10 counties, and promotes several historic landmarks and promote ural gas exploration. Canyon and a healthy, free-flowing Fish and Wildlife Service. a free-flowing, clean and healthy statewide initiatives, empowering THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE outdoor recreation through trails Colorado River through scientific SUMMIT LAND CONSERVANCY river and tributary streams. citizens to effect positive change in TAR SANDS BLOCKADE Park City, Utah Bend, Oregon and greenway programs. research, informational events and VERMONT The Conservation Alliance engages their communities. Nacogdoches, Texas This land trust works in partnership conferences, media outreach and ONE PERCENT FOR THE PLANET businesses to fund and partner with DONEGAL TROUT UNLIMITED This coalition of Texas and Oklaho- with landowners to permanently Lancaster, Pennsylvania THE CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY litigation. Waitsfield, Vermont organizations throughout North Charleston, South Carolina TENNESSEE TRAILS ASSOCIATION— ma residents and organizers uses preserve the remaining agricul- Donegal Trout Unlimited works to One Percent for the Planet is an America to protect wild places for The Center for Birds of Prey pro- CUMBERLAND TRAIL CONFERENCE nonviolent direct action to physi- HAWKWATCH INTERNATIONAL tural, recreational, scenic, wetland conserve, protect and restore the Crossville, Tennessee alliance of businesses that donates their habitat and recreation values. vides medical care to injured cally stop the construction of the Salt Lake City, Utah and animal habitat lands in Summit cold-water fisheries and water- The Cumberland Trail Conference 1% of its sales revenue to nonprofit birds of prey and shorebirds and Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. HawkWatch International helps County. sheds of Lancaster County. is working to build, maintain, raise partners invested in environmental UPPER DESCHUTES protects their future through edu- conserve the environment through funding for and promote the Cum- TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY—BOBCAT causes. WATERSHED COUNCIL cation, research and conservation long-term monitoring and scientific TREEUTAH FRIENDS OF ALLEGHENY berland Trail, a scenic hiking trail BLEND COMPOSTING Salt Lake City, Utah Bend, Oregon initiatives. research on raptors as indicators 350VERMONT Upper Deschutes Watershed WILDERNESS along the Cumberland Plateau be- San Marcos, Texas TreeUtah plants trees and educates Warren, Pennsylvania of ecosystem health, and through Burlington, Vermont Council protects and restores the UPSTATE FOREVER tween Chattanooga and Cumber- Bobcat Blend Composting collects the next generation of stewards to Friends of Allegheny Wilderness school programs and community 350Vermont uses grassroots orga- 2,000 miles of river in the Upper Greenville, South Carolina land Gap. food waste on the Texas State Uni- protect the natural environment fosters an appreciation of wilder- education. nizing and direct action to reduce Deschutes River watershed in Cen- Upstate Forever promotes sensible versity campus to make compost in Utah. ness values, working with com- dependence on fossil fuels in com- tral Oregon. growth and protects special places WOLF RIVER CONSERVANCY that can be sold to the community HEAL UTAH munities to ensure that increased Memphis, Tennessee munities throughout Vermont. in the upstate region of South Car- or used on campus. Salt Lake City, Utah URANIUM WATCH wilderness protection is a priority The Wolf River Conservancy is Moab, Utah WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL olina through its land trust, sustain- HEAL Utah engages citizens in the AMERICAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS in the stewardship of the Allegheny dedicated to the protection and TEXTILE EXCHANGE Uranium Watch advocates for the LAW CENTER able communities initiatives, and decisions that affect their health COUNCIL Eugene, Oregon National Forest. enhancement of Tennessee’s Wolf O’Donnell, Texas protection of public health and the clean air and water programs. and environment, promoting clean, Burlington, Vermont The Western Environmental Law River corridor and watershed as The Textile Exchange inspires environment from the impacts of MOUNTAIN WATERSHED sustainable energy, serving as a This business coalition is creat- Center works to protect and re- a natural resource through land and equips businesses to expand the uranium and nuclear industries SOUTH DAKOTA watchdog for the nuclear industry ing a vision and framework, and store western wild lands and advo- ASSOCIATION trusts, education programs and sustainable textile production in Utah through educational cam- and working to ensure that Utah is advancing policies and markets, Melcroft, Pennsylvania DAKOTA RURAL ACTION recreational excursions. practices. paigns, research, networking activ- cates for a healthy environment on never again downwind from nucle- Mountain Watershed Association Brookings, South Dakota ities and environmental actions. to support a vibrant, sustainable behalf of communities throughout ar weapons testing. helps protect, preserve and re- Dakota Rural Action promotes fam- economy. the West. TEXAS WESTCAVE OUTDOOR store Pennsylvania’s Indian Creek ily agriculture and conservation of DISCOVERY CENTER PEACEFUL UPRISING UTAH CLEAN ENERGY watershed and the Youghiogheny South Dakota’s environment and AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS Austin, Texas Salt Lake City, Utah NEW HAVEN RIVER ANGLERS WILD SALMON CENTER Austin, Texas Salt Lake City, Utah ASSOCIATION Portland, Oregon River basin, promoting remedia- way of life through community or- Westcave Outdoor Discovery Cen- Utah Clean Energy works to stop American YouthWorks empow- Peaceful Uprising organizes, ed- New Haven, Vermont The Wild Salmon Center promotes tion of abandoned mine discharg- ganizing aimed at giving people a ter promotes the enjoyment and energy waste, create clean energy ers at-risk youth in Texas through ucates and inspires the climate This group helps protect the New the conservation and sustainable es, developing community aware- strong voice in decisions affecting protection of nature through out- and build a smart energy future by education, service and training in movement to demand measurable ness, and fostering cooperative their quality of life. serving as a voice for clean energy Haven River watershed by encour- use of wild salmon ecosystems door education. change in the status quo and to efforts for sound environmental green jobs such as trail building, in the utility regulatory arena, and aging the management of trout for across the Pacific Rim by identify- push confrontation in order to cre- practices. SOUTH DAKOTA WILD GRASSLAND habitat restoration and community YELLOW BIKE PROJECT by collaborating with government the fish’s benefit, promoting youth- ing science-based, pragmatic solu- ate a livable future. service. Austin, Texas ful anglers through education and tions to sustain wild salmonids and COALITION agencies and private foundations. The Yellow Bike Project puts bicy- working against water pollution. the human communities and liveli- SHALE JUSTICE Nemo, South Dakota RECYCLE UTAH Lewisburg, Pennsylvania The South Dakota Wild Grassland CAMP FIRE BALCONES cles on the streets of Austin and UTAH RIVERS COUNCIL hoods that depend on them. Austin, Texas Park City, Utah Shale Justice shares informa- Coalition seeks the permanent pro- central Texas, operating communi- Salt Lake City, Utah POST OIL SOLUTIONS Camp Fire Balcones provides With the goal of zero-waste com- Townshend, Vermont tion, event notifications and ac- tection of the Buffalo Gap National ty bike shops, teaching bike main- Utah Rivers Council fosters the WILLAMETTE RIVERKEEPER young people in 10 central Texas munities, Recycle Utah promotes Post Oil Solutions empowers the Portland, Oregon tion-planning in Pennsylvania to Grassland by helping landowners tenance and acting as a bike-advo- conservation of Utah’s rivers counties with opportunities to water conservation and provides people of the Central Connecticut Willamette Riverkeeper helps oppose fracking and other forms of to be profitable on grazing lands cacy group. through grassroots organizing,

