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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The mission of the BLM is to help sustain the health, diversity, and productivity
of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations;
agency manages approximately 260 million acres.
Contact: Mary Tisdale. 202-452-0365
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The mission of the EPA is to safeguard the natural environment - air, water,
and land - upon which life depends. The EPA ensures that federal laws
protecting human health and the environment are enforced fairly and
effectively. Contact: Patricia Scott. 202-566-1292
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The mission of NOAA is to analyze and predict changes in the environment
and to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources. With its partners,
NOAA strives to achieve a balance between the use and protection of coastal
and marine resources to ensure their health, sustainability and vitality for today
and future generations. Contact: Molly Harrison. 301-713-2319 x134
National Park Service (NPS)
The NPS administers more than 350 national parks, seashores, monuments,
historic sites, and recreation areas. Its mission is to protect and preserve the
cultural and natural resources found in these areas for people to enjoy now
and
in the future. Contact: George McDonald. 202-513-7146
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
The NRCS, with offices in nearly every county in the United States, helps
private landowners protect thenatural resources on their land, and
encourages science-based assistance and partnerships at the community
level. Contact: Paul Reich. 202-690-0037
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
The USFWS oversees more than 500 national wildlife refuges and 70
national fish hatcheries; manages 92 million acres; protects endangered
species, enforces wildlife laws, works to preserve wildlife around the
world, and monitors international wildlife trade. Contact:Ora Dixon.
304-876-7314
U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
The USFS manages 191 million acres of land in 156 national forests,
providing for the sustained yield of renewable resources such as
water, forage, wildlife, and wood; conducts forestry research and
works with state/local governments, forest industries, and private
landowners. Contact: Sue Cummings. 202-205-0986
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
The USGS provides scientific information to minimize loss of life and
property from natural disasters; manages water, biological, energy,
and mineral resources; and enhances and protects our quality of life.
Contact:Deana Demichelis. (703) 648-7943
Center for Wildlife Information: Be Bear Aware 
This National Campaign teaches Girl Scouts (girls and adults) the
latest safety techniques to avoid encounters with wild animals,
especially bears. It provides bear avoidance and wildlife safety
and stewardship educational materials, instructor manuals, and
trainings. The objective is to have adult volunteers train older Girl
Scouts who, in turn, teach younger Girl Scouts how to
enjoy wildlife safely and responsibly. Contact:Chuck Bartlebaugh. 406-721-8985
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (LNT) 
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor
recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace
builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.
Contact: Ben Lawhon. 303-442-8222 x104
National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (NEEF) 
NEEF believes environmental education is linked to core goals such as
better health, improved education, environmentally sound and profitable
business, and volunteerism in local communities. NEEF manages
National Public Lands Day held annually in September.
Contact: Robb Hampton. 202-261-6462
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation 
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is the private, non-profit
partner to the federally managed National Marine Sanctuary Program.
The Foundation was created to inspire all people to preserve, protect
and promote our national marine sanctuaries. Through public and
private sector partnerships the Foundation creates conservation-based
research, education and outreach programs designed to connect the
public with these special ocean and coastal resources.
Contact: Letise Houser. 301-608-3040
Take Pride in America® 
Take Pride in America® is a national partnership that encourages,
supports and recognizes volunteers who work to improve public
parks, forests, grasslands, reservoirs, wildlife refuges, cultural and
historic sites, local playgrounds, and other recreation areas. Take
Pride involves federal, state and local governments; conservation,
youth and recreation groups; and national corporations and
organizations that work together to protect and enhance public lands.
Contact: Katie Loovis. 202-208-5848
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. (GSUSA)
GSUSA helps build girls of courage, confidence and character who help
make the world a better place. There are 3.6 million girl and adult members
throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90
countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas. As part of the Girl Scout Law,
girls pledge to do their best "to use resources wisely." The Environmental &
Outdoor Program’s Elliott Wildlife Values Project at GSUSA supports wildlife
conservation and education efforts for Girl Scouts.
Contact: Jodi Stewart Schwarzer. (212) 852-8076