58 59 River valley to develop sustainable, VIRGINIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION people and healthy communi- TIDES CENTER—RIVERS harvest and management; and car- OHIO VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL Menomonee and Kinnickinnic River JACKSON HOLE WILDLIFE collaborative and socially just com- VOTERS—EDUCATION FUND ties by bringing people together WITHOUT BORDERS rying out restoration projects. COALITION watersheds. FOUNDATION munities leading to a self-sufficient Richmond, Virginia around the food they eat and the Clinton, Washington Huntington, West Virginia Jackson, Wyoming post-petroleum society. This group educates residents agriculture that produces it. Rivers Without Borders strives to WILD STEELHEAD COALITION The Ohio Valley Environmental NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foun- Seattle, Washington and decision makers about critical keep the transboundary water- Coalition helps improve the state’s TECHNOLOGIES dation helps humans peacefully The Wild Steelhead Coalition helps VERMONT NATURAL conservation issues with the aim of HYDROPOWER REFORM COALITION sheds of Southeast Alaska and natural resources through orga- Hayward, Wisconsin coexist with wildlife through the Bellingham, Washington increase the return of wild steel- RESOURCES COUNCIL protecting Virginia’s landscape for northwest British Columbia wild, nizing, public education, coalition Native American Educational Tech- removal of barbed wire fencing, The Hydropower Reform Coalition head to the rivers and streams of Montpelier, Vermont future generations. intact and thriving. building, leadership development, nologies protects and preserves nature mapping and education advocates for river protection and the Pacific Northwest by building The Vermont Natural Resources strategic litigation, media outreach the air, land, water and traditional campaigns to discourage feeding restoration across the U.S. by im- partnerships, educating stakehold- Council uses research, education WILD VIRGINIA SAVE OUR WILD SALMON and the promotion of sustainable lifestyle of Lake Superior’s Chippe- of wildlife and unconstrained pets. proving the performance of indi- ers and helping to improve policy and advocacy to protect and re- Charlottesville, Virginia Seattle, Washington alternatives. wa tribes. store Vermont’s environment and Wild Virginia works to preserve vidual hydropower dams regulated Save Our Wild Salmon seeks to on behalf of the fish. KEEP CASPER BEAUTIFUL foster sustainable communities. ecosystems in Virginia’s national by the Federal Energy Regulatory restore abundant wild salmon and SKYTRUTH NATURAL HERITAGE LAND TRUST Casper, Wyoming forests through education, encour- Commission. steelhead to Columbia basin rivers WILDLANDS NETWORK Shepherdstown, West Virginia Madison, Wisconsin Keep Casper Beautiful engages Seattle, Washington VPIRG/VPIREF aging people to voice their opinion and streams. SkyTruth motivates and empowers The Natural Heritage Land Trust volunteers to improve their com- This group of ranchers, hunters, Montpelier, Vermont on timber sales and other projects, KETTLE RANGE new constituencies for environmen- protects natural areas, wildlife munity by removing graffiti and lit- anglers and conservation partners VPIREF helps safeguard the health facilitating the study of threatened CONSERVATION GROUP STEWARDSHIP PARTNERS tal protection by using satellite im- habitat, working farms, healthy ter, planting trees and flowers and works scientifically and strategi- of Vermont’s people, environment areas, and litigating to protect crit- Republic, Washington Seattle, Washington ages and other visual technologies lakes, streams and recreation land restoring green areas. cally to protect and foster enough and locally based economy by con- ical habitat. The Kettle Range Conservation Stewardship Partners empowers to illustrate environmental issues. around Dane County. ducting research, informing and Group defends wilderness, pro- landowners to conserve and pro- wild places and connective wild- LARAMIE AUDUBON SOCIETY mobilizing citizens, and promoting tects biodiversity and restores the tect the natural landscapes and ways in North America to sustain RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN Laramie, Wyoming WASHINGTON WEST VIRGINIA RIVERS COALITION public-interest policy solutions. ecosystems of the Columbia River watersheds of Washington and the wildlife and people through the Elkins, West Virginia Madison, Wisconsin The Laramie Audubon Society BIKE WORKS basin by working collaboratively Puget Sound. 21st century. This group fosters the conservation This group helps the flowing waters promotes the conservation of wild- VIRGINIA Seattle, Washington with rural, urban, business, govern- and restoration of West Virginia’s of Wisconsin by bringing people life through education, outreach Bike Works builds sustainable comment and community leaders. THE LANDS COUNCIL WILDLIFE FRIENDLY rivers and streams by improving to rivers to appreciate their beauty and habitat stewardship from the CENTER FOR A NEW munities by educating youth and Spokane, Washington ENTERPRISE NETWORK and needs, engaging with govern- AMERICAN DREAM public participation, publishing Greater Yellowstone ecosystem to promoting bicycling throughout MARINE CONSERVATION INSTITUTE The Lands Council safeguards and Bainbridge Island, Washington informational reports, and serving ment agencies, and empowering Telluride, Colorado. Charlottesville, Virginia the greater Seattle area. Seattle, Washington revitalizes the inland Northwest’s The Wildlife Friendly Enterprise as a knowledgeable resource for citizens and grassroots groups to Center for a New American Dream The Marine Conservation Institute forests, water and wildlife through Network protects threatened wild- other watershed groups and deci- effect positive change. POWDER RIVER BASIN helps Americans to reduce their CENTER FOR JUSTICE seeks to protect and recover the advocacy, education, action and life by certifying enterprises that sion makers. RESOURCE COUNCIL consumption to improve their qual- Spokane, Washington integrity of vast ocean areas, using community engagement. are eco-friendly and by supporting WISCONSIN LEAGUE OF Sheridan, Wyoming ity of life, protect the environment The Center for Justice holds gov- science to identify important ma- sustainable economic opportuni- WEST VIRGINIA CONSERVATION VOTERS INSTITUTE This group advocates for the re- and promote social justice. ernments accountable through rine ecosystems and advocating TRIBUTARIES ties in rural communities. WILDERNESS COALITION Madison, Wisconsin sponsible use of the Powder River vigorous oversight, advocacy and for their protection. Seattle, Washington This group works to improve pub- CENTER FOR HEALTH, Lewisburg, West Virginia basin’s natural resources by edu- legal action, defending the health Tributaries works to reform Wash- WEST VIRGINIA Permanent protection for West lic health and protect the state’s cating and encouraging citizens to ENVIRONMENT AND JUSTICE of regional ecosystems and human NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION— ington state’s in-stream mining Virginia’s special lands through natural resources by connecting raise a coherent voice in decisions Falls Church, Virginia APPALACHIAN COAL COUNTRY civil rights. PACIFIC REGIONAL CENTER rules and regulations that are legislative or administrative desig- citizens with the policy-making pro- that will impact their environment. CHEJ offers training, coali- WATERSHED TEAM Seattle, Washington supposed to protect fish and their nations is the goal of the West Vir- cess through education, advocacy tion-building and one-on-one COLUMBIA RIVER BIOREGIONAL The National Wildlife Federation in- habitat. Beckley, West Virginia and nonpartisan voter-participa- SNAKE RIVER FUND—WYOMING Serving a seven-state region, the ginia Wilderness Coalition. technical and organizing assistance EDUCATION PROJECT spires Americans to protect wildlife, tion projects. GAME AND FISH COMMISSION to build healthy communities by Appalachian Coal Country Team Oroville, Washington confront climate change, protect UPSTREAM PRODUCTIONS Jackson, Wyoming preventing their exposure to envi- Seattle, Washington helps grassroots groups combat WISCONSIN Using education and advocacy, and restore wildlife, and connect WYOMING The Snake River Fund promotes ronmental threats. Upstream Productions advocates the harms of pre-regulatory mining the Columbia River Bioregional people with nature through educa- BAD RIVER WATERSHED stewardship of and public access to for a conservation-oriented solu- on their communities. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION Education Project promotes devel- tional initiatives and advocacy. ASSOCIATION the Snake River watershed, with an EARTH SANGHA opment that sustains the health, tion to the ongoing conflicts over Ashland, Wisconsin ALLIANCE Fairfax, Virginia COAL RIVER MOUNTAIN WATCH Laramie, Wyoming emphasis on partnerships, educa- beauty and structure of the native NORTHWEST NATURAL the Chattahoochee River and its This group promotes a healthy re- Earth Sangha operates an ecolog- Naoma, West Virginia The Biodiversity Conservation Alli- tion and public outreach. ecosystems of the intermountain RESOURCE GROUP tributaries. lationship between the people and ical restoration program to help Coal River Mountain Watch is ded- ance helps protect wildlife and wild Northwest. Seattle, Washington natural communities of Wisconsin’s WYOMING OUTDOOR COUNCIL stabilize streams, restore native icated to stopping the destruction places in Wyoming and surround- The Northwest Natural Resource WASHINGTON WILD Bad River watershed. Lander, Wyoming plant communities, and control Seattle, Washington of West Virginia’s communities and ing states through grassroots mo- EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN Group helps woodland own- The Wyoming Outdoor Council invasive plants in the greater Wash- Washington Wild works to protect environment caused by mountain- bilization, participation in federal BIKE ALLIANCE ers optimize the economic and MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL helps protect Wyoming’s treasured ington, D.C. area, and also works to and restore wild lands and waters top removal mining, improving the plans, media outreach, informa- Seattle, Washington ecological potential of their land ADVOCATES landscapes, healthy wildlife, and conserve and restore forests on the in the state of Washington through quality of life in its area, and re- tional scientific initiatives and stra- Evergreen promotes sustainable through conservation-based forest Madison, Wisconsin clean air and water through advo- island of Hispaniola. advocacy, education and civic building sustainable communities. tegic litigation. mountain bike riding in Washington management. Midwest Environmental Advocates cacy and coalition-building. engagement. is a nonprofit environmental law PHOENIX BIKES state, by advocating for trail access FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER CITIZENS FOR THE WYOMING RANGE and funding, coordinating volun- NORTHWEST WATERSHED INSTITUTE center working for healthy water, WYOMING WILDLIFE FEDERATION Arlington, Virginia WESTERN CLEAN Charleston, West Virginia Bondurant, Wyoming teers to maintain trails, promoting Port Townsend, Washington air, land and governance. Lander, Wyoming Phoenix Bikes mentors youth to Friends of Blackwater works to Citizens for the Wyoming Range the benefits of riding safely and NWI is dedicated to providing ENERGY CAMPAIGN Wyoming Wildlife Federation works build, repair and recycle bikes, pro- Seattle, Washington protect the ecology, landscapes, represents a diverse association of providing recreational activities. scientific and technical support to MILWAUKEE RIVERKEEPER to protect and enhance habitat, per- viding real-world skills to the kids outdoor recreation and heritage groups and individuals working to- protect fish, wildlife and water- The Western Clean Energy Cam- Milwaukee, Wisconsin petuate quality, ethical hunting and and more bikes to the community. of the High Allegheny Mountains gether to permanently protect the GRIST shed ecosystems in the Pacific paign helps communities in the Milwaukee Riverkeeper protects fishing, and protect citizens’ rights through public outreach, advocacy Wyoming Range from oil and gas Seattle, Washington Northwest. western United States to transition water quality and wildlife habitat to use public lands and waters. THE CLINCH COALITION and restoration. leasing and development. Grist is an environmental media from coal-burning power to clean in the river corridors of Milwaukee, Wise, Virginia platform, that shows how green is RE SOURCES FOR renewable energy. The Clinch Coalition helps protect reshaping the world and empowers SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES and preserve the forests, wildlife a new generation to make positive Bellingham, Washington WILD FISH CONSERVANCY and watersheds of the Clinch Valley Duvall, Washington change. This group promotes sustainable Bioreserve in southwestern Vir- When a tree falls in the forest, getting the most out of it is environmentally sound. That’s why this catalog is made with communities through recycling, The Wild Fish Conservancy seeks ginia, by building trails, enhancing FSC-certified 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Not a single new tree was cut to produce it, and compared to the 60% recy- GRUB (GARDEN-RAISED BOUNTY) education, advocacy and conserva- to improve conditions for all of the tourism and seeking congressio- cled paper we’ve used in the past, it saved 10,000 pounds of wood, 2,000,000 BTUs of energy, 9,166 gallons of water and 370 Olympia, Washington tion of natural resources. Northwest’s wild fish by research- nally designated protection. pounds of solid waste. If you can’t hug a tree right now, you could just hug this catalog. GRuB grows healthy food, healthy ing their populations and habitats; advocating for better land use, Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Network Paper Calculator Version 3.2. For more information visit papercalculator.org. FSC®, a registered trademark of the Forest Stewardship Council, A. C. 60 61 HITTING A NERVE JOIN THE FIGHT FORMER CEO’S OUTSPOKEN OPPOSITION TO FRACKING GENERATES YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE SUPPORT AND DERISION The goal for this book is not just to share our en- • LOOK IN THIS BOOK OR SEARCH OUR “In Colorado, where the industry has a long history vironmental and social stories with you, but to in- DATABASE AT PATAGONIA.COM/GRANTS FOR GROUPS IN YOUR AREA. and is expanding rapidly, there are more than 5,000 spire you to get involved as well. We hope you’ll documented spills of toxic chemicals or ‘produced’ consider joining the fight for a cleaner, health- • VISIT A PATAGONIA® STORE AND TALK WITH fracking water,” Casey wrote in the guest commen- ier and more just planet. Focus on something OUR STAFF ABOUT ISSUES AND GROUPS tary. “One thousand of those spills occurred in Weld you care about: a stretch of river with a secret THEY SUPPORT. County alone and research shows that more than fishing hole, a neighborhood forest, a favorite • CONNECT WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP 43 percent of them have impacted rivers and drink- surf break or an endangered species. Volunteer, AND VOLUNTEER. share a group’s issue on social media, and/or dig ing-water sources. In Erie, elementary school chil- • ENCOURAGE THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION dren study with a noisy, dusty, toxin-filled well 350 into your pocket to support an organization do- TO TAKE DOWN THE FOUR DAMS ON THE feet from their school. Not surprisingly, they have rap- ing good work. It all makes a difference. Here are LOWER SNAKE RIVER AT DAMNATION.ORG idly rising asthma rates, bloody noses and increasing some ideas to get you started. (TAKE ACTION). Thousands of spills of toxic chemicals or produced water have been docu- GI tract issues.” mented in Colorado. Here, a frack site neighbors a subdivision in Erie, Colo. TOPHER DONAHUE Casey’s anti-fracking message generated ample red When you drill down on sensitive issues, as we often meat for blogs in Colorado. He got a few words of do, you sometimes hit a nerve. This year our outspo- support, but most of the comments were predictably GO TO DAMNATIONFILM.COM — CLICK ON TAKE ACTION ken opposition to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for negative, like this one from a person who signed his oil and gas elicited both derision and support. post, all American. Former Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan is a vocal op- “Man Made Climate Change is nothing but a scam ponent of fracking for methane gas, particularly in his and every one knows it accept (sic) those who have home state of Colorado. He left Patagonia in February made the planet their religion. This is the next stage CRACK to pursue his passions, but during the nine years he for the Green Progressive Liberals who want to over led the company, he used his bully pulpit to help orga- regulate natural gas as much as coal and oil ....” nize rallies and write and speak out against fracking. In Casey also received a letter signed by five Colora- 2012, Casey penned a guest commentary published in do state senators criticizing his opposition as “irre- The Denver Post that spoke to the myth of natural gas sponsible,” “ill-informed” and damaging to Colora- do’s economy. They wrote that fracking involves “a DOWN LOWER GRANITE DAM MAN MADE CLIMATE CHANGE proven technology that our state regulatory agency has determined does not harm the environment … IS NOTHING BUT A SCAM AND LOWER MONUMENTAL DAM Please take even a few moments to learn the scien- LITTLE GOOSE DAM EVERY ONE KNOWS IT ACCEPT tific facts about a production process which you so (SIC) THOSE WHO HAVE MADE vocally disparage.” ON THE PLANET THEIR RELIGION. Casey responded to them with another letter of expla- nation as to why he and Patagonia oppose fracking. as a “clean alternative” fuel and explained why the use “We will continue to support grassroots movements of toxic chemicals, millions of gallons of drinking water that are pushing local, state and federal govern- and sand to fracture rock in pursuit of energy should ments to ban or strictly regulate fracking in commu- be halted. An essay Casey wrote for our summer 2013 nities across the country,” he wrote. “That starts with DEADBEAT catalog covered much of the same ground. a statewide ban in Colorado in 2014.” ICE HARBOR DAM DAMS

62 63 IT ALL ADDS UP QUANTIFYING SOME OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK

6.6 MILLION Dollars we donated this fiscal year to fund environmental work

Dollars and in-kind services we’ve donated since tithing 61 MILLION program began in 1985

770 Number of environmental groups that received a grant this year

Amount given to nonprofits this year through our $98,185.11 Employee Charity Match program

Dollars we’ve allocated to invest in environmentally and socially $20 MILLION & CHANGE responsible companies

10 Fair Trade Certified™ styles now in the Patagonia line

100 Percentage of Patagonia products we take back for recycling

Percentage of Traceable Down (traceable to birds that were never 100 live-plucked, never force-fed) we now use in our down products

1996 Year we switched to the exclusive use of organically grown cotton

Number of employees who volunteered this year 136 through our environmental internship program

7,162 Volunteer hours worked this year through the internship program

Hours this year employees at our Ventura and Reno campuses 1,711 worked through company’s volunteer program

Number of activists and employees who received skills training this year at 74 Patagonia’s bi-annual Tools for Grassroots Activists conference

Acres of degraded grassland we hope to restore in the Patagonia region 15 MILLION of South America, by buying and supporting the purchase of sustainably grazed merino wool 726,404 Single-driver car trip miles avoided this year through our Drive-Less program

Dollars 1% for the Planet® has donated to nonprofit environmental groups since it 100 MILLION was founded in 2002 by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews