USEPA Geospatial Data

Creek Watershed Association, Inc.

Installed 3 diversion wells, $50000 project in lieu of penalty to reclaim old silt dams (coal silt). 1985 no fish; 1994 - 6 fish species; 1996 - native Brook Trout

Great Barrington Land Conservancy

First public river greenway installed on the Housatonic River in Massachusetts. Hands-on stewardship program in practical riverbank ecology. To preserve and enhance the community's natural resources and distinctive rural character, assist in the town's efforts in managing growth, and to educate the public about the benefits of land use planning.

Red River Regional Council

Section 319 project -- Riparian restoration throughout the Red River Basin in North Dakota and Minnesota.

The Meginnis Arm Alliance

To monitor and facilitate support for improved water quality in The Lake Jackson Basin,including The Meginnis Arm and Okeeheepkee Watersheds.This includes addressing City of Tallahassee,Leon County, Northwest Florida Water Management District.and FL/DOT.We are a "Watch Dog" group of concerned citizens wotking as a grass roots volunteer organizatiom.We have many successes,and yet much more work is needed.

1000 Friends of Minnesota

1000 Friends of Minnesota is a statewide nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the important connections between our development patterns and the health of our communities and the environment. Our mission is to promote development that creates healthy communities while conserving natural areas, family farms, woodlands and water. To this end, all of our programs and strategies – since our founding – have been designed to promote balanced growth and the conservation of water and land.

1000 Friends of Wisconsin

Mission: 1000 Friends of Wisconsin educates the citizens and policy makers of Wisconsin about the benefits of sound land use planning. We advocate for the state and local land use policies that protect diverse natural communities. Projects: Smart Growth Implementation project; Cities project; Rural Counsel project; Great Neighborhoods project; Forest Fragmentation project; Balanced Transportation systems advocacy; research papers; training seminars and more. Citizen Involvement: Legislative updates, conferences, and special events. Year Founded: 1996

1000 Islands Environmental Center

Mission: The 1000 Islands Environmental Center provides the public a place to enjoy our natural resources. Recreation is provided by the many miles of trails which can be used for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Projects: Environmental education programs for kids and adults, control of Purple Loosestrife Citizen Involvement: As volunteers or participants in the programs offered. Year Founded: 1976

4-H Watershed Project, San Luis Obispo County

The 4-H Watershed Project conducts bi-monthly phytoplankton monitoring for biotoxins. High school students have developed independent science projects comparing macroinvertebrate populations above and below areas of interest; data goes to the NEP and Bay Fooundation. Junior and senior high school students monitor creeks flowing into the estuary, as well as nearby springs.

601 Explores of Watersheds

A River Runs Through Us: The Bear River Watershed Education Project

Our goal is to encourage students to become informed citizens and active stewards of the Bear River watershed. We are a cooperative volunteer watershed monitoring and education group operating in the Bear River watershed (UT, ID, and WY). We conduct water quality monitoring and associated educational activities.We participate in restoration projects and have formed partnerships with state, local, and private agencies who assist with group activities.

Abiaca Creek Drainage District

Abotlapoota Master Water Management District

Accokeek Foundation

Mission: To preserve, protect and foster, for scientific, educational or charitable use and study, for the benefit of the people of the nation, the historic sites and relics, trees, plants, and wildlife rapidly disappearing from an area of great natural beauty along the shore of the historic Potomac River.

Active Citizens Together Improving Our Neighborhoods, Inc.

Community education and advocacy regarding environmental justice issues.

Adams County Lake and Stream Monitoring

Adams County Lake and Stream Monitoring monitors Jordan and Mason Lakes.

Adena Brook

-restored over 1000' streambank & riparian habitat in most heavily used public park -increased citizen/resident awareness of erosion, storm water pollution, ravine protection -reduced yard waste dumping in ravines -got city to consider watershed retention ponds in new stormwater proposals

Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK)

The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of the New York State Forest Preserve, parks and other wild lands and waters. The Club, founded in 1922, is a member-directed organization committed to public service and stewardship. ADK employs a balanced approach to outdoor recreation, advocacy, environmental education and natural resource conservation.

Adopt-A-Lake

Adopt-A-Lake trains lakefront homeowners to collect samples and perform simple tests. Our program is local, backed by a fully certified environmental testing laboratory. Water quality data is returned on a quarterly basis.

Adopt-A-Stream Foundation

Adopt-A-Stream Foundation focuses on small streams around Puget Sound suffering from urbanization. We train adults in field-monitoring for physical, chemical, and biological parameters; however, we emphasize the importance of monitoring and investigating the social and political characteristics of watersheds.

Adopt a Beach

Adopt a Beach is a community organization that helps citizens take responsibility for local water resources. Since 1985, we have organized dozens of projects along Washington's beaches, streams, and wetlands. Adopt a Beach works with over 750 volunteers who protect Puget Sound, one beach at a time.

Adopt A Lake

Adopt A Lake is a statewide program co-sponsored by the Georgia Lake Society (GLS) and the Georgia Environmental Protection Agency (GAEPA). GLS trains the volunteer groups and helps them interpret their lake data, while GAEPA provides copies of the manual written by GLS members and receives the lake data. Monitoring groups on several lakes (Jackson, Oconee, Hartwell, Lanier, and Blackshear) were formed prior to the present Adopt A Lake Program.

ADCNR Coastal Programs

Alabama’s Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP) was approved and has been in effect since 1979. The program regulates various activities on coastal lands and waters seaward of the continuous 10-foot contour in Baldwin and Mobile Counties of Alabama.

Agua Hediona Lagoon

Stakeholders are still being identified. Watershed group is in the beginning stages and has not yet met! Still conceptual. All financial support is local at this time.

AHA MACAV High School, Fort Mojave Reservation

NEW CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED ON THE FORT MOJAVE RESERVATION. PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVED ACADEMIC ACHIEVMENT AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN AND OTHER STUDENTS. UCAN-RSI COALITION OF TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL SCHOOLS, PARTNER TO IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN ACADEMIC REFORM. DESIRE TO SERVE AS MODELS FOR TRIBAL EDUCATION COMMUNITIY, AND TO CONNECT OUR YOUTH AND ELDERS IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING PROCESS AS WELL AS THE PROCESSES INVOLVED IN GOVERNMENTAL PROTOCAL, SO AS TO MAINTAIN , IMPROVE, INTEGRATE AND SUSTAIN THEIR NATIVE AMERICAN LIFESTYLE, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND HISTORY.

Aiken County Open Land Trust

Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment

Ala Wai Watershed Association (AWWA)

The Ala Wai Watershed Association (AWWA) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to caring for the watershed that flows into the Ala Wai Canal and the near shore waters of Waikiki and Ala Moana. Our Mission is to improve water quality and foster awareness of ahupua`a concepts through community-based stewardship of the Ala Wai watershed.

Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF)

Our mission: to improve and protect the quality of Alabama's coastal resources by identifying and solving problems through education, cooperation and participation. The ACF serves as a link between local citizens, government agencies, business and other environmental organizations. A monthly electronic newsletter is published as well as our print newsletter, Osprey Outlook. Annual programs include Habitat Restoration, the Coastal Kids Quiz, a 5th grade conservation scholarship competition, and issue forums. The ACF also works on watershed management and planning. Data from our water quality monitoring program, Alabama CoastWatch, is used for trend research by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program.

Alabama Environmental Council

A nonprofit educational and advocacy organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of Alabama's natural environment and health. The council provides educational resources, information, and support for community action on environmental issues. We work to bring together the education, business, governmental and conservation communities to find common ground on environmental policy, commitment and instruction.

Alabama Land Trust

Protects land from development, focusing on forests, wildlife habitat, wetlands, riparian areas, water supplies. Restores streambanks and wetlands. Have protected over 50,000 acres in Alabama and Georgia with Conservation Easements.

Alabama Office Of Water Resources

The Alabama Office of Water Resources, a division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is responsible for the overall management, development and coordination of all of Alabama's water resources as outlined in the Alabama Water Resources Act.

Alabama Rivers Alliance

To unite the citizens of Alabama to protect our right to clean and healthy waters. The ARA works with local watershed groups to stregthen Alabama water policy and educates the public in watershed values and threats. Publishes River Ties Newsletter Quarterly.

Alabama Water Watch

Alabama Water Watch is a statewide citizen volunteer water quality monitoring program, with more than 50 active groups monitoring about 250 sites on 100 water bodies in 20-30 counties in Alabama and Georgia. Monitors measure 6 chemical parameters, and several groups are beginning to test for E. coli and total coliform bacteria. The program is coordinated from Auburn University, where the central database is maintained.

Alabama Waterfowl Association

AWA working with private landowners, farmers, hunting clubs, state and federal agencies to conserve and enhance Alabama's wetlands and waterfowl resources. Also, working to protect Alabama's hunting heritage for future generations.

Alameda-Contra Costa Working Group

Alameda Creek Alliance

The Alameda Creek Alliance is a volunteer community watershed group dedicated to the protection and restoration of the natural ecosystems of the Alameda Creek watershed. We are working to restore steelhead trout and salmon to south San Francisco Bay's largest creek.

Alamosa River Watershed Project

Drafted watershed management plan, installed erosion-control demonstration projects, public education (meetings, newspaper articles, radio interviews, etc.), consensus building, water quality improvements.

Alaska Center for the Environment

Founded in 1971, the organization promotes sound environmental policies and programs in the state.

Alaska Clean Water Alliance

ACWA is a research, analysis, education and grassroots community empowering organization, dedicated to the conservation of the watersheds of Alaska.

Alaska Conservation Foundation

To meet the challenge of living in a wild region of the world, ACF raises and strategically disseminates funds and information to protect and sustain the ecosystems of greater Alaska. ACF accomplishes this mission by providing grants, technical and organizational assistance, and coordination and planning forums for groups and individuals.

Alaska Fly Fishers

Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association

Gained protection for SE Alaska habitat. Off-shore waters largest trawl closure in the world.

Alaska Natural Resources Center

To protect Alaska's wetlands ecosystems. The ANRC aggressively seeks full implementation of the Clean Water Act Section 404 wetlands permitting program in Alaska, as well as monitoring state and local government actions affecting wetlands. Through its recently established Wetlands Watch of Anchorage program, the ANRC seeks to engage local citizens and community groups in better protecting Anchorage wetlands and improving its water quality.

Alaska Rainforest Campaign

A joint project of 7 Alaskan and national conservation groups, working together to create and implement a unified strategic plan for conserving the Alaskan rainforest and its communities.

Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary : Citizens' Water Quality Monitoring Program

The Citizens' Water Quality Monitoring Program is a network of volunteers who test surface water quality in the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds and their tributaries. We are involved in citizen and student education, baseline studies, and parameter-specific targeted studies to address water quality concerns and problems.

Albermale-Pamlico National Estuary Program (APNEP)

Alfred State College

Alice Ferguson Foundation

The Alice Ferguson Foundation was established in 1954 as a non-profit organization chartered in the state of Maryland. Our mission is to provide experiences that encourage connections between people, the natural environment, farming and the cultural heritage of the Potomac River Watershed, which lead to personal environmental responsibility. The Foundation's Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has become a decisive catalyst for progress that ignites people throughout the watershed with the Ferguson's community spirit. The largest regional event of its kind, the Cleanup provides a transforming experience that engages citizens and community leaders and generates momentum for change.

Alki Community Council

Tiled Compass rose with educational information.

All Indian Pueblo Council

All Saints Episcopal School

The primary goal for our school's volunteer group is the integration of our science curriculum with the "real world" of urban wetlands. A portion of the wetlands we will be monitoring is located on the campus of our school. Both elementary and secondary school level classes will be involved. Our participation will be on a year to year basis with monitoring occurring on a monthly schedule. A secondary goal for our classes will be to establish a long term data base of environmental information related to the quality and health of the wetlands area.

Alleghany River Support Group

The Alleghany River Support Group is a standing committee of the Venango Museum of Art, Science & Industry. The museum works in cooperation with the U.S.D.A. Allegheny National Forest to implement recommendations made in the Allegheny National Wild and Scenic River Management Plan. To date we have interpreted a Native American Indian site listed on the National Register for Historic Places, been involved with reintroduction of the river other with the Allegheny, are seeking additional sites for "primitive" cause.

Allegheny Conservation Alliance

The ACA was established February 1998 in West Virginia, the ACA was created to conserve natural resources, protect historic sites and provide recreational opportunities for present and future generations of the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Mission of the Allegheny Conservation Alliance is to enhance and sustain a positive relationship between communities and the environment. Recognizing that there is no clear way to halt the wheels of human industrial progress, we must facilitate an equilibrium and forge the balance between man and Earth. By advocating conservation through education and action, we can ensure that wildlife will continue to foster productive habitats and viable populations, in turn creating unforgettable outdoor experiences for generations to come.

Allen Co. Conservation District

Allen Pond Bird Census

The Allen Pond Bird Census is a baseline data-gathering census on all birds using the 94-hectare Allen Pond complex. We monitor the number, activity, and habitat used by each individual or group for each species.

Allen/Quilceda Watershed Action Team

Implementation of watershed plan, ongoing habitat and water quality restoration projects.

Alley Pond Environmental Center

Educate over 35,000 students and adults each year in local, environmental and scientific issues. Monitor water quality in Alley Pond Park's Wetland.

Alliance for a Living Ocean

The mission of the Alliance for a Living Ocean is to promote and maintain clean water and a healthy coastal environment through education and research. We recognize the need to manage our watershed, bays and ocean holistically since all water flows from "the raindrop to the ocean".

Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM)

ALLARM, a project of the Environmental Studies Department at Dickinson College, serves as a Technical Support Center for locally based volunteer monitoring programs. We provide trainings, quality control analysis, data interpretation, and other assistance.

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay-Pennslyvania

People are welcome to call Chesapeake Regional Information Service - 800-662-CRIS to ask questions about the Bay, request publications, get referrals to experts. Public participation in local restoration efforts and policy building.

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc.

The CBCMP is a regional network of volunteers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia who collect water quality data and information on tidal portions and tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay. Currently we combine water quality monitoring with habitat restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and involve volunteers in projects such as transplanting and monitoring submerged aquatic vegetation in Maryland, restoring and monitoring streamside forest buffers in Pennsylvania, and collecting baseline data in Vir

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, VA Office

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is a regional non-profit organization that builds consensus and fosters partnerships for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its rivers.People are welcome to call or visit our web site to obtain information about the Bay, request publications, get referrals to experts. Public participation in local restoration efforts offered.

Alliance for the Great Lakes

The Alliance for the Great Lakes is formerly the, Lake Michigan Federation. Our Group works to restore fish and wildlife habitat, conserve land and water, and eliminate toxics in the watershed of the largest lake within the United States. We achieve this through education, research, law, science, economics, and strategic partnerships.

Alliance for the Wild Rockies

Alliance for the Wild Rockies (AWR) formed to meet the challenge of saving the Northern Rockies Bioregion from habitat destruction. We are thousands of individuals, business owners, and organizations taking a bioregional approach to protect and restore this great region.

Allison Woods Foundation

Alpena High School Environmental Science Classes

We are a large class A high school that has approximatly 150 students that are active in a variety of activities pertaining to the preservation of the Thunder Bay Watershed and its tributaries. Currently we are working on developing approximatly 40 acres into school/community outdoor education center located adjacent to the high school propertiy (the land is part of the Thunder Bay River/Lake Huron Watershed).

Alpharetta Conservation Administration Group

Project Ripple is a combination of education and action by trained staff, interns, citizens, and students to gather diverse data from in-stream, lakes and ponds, and outfalls, identify and solve immediate problems, influence policy changes, and create behavioral changes for better protection of water resources in the Big Creek Watershed.

Alpine Lakes Protection Society

To operate exclusively for the purpose of educating and informing its members and the public generally in all matters relating to the protection of the area commonly known as the Alpine Lakes Region in the Cascade mountain range in the State of Washington; and for the purpose of urging the preservation of the natural beauty of that region, its lands, air, and waters, and all its living things; and for the purpose of taking all necessary action to assure that this unique and unspoiled region remains in its natural condition through all the years to come for the ultimate enjoyment of future generations.

Alpine Watershed Group

The Group is comprised of individuals who are interested in preserving and enhancing the headwaters of the Carson, Mokelumne, Stanislaus, Truckee, and American Rivers. We are landowners, recreationists, agency representatives, environmentalists, tribal members ranchers, and conservationists.

Altamaha Riverkeeper

The Altamaha Riverkeeper is working to restore and preserve the habitat, water and flow of the mighty Altamaha River. Every stream, every tributary in its watershed, from Atlanta, Covington and Athens down to the Atlantic Ocean, belongs to YOU, the public. The Ocmulgee with its Alcovy, South and Yellow tributaries, the Oconee with the Apalachee, the Ohoopee, and the Altamaha itself, are all held in trust by our State for you, the citizens of Georgia. Members of ALTAMAHA RIVERKEEPER are trained to perform hands-on testing of water quality. They become involved in locating and eliminating pollution sources. Volunteers patrol the River?s waters in RIVERKEEPER boats to identify polluters and educate boaters and other users.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (Student Chapter)

Will be willing to pick up trash along a strech of the Trinity River after large storms, and on a monthly basis. As a student chapter we will have a continous supply of members willing to work towards our efforts.

American Canal Society

Mission: Dedicated to historic canal research, restoration and parks.

American Canoe Association - Midwest

Promote Paddlesports, provide instruction in canoe and kayak, promote access, increase education and conservation of water resources

American Chestnut Land Trust

Mission: To protect two watersheds, Parker's Creek & Governor's Run. Resources/Publications: Newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Perform water quality monitoring; maintain 15 miles of hiking trails; land management of 2,700 acres including invasive species removal, guided canoe trips, barn & farm building maintenance, and cemetery restoration.

American Littoral Society

The American Littoral Society Saltwater Fish Tagging program is the nation's largest voluntary fish tagging program and operates from Maine to Florida. All our taggers are members of the Society; they pay yearly dues and purchase all of their fish tags.

American River Conservancy

The American River Conservancy serves our community by protecting and enhancing natural habitats where biodiversity can flourish. Through education we promote a broad ethic of stewardship, assuring healthy ecosystems now and for future generations.

American River Parkway Foundation

The mission of the American River Parkway Foundation is to support the preservation, protection and appreciation of the natural resources of the American River Parkway. Activities include recruitment of volunteers and program coordination for habitat restoration, projects to improve public safety, projects to reduce threat from damaging fires, and projects to increase awareness and understanding of the ecology of the American River Parkway. Publications include restoration handbook for parkway volunteers and quarterly newsletter.

American River Watershed Group

The American River Watershed Group is a CRMP with affiliated federal, state and local agencies, buisnesses, non-profits and citizens working under a MOU to address safety, forest health, water issues, sustainable economics and education in the North and Middle Forks American River. We work by true consensus to boost our individual and mutual capacities in sharing vision, values and projects in cost effect ways.

American Rivers - Northwest Regional Office

Founded in 1973, American Rivers preserves and restores America's river systems by working on state and national legislation, opposing environmentally destructive hydropower projects, and working on instream flow, endangered aquatic species, and water quality. Its educational program assists state and local citizens in understanding more clearly the importance of river systems.

American Whitewater Affiliation-Georgia

American Whitewater Affiliation-Maryland

Founded in 1961, AWA encourages exploration, enjoyment, and preservation of whitewater recreation waterways. It strives to protect the wilderness character of waterways through conservation.

American Whitewater Affiliation - Alaska

Amigos Bravos

The mission of Amigos Bravos is to return New Mexico's rivers and Rio Grande watershed to drinkable quality and to see that natural flows are maintained.

Anacostia Watershed Society

Vision: To make the Anacostia and its tributaries swimmable and fishable, to restore and protect our local environment for the health and enjoyment of everyone in our community, and to bring together people across all walks of life to achieve this vision. ACTIVITIES: this no-frills stay-focused organization mobilizes volunteers for TREE PLANTINGS and CLEANUPS, persuades local government to change their priorities to save the environment, and pressures polluters to clean up their act. PUBLICATIONS: AWS publishes a quarterly newsletter "VOICE OF THE RIVER". We also publish the "KING FISHER CANOE TRAIL MAP" to accompany our canoe trips. ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS: In 2006, the Catalogue for Philanthropy named Anacostia Watershed Society one of the best small charities in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The Society's work in restoration, preservation and pollution prevention won it the prestigious United Nations Achievement Award, Sierra Club Outstanding Achievement Award, and the President's Volunteer Action Award. We have removed 264 tons of debris and 5,403 tires from DC, PG and MG counties; mobilized 41,647 volunteers; planted 12,695 trees to restore habitat; started a program to stop parking lot runoff; exposed PCB pollution at the Navy Yard located on DC.

Anchorage Waterways Council

We are a non-profit, volunteer organization that believes streams, lakes and wetlands provide important wildlife habitat, as well as beauty, recreation and tranquility in our urban environment. The Outreach branch of our organization in involved in watershed education. We have a Business Partner Program- Business Partners for Anchorage Waterways, and a Waterway Watcher, adopt a stream program. We also conduct an annual Creek Cleanup event in May, which involves over 1,000 volunteers on one day cleaning 16 different creeks. We also have some school educational programs including a brand new network developed this year entitled the Chester Creek Community Watershed Project or (c3wp). This project is currently a network of teachers within one watershed communicating upstream and downstream via a link off our homepage (kids and creeks). It is still developing but it eventually will have info posted by the kids on what they have most recently discovered in their stretch of stream. We also have Technical Branch of our organization which works on issues that may adversly affect our creeks. Community members may attend their meetings if they have concerns about the creeks which they are having trouble finding solutions for.

Anderson Valley Land Trust

Andover Village Improvement Society

Preserve land for the public good.

Androscoggin Land Trust

To preserve significant lands for the present and future benefit of the people of Androscoggin County, promote public understanding of the regions significant lands and natural resources, and to assist communities in balancing growth with preservation.

Androscoggin Land Trust

Androscoggin Watershed Council

The Mission of the Androscoggin Watershed Council is to improve environmental quality and promote healthy and prosperous communities in the Androscoggin River Watershed.

Angeles Volunteer Association

The Angeles Volunteer Association (AVA) was organized to assist the U.S. Forest Service in the care and maintenance of the Angeles National Forest and to promote the appreciation and enjoyment of our natural areas by visitors to the forest.

Animas River Stakeholders Group

The Animas River Stake Holders Group has a mission of improving water quality and aquatic habitats in the Animas watershed through a collaborative commonity based process. The group meets monthly in Silverton, Colorado and is focuse on water quality problems originating from historical mining and natural mineralization. Extensive water quality monitoring & some mine site reclamation has been done to date ( A Use Attainability Analysis is currently in progress)

Anne Arundel County Citizen Monitoring Program

The Citizen Monitoring Program assists the County in assessment of water quality conditions and improvement efforts. Volunteers are supplied with equipment to collect data; all attend training prior to the start of monitoring and two hands-on QA/QC sessions each year. Most volunteers monitor the tidal portions of the County's rivers and creeks, which drain to the Chesapeake Bay. Citizen monitoring data is analyzed along with other county monitoring data to reveal a more complete picture of the state of the County's streams and rivers.

Annis Water Resources Institute

WRI is a research organization dedicated to the "preservation, protection, and improvement" of our environmental resources through scientific research, information management, public education and community outreach programs.

Antelope Valley College(GEO205)

Antietam Creek Watershed Alliance

The mission of ACWA is to protect and promote the Antietam Creek through education, preservation, and hands-on projects.

Antietam Creek Watershed Alliance (ACWA)

The Antietam Creek Watershed Alliance (ACWA) is dedicated the the promotion, protection, and restoration of the Antietam Creek watershed in cooperation with volunteers, civic groups, local, state, and federal agencies.

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve

Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest

ASPI monitors both river and forest of the Upper Cumberland River Basin. We monitor the Rockcastle River and conduct an annual River Day event on the first Saturday of June.

Appalachian Mountain Club

The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment and wise use of the rivers, mountains and trails of the Northeast.

Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association

Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association is a service organization set up 30 years ago by the developers. Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association has 2727 homesites. The Association serves the members by promoting the health, safety, and welfare of all owners. Our number one resource is Apple Canyon Lake.

Applegate River Watershed Council

Appomattox Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Program

Appoquinimink River Association

We work to preserve, protect and enhance the rivers and related natural resources of the Appoquinimink region.

AP Environmental Science

weekly monitoring of water quality in a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay

Arcadia High School

to learn more about the environment.

Arizona Riparian Council

The Council provides for the exchange of scientific, research-based information on the status, protection and management of riparian systems in Arizona and the Southwest.

Arizona Water Resources Research Center

To provide information about water to decision makers, researchers and the general public. We publish directories of sources of water information and do research and publish materials on topics such as instream flow, effluent dominated riparian areas, river environmental history. We sponsor conferences on topics such as riparian restoration and water conservation.

Arizonians for Wild & Scenic Rivers

Ark-Tex Council of Governments

Ark-Tex Council of Governments monitors in the Sulphur, Cypress, and Red River Basins. We are establishing baseline parameters and looking for any trouble spots that are not currently being monitored. Some groups are also incorporating Rapid Bioassessment Monitoring into their programs.

Arkabutla Creek Drainage District

Arkansas Environmental Federation

The Arkansas Environmental Federation, founded in 1967, is a nonprofit education association dedicated to informing managers in business about state and federal environmental, safety and health regulations to assist them with compliance. We have publications, conduct workshops, maintain a web site, and network with other nonprofits that share the same goals.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Through a cooperative partnership, manage public land and water resources and related recreation use and facilities in the Arkansas River Corridor.

Arkansas Natural & Scenic Rivers Commission

The AR N&SRC seeks to protect the natural beauty and integrity of Arkansas State Scenic Rivers.

Arkansas River Coalition, Inc.

To protect and restore the entire Arkansas River watershed and enhance the well-being of all life it sustains. Publications: newsletter (bimonthly); NPS brochure (Nonpoint Source Pollution). Sponsor river floats in Kansas. Do a yearly cleanup with National River Cleanup Week. Do 3 river cleanups under Adopt a Greenway with local Greenways Commission in Wichita. The Arkansas River Coalition, Inc. is just starting a biomonitoring group called Arkansas River Keepers" (ARK)to do observational and macroinvertebrate monitoring only. This will be done in Kansas only at this time - we hope to gradually expand. We have some members in the other states but the majority are in Kansas.

Arkansas Rivershed Coalition

American Heritage nominating group. (the rivershed covers 7 states)

Arkansas Stream Team

Arkansas Stream Team is made up of citizen groups working to conserve streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and springs in their natural state. Water quality or habitat monitoring is being conducted in almost every major watershed and county in Arkansas. Currently over 60 student teams and 70 citizen teams are operating. The student component is affiliated with the Water Education Team (W.E.T.) program.

Arkansas Watershed Advisory Group

The Arkansas Watershed Advisory Group assists interested citizens and organizations by promoting local voluntary approaches to watershed management and conservation. The Arkansas Watershed Planning Guide is available to download at free of charge at www.awag.org Through grants have helped coordinate watershed awareness events, TMDL workshops, assisted in forming citizen-based watershed groups statewide and host a statewide watershed conference.

Arkansas Wildlife Federation

Enhancing the environmental quality of life for all Arkansans; conserving wildlife, wetlands, forests, streams, lakes and other natural resources; making sure future generations will have ample opportunities to hunt, fish and enjoy other forms of recreation in the great outdoors; and instilling an attitude of environmental stewardship among all of Arkansas' citizens.

Arkansaswater.Org

Developing portal website for Arkansas water quality information, 319 project database, interactive watershed viewer, local contacts, and other Arkansas-specific water quality information www.ArkansasWater.org

Arlington Association

Arlington is a University Golf Course. We are currently persueing Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses certification. We will begin monitoring our lake waters in 2008

Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center

Severn River Monitoring Project conducts water quality monitoring on 12 brackish water sites on the Severn River. Middle, high school, and 5th grade students participate, and our program supports science and social studies curriculum.

Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment

Twenty years of environmental education and volunteer service to Arlington and its watersheds, particularly Four Mile Run. Stream cleanups, programs for schools and community groups, storm drain stenciling. Quarterly newsletter, available on web site.

Armand Bayou Watershed Working Group

To protect, preserve and enhance the ecological integrity of the Armand Bayou watershed while improving the quality of life in our communities

Armstrong County Conservancy Charitable Trust

To conserve the natural, historical, and cultural resources of our area.

Arrowhead Foundation Inc

Supported by the nonprofit Arrowhead Foundation, The Arrowhead International Field School works locally, nationally and internationally to give children and adults a better understanding of natural, cultural and human history as related to rivers and their watersheds.

Arroyo Seco Foundation

The Arroyo Seco Foundation advocates an integrated, harmonious approach to watershed and flood management, water conservation, habitat enhancement as well as the expansion of recreational opportunities. Through action projects, recreation and environmental awareness activities, ASF strives to involve the residents and organizations in our region in protecting and restoring our watershed. Working with North East Trees, we have recently completed the Arroyo Seco Watershed Restoration Feasibility Study and are now extending our outreach and pursuing implmentation projects throughout the watershed. These include the development of a watershed users manual, water quality monitoring, and Watershed U, an education and action program.

Arthur Kill Watershed

Ascalmore Drainage District

Ash Creek Conservation Association, Inc.

To protect and preserve the Ash Creek tidal estuary which borders Bridgeport and Fairfield, Connecticut.

Ash Sixth Grade Learning Center

Ash Sixth Grade Learning Center monitors the Duck Pond in Plainview, Texas using materials and procedures supplied by Texas Watch.

Ashfield Lake Monitoring Program

Ashley Scenic River Advisory Council

The Ashley Scenic River Advisory Council promotes conservation of the natural and scenic qualities of the Ashley State Scenic River. The advisory council was formed by the S.C. Dept of Natural Resources after scenic river designation of the Ashley in 1999. River-corridor land conservation, water quality improvement, and improved river access are the primary issues being addressed by the council. Produced the Ashley Scenic River Managment Plan in 2003; now involved in promoting plan goals through education and outreach to landowners, community leaders, and river users.

Assateague Coastal Trust, Inc.

For nearly 40 years the Assateague Coastal Trust, a privately funded non-profit 501(c)3, works to protect and enhance the natural resources of the Atlantic coastal bays watershed through advocacy, conservation, and education. Since 2002, ACT has sponsored a WATERKEEPER advocate, the Assataegue COASTKEEPER, through the WATERKEEPER Alliance. ACT has for 40 years been the only grassroots non-profit organization in the coastal region of the Delmarva Peninsula to work for the preservation of the living resources of the barrier islands and coastal bays. We sponsor a wide range of outreach programs, work closely with local schools, and manage a diamondback terrapin resuce program and an oyster gardening/habitat restoration effort.

Assateague Coastal Trust, Inc.

Assateague Coastal Trust is the oldest nonprofit organization working to preserve the Delmarva coastal bays. For over thirty years, ACT has worked to protect and enhance the natural resources of the coastal bays watershed through advocacy, conservation and education. It supports the Coastkeeper Program (advocacy), the Foster Horse Program (wildlife management and habitat protection), the Coast Kids Program (environmental education for children and their families), and the Oyster Gardening Program (habitat restoration).

Association for Beaver Lake Environment (A.B.L.E.)

ABLE was founded in 1980 and incorporated in the State of Arkansas as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization of private citizens dedicated to promote the general welfare, development and environment of the areas surrounding Beaver Lake; and specifically to work with local, state and federal planning commissions and regulatory agencies to assure that land development in the Beaver Lake Watershed does not result in a deterioration of Beaver Lake water quality and/or living conditions in the areas surrounding the lake. The following are the more important accomplishments of the past: Forstalled the development of a 92 unit of condominium project on the Praire Creek arm of the lake which was adjacent to the swimming area of the park; their plans called for dumping 35,000 gallons a day of treated sewage effluent into the lake. Was instrumental in getting a moratorium prohibiting new or additional point-source discharge into the lake. Spearheaded the drafting of a Benton County, AR Ordinance that requires an annual license for Designated Representatives; these are the people who perform Perk Tests, on your property. Have actively supported the updating of Fayetteville, AR. wastewater treatment and in diverting some of the effluent discharge out of the White River watershed. Endorsed the use of low-phosphate detergent products as a means of lowering the nutrient level in Beaver Lake. Actively opposed any lowering of water quality standards by the State of Arkansas. Offered assistance in water sampling and the monitoring of possible pollution sources. Spearheaded the successful drive for a Benton County, AR. ordinance which requires electrical utilities to notify the Public Health Department of all new hook-ups so the Sanitarians are on alert for all septic system installations. Was instrumental in opposing chemical spraying of about 400 acres on the Hobbs Estate to clear vegetation for a demonstration plot. Actively opposed the siting of a landfill on Hobbs Mountain near Elkins,AR. ABLE gains its support from members in the area surrounding Beaver Lake or having the use of Beaver Lake water. To quote and old adage, "In numbers there is strength". Since much of ABLE's activities and concerns impact political bodies, it is a well-known truth that the number of people represented by an organization and the position it takes has a very considerable effect on the outcome of the action taken by that body, be it local, state, or federal. It is important that ABLE secures the support of all persons impacted by Beaver Lake's current and future condition -- and who isn't so impacted in most of Northwest Arkansas?? The more people we have on our membership rolls, the greater can be our effectiveness in preserving the quality of Beaver Lake and its environs.

Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod

A member-supported, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to foster policies and programs which promote the preservation of natural resources on Cape Cod.

Association of Bainbridge Communities (ABC)

Preserve natural environment. 500 members. For 20 years ABC has been working on eliminating pesticides and herbicides (Bainbridge Island city has manual cutting). BI schools have IPM policy. Also serves as community liaison on cleanup of Superfund site (Wyckoff) and our landfill.

Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions

The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, a nonprofit organization, has helped New Jersey's local environmental commissions and concerned citizens preserve and protect the state's natural resources since 1969.

Association of State Floodplain Managers

Founded in 1977, the Association promotes the common interest in flood damage abatement; enhances cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies; encourages new and innovative approaches to managing the nation's floodplains; promotes natural and beneficial values of flood plains; and urges the incorporation of multi-objective management approaches to solve local flooding problems.

Association of State Wetland Managers

Founded in 1983 for education and research purposes to help protect and manage the nation's wetland resources.

Athens-Clarke County Adopt-A-Stream - a project of Keep Athens-Clarke Co. Beautiful Commission

Athens-Clarke County Adopt-A-Stream has 5 adopt-a-stream groups actively gathering data in Clarke County. In May 1997 we held two training workshops in chemical and biological monitoring. We partner with the Public Utilities department and enjoy the benefits of being part of the University of Georgia community.

Atlanta Whitewater Club

To promote the whitewater sports of canoeing, kayaking and rafting and to protect the river environment.

Atlantic Salmon Federation

Founded in 1949, the Federation is an international organization that works on public education, research, advocacy, and habitat improvement.

Au Sable River Association

The purpose of the Au Sable River Association is the protection and enhancement of the natural and cultural resources of the Au Sable River watershed. The ASRA is a membership-based group with a volunteer Board of Directors and a paid part-time Executive Director.

Auburn Ravine Watershed Council

Audubon Canyon Ranch, Cypress Grove Research Center

Audubon Canyon Ranch manages several monitoring programs on and off our wildlife sanctuaries in Marin and Sonoma counties. These programs include heron and egret nest monitoring, vegetation mapping, water quality monitoring, newt counts, shorebird and waterbird studies, and tidal marsh dynamics.

Audubon Naturalist Society Northern Virginia Water Quality Program

The Audubon Naturalist Society's Prince William County Water Quality Monitoring Program uses a modified version of the EPA Rapid Bioassessment II protocol and includes riparian and in-stream habitat assessment and macroinvertebrate surveys 3 or 4 times a year. Monitor training includes macroinvertebrate ID (order & family level classes), habitat assessment & protocol practicum. Team leaders certified by practical exam. Water quality outreach includes Spring & Fall Citizens Water Quality workshops, "Living Waters" slide show, and stream walks.

Audubon Naturalist Society Water Quality Monitoring Program

Audubon Naturalist Society offers half-day introductory workshops in May and October, augmented by macroinvertebrate identification and habitat assessment classes throughout the year. Monitoring occurs three times a year: in May, July, and September.

Audubon Society of New York State, Inc

Conserving, protecting and enhancing New York State's natural resources and wildlife habitat. Currently running a stream monitoring program with local high school students studying the Onesquethaw Creek.

Audubon Society of Portland, Urban Naturalist Program

Regional and Local Growth Management Planning; public education including publications (The Urban Naturalist, monthly newsletter, Urban Natural Resource Directory, urban stream brochures, interpretive information for urban natural areas). The group's purpose is to promote enjoyment, understanding and protection of the natural world, particularly native wildlife and its habitat. The Urban Naturalists' Program focuses on the protection, restoration and management of urban fish and wildlife habitat and establishment of a regional, cooperative system of greenspaces.

Audubon YES! (Youth Environmental Services) Program

Audubon YES! is a youth volunteer program that works with community service and government groups. We provide volunteers to help existing groups with monitoring, habitat restoration, education, and other community-based environmental projects. As of 1997, most volunteers were located in southern California.

Augusta Creek Watershed Association

To preserve, protect and enhance the Augusta Creek Watershed environment, as well as promote water quality and sustainable management of Watershed resources. The ACWA sponsors environmental education programs, monitors development in and around the watershed, publishes a newsletter, promotes wildlife habitat improvement projects and maintains a covered bridge as an environmental education site. See website at http://kbs.msu.edu/acwa

Augusta Lake

Austin Paddling Club

Paddling club

AuSable North Branch Area Association

AuSable North Branch Area Association monitors the North Branch of the AuSable River to watch for any attempt to damage the quality of this river.

Ayers & Little Mud Creeks Drainage District

B.M.C. Durfee High School

The B.M.C. Durfee High School Independent Environmental Study Group, each year selects a local body of water to study. These studies include chemical, physical, and biological monitoring of the selected site. A report is produced and presented to civic leaders and local libraries.

Back Bay Restoration Foundation

Grass roots group mission to restore Back Bay through emphasis on water quality.

Back Country Against Dumps

Our non-profit group works to defend and protect our groundwater resources from sources of pollution and overdraft. Our original goal was to stop a 600 acre landfill, which we are still fighting almost 20 years later. In 1993, the USEPA granted our petition for the designation of the Campo / Cottonwood Creek Sole Source Aquifer. We stopped the disposal of petroleum contaminate soil in San Diego County groundwater dependent areas. We review and submit comments on development projects. In 2006-7 we worked with Dr. Victor Miguel Ponce, an environmental and civil engineer from SDSU, regarding concerns with groundwater sustainability and the threat poses to our groundwater from major development projects and the proposed Campo Landfill. As a result of our work together, Dr Ponce has since produced numerous reports on groundwater sustainability and the Tierra Del Sol Watershed. They can be found at ponce.sdsu.edu . Our website is currently off-line but we expect to get it back up by January 2009 at backcountryagainstdumps.org.

Back River Neck Peninsula Community Association, Inc.

We are an Environmentally based Community organization. We work in areas such as tree plantings, SAV plantings, Smarth Growth & Rural Legacy, Land Preservation, Coastal Clean-ups & protection, and the protection of the Chesapeake Bay. We sponsor an annual "Nature Day in the Park Celebration" in conjuntion with the annual "Coastweeks" celebration. We publish a monthly newsletter called "The Bayside Banner"

Bad River Watershed Association

We are a community organization that works to involve all citizens in taking care of and enjoying their home watershed. We accomplish this by conducting educational programs and forums about how our watershed can be affected by the decisions we make. In addition, we assist citizens to gather information, identify problems and implement solutions to maintain the integrity of our watershed for future generations. Our Mission is to promote a healthy relationship between the people and natural communities of the Bad River watershed by involving all citizens in assessing, maintaining and improving watershed integrity for future generations.

Badger Creek

Purpose: reduce sediment, improve trout habitat, improve water quality, and improve rangelands, wildlife and recreation values.

Bagaduce Watershed Assoc.

The mission of the Bagaduce Watershed Assoc. is to ensure the social, economic and environmental health of the Bagaduce watershed. We have presentations, such as "Beginning with Habitat." We have joined Maine Stream Team Program with six streams. We hopd workshops. We are in the process of applying for tax exempt statis.

Baird Creek Parkway Preservation

Mission: To assist the City of Green Bay in acquiring land in the Baird Creek Parkway and to help enhance the parkways value as an ecological, educational, and recreational resource of northeastern Wisconsin. Projects: Fundraising to purchase 35-acre urban forest; parkway cleanups; hikes; fieldtrips; display at public events; hosting public meetings; grant writing; public presentations; 2 annual meetings. Citizen Involvement: Volunteer for Board, committee; hike leaders, grant writers, bookkeepers!!! Year Founded: 1997

Baker's Run Watershed Conservation Society

1. Education 2. Monitor River 3. Trail Building 4. Arbor Day Program at School (East Hardy Middle School)

Balsam Branch Partnership, Inc.

Mission: Provide and sustain environmental areas in the Balsam Branch watershed where educational and recreational opportunities are promoted for all seasons. Projects: Cross country ski race, various educational activities (e.g. muskie event), various education programs through community education and our own traveling volunteers. Citizen Involvement: Volunteer help. Financial support. Year Founded: 1999

Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City's Department of Recreation and Parks works to protect and improve conditions in watershed areas within or adjacent to City parks, especially those that are minor and major tributaries leading to the Chesapeake Bay region. Information on current projects may be found in the Department's annual "Program Guide".

Baltimore Harbor Watershed Association

The mission of the Baltimore Harbor Watershed Association is to protect and improve the environmental quality and natural beauty of the Baltimore Harbor and its tributaries. Our short-term goals are to install a trash netting/collection system at the Harris Creek drainage outfall, located at the Baltimore Harbor and to define and develop watershed outreach strategies/programs in the Harris Creek drainage area. In the long term, our goals are to install trash netting/collection system around the Baltimore Harbor, to create educational trash programs in the school systems and in the neighborhoods and to address the water quality issues in the City’s Harbor and tributaries.

Bama Backpaddlers Association

Our group maintains a portion of the stream through the state "Adopt-A-Stream" program. Each month we conduct and promote river cleanps. Our members are also certified water monitors and provide data on this site.

Banks Watershed Council

Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, one of 28 nationwide, is an organization charged with protecting the environment and cultural heritage of our watershed region. The program provides educational materials including videos, activity guides and posters free of charge The program also offers assistance with neighborhood storm drain stencilling projects for protecting our bayous, and vegetative plantings for erosion control.

Bardstown Boaters

The Bardstown Boaters are a group of about 30 people who love to get out on local rivers and paddle. Canoes, rafting and kayaking. Anything from easy calm stretches of class I waters up to class III and IV whitewater in other parts of Kentucky and surrounding states. The Bardstown Boaters take day trips, overnight trips and we participate in community volunteer work with an emphasis on the environment. Anyone interested in the club can begin learning more about us and get in touch with us through our website at www.bardstownboaters.com

Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program

The Barnegat Bay Estuary Program is a federal program that, together with the State of New Jersey and Ocean County communities, will help restore, maintain, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Barnegat Bay Estuary and its contributing watershed through the 21st century.

Barnstable Land Trust

Barnstable land Trust (BLT) is a member-supported, not-for-profit organization whose mission is the preservation of land in its natural state in the seven villages of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Our primary activity is the preservation of land in its natural state. BLT believes that as the Town steadily grows, a sustainable natural balance is reached only when open space continues to be protected.BLT protects wetlands, sensitive watershed parcels, forest, wildlife habitat, and other valuable open space. BLT properties are held in a natural state in perpetuity for the benefit of the community and future generations. BLT is a member of the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, upon whom we rely for technical assistance related to land acquisition. BLT is also a member of the Land Trust Alliance and Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition. BLT is not affiliated with any government agency.

Barr/Milton Watershed Association

The purpose of the Barr/Milton Watershed Association is to provide an opportunity for all watershed stakeholders to come together to help improve and preserve good water quality for the watershed's streams, wetlands, and reservoirs. The environmental goal is to achieve Colorado water quality standards and use classifications for Barr and Milton using various improvement strategies including, but not limited to, source control and reservoir management options to be described in a pH TMDL. The programmatic goal is to implement a watershed organization process whereby stakeholders participate and cooperate in a coordinated effort to identify, understand, evaluate, and solve water quality issues through development of a watershed plan. Develop an information/education program within the watershed organization to broaden stakeholder involvement and support the future implementation of water quality solutions.

Barton and Clyde River

Basha Kill Area Association

Basha Kill Area Association has established a 2-year baseline chemical test study for the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern New York. Coliform testing is on-going. Macroinvertebrate sampling is being contemplated. Organization was formed in 1972 to protect this wetland in the Delaware watershed. We monitor developments, lead nature walks, work with the schools, publish a newsletter, and produced a video about the wetland.

Bashan Lake Association

Newsletters, organization established in 1991, 2 herbicide treatments, watershed study, milfoil pullina, H20 quality monitoring. Rural residential, 1,275 acres, 4.6:1. 2 hydrorake treatments, grant from Ct. DEP to treat milfoil with 2,4-D in '99 & 00 education & corrective programs to improve water quality, reduce weeds & reduce septic system pollution

Bashan Lake Volunteer Water Quality Monitors

Bashan Lake Volunteer Water Quality Monitors test Bashan Lake in East Haddam, Connecticut, which has excellent water quality along with a milfoil problem.

Basic and Hannacrois Creeks

Battenkill Conservancy

Dedicated To Preserve And Enhance the Battenkill Watershed - Through Conservation, Education And Advocacy. The Battekill Conservancy promotes public education to teach people about the importance of the Battenkill Watershed. Public education activities include: The Voice Of The River newsletter. Nature & Exploratory Trips. River Watch: Including student/teacher classroom training. NY Route 313 Adopt-A-Highway clean up. Speaker Series: Topics including history, wildlife and land uses of the watershed. Internship opportunities. Slide Shows. Media Reports. Special Events. River Clean Ups. Sister River Project.

Battenkill Watershed Council

Battle Creek River Watershed Project

The Battle Creek River Watershed Project's goal is to analyze the natural resource and water quality needs, problems and solutions, and develop a watershed management plan involving all stakeholders and partners. The Project will also focus on educating the public on the importance of watershed management including volunteer stream monitoring with schools and community groups, promotion and appreciation of the Battle Creek River, protecting the river corridor, provide land use planning skills for local townships, establishing canoe drop-off sites, expand existing parks and greenways, design an Adopt-A-Stream program, provide educational workshops and classroom presentations, and create informational newsletters to watershed residents.

Battle Creek Watershed Conservancy (BCWC)

Bay Area Action

Bay Area Action uses volunteers to restore a site by removing nonnative grasses, weeds, and eucalyptus. Volunteers can help remove plants, plant native species, and monitor sites (both grasslands and oak woodlands) before and after restoration.

Bay Area Resource Council

Bayou Preservation Association

For 40 years the BPA has been advocating for healthy bayous. We monitor water quality, clean up bayou banks, plant native species, remove invasive species and educate the public on the benefits of bayous and their floodplains

Bayou Queue de Tortue

Baywatch

Baywatch monitors 4 bays, 14 bayous, 1 lake.

Beacon Sloop Club

Bean Creek Watershed Coalition

Bear Creek (Iowa)

Public informational meetings have been held and different programs have been reviewed to address the resource concerns. Organize water boards and education of landowners

Bear Creek (Michigan)

This began as a 319 EPA funded project in order to preserve water quality in Bear Creek and its watershed. Now the project is continuing as a watershed council and includes local townships and organizations, as well as citizens.

Bear Creek Council

The purpose of BCC is to provide members the opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the decision making and monitoring processes concerning area resources. The goal of BCC is to promote responsible use of area resources in order to ensure quality of life for our community.

Bear Creek Greenway

Bear Creek Watershed Council

local watershed council with a variety of activities including: dam and other fish passage barrier removal, watershed assessment and action planning, public outreach, macro-invertebrate monitoring, information forum, and riparian and wetland restoration.

Bear Creek Watershed Project

Activities to preserve water quality in this high quality, rural trout stream include -- a quarterly newsletter on the watershed, other media coverage and publicity, streambank resident workshops, Best Management Practices, committee meetings, menu-driven telephone help line, and video productions.

Bear Lake Regional Commission

Volunteer monitoring within the Bear Lake regional watershed.

Bear Lake Regional Commission

Volunteer monitoring within the Bear Lake regional watershed.

Bear Lake Regional Commission

Volunteer monitoring within the Bear Lake regional watershed.

Bear River

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

The Refuge is located on the Bear River delta and was noted by early explorers for the numbers of water birds that used the marsh, and was established as a refuge, feeding and breeding ground for wild fowl. The Refuge was inundated with flood waters from the Great Salt Lake in 1983. When the Lake peaked in 1987 virtually all Refuge lands were under salt water and the facility was mothballed. The salinity and depth of the water killed all vegetation, and ice flows destroyed all buildings and damaged most of the other structures. Restaffing began as the flood waters receeded with a new manager reporting in the fall of 1989. Currently, flood restoration efforts with identified enhancement measures are being incorporated. An expansion program involving fee title acquisition and easement options is currently underway as well.

Bear River Watershed Council

Restore and sustain the ecosystem health and biological diversity of the Bear River watershed.

Bear Rock Run

Beargrass Creek Task Force

Bioengineering restoration project on streambank, donation of streambank easements, formation of "No Mow Zones" along Creek, formalized community training projects

Beartail Creek Drainage District

Beartooth Alliance

The Beartooth Alliance - based in the Cooke City area of Montana - brings people who love this region together to find ways to protct and enhance our unique mountain environment. To do that we: Monitor the activities and plans of decision-makers and provide input and direction to influence the final outcome; and Gather and istribute information about issues that affect the region and assist the community in finding solutions.

Beartooth Paddler's Society

A very loose community of paddlers; floaters

Beaver Creek (Oregon)

Beaver Creek (Tennessee)

Beaver Creek Field Research Station

Beaver Creek Field Research Station coordinates watershed monitoring and research programs involving students, teachers, community members, resource professionals, and others. We work on lentic and lotic ecosystems in both basic parameters and advanced research. Much of the project focuses on the Eau Claire River watershed of western Wisxonsin.

Beaver Creek Friends

Beaver Creek Wetlands Association

Beaver Creek Wetlands Association does wetlands preservation, protection, restoration and monitoring. We provide public education, partnerships, and community networks. Web is www.beavercreekwetlands.org

Beaverdam Creek

Becker County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA)

Becker County Coalition of Lake Associations monitors in lakes. We produce an annual water monitoring report.

Beckman Jr/Sr High School

Monitor physical, chemical and biological indicators on the North Fork of the Maquoketa River. Science club students supervise and train their classmates.

Bedford Land Trust

To acquire, conserve, manage land interests in Bedford, New Hampshire in order to preserve and protect water corridors, wildlife, farms, forests, wetlands and lands of other natural, scenic, recreational, historic or ecological value; to educate public regarding same.

Beeds Lake

45,000 ft.of terrace, 3600 acres in nutrient and pest management.

Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance

The BRCA is a nonprofit conservation alliance that includes both a land trust and a lake trust. We are dedicated to conserving the lands, water quality, and natural heritage of the Belgrade Lakes Watershed. We administer watershed-wide programs for the seven Belgrade Lakes, including courtesy boat inspections for invasive plants and a youth conservation corps that performs erosion control projects throughout the watershed, as well as 319 projects for protecting water quality.

Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance

Bell County Conservation District

Bell Top School

Belle View Elementary

1.educating 2.monitoring 3.spring clean up

Bellevue Stream Team

Bellevue Stream Team conducts intensive habitat assessments for watershed evaluation, project identification, and resource management. We work regionally on biological monitoring programs for juvenile and adult salmonids and macroinvertebrates.

Ben's Creek

Have installed four acid mine drainage treatment systems, identified all acid mine drainage sites in the watershed, and have six additional acid mine drainage treatment systems in the design phase.

Benjamin Logan Schools

Benjamin Logan Schools' elementary, middle, and high school students monitor physical, biological, and chemical aspects of the Mad River. Students also plan and present a River Festival, and a public symposium for state and county officials, parents, and concerned citizens. We take approximately 35 field trips a year to the stream.

Bennett Branch Watershed Association

The Association was formed to restore and conserve the natural integrity, historical and cultural resources of the watershed. Bennett Branch of the Sinnemahoning begins just west of Penfield, in Clearfield County, and flows 34.5 miles mostly through Elk County to the village of Driftwood, in Cameron County. It joins the Driftwood Branch to form Sinnemahoning Creek, near the village of Keating in Clinton County, Sinnemahoning Creek joins the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Bennett Branch drains an area of approximately 387 square miles. Elevation in the watershed ranges from 2,308 feet at Red Hill Summit near Fairview to 790 feet at Driftwood. Eighty-eight percent of the area is forested with 48% of the forest land in public ownership. Six percent of the land is used for agriculture.

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District

Our Making Ripples Program has been developed to build community partnerships for healthy streams in Benton County. We intend to raise water quality awareness by working with K-12 grade students, teachers, and volunteers in hands-on, service-learning projects aimed at restoring riparian and wildlife habitats. A "How to Adopt a Stream in Benton County" manual is available for use by community members. The manual identifies a supportive network of conservation collaborators.

Bergen Save the Watershed Action Network

Bergen SWAN was established in 1988 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) environmental organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the quality of the Upper Hackensack River Watershed. Our work has included the preservation of over 400 acres of woodlands and wetlands surrounding the Hackensack River and its tributaries north of the Oradell dam. We further encourage good watershed stewardship by sponsoring environmental education events and workshops and assisting communities in restoring or retaining their riparian buffer zones.

Berks County Conservancy

The Berks County Conservancy addresses conservation projects related to land use and water resources. “The vision of the Berks County Conservancy is to be a cornerstone of excellence in the stewardship of the environment. Clearly identified with our special mission, we strive to meet the ever-changing needs of the County and to conserve its heritage and essential character. We provide environmental leadership, direct action, expertise, land use planning, advocacy, research, and education programs in accordance with the natural, historic, social, economic, and technical needs of the county and its many local communities. Our staff, administration and leadership are uniquely qualified and committed to our mission and to helping Berks County embrace conservation at a local community level.

Betsie River

Stabilized 52 streambanks to date, planted approx, 25000 trees in Global Releaf Project, completed Betsie Eval. Report on Project.

Betsie River Restoration Committee

The Betsie River Restoration Committee is involved in riverbank restoration to prevent sand erosion affecting fish reproduction. We conduct ongoing visual monitoring of banks.

Beverley Manor Elementary School Fourth Grade

Beverley Manor Elementary School's Fourth Grade does macroinvertebrate studies on a local stream located on private farmland. The owners of this farm, The Bob Brown Family, have allowe these field studies to be made since 1993. Children enjoy classifying the macroinvertebrates into sensitive, somewhat sensitive and tolerant groupings.

Beverly Shores Lakefront Modern Beach Ridge

Beyond Borders

BEAR Project, Inc., The

To develop the Bear River as a natural focal point for the community incorporating a well-designed pathway network; preserving the scenic, physical, cultural and historic values; offering outdoor recreational opportunities and enhanced wildlife habitat; ensuring a parkway that is safe and clean; encouraging citizen involvement and appropriate development to the Parkway.

BERBI {Blue Earth River Basin Initiative}

To improve the water quality of the Blue Earth River Basin through planning, coordination and implementation of conservation practices and to share the water quality improvement strategies with others. The Blue Earth River Basin includes the Blue Earth, Watonwan and LeSueur Rivers in south central Minnesota. BERBI's main focus has been implementation and getting practices on the ground. We are expanding our efforts to include increasing citizen involvement, education and an overall broader watershed management.

Big & Little Darby Creeks Scenic River

The Big & Little Darby Creeks, designated a state and national scenic river, is a component of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program who's goal is preserving and protecting the natural qualities of Ohio's finest streams for future generations.

Big Blue River Conservancy District

A water management district within the state of Indiana to solve water problems within the Upper Big Blue River Watershed. The District has constructed improvements to deal with flood control; water supply; creation of wildlife areas, parks, and recreation; and low flow augmentation. All operation and maintenance of improvements is carried out by the District.

Big Cedar Creek

landowner survey, urban streamwalk, Educational products, finalist for 319 money

Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance

Preserve & restore the natural & economic resources of the Big Chico Creek Watershed. Education of landowners, public & prvate agencies and public lands in best management techniques for water quality and resource management.

Big Coal River Watershed Assosciation

Big Coal River Watershed Association's purpose is to restore the Big Coal River Watershed area to a clean and healthy environment, alleviate the threat of flooding, educate its citizens about the importance of maintaining a healthy watershed and to break the cycle of at will trash dumping.

Big Coulee Dam

Big Creek Water Management District

Big Creek Watershed Management. District

Big Dry Creek Watershed Association

Big Fork River Board, Citizens Advisory Group

Big Fork River Board monitors seven sites on the Big Fork River. The Board is a joint powers board that implements the river management plan written by the Citizens Advisory Group.

Big Gulch Watershed Keepers

Big Gulch Watershed Keepers conduct a citizen watch, participate in land use policy and environmental education, and work to protect our Northwest way of life.

Big Moccasin Farmer Committee

Big Muddy Creek Watershed Conservancy District

Big Reedy Watershed Conservation District

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Big River Basin Stream Team Association/ N.O.R.R.A.

The Big River flows through the Ozarks in eastern Missouri is a tributary of the Meramec River. It drains an area that contains one of the largest lead deposits in the world. It continues to suffer impacts from massive tailings piles that resulted from lead mining that occurred early in this century. Participants in the Big River Basin Association have participated in an effort to prevent a major landfill from being cited on the Big River. They sponsor an annual litter pick-up on the Big River which is well attended by watershed residents. They also sponsor awareness events, such as a gathering to celebrate the 1000th Stream Team that included canoe races, a canoe raffle and awards presentations.

Big River Earth First!

Big River Magazine

Big River Magazine covers all aspects of the Upper Mississippi River - recreation, the environment, history, politics and business.

Big Sand Creek Drainage District

Big Sandy Area Lakes

Livestock exclusion, septic system update and compliance, production of newsletters, video, brochures, complete repair of erosion sites.

Big Sandy Creek Watershed Association

Sustainable growth, water quality, amd, solid waste, sediment

Big Sandy River

Big Sandy River Basin Coalition

Big Sioux Demonstration

Big Spring Creek Watershed Partnership

40 landowners assisted in installing BMP's, educational programs on conservation easements, Big Spring Creek fisheries, watershed aquifiers & Riparian stream tours. Published a 28 page booklet for watershed users. Recently completed one of the major stream restoration projects in Montana. Group is working with EPA state of Montana DEQ and Conoco to clean up past industrial site. 319 project to date has improved / protected over 17 miles of stream / riparian. Also recently initiated a Groundwater / Artesian Basin project to conserve groundwater. Developed a trail system along creek.

Big Sunflower River Watershed Monitoring Group

Collect, assess, and report to the public information regarding the quality of surface water within the Sunflower River drainage area; Begin collecting water quality data for Steele Bayou, Deer Creek and the Big Sunflower River, for several area lakes in order to establish baseline data; monitor point source pollution; assess land use; remove debris; etc.

Big Sur Land Trust

The mission of The Big Sur Land Trust is to conserve the significant lands and waters of California's Central Coast for all generations.

Big Thompson Watershed Forum

The mission of the Big Thompson Watershed Forum is to assess and protect the quality of water in the Big Thompson Watershed. Our goals are to serve as a forum that fosters stakeholder teamwork in conducting watershed assessment, identifying priority protection measures, educating affected interests, and promoting voluntary practices that protect the Big Thompson Watershed and the quality of its waters. Water quantity issues are an integral and indispensable aspect of water quality and will be addressed as such by this Forum.

Big Wapwallopen Creek Watershed Association

Big Wood Lake Citizens Advisory Committee

Project still in plan development phase. Project plan will be complete in 2000. The committee will set pollution reduction objectives based on inventories of non-point source pollution. They willalso develop and help implement an information and education plan for the watershed.

Bigalk Creek

2 miles of streambank stabilization, 3 mile of stream livestock exclusion, 19,000acres of integrated crop management (ICM), 6000 acres no-till annually, 2.5 miles riparian buffer zone

Billings West High School

Yellowstone River Watch monitors 670 miles of the Yellowstone River, the longest major undammed river in the world.

Billington Sea Association Volunteer Monitoring Program

Billington Sea Association monitors a 269-acre freshwater lake whose waters were full of activity until weeds and then algae took over. We want to show what needs to be done to restore Billington Sea to the conditions existing in 1965. We also work to convince cranberry growers to use tailwater recovery as BMP (best management practice), and to install newly approved alternatice community speptic sytems with nutrient removal devices.

Biodiversity Legal Foundation

Dedicated to preservation of all native plants and animals, communities of species and naturally functioning ecosystems in North America. Through reasoned educational, administrative, and legal action, the Foundation endeavors to encourage improved attitudes and policies for all living things. Monitors effectiveness of TMDL(s) in select states as well as triennial review under the CWA.

Bird River

Bitter Root Water Forum

The Bitter Root Water Forum is a citizen-based non-profit watershed group working to protect water quality and quantity in the Bitterroot Valley.

Black Creek Adopt A Stream

Black Creek Adopt A Stream performs chemical and biological tests on the state's only Wild and Scenic River. Black Creek's major problems include uncontrolled rural development that creates silt, destroys buffers, and adds improper septic systems.

Black Creek Watershed Coalition

In 1987 the U.S./Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement required Areas of Concern (AOC) to prepare Remedial Action Plans (RAPs). The Rochester Embayment was named as an AOC and its RAP, completed in 1997, was developed by representatives of the six counties that share the Genesee River/Rochester Embayment watershed. In 1999, a planning group for the North Chili Tributary of Black Creek recommended initiating planning for the greater Black Creek watershed. At a Caring for Creeks Symposium in the spring of 2000, participants who live and work in the Black Creek watershed identified problems in the watershed, resources that should be preserved and persons, agencies and organizations that should be involved in preparation of a watershed plan. On behalf of the Black Creek watershed, Monroe County applied for and received a EPA-supported Watershed Assistance Grant from River Network, a national river and watershed conservation organization. The grant made possible a six-hour Black Creek Watershed Symposium and the formation of the Black Creek Watershed Coalition (BCWC). The first meeting of the BCWC was held in April, 2002. The grant also supported hiring a consultant to prepare a State of the Basin Report, the distribution of newsletters and the creation of a website. The Black Creek Watershed Coalition has grown to include federal, county and state agencies, municipalities (4 counties, 14 towns and 2 villages) and citizens (including educators, researchers, farmers, fishermen and others). Since the spring of 2002 members of the BCWC have completed a State of the Basin report, participated in a canoe trip, two hikes in the Bergen Swamp, a geology field trip and a wetlands field trip. The members have published one newsletter and have been interviewed by local newspapers. Results of the State of the Basin report have led the group to focus on education and public outreach; technical issues such as water quality, flooding and habitat; municipal land use policy; and intermunicipal cooperation. At this time the BCWC is working on the components of a Watershed Plan.

Black Earth Creek Conservation Organization (BECCO)

Mission: All things to protect the creek. We have stopped several developments in the creek valley. We presently are trying to buy development rights on a piece of property. Projects: Organized grassroots approach to fulfilling our mission through several mailings, organizing input at meetings, and encouraging attendance and participation at local government meetings. Citizen Involvement: Phoning, writing, and networking with other individuals and organizations in the community. Flyering your neighborhood to encourage attendance or share information on important issues. Year Founded: 1994

Black Earth Creek Watershed Assn

Mission: Advocate on behalf of sound land and water protection and use in a rapidly urbanizing watershed. Projects: Education, citizen coordination, and conflict resolution. Citizen Involvement: Citizens can become involved in education programs, stream cleanups, or by attending annual membership meetings. Year Founded: 1987

Black River Watershed Action Team

To promote stewardhsip of our watershed's health. We've conducted a volunteer cleanup effort for the past three years and have a long-term plan for water monitoring, erosion control, wildlife habitat restoration, and community education. We work with schools, senior citizen organizations, the Army Corps of Engineers, town officials, state and federal agencies, landowners, and anyone who has either a vested interest in the river's health or an enthusiasm and willingness to lend a hand.

Black River/Barton and Clyde Rivers

Part of USDA PL-566 Project. Assists land owners with watershed projects.

Blackbrook Conservancy District

Conservancy district organized in 1942 to prevent flooding of 500 acres of muckland (Carlisle) used for vegetable and sod farming. Consists of 60 landowners currently. District is funded by assessment from property taxes of residents in area. This is one of 24 conservancy districts in Ohio. Board members are voluntary, no wages, elected by conservancy district residents. During the summer, conservnacy district residents volunteer to clear overgrowth, debris, trees that clog the Blackbrook Channel and main road ditches. Water must not back up in channel or homes/fields will flood. Equipment/volunteers are always needed.

Blackburn Fork

Blackfoot Challenge

The Blackfoot Challenge is a private non-profit watershed organization whose mission is to coordinate efforts to enhance, conserve and protect the natural resources and rural lifestyles of the Blackfoot River Valley for present and future generations.

Blackledge River Watershed Committee

Promote conservation of watershed open space to protect river resources.

Blackstone River Watershed Association

Miscoe Brook Stream Team is a quarterly monitoring project that assesses the water quality of the brook that feeds the lake where the town swimming area is located.

Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone (BRWC/FOB)

Mission Statement: To restore, enhance, and preserve the physical, historical, and cultural integrity of the Blackstone River, its watershed and its eco-system, through public advocacy, education, recreation, stewardship and the promotion of this unique Blackstone Valley resource.

Blackstone River Watershed Education Project

Blackstone River Watershed Education Project is a high school water monitoring program. All 400 students conduct chemical, physical, and biological sampling three times per year. They gather in the spring at a local university for a Student Congress to share test results and strategize action plans.

Blackwater Creek Association

The purpose for which The Blackwater Creek Association is organized is to promote the cultural, architectural, historical, and natural heritage of the environs of Lynchburg?s Blackwater Creek, Upper and Lower Canal Basins, and James River. This purpose shall be met by methods including, but not limited to: preservation of extant structures of architectural significance, development of educational programs relating to the heritage of the area, and completion of conservation projects aimed at improving the environment and public awareness of the vicinity. Through its co-ed youth program, Venturing Crew 1776, the BCA has "adopted" a significant section of Blackwater Creek through the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation's Adopt-A-Stream program. More than two miles of the Blackwater Creek Trail system has also been adopted through a similar program offered by Lynchburg Parks & Recreation. The Blackwater Creek Association also sponsors the Batteau Blackwater in the annual James River Batteau Festival, a program of the Virginia Canal & Navigations Society.

Blackwater Nottoway Riverkeeper Program

Defend and protect the Blackwarer and Nottoway rivers. The BNRP organizes annual clean-ups, does water testing, educates citizens about our watershed and the Riverkeeper Jeff Turner does extensive river patrols. He also sits on several advisory boards. Publications include an atlas of the watershed, and two videos available from the organizations web-site or at most libraries.

Blackwater River HVA Comm

Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper Program

The mission of the Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper Program (BNRP)is to defend the integrity of the environment. The BNRP holds "Clean River Day's) each year. The BNRP has a "Riverkeeper" who patrols both rivers weekly. Accomplishments include enforcement of environmental laws, preservation of river habitat and the promotion of all species in the watershed.

Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper Program

Blue Cane Drainage District

Blue Creek

Runoff has been reduced. Monitoring will continue until 2000.

Blue Creek Watershed Association

Trash, AMD, sediment, flooding

Blue Heron Environmental Network Inc

Back Creek Water Quality Initiative

Blue Heron Environmental Network Inc.

Blue Heron Environmental Network Inc. is Non-Profit,(501c)Non-Political environmental/conservation education organization. For two decades as part of their activities and programming Blue Heron Environmental Network Inc. has maintained an ongoing Watershed/Water Quality Enhancement Program on Back Creek Berkeley Co. WV, and tributary to the Potomac River. The program involves water quality monitoring, educational workshops/ seminars, on the environment and ecology of the watershed in working with local agencies and residents.

Blue Lake Drainage District

Blue Ridge Environmental Network

Blue Ridge Green Club

To promote environmental consciousness at the school and in the community. Activities include recycling, Earth Day Celebration and stream clean ups. We publish a student paper called the Green News. Accomplishment include getting recycling started on campus and all other activities stated above.

Blue Ridge Voyageurs

canoe/kayak club.

Blue River Group, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Sierra Club

The Blue River Group of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Sierra Club is a regional organization of the Sierra Club that has approximately 400 members in Summit, Grand, and Eagle Counties. This area includes all the ski areas owned by Vail Resorts as well as Copper Mountain, Winter Park, and Arapahoe Basin. The Sierra Club is a non-profit (501(c)(4)) environmental conservation organization organized as a California corporation with headquarters in San Francisco and with more than 500,000 members in the United States and Canada. A primary purpose of the Sierra Club is to "Preserve, protect, and enjoy the wild places of the Earth."

Blue River Watershed Association

B.R.W.A. sponsors the T.R.U.E. Blue (Teaching Rivers in an Urban Environment) project-school curriculum, Restoration projects, watershed awareness

Blue Spring Lake

Weed cutting program started, carp eliminated, weed harvesting program started, sanitary district formed, all homes around lake sewered, Lake Management District formed, comprehensive lake inventory completed, lake management plan (to be completed in 1997).

Blue Water Task Force

Promote public stewardship of aquatic resources in the Gallatin River Watershed through community education, citizen involvement in water monitoring, and scientific data collection.

Bluebird Nestbox Trail Monitoring

Many of the trails are adjacent to lakes, ponds, and streams. Type of Monitoring: biological, site assessment. Monitoring is done weekly from March to September.

Bluestone Project Committee

Advocates for the free-flowing New River within the Bluestone Project Area, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bluestone Lake,

Bluestone River Conservancy

Blum High School

Blum High School monitors the Nolan River just prior to its confluence with the Brazos River. We use the program as a community service and to augment chemistry curriculum.

Boardman River

Bobo Bayou Drainage District

Bobtail Creek Watershed Group

The goals of the group are: 1) to improve fisheries 2) stabalize stream banks 3) improve flood control 4) educate stakeholders

Bodega Land Trust

Our world is composed of many kinds of communities that depend on the land for their sustenance. In the last hundred years much of our land has become degraded or threatened. If we and the other creatures are to flourish, we must take better care of the land which has sustained us. The Bodega Land Trust is a community committed to caring for the land. We intend to do our part; we hope you will join us.

Boeing Creek Salmon Friends

Restore and enhance salmon population through various "hands-on" projects.

Boeing Creek Watershed Outreach Program

The Boeing Creek Watershed Outreach Program monitors environmental data gathered from the watershed and makes these data available to the public. The group also makes educational material and speakers available to interested schools and community groups. The group's mission is to promote an understanding of the significance of the watershed to the community-at-large and to foster a sense of stewardship in the community leaders of tomorrow.

Bogota Watershed District

Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center

The Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center is Idaho's premier water education destination. We are dedicated to promoting water stewardship by teaching people of all ages how to protect and conserve our precious resources for future generations.

Bonneville Resource Conservation & Development Council

The Bonneville RC&D's mission is to create, serve and support partnerships which improve and protect the environment and community. We began in May 1994 and have begun and completed well over $6 million worth of projects, e.g., Parley's Crossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridges and Tunnels, Clover Creek Watershed Coalition in Tooele County, Pia Toya (heritage project), and much more.

Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC)

BEEC coordinates citizen monitoring projects on three Windham County rivers. The West River is a major tributary to the Connecticut River and is home to the endangered Tiger Cobblestone Beetle. A very active citizen's group on the West uses BEEC data in fights to protect the watershed from ski resort development.

Boone County Conservation Board

ensure good water quality

Boone Watershed Partnership

To identify and address water quality issues in the Boone Watershed.

Boothbay Regional Land Trust

The Boothbay Region Land Trust is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation and scientific and historic study of our natural resources and to the education of the public regarding these resources. Land is acquired through conservation easements, bequests, donations, bargain sales and purchases. Most properties are open to the public, although some are restricted in use to protect wildlife habitat and nesting areas.

Boquet River Association (BRASS)

The Boquet River Association has studied sediment embeddedness; macroinvertebrate studies; native mussel populations; conducts some baseline water analyses; operates and owns a NYS/EPA certified water testing laboratory; conducts stream morphology surveys; surveys and monitors wetlands;investigates best-management practices for the control of semi-aquatic invasive plants; and produces educational and training materials and seminars on stream erosion control, control of sediment runoff from rural roads, wetlands and invasive species.

Boston Natural Areas Fund

Developing a greenway along the Neponset River.

Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Watershed Workgroup

We have three subgroups: the Workgroup, Initiative, and Forum. The workgroup lets nationally known scientists communicate with each other on their work in the Watershed and has sponsored the watershed bioassessments. The Forum administers a monthly series of lectures by these scientists to the watershed stakeholders. The Initiative takes this knowledge of watershed processes into the area school system. Cities/towns covered are Boulder, Nederland, Lafayette, Louisville, Jamestown, Erie, and Longmont.

Bow Lake Camp Owners Association

Bow Lake Camp Owners Association monitors water quality of Bow Lake, a pristine 1200-acre lake in southeast New Hampshire.

Boxerwood Education Association

Boyden Lake Association Monitors

Boyden Lake Association Monitors test the water quality of Boyden Lake, the water source for the city of Eastport, for the sake of consumers, recreational users, and wildlife.

Bracken Co. Conservation District

Bradford County Conservation District

Bradford County Conservation District provides monitoring information, education, and technical assistance to landowners, schools, and municipal officials for lakes and streams. We have developed a QA/QC primer for beginners.

Bradley Creek Preservation Society of North Carolina

Preserve Bradley & Howe Creek; Preserve Bradley & Howe Creek Watershed; Prevent the Rezoning to Mix-USE.

Bradley/Howe/Hewletts & Whiskey Creek Preservation Society of NC

Brandywine Valley Association - StreamWatch

Volunteer stream monitoring program, habitat assessment ad stream health monitoring in the Brandywine Creek watershed.

Brazos Basin Volunteer Citizens' Monitoring Program

The Brazos Basin Volunteer Citizens' Monitoring Program works on water quality education, community involvement in local watersheds, and communication between all involved parties.

Brice Prairie Conservation Assn (BPCA)

Mission: Preservation of the Black River bottoms and Lake Onalaska. Projects: Lake/river cleanup, oak tree reforestation; purchased and installed emergency shelters and a solar navigation beacon on L. Onalaska, college scholarship fund, sponsor a fishing derby, youth sports teams, and other community events. Citizen Involvement: Attend monthly meetings, participate in projects. Year Founded: 1954

Bridge Creek Watershed Council

Bridge Creek Watershed Council has just started monitoring our upland projects using photographs. We hope to have a monitoring plan done and funded in 1998.

Brightwater Inc

Aquatic resource assessment and restoration.

Briscoe Run Watershed Association

Flooding, erosion, education, solid waste, sustainable development

Broad River Scenic River Advisory Council

To protect the natural, scenic and cultural/historic resources of the Broad River through a community based planning approach. The advisory council has put together a management plan for a 15-mile segment of the Broad from 99-Islands dam to the confluence with the Paulet River. Current activities include working with riparian landowners to secure land management agreements. This project is conducted by the SC Scenic Rivers Program.

Broad River Watershed Association

A regional land trust working to improve the environmental and economic viability of Georgia's natural resources, river corridors, farm land, open space, wetlands, wildlife habitat, forest land, and unique natural ecosystems.

Broadview Community Council

Brock Creek Watershed Association

1) Educate the public and local officials about the Brock Creek Watershed, 2) to protect the environment and people residing within the watershed by advocating a) the protection of greenbelts bordering the Creek, b) improved stormwater management procedures, and c) better enforcement of wetlands and land use and development ordinances within the watershed.

Brodhead Watershed Association

Brodhead Watershed Associaton's mission is to protect and improve water quality in the Brodhead and Cherry Creek watersheds. Over 60 volunteers monitor 75 sites in the Brodhead watershed, including the Marshalls, McMichael, Paradise, Pocono and Cherry creeks and their tributaries.

Bronx River Working Group

Brooks Creek

Animal Manure Facilities=1 Critical Area Treatment=23 acres Grassed Waterway/Diversion=4 Erosion Control Struction-19 Permanent Vegetative Cover=255 acres Streambank Stabilization-4650 feet Watercourse Fencing=3844 feet Sediment Basins=6 Road/Stream Crossings=12 Wetland Restoration=2 acres

Brown Co Land Conservation

One day/year watershed cleanups

Brown Creek Master Water Management District

Browns Creek Watershed

Brukner Nature Center

Brukner Nature Center is a volunteer monitoring site for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources study of the scenic Stillwater River. A minimum of four macroinvertebrate sampling studies are conducted each year by staff in cooperation with visiting school groups participating in a Stream Quality environmental education program.

Brule Creek

Brule River Sportmen's Club

Mission: To protect the Brule River watershed working with DNR resource people to build habitat for the fishery. Projects: Annual habitat restoration projects on the Brule, a scholarship fund. We plan to do water quality monitoring in the future. Citizen Involvement: Become member and provide labor in helping with stream improvements. Year Founded: 1968

Brush Creek Mid-Shed Project

To encourage future development in the mid-shed to incorportate low impact methods and integrated best management practices to treat stormwater. To protect the natural function of the Brush Creek ecosystem.

Brushy Fork Water Watch

Brushy Fork Water Watch monitors four Madison County streams, testing approximately every two months. We test physical parameters and conduct riparian area observations which include water conditions, fish, and aquatic insects. Occasionally we provide talks and displays on water-related issues.

Bryan Branch Watershed

Monitoring Bryan Barnch's water quality

Buck Hollow (Deschutes)

Holist watershed enhancement effort started in 1990. Led jointly by Wasco and Sherman Co. SWCDS. This highly successful project has made a significant improvement in watershed health through voluntary cooperation by local landowners. Steel head redd counts tell the story. 1998 counts were highest recorded in 38 years.

Buckeye Brook Coalition a State of Rhode Designated Watershed Council

To Protect and Preserve Buckeye Brook, it`s watershed and the Annual Run of River Herring. Activities include: Annual Earth Day Clean-up, direct fish count (RIDEM), Water quality, education/outreach Recipient of the 2003 Evironmental Conservation Award (RISAA). A State of Rhode Island Designated Watershed Council(6/2004).

Buckeye North Elementary

Buckhannon River Watershed Association

Sewage, Acid mine drainage

Buffalo Creek Dream Makers Conservation Club

Buffalo Creek Watershed Association

Acid mine drainage, water quality

Buffalo Creek Watershed District

The BCWD was formed with the mission to: 1) help alleviate water problems, 2) enhance the living conditions of the area and 3) maintain or improve the economic well being of the residents of the District.

Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper

Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER partners with community organizations, government, business representatives, and preservationists to improve access to ecologically diverse and healthy waterways. Together our efforts are affecting hundreds of miles of streams, creeks and rivers, making the region's waterways safer for swimming, fishing and outdoor recreation. We have currently launched a Riverwatch Program which is a volunteer program that provides an opportunity for citizens to assist in monitoring waterways and participate in training workshops that improve understanding of water issues.

Building Watershed Bridges in the Mid-Hudson Valley

Coordinating school and citizen based monitoring efforts. Encouraging collaboration among schools, agencies and organizations engaged in watershed education, management, and restoration. Building Watershed Bridges works within the Mid-Hudson Valley, Hudson Basin River Watch reaches from the Adirondacks to New York City. Building Watershed Bridges, a program of the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and the Youth Resource Development Corporation, provides AmeriCorps Members to watershed agencies and organizations who support school and citizen watershed education and stewardship projects.

Bull Creek Foundation

A volunteer citizen-based group whose mission is to promote the harmonious balance between nature, recreation and sustainable economic development in the Bull Creek watershed, 26 square miles in suburban northwest Austin, Texas.

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Inc. (BRMC), formerly Friends of Bull Run, is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995 to protect the Bull Run Mountains through education, research, and stewardship. BRMC provides educational programs on the ecological, historical, and cultural features of the Bull Run Mountains and focuses interested parties on the preservation, educational value, and enjoyment of these mountains and open space. BRMC's research includes stream monitoring and assisting the Virginia Division of Natural Heritage (DNH) with ongoing resource inventories. BRMC's resource library makes available all of the past studies of the Bull Run Mountains and encourages further research. In May of 2002, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation formally dedicated 2,500 acres of property on the Bull Run Mountains, owned by Virginia Outdoors Foundation, as the 34th state natural area preserve. BRMC manages access and trails on the 800 acres of the preserve open to the public. As the most easterly chain in the Piedmont, these mountains protect unique ecosystems and the headwaters of two major watersheds: Occoquan and Goose Creek. Approximately 45 miles from Washington, D.C., the mountains are part of an important greenbelt around the nation's capital and are vital because of their proximity to ever-increasing population and development. In addition to the natural area's many resources, our relationship with DNH and with Environmental Studies at Airlie allows us to offer a wide variety of public education programs. BRMC works in partnership with local schools and George Mason University to provide experiential learning and internships to students. We are registered with the EPA as a watershed management organization. We assist in an ongoing timber rattlesnake study and maintain a native plant garden to demonstrate the advantage of planting indigenous species. BRMC also offers scout badge workshops and "birthday adventures."

Burlington Community High School

The Flint Creek Water Quality Group is the testing arm of the Flint Creek Advisory Board of Des Moines County Conservation Board. We monitor 18 sites for 35 miles along the Flint Creek Watershed, and map land use along the creek.

Burlington High School Fox River Watch

Burlington High School students monitor the Fox River using benthic macroinvertebrates and nine chemical parameters. We would like to establish contact with other schools that monitor water quality.

Burnt Fork Creek Watershed Alliance

The Burnt Fork Watershed Alliance seeks to bring citizens and businesses together in constructive conversation and action to create a future in which the health of the environment and economy are protected. We recognize that the economic viability and environmental integrity of the Burnt Fork Watershed are interwoven. We interact with the Georgia EPD, DeKalb County Soil & Water Conservation, CSX Rail, DeKalb County Government, and many commercial entities inthe waterhsed. We are working on becoming a 501C3 in order to apply for grant money.

Burr and Burton Seminary

Burr and Burton Seminary Environmental Studies students monitor six sites on the Batten Kill River in Manchester, VT, and two tributary sites. Each December, at the Clean Water Congress in Albany, NY, we share our data with other schools that monitor the Hudson River, of which the Batten Kill is a tributary.

Bush River, Camping Creek HUA

HUA implemented in 1990 to provide Best Management Practice assistance to the agricultural and forest management sectors. Primary focus is sediment load reduction into Lake Murray. The watershed encompasses 129,700 acres.

Busseron Creek Watershed Partnership

The Busseron Creek Watershed Partnership (BCWP) is a coalition of interested parties dedicated to promoting and implementing best management practices in the Busseron Creek Watershed while educating the general public about environmental stewardship. The BCWP is committed to improve the water quality in the watershed and the regions downstream from Busseron Creek.

Butler County Community College

Butler County Community College monitors the water entering El Dorado Lake, the water source for the county. We sponsor a water festival for 4th-6th graders in Butler and Cowley counties, which form the water basin for Walnut River.

Butler Soil & Water Conservation District

With regards to watershed management, Butler SWCD works with volunteer groups to provide best management practices such as stream cleanups, storm drain labeling, educational streamwalks, and water quality monitoring.

Butte Creek Watershed Conservancy

Local Watershed coordination and public education.

Butte High School - S.I.T.E.S. Science Improvement Through Environmental Studies

The Upper Clark Fork Water Monitoring Program monitors Silver Bow and Blacktail Creeks three times a year in accordance with the Montana Water Monitoring Coalition guidelines. High school students serve as mentors to teach elementary students about water quality concepts. We have an Education Day at the end of each year at which high school students teach younger children about environmental concepts. Weare currently underway creating a monitoring program on the Big Hole River by working with Trout Unlimited and the Big Hole River Foundation.

Butters Land Trust

Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the headwaters of Oakland's Peralta Creek. (See website: www.butterslandtrust.org) Supported by the neighborhood organization, Friends of the Last Wild Canyon Neighborhood Assn.(www.canyonfriends.com). Publishes newsletter at least twice ayear. Creek clean-up/restoration efforts at least once a year. Long-term goal: establish self-guided/educational riparian nature study trail. Area is wildlife corridor from nearby Joaquin Miller Park; high diversity of flora and fauna. We always welcome volunteers and board members.

Buzzards Bay Project

Cabin Creek Watershed Association

The Stakeholders of Cabin CReek Watershed Association believe that by educating the public as to the economic beliefs of having a clean and productive watershed, they can break the cycle of at will dumping that has so devistated the once pristine watershed. In 1999 We received the runner up award for the best long term progress in cleaning up solid waster in our watershed award from the West virginia watershed network, and in 2002 we received the first place award for cleaning up solid waste in our watershed. In 2002 we also got an OSM/VISTA who started the Cabin Creek youth watershed, which is going strong in the Cabin Creek area!

Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust

The Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust assists landowners and communities in maintaining healthy rivers, protecting forests and farmland, and in preserving rural heritage for the enjoyment and well being of present and future generations. We help people permanently protect their land through voluntary conservation or agricultural easement donations or purchases. To date, the Trust has permanently protected over 6,500 acres in the Lost/Cacapon River watershed through conservation easement agreements.

Cacapon Institute

Non-point source pollution

Cache River Bioreserve

Completion of Plan, approval of EPA 319 reforestation grant, submission of 319 proposal to accelerate adoption of no-till, submission of $5.4 million to NRCS to place 6000 acres in WRP, brochure, landowner "Cache Watershed Conservation Partner" signs.

Cachuma Resource Conservation District

Soil and Water conservation

Caddo Lake Institute

Caddo Lake Institute monitors 4 sites on Ward Creek, Hatley Creek, Potters Creek, and Lake o' the Pines.

Cadron Creek Outfitters

Cadron Creek Outfitters has been actively involved in the preservational promotion of Cadron Creek for nearly a decade. We sponsor a number of clean-ups and erosion control projects each year in addition to offering educational tours to local schools and youth organizations.

Cahaba River Authority

To promote public interest in the Cahaba River and provide public parks and lands for recreational activities.

Cahaba River Society

Caledonia Conservancy

Mission: Protect and maintain the rural character of the Town of Caledonia, Racine County, Wisconsin by integrating the equestrian and hiking trails, green space and natural corridors with ongoing development of the Town. Projects: Prairie restoration co-sponsored seminar on conservation subdivisions, purchase land, including 23 acres in floodplain along the Root River, held nature walks, prairie burn, rides. Citizen Involvement: Volunteer to coordinate walks, rides, participate in events, seminars, etc. Year Founded: 1994

California Charter School School in the Valley

The Californina Charter School @ School in the Valley promotes intellect, science, agriculture and character as manadated in the California Constitution. It is a place-based school that focuses on the local environment and agricultural sciences that surround the students. The 6-8th grade students study in the classroom and on a farm.

California Fisheries Restoration Foundation

Founded in 1978, the Foundation obtains funding for conservation projects in California to restore streams and rivers and their fisheries. Participates in the preservation and restoration of fish in all waters.

California Lake Management Society

Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems; Pollution Control/Ecology. Since its founding in 1985, the California Lake Management Society has been a chapter of the North American Lake Management Society. We are a non-profit organization for California's lakes and the only statewide network of individuals, lake associations and public fund representatives devoted solely to the preservation and protection of our lakes.

California Save Our Streams Council

To protect Sierra streams from all environmental degradation; to restore San Joaquin River as a living river; and to halt selenium pollution of rivers, wetlands and bays.

California Sportfishing Protection Alliance

Founded in 1980, the Alliance specializes in water rights, maintaining proper flows below dams/diversions, monitoring, and advocacy related to fisheries protection and restoration.

California Sportfishing Protection Alliance

Founded in 1980, the Alliance specializes in water rights, maintaining proper flows below dams/diversions, monitoring, and advocacy related to fisheries protection and restoration.

California Trout (Regional Office)

Calleguas Creek

Assembled stakeholder group, developed mission statement, Developed guidelines for initiation of plan, completed water quality preliminary assessment/state of waterhed report, established list of early action items.

Calvin Christian High School Honors Biology

Calvin Christian High School presents an introduction to water monitoring to 10th grade students.

Cambridge Elementary School Fifth Grade

Cambridge Elementary School Fifth Grade studies the nearby Koshkonong Creek each year. We complete a stream walk survey, velocity measurements for run, riffle, and pool areas, width and depth measurements at three sites, macroinvertebrate sampling, and mapping activities. Students listen to local creek history, tour the water treatment facility, build watershed models. Nine years of data has now been collected.

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center

A public/private partnership created to promote education and stewardship of the Little Manatee River watershed in particular and our natural and cultural resources in general. - Annual International Coastal Cleanup day. - Monthly monitoring through Hillsborough County Stream Waterwatch volunteer program. - Educational programs offered for schools as well as general public. - Propagation and sale of native plants and demonstration gardens. - Site #111 on West Central Florida Birding Trail.

Camp Branch Water Testing Project

Camp Branch Water Testing Project is working to revegetate the streambanks in an old coal mine washing station.

Camp Creek Drainage District

Camp Creek Watershed Advisory Group

To partner with local, state, county, and federal entities to improve and protect the future of Camp Creek.

Canandaigua Lake Watershed Task Force

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Task Force has several program components: in-lake monitoring by Finger Lakes Community College, stream monitoring for baseline and event conditions by SUNY Brockport, and macroinvertebrate sampling by volunteers and schoolchildren on over 30 tributaries to Canandaigua Lake, a 16.5-square-mile lake in a 174-square-mile watershed in the Western Finger Lakes.

Cane-Mussacuna Drainage District

Cane Creek Drainage District

Cane Creek Watershed Commission

The Cane Creek Watershed Commission oversees the operation of four flood-control dams which protect the City of Lancaster,SC.

Caney Creek Watershed Conservancy Dist

Cannon River Watershed Partnership

The Cannon River Watershed Partnership is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization organized in 1990 to protect and improve the surface and ground water resources and the natural systems of the 1,460 square mile Cannon River watershed in southeastern Minnesota. We do this through conservation projects, monitoring, outreach and education, and advocacy.

Canoe Kentucky/Elkhorn Outdoor Center

To provide a variety of outdoor experiences to the general public while stressing sustainable development, environmental conservation concepts and demonstrations.

Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee

Protection of water supplies within the Canoe River aquifer.

Cape Coral Canal Watch

Cape Coral Canal Watch volunteers assist city water managers by collecting monthly water samples and environmental data. Cape Coral contains 400 miles of residential canals within the city's boundaries (more than Venice, Italy).

Cape Fear Basin

Watershed Drinking Water Supply

Cape Fear River Assembly

The Cape Fear River Assembly (CFRA) was founded in 1973 and has grown to include a membership from Greensboro and High Point to Wilmington with a 39 member Board of Directors. The Mission of the CFRA is to provide for the highest quality of life possible for the residents of the Cape Fear River Basin, through the proper management of the Cape Fear River, its tributaries, and adjacent land uses. This mission will be accomplished through our support of efforts to investigate, educate and effectuate. Scientific study coupled with economic analyses will provide the information needed to make the best possible decisions regarding this river system and its uses.

Cape Fear River Watch, Inc.

Cape Fear River Watch monitors the Cape Fear River basin from Lock & Dam #1 to the ocean. Major monitoring projects are water parameters in Cape Fear and northeast Cape Fear and our Sea Turtle Stranding Network in lower Cape Fear. We do some macroinvertebrate monitoring in northeast Cape Fear and its tributaries.

Capital Area Greenbelt Association

Completion & maintenance of 100 year old recreational trail which was originally conceived as greenspace to provide buffer area & protection for the watershed. We do a good bit of tree-planting in thise riparian areas.

Capitol Region Senior Environmental Corps

Currently, only watershed monitoring. Six times a year (or whenever) we produce a newsletter "Keystone Environment."

Capitol Water Trails LTD

CWT develops water based trails for recreational paddlers. We work with Federal, State, and local Governments to protect and enhance natural habitat along the rivers of Dane County WI.

Caprock Chemistry

Caprock Chemistry monitors a stream in the state park.

Captain Hickory Run Project

New group working on the adoption of Captain Hickory Run

Carancahua Bay Protection Association, Inc.

To monitor, conserve and restore Carancahua Bay and its tributary waters.

Carden Santa Maria

Carlsbad Project

Carlton County Lake Assessment Program

Carlton County Lake Assessment Program is establishing water quality baseline data for lakes within our county.

Carmel River Steelhead Association

Carolina Canoe Club

Wilderness river preservation and access.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

To utilize our unique resources to provide environmental education and outdoor experiences for visitors of all ages that develops and enhances their appreciation for the natural world.

Carpinteria Creek Committee

The Committee is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the esthetic and wildlife habitat values of Carpinteria Creek and other creeks and wetlands in the Carpinteria Valley, negotiating with developers, ranchers, flood control officials, and city and county agencies to restore riparian habitat and prevent riparian loss and degradation.

Carson River Coalition

Vision Statement: To achieve healthy sustainable watersheds within the entire Carson River Basin; to achieve improved watershed conditions, so all lands and waterways safely receive, store, and release clean water for the good of all peoples, environments and natural resources of the Carson River Basin; to achieve this vision through community led and private/public partnerships for implementation of local and basin wide plans and projects.

Carson River Wranglers

River Wranglers explore, conserve, and celebrate the Carson River flowing through the Nevada desert. Each year members observe Conserve the Carson River Days by planting willows, hanging wood duck boxes and bat houses, and wrapping trees with chicken wire to prevent beaver damage. Elementary students monitor physical, biological, and chemical water quality parameters monthly. Teen members work in elementary classrooms presenting a 6-week program on the Carson River and water.

Carson Water Subconservancy District

We are a multi-county, bi-state agency responsible for the coordination of the integrated watershed planning process for the Carson River Watershed.

Carter Martin Whitewater Club

Casa Grande - Coolidge

Casas Del Mar

Each member will pick up trash one day every month in the watershed. Pamphlets on what you can do to help your watershed will be passed out and stickers promoting healthy watersheds. Also once a year we will have a clean up day and members should help out.

Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

The Casco Bay Estuary Partnership is currently working on over 30 projects that are designed to protect the health and integrity of the Casco Bay Watershed in Maine. The five priority areas that they are working in include flat clam restoration, toxics reduction, stormwater habitat protection, and stewardship.

Casey Fork

319 Grant from IEPA

Castle Rock Creek Watershed Committee

Mission: To protect and restore Castle Rock Creek. Projects: Castle Rock Creek Watershed Committee promotes instream restoration projects and the use of agricultural Best Management Practices. The group has sponsored educational workshops, and is constructing an educational kiosk. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Castle Rock Creek Watershed Committee. Year Founded: 1998

Catawba River Foundation

Catholic Central High School

Catskill Center for Conservation and Development

The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development uses water quality assessment in streams to give 4th-7th grade students a better understanding and appreciation of local resources. Sites include Catskill Creek (a tributary of the Hudson River) and two streams that enter New York City reservoirs: Esopus Creek and the east branch of the Delaware River.

Cawaco RC&D Counci, Inc.

Cayuga Lake Watershed Network

Accomplishments to date include sponsoring LakeFest; conducting seminars about zebra mussels, septic systems, and marinas; publication of a newsletter and special fliers to inform Network members and the public about the issues and special events; and participation in Water Week, Earth Day, and Envirothon events. One of most exciting accomplishments thus far has been the Network's role in the completion of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Protection Plan and partnership with the Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization. Future goals include implementing the Cayuga Lake Restoration and Protection Plan, developing strong cooperative relationships with other lake and watershed organizations, and supporting Cayuga Lake tributary monitoring. Since 1998, the individuals that make up the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network have been successful in promoting better understanding of Cayuga Lake and its watershed. To date, the primary focus of the Network has been the education of watershed residents and municipal officials about the threat to Cayuga Lake water quality. The Network's mission is to advocate a healthy and sustainable watershed by promoting an understanding of how to maintain and improve the ecological health, economic vitality, and overall beauty of the watershed environment.

CA Association of Resource Conservation Districts

Support organization to 103 local resource conservation districts dedicated to development of a land stewardship ethic that promotes long term sustainability of the state's natural resources.

CA Dept. of Conservation

CAP Wood and Lucas SWCD

4 out of 6 SWCD met phosphorus goals set by IJC/USA/canals

CCA Alabama

Cedar Creek Wildlife Project, Inc.

Founded in 1969, the group works to preserve the Cedar Creek watershed by, in part, reducing pollution and protecting floodplain areas. It represents the public and private interests and maintains land along Cedar Creek, a designated Indiana Natural, Scenic and Recreational River.

Cedar River Council

The Cedar River Council promotes the health of the Cedar River Basin. The council is comprised of basin residents, and representative of community groups, businesses, and local, state, federal, and tribal governments.

Cedar River Float Foundation

Conducts annual 100 mile canoe float in June and ongoing education.

Cedar River Preservation Foundation

The Foundation is involved with the operation and maintenance of the Mitchell Dam and the recreational improvement of the Cedar River and siltation reduction education.

Cedar Valley Lakes

To advocate for the coordinated development of the Cedar Valley Lakes Project Area.

Cedarville Community Association Inc

Water quality, str bank stabilization, education

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies has a mission of fostering responsible interactions with our natural surroundings and collection of information on coastal ecosystems of Kachemak Bay. Activites include guided school field trips, natural history daytours and hikes that reach 3,000 people annually, annual coastwalk on Kachemak Bay shorelines, and a trampling impact study.

Center for Coastal and Watershed Systems

Interdisciplinary study of the coastal zone and adjacent watersheds. Our main focus is academic research, teaching and developing linkages between communities in coastal watersheds and the scientific community in order to foster collaboration on watershed research, education, habitat preservation and ecological restoration.

Center for Creative Learning (SPLASH!/4th grade)

We are working on environmental improvement plans for the Missouri and the Mississippi rivers. We have been studying and learning about watersheds, aquatic ecosystems, including wetlands, ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. Our unit of study is called SPLASH! which stands for Students Problem Solving and Learning through Aquatic Systems and Human Interaction. We are fourth grade gifted students from the Rockwood School District. Please let us know how we can achieve our goal to help make a difference for our local aquatic systems!!!

Center for Health, Environment and Justice

Our mission is to assist people in building strong, community-based organizations that can fight against corporate polluters and unresponsive government agencies. We provide organizing, training and technical assistance over the phone, by visiting sites, and through our 60+ manuals and handbooks.

Center for Marine Conservation

The Underwater Conservation and Monitoring Program will be implemented in the wider Caribbean region including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Florida Keys.

Center for Sustainble Resources, Inc.

The Center for Sustainable Resources (CSR) is a nonprofit organization with extensive collaborative partnerships throughout West Virginia. CSR conducts regional workshops, publishes a quarterly newsletter, establishes community networks, facilitates sustainable rural development,and provides technical assistance. The Center for Sustainable Resources is committed to improving the quality of rural life and to building capacities for sustainable communities in West Virginia through conservation, education, stewardship, and sustainable practices.

Center for Water Resources Management

Analyze and reduce the consequences of land-use changes on local and regional water resources.

Center for Watershed Protection

The Center for Watershed Protection is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that works with local, state, and Federal government agencies, environmental consulting firms, watershed organizations, and the general public to provide objective and scientifically sound information on effective techniques to protect and restore urban watersheds.

Center Lake Conservation Association

Twenty years ago the Center Lake, lakeside property owners formed the Center Lake Conservation Association (CLCA). Weed control was then and remains today one of our primary concerns.

Central Blue Valley

Central Coast RC&D Council

Resource Conservation

Central Coast Salmon Enhancement, Inc.

Central Coast Salmon Enhancement, Inc. (CCSE) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, volunteer corporation dedicated to the enhancement and restoration of the Central Coast salmon fishery and local watersheds. CCSE is also devoted to educating the community on the ecology and economy of these resources.

Central Drainage District

Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School Save Our Streams tests macroinvertebrates in a stream flowing from a sewage treatment plant into the Rappahannock River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Our stream has been quite polluted but water quality is improving. We built a riparian buffer of populars and fenced off the stream from cattle, and are constructing a wetland.

Central Elementrary fourth grade - Mrs. Broadfield's class

SOS program-macroinvertebrate planted riparian buffer along stream.

Central New York Watershed Consortium

The Central New York Watershed Consortium monitors two sites on Butternut Creek demonstrating nonpoint source runoff, and two sites on Limestone Creek which bracket two sewage treatment plants and demonstrate point source pollution.

Central Oregon Canoe & Kayak Club

Central PA Institute

Central PA Institute Environmental Science students monitor streams and a lake within Centre County for typical abiotic and biotic factors and surrounding land-use within the watershed.

Central Pennsylvania Conservancy

The Central Pennsylvania Conservancy is a local land trust whose mission is to conserve natural and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations through the protection of open space in the central Pennsylvania region.

Central Road School

Central Roxbury Community Land Trust, Inc.

Preserve, protect and promote the residential character of the community. Enhance, encourage and improve environment conditions in urban communities. Preserve open space, cultural and historic areas, environmental locations.

Central Sierra Watershed Coalition

The Central Sierra Watershed Coalition (CSWC) exists to protect and restore the five (5) upper watersheds of the Sierra Nevada, the Mokelumne, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers. The Coalition consists of grass roots organizations and individual citizens that share the desire to protect and restore the upper watersheds and rivers of the central Sierra Nevada. The coalition is particularly engaged in federal, state and local public land management issues, and concerned with the patterns and impacts of private sector economic and community development activities in the five watersheds.

Central Sierra Watershed Committee

The mission of the Central Sierra Watershed Committee is to promote the quality, quantity, and aesthetic values of our water resources through the conservation and restoration of our watersheds. The CSWC is working on a Watershed plan for the Merced, Chowchilla, Frresno & San Joaquin Rivers within MAriposa County and Eastern MAdera County. The CSWC was the Steering Committee that was responsible for the establishment of the new Yosemite Sequoia Resource Conservation & Development Council for Mariposa, and the eastern portions of Madera, Fresno and Tulare Counties. The CSWC consists of private interests as well as federal, state and local agencies. The CSWC meets on the last Wednesday of every month at the Oakhurst Library and is open to the public. Other projects include: two grants for fuel modification and the newest being for monitoring the Fresno River for nutrients. Members from the CSWC are volunteer monitors. An educational brochure is being developed and will be mailed to over 12,000 residents on erosion controls measures, fuels management, noxious weed control, and septic system maintenance. The CSWC appreciates the support of the California State Water Resources Control Board which has funded thes grants through the Proposition 204 and 205j programs.

Centre Co. Tech School

Centreville Middle School

Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc.

The mission of the Partners is to preserve and enhance the scenic and environmentl qualities of the Chagrin River and its ecosystem to ensure a sustainable future for people, plants, and animials. Our organization is funded principally by the local government subdivisions located in the watershed. The organization was incorporated in 1996 and hired an executive director and assistant director in 1997. To date 22 local government units have joined. Member organizations pay dues based on assessed valuation of land and proximity to the main stream. We also received a start up grant from a local foundation in Cleveland. Staff have been on board for just under 6 months. Our focus is on serving local decision makers with services directly relating to the mission of the organization. Our Board is comprised of mostly local elected officials or there designee. We published a monthly "CRWP Update" newsletter and are also publishing monthly a technical note series geared towards local public officials comprised of mayors, township trustees, council representatives, government officials such as planners, engineers, zoning inspectors, etc. We are focused on providing educational, technical, and scientific services to the local decision makers. The Chagrin River is a state Scenic River. Also is the only remaininng location in Ohio for native brook trout and still has at least two smaller tributaries which meet cold water use designation. The watershed is experiencing the effects of sprawl with increased imperviousness, increased bank full events, erosion, and loss of open space and impacts on the water and natural resource base.

Chagrin State Scenic River

The Chagrin River is a component of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program with state scenic designation in Lake, Geauga, Portage and Cuyahoga counties. The program's goal is to preserve and protect the natural qualities of Ohio's finest streams for future generations.

Chalk Creek

Tails consolidation and removal completed. Fisheries improvements measured. Groundwater hydrology characterized and remediation strategy developed.

Chamber of Commerce - Greater Seattle - Land Use Development & Affordable Housing, Natural Resources, Water Supply

Chandler Pond Preservation Society

Chandler Pond Preservation Society conducts water quality, plant, fish, and bird monitoring and dredging and satellite surveys.

Chariton Middle School Science Club

Chariton Middle School's ECO Monitors are collecting data as part of a 5 year project. We conduct bi-monthly water monitoring of the three Lucas County lakes (Ellis, Morris, Red Haw) that provide Chariton's drinking water. The ECO Monitors Science Club has begun to monitor the Chariton River as part of the Lake Rathburn Watershed project. Lake Rathburn Rural Water Association is one of the biggest rural water suppliers in the nation.

Charles River Watershed Association

One of the country's first watershed organizations, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) was formed in 1965 in response to public concern about the declining condition of the Charles. Since its earliest days of advocacy, CRWA has figured prominently in major clean-up and watershed protection efforts, working with government officials and citizen groups from 35 Massachusetts watershed towns from Hopkinton to Boston. Initiatives over the last four decades have dramatically improved the quality of water in the watershed and approaches to water resource management.

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center

The Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1987. The corporate members of the Board of Directors are Charlotte County, the City of Punta Gorda, the Charlotte County Public Schools, and the Peace River Audubon Society. Each corporate member supports the Center through policy directives, financial assistance and donations of in-kind services. The mission of the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center is to offer environmental education, recreation, research & preservation land management to all residents and visitors of the greater Charlotte Harbor area. We provide in-school education opportunities to area children in grades PK-6, and intern opportunities for high school & college students. We opperate out of two facilities (Alligator Creet in Punta Gorda, and Cedar Point in Englewood) where we provide many public education activities including guided hikes on our many trails, wading trips, birding walks, and theme based presentations. We have volunteers that conduct water quality sampling, exotic removal, trail maintainence, guided walks, and reception activities. We also have a digital resource library that is being establihed for the public to utilize. This library will house a collection of technical documents and maps generated by CHEC and others which are pertanent to our focus area.

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

Developing a management plan for the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed that addresses issues in water quality degradation, fish & wildlife habitat loss, and hydrologic alterations.

Chatham County Adopt-A-Stream

Chatham County Adopt-A-Stream is the first community volunteer monitoring program of its kind in coastal Georgia. We are having to adjust some of the state protocols so that they are applicable to this region. Also, many of our adopted waterways are man-made canals, which adds an additional challenge to the program.

Chatham High School

Chatham High School 11th graders use a planning document to develop project goals, quality assurance plans, and schedules. We walk to our local creek sites and collect weekly samples for field and lab analysis. Students perform and document all work and write a final report which is presented to the town.

Chattooga River Watershed Coalition

To protect, promote and restore the natural biological integrity of the Chattooga River watershed ecosystem; to ensure the viability of native species in harmony with the need for a healthy human environment; and to educate and empower communities to practice good stewardship of public and private land.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Inc.

Conserves the watershed and waterways of Chautauqua County by acquiring conservation easements or full title to lands of scenic, hydrological or ecological value. The CWC has conserved 534 acres of shorelands, wetlands, and forest in Chautauqua County. The CWC publishes the 'Shed Sheet newsletter, and advocates water quality protection and habitat protection through educational and technical assistance programs.

Cheat Lake Environmental & Recreation Association

CLEAR is currently working to address identified needs for increased safety and security at Cheat Lake, improved recreational access to the lake, the preservation of the natural heritage of Cheat Lake, improved water quality, and a long term management plan. CLEAR has developed partnerships with Friends of the Cheat, WV Rivers Coalition, Allegheny Power Company, Monongalia County Commission, and citizens.

Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force

The CBFTF is dedicated to increasing populations of salmon, steelhead and sea-run cutthrouat trout in the Chehalis River Basin.

Chehalis Basin Partnership

We are a grassroots watershed planning group that was created in 1998 by the Watershed Management Act. We are comprised of interested citizens, business and industry representatives, and government organizations. The mission of the Partnership is to coordinate local, tribal, state, federal, and private efforts to reduce the effects of flooding, enhance fish resources, improve recreational opportunities, protect and restore water quality, protect surface water flow and ground water resources, protect recognized beneficial human uses of surface and ground water while at all times recognizing the relationship of these issues to the economic health and sustainability of the basin.

Chehalis GREEN

Chehalis GREEN works in Washington's second largest watershed. We have a very diversified resource-based economy including agriculture, fishing, and timber. Because run-off is the primary source of water, flooding is common.

Chehalis River Basin Land Trust

Preserve and manage waters, wetlands, riparian zones, wildlife habitat, timberlands, floodplains, agricultural land, lands of historical and/or cultural significance and natural ecosystems in the Chehalis River Basin to protect and preserve the indigenous species of the water, land and air.

Chehalis River Council

Developed first water-related public resource library of its kind in Washington State. Publish basin-wide bi-monthly newsletter inserted in local newspapers and distributed to up to 45,000 households. Published guides on water monitoring and stream shading. Conduct seminars on nonpoint and water quality issues throughout watershed. Involved in protecting water and water resources. Designed and published map poster of 2600 square mile watershed. Currently have a 5-year grant from Dept. of Ecologyfor monitoring 4 streams in the Upper Chehalis Basin in depth, including macroinvertebrate monitoring.

Chena Riverfront Commission, Fairbanks North Star Borough

Guide the development and preservation of the Chena River's attributes. Work with government, private business, non-profits to enhance and celebrate the river and the community's uses of the watershed. Develop a plan for the river (and periodically review it) which is part of the comprehensive community plan.

Cheney Lake Watershed, Inc.

This locally led non-profit organization works to improve water quality throughout the watershed and specifically in Cheney Reservoir, the primary water source for the City of Wichita. The watershed is 99% agricultural. The City of Wichita provides direct financial assistance to farmers who implement practices to protect water quality. Over the past nine years more than 2000 practices have been implemented. One-on-one contacts and small meetings in coffee shops and farm sheds are primary tools for reaching participants.

Cherry Tree Association, Inc.

To Re-Establish Harmony Between Humans and Nature. The Cherry Tree Association has an established, trusted presence in Mott Haven, and an impressive tradition in organizing and brightening the South Bronx community. Now a ten-year old not-for-profit greening organization, Cherry Tree Staff members hold seats on the Bronx Community Board 1 and the 40th Police Precinct Council, and have active relationships with The New York Botanical Garden and The Trust for Public Land. Cherry Tree's local civic leaders have begun and sustained a number of important projects in the community. including: CTA's Brook Tree Farm and Sculpture Park, which welcomes local students to garden and landscape in a beautiful environment and work towards their goal of "Re-establishing Harmony Between Humans and Nature." The CTA's gallery space is presently displaying impressive designs by NYIT for "Future City," CTA's visionary designs for their community center, Casa del Sol. Also, the CTA continues to move quickly and boldly with their plans for a community-driven Waterfront Plan, which will present aquatic and coastal area environmental education opportunities to the community's youth.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

To restore and sustain the Bay's ecosystem by substantially improving the water quality and productivity of the watershed, with respect to water clarity, resilience of the system and diversity and abundance of living resources, and to maintain a high quality of life for the people of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Hampton Roads Office

Chesapeake Bay Foundation - PA Office

Largest non-profit, private organization working to restore and sustain the Bay's ecosystem by substantially improving the water quality and productivity of the watershed, with respect to water clarity, resilience of the system and diversity and abundance of living resources, and to maintain a high quality of life for the people of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation - VA Office

Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve monitors water quality and marine debris along the York River watershed. Information is distributed to other organizations and used for scientific research and educational (K-12) programming.

Chesapeake Bay Trust

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a non-profit, grantmaking organization. The Trust funds projects that help restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and help Maryland citizens get involved in the process. For more information about the Trust's grantmaking programs, visit our website or call the Trust staff.

Chesapeake Bay Youth Conservation Corps

Chesapeake Bay Youth Conservation Corps works with at-risk youth conducting environmental projects and educating them about the environment. We monitor four sites along the Elizabeth River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay.

Chesapeake Education, Arts, and Research Society (CHEARS)

CHEARS, the CHesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health of all who share the Chesapeake watershed environment. For more, see our website at http://chears.org

Chesapeake Watershed Reforestation Action Program/Seton Keough High School

Water assessment; biodiversity assessment; other watershed restoration activities.

Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage

Mission: To restore and protect wildlife habitat and to promote sustainable agriculture. Resources/Publications: Brochures, Wildlife Management Plans, Newsletters Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Wood Duck Box Construction, water quality monitoring, treeplantings Acomplishments: In the last 2 yrs CWH has planted over 1000 acres of warm season grass meadows, restored over 200 acres of wetlands installed 1,000 wildlife nesting structures

Cheshire Land Trust

Engage in the promotion of the natural resources of the State of Connecticut and preserve unique historic and scenic sites.

Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association

To support, encourage, and promote the enjoyment, restoration, protection,and prudent management of the natural resources of the Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creek watersheds.

Chester River Water Quality Monitoring Program

The Chester River Water Quality Monitoring Program involves the combined efforts of citizens, local groups, local schools, higher education institutions, and industry to monitor the Cheste River watershed. Data is analyzed by local school groups who also issue an Annual Report each spring.

Cheyenne Creek Conservation Club @ Canon Elementary School

Our afterschool stream ecology club contracts with the Colorado Division of Wildlife to monitor several indicators of the basic health of our local watershed and stream, Cheyenne Creek. We also conduct several annual service projects, including clean-ups and storm drain stenciling in cooperation with our city.l

Chicago Area Sea Kayaking Association

To encourage and promote safe paddling on our local (Illinois) waterways, including both rivers and Lake Michigan; to interface with local government agencies in regards to environmental and access issues; and to provide networking opportunities for our paddling community.

Chicago Kayak Club

We are a kayak club, but are heavily involved in local conservation. We are the Keeper Corp for the Skokie Lagoons Wildlife Preserve located in Glencoe IL and do quarterly clean ups. We also do educational programs for kids who are victims of Domestic Abuse

Chicago Whitewater Association (1999 Information)

Projects: Provide training for new paddlers, access to indoor practice during the winter, network with paddlers and other organizations, river rescue classes. Citizen Involvement: Take classes, attend training trips, and learn river rescue techniques

Chickahominy River

Habitat restoration projects. Occasional educational meetings. Canoe trips, field trips.

Chickamauga Watershed Team

Chickasaw Creek

Chicopee River Watershed Council

The Chicopee River Watershed Council is a community-based citizens' advocacy organization working for a better river environment. Our goals are to increase awareness and appreciation of the rivers in the Chicopee basin, advocate and encourage wise use of the river and its adjoining lands,actively participate in long range planning for the river and land along its banks, and promote restoration and conservationof the river's ecosystems and wildlife habitats. We encourage participation in the Council by holding regular meetings and sponsoring activitiesrelated to the watershed.

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose involves 3rd-12th grade students who work with university students and classroom teachers to monitor the Guadalupe River in downtown San Jose and two upstream tributaries, Guadalupe Creek and Alamitos Creek. Our weekly testing schedule is aligned with a yearlong environmental science curriculum developed by the Museum and partner teachers. Program information, teacher resources, and water qualtiy data can be viewed at www.cdm.org/biosite.

Chilton Pride, Inc

Creek Restoration, litter control, illegal dump site clean-ups, erosion alerts, assist in river clean-ups, beautification.Wetland identification and protection. Hydro relicensing.

China Region Lakes Alliance

The China Region Lakes Alliance (CRLA) is a non-profit organization that works to improve and protect the water quality of four lakes in central Maine: China Lake, Threecornered Pond, Threemile Pond and Webber Pond. Our members include the lake associations from each of these watershed, the towns they are located in and the Kennebec County drinking water supply plant. We have a conservation corps in the summer that does work mitigating erosion problems in these watersheds. We do a lot of outreach in these communities and soon we will have our own website! Our groups is a leader in the central Maine area when it comes to watershed issues and education.

Chipola River Partnership

"The purpose of the Chipola River Partnership is to protect and enhance the Chipola River and its watershed. It will be a source of grant funds for improvements requested by property owners coordinated with local,state and federal agencies. The Partnership will assess, identify, implement and monitor goals and objectives approved by individual landowners to produce a comprehensive river and watershed management plan that protects socioeconomic and environmental interests. Specific projects may include stream restoration, road improvements, nutrient management, implementation of and recognition for agricultural "best management practices", etc. as well as the study of water quality, flora and fauna identification and inventory and assessment of potential contamination sources. The plan is to organize a partnership whose goals and objectives are directed by our membership. The intent is to create funding sources for projects selected by the membership. Bylaws will be created by the membership and all duties and responsibilities will be defined by the membership and will require the landowner's knowledge and consent." - Gary D. Latham, Watershed Coordinator, Chipola River Partnership

Chippewa River Watershed Project

We seek to improve water quality through increasing awareness and engaging the public around watershed issues while promoting a healthy agricultural, industrial and recreation based economy for the region.

Chippewa Watershed Conservancy

Chippewa Watershed Conservancy seeks to preserve and protect the natural environment within the watershed of Chippewa River. Chippewa Watershed Conservancy intends to pursue these ends through public education, cooperative management strategies, conservation easements, and land acquisition.

Chiwapa Watershed Drainage District

Chiwaukee Prairie Preserv. Fund

Mission: Fund raising, land purchase, educational programs. Projects: Education - slide programs; restoration - volunteer work to clean up, prairie burns and removal of exotics; monitoring - surveys of orchids, bobolinks, insects, small mammals. Citizen Involvement: Can come to our work days, the third Saturday of the month to help with management. Year Founded: 1985

Choconut Creek Watershed Association

Est. 2001. To promote the health of the Choconut Creek and its tributaries in both Pennsylvania and New York. We feel the best way to care for the water and its environment is to provide land use education to property owners and support community based water monitoring. The water is unimpaired and the group's goal is to preserve this status.

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is commited to sustaining and providing optimum utilization of Choctawhatchee Bay. To that end CBA monitors water quality, restores and enhances shorelines, provides information and education concerning the watershed.

Choctawhatchee Coastal Conservancy

The CHOCTAWHATCHEE COASTAL CONSERVANCY, a non-profit conservation, education and research organization, promotes the preservation of all coastal ecosystems and the protection (recovery) of native species. The COASTAL CONSERVANCY invites you to join in this much needed conservation effort. The primary objective of the COASTAL CONSERVANCY is acquire or preserve threatened coastal lands and to educate all who will listen about the importance of preserving endangered coastal and aquatic creatures in their native environment. Toward this end, the COASTAL CONSERVANCY will work, within the bounds of effective conservation, to acquire threatened coastal lands; to study and rehabilitate native coastal species; to identify the obstacles impeding coastal habitat conservation while promoting ideas and actions which might reduce those obstacles; to obtain a more complete knowledge about coastal ecology; and to publish results of its studies.

Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper

The Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper is the spokesperson for the river. The organization uses monitoring, education and action to protect and restore the river. The Riverkeeper reports Clean Water Act violations and follows up on agency respoonse to those reports as well as commenting on agency rules and regulations. When necessary the Riverkeeper seeks administrative or legal remedies to protect the river.

Choctawhatchee, Pea & Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority

Choptank Watershed

Assist the State of Maryland in their efforts to reduce the loading of nitrogen and phosphorus to the Chesapeake Bay by 40% of the 1985 loads. Assistance is given in the form of direction from the Team (a group of local citizens representing a variety of watershed stakeholders) to the state on what nutrient strategies hould be the priorities within the basin, assistance is also given in the form of public outreach to the groups/citizens within the watershed to make them awareof the nutrient issues. The team has made a number of recommendations to the state as to what the priorities are, but the Team is still trying to define how best to reach out to the watershed groups/citizens. This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997.

Chota Canoe Club

Whitewater Paddling club of over 300 members, active in river conservation.

Christina Conservancy, Inc.

Preserve, protect, and urge wise use of Christina River.

Chums of Barker Creek

Chums of Barker Creek conducts educational and stewardship activities for Barker Creek and its tributaries, within the Dyes Inlet watershed of Puget Sound. We have produced a video showing the creek in a healthy state and the situation caused by development.We are in the process of developing an Outdoor Classroom site on County property. This will be available for use for students in primarily living in the Central Kitsap School District.

Chums of Maxwelton Salmon Adventure

Salmon habitat protection and restoration, volunteer monitoring and K-12 and adult education programming on south Whidbey Island. Operate an Outdoor Classroom for school district. Published "A Journey Through the Maxwelton Watershed - A Natural and Social History" in Fall 2002, $15. Newsletter: "Riffles & Reaches."

Churchill High School Texas Watch

Churchill High School Texas Watch monitors the Guadalupe River watershed for chemical parameters. We also conduct both chemical and biomonitoring on Honey Creek, a pristine tributary to Guadalupe River State Park in Honey Creek Natural Area.

Cibolo Conservancy

The Cibolo Conservancy is a land trust organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of the Cibolo Creek Watershed. The Conservancy's mission is accomplished through acquisition (through purchase or donation) of land and conservation easements. The Conservancy conducts landowner seminars, professional education workshops, and other outreach in partnership with national, state, and local government entities to educate the public on the benefits and uses of land trust tools.

Cincinnati Nature Center - Water Quality Team

Cincinnati Nature Center's Water Quality Team monitors three stream locations, Cosley Lake and six small ponds at Rowe Woods. Also two stream locations at Long Branch Farm site. Working on monitoring wells at Long Branch Farm.

Cinnamon Lake

Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP)

Citizen Alert

We are a 20-year-old environmental watchdog group based in the State of Nevada, providing education, advocacy, and empowerment to citizens on matters of environmental justice. Keywords: Activism; Nonprofit; Non-Profit; Las Vegas; Reno; Nevada; Great Basin; Atomic; Nuclear; Antinuclear; Anti-Nuclear; Nuclear Waste; Yucca Mountain; Radiation; Radioactivity; Native American; Western Shoshone; Environment; Environmental; Air; Water; Urban Growth; Renewable Energy; Sustainable Energy

Citizen Water Quality Monitoring Program

Citizens' Association of Liberty Lakes Water Quality

Citizens' Association of Liberty Lakes conducts bacteriological and other tests for Lake St. George, Cargill and Stevens Ponds, and George's River.

Citizens Against Open Bay Dumping

To stop the use of Open Bay Dumping for the disposal of dredge spoils. We believe that it is harmful to the restoration of the Maryland Chesapeake bay. There are many other alternatives for the responsible disposal of the spoils that come from the dredging of the approach channel of the Baltimore Harbor.

Citizens Against The Exploitation of Rivers (CATER)

The purpose of our group is to prevent the exploitation of the Jackson River so that it may be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Citizens Alliance to Save Huntley Meadows (CASH)

Established: 1975 Mission: Protection of the wetlands and the integrity of Huntley Meadows Park, a wetlands sanctuary in Fairfax County,VA. Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Hikes through the park and water quality monitoring in the park and Dogue Creek Watershed.

Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore

To promote balanced growth, while enhancing the quality of life and conserving natural resources.

Citizens for a Better Environment

Mission: Citizens for a Better Environment is a Midwestern not for profit corporation working to protect environmental health through research, public education, advocacy and citizen empowerment. Projects: Please contact Citizens for a Better Environment. Year Founded: 1971

Citizens for a Clean Tangipahoa

Citizens for a Green North Tonawanda

Citizens activist group formed in 1997 to save the Klydel Wetland in the City of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, (now known as the North Tonawanda Audubon Nature Preserve). We have have a web site through which we educate the public about local wetlands and other clean water issues.

Citizens for a Healthy Bay

Citizens for a Healthy Bay works to clean up, restore and protect Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA.

Citizens for Preservation of Skyline Ridge

Citizens for Pure Drinking Water

To assist in monitoring the water and air quality for the improvement of the quality of human life.

Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger (CSWAB)

Mission: To empower, unify, and strengthen communities affected by environmental contamination; to restore the integrity of natural systems including air, water, soil, and biodiversity; and to ensure mutual respect and social justice for all peoples. Projects: Community organizing and environmental education. Citizen Involvement: All aspects - leadership comes from community-led board; campaigns rely on community participation and leadership. Year Founded: 1990

Citizens for San Luis Valley Water

CSLVW is dedicated to ensuring the prudent use of San Luis Valley Water in conjunction with preservation of the agricultural, ecological, and recreational environment.

Citizens for Sustainable Community (Mississippi)

Our mission is to facilitate cooperation between citizens and government to enhance the quality of life in Blue Springs.

Citizens for Sustainable Development (Virginia)

Citizens for Sustainable Development is a nonprofit group concerned with the preservation of the natural environment and rural residential communities. CfSD is committed to sustainable development through ecologically sensitive planning and local citizen and community action.

Citizens for the Preservation of the River

CPR is an association of riparian property owners which has been effective in achieving the reregulation of releases from an upstream hydroelectric project in order to stabalize flows and streambanks and to provide adequate flow for instream uses (habitat and recreation). CPR is also established a volunteer flood warning network.

Citizens for Waterfront Revitalization (CWR)

Mission: To create an awareness, to beautify and to revitalize the downtown Baraboo River corridor. Projects: Baraboo Rapids Planning: Creating a coalition of local businesses, property owners, officials, civic organizations, and other interested parties and assisting them in preparing a long term strategic plan for the Baraboo Rapids and adjacent riverfront property. Citizen Involvement: Citizens can be involved by participating in monthly planning meetings, generating ideas, comments, concerns and suggestions for future CWR projects. Also, physical labor during cleanup activities, donations toward CWR activities. Year Founded: 1997

Citizens For A Better South Florida

Citizens For A Better South Florida will be working in partnership with FIU's Our Rivers and Coastal Ocean (ORCO) lab to involve citizens of South Florida in a program to protect and enhance the water quality of the Bay. The goal of the Biscayne Bay Keepers Water Monitoring Program engage community volunteers to test discharge from Biscayne Bay feeding canals, outlets, and tributaries in order to better characterize drainage water pollution and identify particularly problematic discharge. Testing will be just the first step in this program. The results of these tests will be compiled and analyzed to determine pollution problems and their possible sources. Using this information, Biscayne Bay Keepers will be encouraged to take further action to raise awareness, initiate cleanups, and work with the appropriate officials to create real change in the health of these tributaries, and ultimately, the health of Biscayne Bay.

Citizens For A Clean Environment

C-FACE is a grass roots group of citizens joined together in the common goal of creating BMP's for a clean environment.

Citizens For Accountability and Responsibility (CFAR)

Citizens Reclaiming the Ohop Watershed

The Ohop Watershed is a sub-basin in the heart of the Nisqually River Basin in Western Washington. Resources in the Nisqually Basin are protected and managed under a multi-agency governed "Nisqually River Management Plan" (NRMP). The Ohop Watershed has strategic influence that is critical to the success of the NRMP. To ensure the full implementation of the NRMP, CROW is committed to educate, assist, and support Ohop landowners ? as they voluntarily act (individually and together) to promote the current priorities of the NRMP that directly apply to the Ohop Watershed: 1) water quality 2) salmon habitat restoration 3) landholder sustainability efforts. Formed less than a year ago, CROW has already: 1)co-sponsored workshops that informed the public and recruited local volunteers to monitor the Ohop Creek for water quality and salmon restoration documentation. 2)created a library open to the community - providing a public record of the past, present, and unfolding future of the valley, as well as information on current and planned activity (by private and public entities) in the valley. 3)provided information and assistance to landowners of the lower Ohop Creek whose properties are critical to the Ohop Creek Restoration project (a major co-operative effort to restore salmon habitat), 4)assisted individuals and groups to purchase strategic properties that can contribute to the Nisqually River Management Plan, 5)received a grant from the National Park Service to create a vision and strategic development plan for the lower Ohop Watershed - through a year-long series of public meetings and planning sessions. This project is already gaining attention for one of its unique features: the effort is spearheaded by local citizens, rather than by any government agency. 6)contracted with Don Sayre, the author of "Inside ISO 14000" to assist in the creation of a voluntary sustainable living standard for individuals, landowners, and small businesses. It has been labeled 00041 OSI (as the mirror image of the international standard and to represent 41 ? and counting ? local citizens who will adopt the Ohop Sustainability Index for their lives and for future generations). The first draft of the Index is being prepared for publication in April of 2004.

Citizens Restoring Congamond, Inc.

Congamond Lakes and canal cleanup, algae treatment, tunnel and island dredging, Eurasian Watermilfoil treatment, water quality monitoring.

Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (Cslap)

CSLAP is a statewide lake, pond, and reservoir monitoring and assessment effort involving two state agencies, a statewide umbrella group of about 300 lake associations, county and local government, and private citizens of all backgrounds, all working together to monitor and manage lakes, ponds, and reservoirs throughout New York State.

Citizens to Save Neenah Wetlands

Mission: To save and protect wetlands Projects: Lobbying, restoration, monitoring Citizen Involvement: Be watchful of wetlands. Year Founded: 1989

Citizens Task Force (Shenandoah & S. Fork Branch Potomac River)

Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Created in 1982 to provide leadership to the conservation community in the development of forest plans.

Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River

Watershed assocation-conservation/advocacy

City High School

We would like to adopt a watershed and run tests to better our environement and learn how to make ecology work in the Grand Rapids areas.

City of Bainbridge Island Watershed Stewardship Program

City of Billings Greenway

City of Carlsbad Habitat Mngmt Plan

City of Flagstaff - Water Conservation Committee

The " Inner Basin Watershed" is encompassed by the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area of the San Francisco Mountains near Flagstaff, Arizona.This sensitive area requires unique environmental approaches to preserve the natural qualities and ecological integrity within the watershed. The San Francisco Mountains are a "Traditional Cultural Boundary" with significant spiritual symbolism and meaning for 13 regional Native American tribes. The "Adopt a Watershed" Program for the Inner Basin will promote environmental stewardship through community and regional outreach to protect, preserve and improve the inherit quality and natural resource of these sacred waters.

City of Fort Collins Utility's

City of Gainesville/Hall County Adopt-A-Stream

The Gainesville/Hall County AAS program trains volunteers and assists in supplying equipment to volunteers in the area.

City of Lacey Stream Team

City of Lacey Stream Team volunteers do chemical and macroinvertebrate monitoring on Woodland Creek once per quarter at up to four locations within the City. Stream Team volunteers also help revegetate the riparian buffer and remove invasive weeds along the creek. Our program is sponsored by the Stormwater Utility and also involves action projects and educational events. We are a joint program of the cities of Tumwater, Olympia and Thurston County.

City of Oceanside Clean Water Program

The City of Oceanside Clean Water Program strives to improve the health of Oceanside watersheds through education, community stewardship, policy development and enforcement.

City of Oxford

City of Raleigh Adopt-A-Stream Program

The Adopt-A-Stream Program monitors streams within the Raleigh city limits. We look for illicit discharges and signs of pollution and organize debris clean-ups.

City of Reardon Source Water

City of Roswell Adopt-A-Stream Program

City of Roswell's Adopt-A-Stream program trains interested volunteers in the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream water quality monitoring program. The City of Roswell supplies each of its volunteers with all of the necessary equipment to conduct both chemical and biological monitoring.

City of Santa Rosa

City of Winter Park, Lakes Division

Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District

Coordinated formation of the Rio Grande-Albuquerque Watershed Group in 2005, which has drafted a Watershed Restoration Action Strategy (WRAS) for reducing discharges of fecal coliform bacteria to the impaired Rio Grande. We continue to host facilitated meetings of the Watershed Group, and are presenting the WRAS to decision-making bodies throughout the watershed. We are working toward implementation of a web-based watershed information sharing tool, and have joined with a group of other agencies to fund public education outreach in our watershed.

Clackamas County Farm Forestry Association, Inc.

Clackamas County Farm Forestry Association, Inc., is a chapter of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association (OSWA). Formed in 1957, CCFFA is a non-profit organization of woodland owners and Christmas tree growers who have organized to more effectively promote sound forest management and promote the interests of forest land owners. Activities include educating forest landowners, educating the public and policy makers, promoting legislation and cooperating with forest industry and federal and state agencies.

Clackamas River Basin Council

The Clackamas River Basin Council fosters community partnerships and projects for clean water and to improve fish and wildlife habitat Clackamas River Watershed. We are a local, voluntary non-profit watershed council with representatives elected from 21 diverse stakeholder groups.

Clackamas River Water

Claiborne County Soil Conservation District

Claiborne Parish Watershed District Commission

Commission was created by Louisiana state legislature in 1966 to oversee watershed of all parish (county) streams. Commissioners are appointed by parish police jury (commission). They serve without compensation. Responsibilities include: cooperate with state agencies in control and use of public water works; manage the use of Lake Claiborne; regulate to help assure peace, safety, and protection of the lake and watershed property; control improvements on the lake and land within a mile of the shoreline.

Clallam Conservation District

Our mission is to assist land users in planning and implementation of decisions which encourage the sustainability of natural resources.

Clallam County Citizens for SAFE Drinking WaterSeattle Office

Clallam County Citizens for SAFE Drinking Water has formed to fight the decision of our City Council to fluoridate the city's water supply. We had no voice and have little recourse since the city has no option for initiative or referendum. We feel that it is flat out wrong for fluoride to be added to a city's water supply without the concent of the people in that city. Many recent studies show that there are many health problems related to fluoridation. Our group is making an effort to educate the public, via meeting, video presentations, word of mouth, and informative materials about the hazzards of fluoride. We were successful in getting folks in the neighboring city of Sequim to vote against fluoridation, causing their city council to vote it down. (They had publicly announced they would follow the will of the people.)

Clarion River

Issues identified by conducting town meetings. Collect resource data by reviewing all completed studies applied & received a grant to publish study identifying problems & solutions.

Clark-Skamania Flyfishers

Working to restore Native Salmon in the N.W.

Clark County Natural Resources Council

Clark Fork River

Clark Fork River Technical Assistance Committee

Superfund issues related to Clark Fork River operable unit and Milltown Dam Reservoir operable unit.

Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam

Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam is committed to preserving a healthy environment we can enjoy and pass on to future generations. The StreamTeam provides quality environmental volunteer opportunities for community members ranging from native tree planting and potting to water quality monitoring and environmental education. Volunteers are also invited to become Stream Stewards through our free learn-n-serve program. Over the course of a year, more than 500 dedicated volunteers plant over 50,000 native trees to improve our environment.

Clarks Creek Community Action Comm.

Clarks Creek Wraps

The group is working to improve the surface and ground water quality in the Clarks Creek Watershed. The watershed is approximately 255 square miles and covers parts of Geary and Morris Counties. It flows directly into the Kansas River just east of Ft. Riley.

Clarksburg Elementary Environmental Club

Our group is composed of selected fourth and fifth grade students that meet once a month during school to complete environmentally themed activities. We are completing local stream studies as well as other projects at our school site.

Clavey River Preservation Coalition

To preserve the Clavey river in a free-flowing and healthy condition by building public support for the addition of the Clavey River to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System

Clayton County Soil & Water Conservation District

Clayton County Water Authority

Georgia Adopt-a-Stream Chemical Monitoring

Claytor Lakes Technical Advisor Committee

Clean Sound, Inc.

Watershed clean up and restoration/ public awareness. Est. 1990. All volunteer with more than 750 members. Conducted 80 clean ups to date, have removed more 360 tons of debris and 5000 tires.

Clean Up the River Environment (CURE)

Upper Minnesota River Watershed issues

Clean Virginia Waterways, Longwood Univ.

Clean Water Education Partnership

dedicated to improving water quality through education and outreach in the Tar-Pamlico, Neuse, and Cape Fear River Basins

Clean Water for Future Generations (CWFG)

Clean Water for Future Generations monitors two different locations on Little Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, OH three years a year. We report our findings to the state through the Wild and Scenic Rivers program. We also monitor the east and west branches of the Mahoning River in Newton Falls, OH, and report these findings to the Izaak Walton League.

Clean Water for North Carolina

Clean Water for NC promotes clean, safe water and environments, and empowered communities in NC through organizing, advocacy, education and technical assistance. For over 20 years the non-profit organization has worked to ensure that all North Carolinians have a right to live, work and play in safe and clean communities.

Clean Water/Partners in Monitoring, Marine Phytoplankton Monitoring Program

The Clean Water/Partners in Monitoring program provides coordination, information, support, and technical assistance to groups of volunteers and students who want to monitor their local waters. Active programs include water quality and phytoplankton, and NPS watershed initiatives.

Clean Wisconsin

Mission: To protect the environment and preserve the quality of life in Wisconsin through the enactment of progressive public policies, the enforcement of laws and the active participation of people. Projects: Various issue campaigns, including mercury reduction, pesticide reduction, polluted runoff, energy conservation, global warming, media outreach and metallic mining. Citizen Involvement: Citizens can volunteer on a range of activities related to development, communication, program work and advocacy. Please contact our office. Year Founded: 1970

Clear Creek

Clear Creek Conservation Trust

Oversight group interested in water quality and land use along Clear Creek in Salt River Basin.

Clear Creek Council

Stream Protection/education

Clear Creek Environmental foundation

Cleaning and preserving Clear Creek as natural river and wetlands. Clear Creek Cleanup is scheduled Feb. 24,2001.

Clear Creek Land Conservancy

To assist in the conservation and preservation of lands and natural resources in the mountain-foothills portion of the Clear Creek Basin, west of the Denver metropolitan area.

Clear Creek Watershed Monitoring Program

The Clear Creek Watershed Monitoring Program collects field parameter, nutrient, and metals data from within the watershed upstream from Golden, CO. Our program is conducted cooperatively among more than 20 local agencies and EPA.

Clear Lake Enhancement and Restoration (CLEAR) Project

The CLEAR Project monitors Clear Lake and water entering the lake at seven locations on a bi-weekly basis. Algae blooms are the primary symptom and nutrient enrichment (especially phosphorus) the problem. The watershed contains both urban and rural nonpoint sources of pollution. We are funded by EPA Section 319 through Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Clearwater Conservancy

Rivers/stream/land preservation support organization. Provides support to the Spring Creek Watershed Community, a broad-based stakeholder forum. ClearWater is a membership organization that promotes voluntary environmental stewardship throughout Central Pennsylvania through enviromental education, action, and sound policy and planning promotion.

Clearwater Conservancy

Clearwater Management Council

To improve access sites and promote safe and environmentally sound uses for the Clearwater.

Clearwater River Focus Program

The purpose of the Clearwater Focus Program is to facilitate and coordinate watershed work within the 9,645 square mile Clearwater River subbasin to protect, enhance, or restore fish and wildlife habitat that has been affected by the hydroelectric system in the Columbia River basin. This program is co-managed by Idaho State and the Nez Perce Tribe through the Idaho Soil Conservation Commission and Nez Perce Tribal Fisheries/Watershed

Clemson University

Addressing public education and public involvement in a comprehensive stormwater program. wwww.clemson.edu/carolinaclear

Cleveland National Forest Foundation

Clifton High School

Clifton High School monitors the town well water, air quality, and soil pollution.

Clinch River Project

The Clinch River Project is involved with three streams. The first is an impact study involving the effect of our local high school and an apartment complex on the overall biotic health of an adjoining stream. The second stream project involves benthic macroinvertebrate analysis, flow rates, chemical analysis, and a cold water aquaculture system, which results in the increased overall trout population on a protected trout stream, ( Clear Creek). The third stream project is a restoration of a local stream which is highly polluted, with little overall biodiversity. The goal of this project is to repair the stream, create a stable substrate and riparian zone, and acceptable physical conditions where a benthic community could be established.

Clinton River Watershed Council

The Clinton River Watershed Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and celebrating the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair. Programs and services include volunteer and school-based river monitoring programs, annual River Day and clean-up events, publication of a website and quaterly newsletter, and technical assistance to landowners, businesses, and local governments.

Cloudcroft Elementary Fourth Grade

Water Quality monitoring on the Rio Penasco since 1996.

Clover Creek Council

Clover Creek Council works to revitalize Clover Creek and reintroduce salmon.

Clover Creek Watershed Assessment

Clover Creek Watershed Assessment involves students in the environmental studies program in collecting data about the biological, chemical, and physical conditions of the creek and the land use, economic development and policies of the watershed in order to create a watershed assessment and make recommendations for future actions within the watershed.

Co. of San Diego Conservation Plan. Group

Coal River Group

The Coal River Watershed Group has replaced the Big Coal River Watershed and has been sanctioned by the WV Stream Parners and the WV DEP as the watershed representing the Big Coal, The Little Coal and the Coal Rivers. The group formed a 501c3 Corporation in 2004. A $20 million sewer system to serve 1700 residents along the Coal River was succesfuly promoted by the group in 2006. The System was fully funded by the WV Infastructure council. The group has been donated a 30 acre site along the Coal River which it has created a Conservation Preserve. An 88 mile Water Trail was created by the Coal River Group. Called the Walhonde Water Trail it has been sanctioned by the WV DNR and has been funded through various grants for over $50,000. A School based river monitoring program was established in 2005 and now generates real time water quality reports for e-coli on the Big, Little and Coal Rivers. Students and teachers are provided water quality based learning and teaching aids through the program.

Coalition for a Clean Minnesota River (CCMR)

Heightened awareness, education, unique program of riparian restoration involving business, 37- county Joint Powers board created, political climate exists for implementation dollars as a result of our activities.

Coalition for a Clean Minnesota River (CCMR)

Coalition for Buzzards Bay

The Coalition for Buzzards Bay is a membership-supported non profit organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The Coalition works to improve the health of the Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research and advocacy.

Coalition for Canyon Preservation (CCP, Inc.)

Since 1978, the CCP monitors the management and protection of the North Fork, South Fork, and Middle Fork of the Flathead River designated under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. CCP has established the case for eligibility of the system's historic "port of entry," the one mile Bad Rock Canyon/Berne Memorial Park segment along U.S.2.

Coalition for Goose Creek Falls

To protect Goose Creek falls and canyon.

Coalition for Natural Stream Valleys Inc

The mission of CNSV is to promote the preservation and wise use of natural stream valleys.

Coalition for the Preservation of Hatchett Creek

Coalition for the Upper South Platte

To protect the water quality and ecological health of the Upper South Platte Watershed through the cooperative efforts of watershed stakeholders, with emphasis on community values and economic sustainability. We: Publish the Watershed Watch newsletter; work with citizens, governmental entities, and other nonprofits; are active providing environmental education materials to area schools; work on on-the-ground projects to restore streams and habitat; have helped coordinate post-Hayman-Fire recovery efforts.... We have been recognized with a National Fire Plan Award from the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, an EPA National Watershed Initiative Grant; an EPA Region VIII Watershed Excellance Award; and a USFS Region 2 Regional Forestor's Partnership Award.

Coalition of Northeastern Connecticut Watershed Councils

To oversee self-nominated watershed councils and citizen groups in Northeastern Connecticut so as to help guide them towards using science instead of misrepresentative activism in solving environmental watershed issues pertaining to all watershed areas that contribute to the lower Natchaug River

Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor

The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor's Water Monitoring Program was developed to get the public actively involved in monitoring harbor conditions and reporting suspected sewage discharges and other violations. Our purpose is to educate about issues affecting the harbor and Long Island Sound. We have established collaborative relationships with state and local public officials and environmental agencies. We participate in the International Coastal Cleanup, are working to map Long Island Sound Monitoring

Coalition To Save The Yaphank Lakes

We are committed to clean and protect our lakes, eradicate the invasive aquatic plants, restore their natural beauty, and preserve and protect the Carmans River environment.

Coalition To Save The Yaphank Lakes

We are committed to clean and protect our lakes, eradicate the invasive aquatic plants, restore their natural beauty, and preserve and protect the Carmans River environment.

Coan River Watershed Project

Coarsegold Resource Conservation District

The Coarsegold Resource Conservation District has provided this forum to furnish landowners with the latest information and provide educational material for their use in the management of their property. The data included on this site was developed to assist landowners in becoming better land stewards and direct them to publications and agencies for help in the management of their property.

Coast Fork Watershed Council

Enhanced ecology of our Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Mission The Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council serves to improve water quality and watershed conditions in the Coast Fork Willamette river basin through education, coordination, consultation and cooperation among all interests, using the collective wisdom and voluntary action of our community members. Goals Maintain and improve water quality. Enhance habitat (especially aquatic, riparian, and wetland) for fish, wildlife and associated vegetation Foster communication, learning and participation among all people with interests in the watershed. Promote continued social, economic and aesthetic benefits from watershed resources. Assist people in locating economic, educational and technical resources for watershed enhancement activities. Gather, evaluate and share information about current and past watershed conditions. Identify ways for citizens, organizations and administrative agencies to help achieve the goals of the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council.

Coast High School

Coast Range Association

Assist watershed councils in watershed assessments.

Coastal and Southeast Georgia Regional Training Center

The Coastal Region Training Center for the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Program provides technical training, organization assistance, resources, and information regarding non-point source pollution and water quality issues. We deal with issues and habitats specific to coastal Georgia counties.

Coastal Advocates

To protect open spaces, preserve biological diversity, and to control pollution in the Pacific coastal zone. Through special projects, we encourage understanding of the fragility and complexity of coastal resources. Special projects: Offshore Water Quality Project/Ocean Defense Fund, Wetlands Protection Project, Land Conservation Project, and sustainable coastal watershed project.

Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership

The Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership is a public-private group of diverse stakeholders working together to improve water quality in Alabama's Coastal watersheds: the Escatawpa, Mobile, and Perdido watersheds. The Partnership works with local groups and communities to identify water quality improvement projects and seeks to assist in the implementation of these projects. Projects may have an agricultural, urban, education, or other focus.

Coastal Environmental Awareness Group(Thomas Mathis Chapter)

To protect our coastal ecology. Ceag-ers monitor Pender County creeks and streams, the Cape Fear and Black River for chemical and swine spills. Bear Creek Nature Keepers, a children's program, was formed to teach children to care for our earth.

Coastal Environmental Organization of Georgia

The CEO is dedicated to protecting coastal Georgia's natural resources through public education and strong environmental advocacy.

Coastal Georgia Center For Sustainable Development

Watershed Alliance/Council

Coastal Land Trust

Purpose is to protect and enhance coastal natural habitat, establish & maintain trails to the sea and sponsor research and education projects

Coastal Watershed, East of the Cooper River

Cobb County Adopt-A-Stream

The Cobb County Adopt-A-Stream program educates and trains citizens, schools, and organizations interested in protecting their watersheds. Through stream monitoring workshops and community projects (stream clean-ups, storm drain stenciling, stream buffer re-vegetation), we hope to improve county waterways and enable citizens to become watershed stewards.

Cochituate State Park Advisory Committee

Advise Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Management re Cochituate State Park and Lake Cochituate watershed issues (within the SuAsCo or Concord watershed of the Merrimack River). Volunteer monitoring and other projects. Dick Miller is past Executive Director of the Lake Cochituate Watershed Association, which in the late 1960s and 1970s was a significant force in water quality efforts in eastern Massachusetts. Pioneer efforts in volunteer water monitoring, outfall mapping, aerial infrared photography, land transfer from U.S. Army, Porous Pavement technology transfer, and more.

Cocolalla Lake Association

The Cocolla Lake Association was formed by concerned residents in response to a pea green lake and the scientific communities informed prediction that the problem was worsening. Our mission has been to halt & reverse the eutrophication process occuring in Cocolalla Lake. Our efforts are limited to issues that deal with water quality. We hold an annual streamwalk to monitor two streams that empty into the lake & have published our results for five years.

Coconino Natural Resource Conservation District

It is declared the policy of the legislature to provide for the restoration and conservation of lands and soil resources of the state, the preservation of water rights and the control and prevention of soil erosion, and thereby to conserve natural resources, conserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands and protect and restore this state's rivers and streams and associated riparian habitats, including fish and wildlife resources that are dependent on those habitats, and in such manner to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the people.

Cocopai RCED

Coddle Creek

Completed management plan.

Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy, Inc

The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy, Inc is a 501 C3 organization dedicated to identifying, enhancing and maintaining the remnant biodiversity of the Coffee Creek Watershed while providing educational experiences for all.

Coginchaug River Greenway Committee

Volunteer steering commitee seeking to implement recommendations of "Coginchang River Watershed management Plan."

Colfax High School Biology

Colfax High School Advanced Biology classes conduct research projects involving monitoring; participate in National River cleanup weeks; assist WDNR in prairie restoration & ongoing studies of prairie along 18 Mile Creek; conduct self help lake monitoring in June, July, Aug. & Oct

Collier Soil & Water Cons. Dist

Colorado Environmental Coalition

CEC works to protect Colorado's wilderness and wildlife and advocates a sustainable way of life that fosters a clean, healthy environment.

Colorado Riparian Association (CRA)

CRA is a group of landowners, resource mangers, organizations and interested people that promote awareness of the values and long-term benefits of proper management of Colorado's thin-green line - its riparian areas.

Colorado River Watch Network

Colorado River Watch Network volunteers monitor more than 100 sites in the lower Colorado River watershed in Texas, including the Llano, Pedernales, and San Saba Rivers. Highlights include an annual student symposium and periodic environmental education workshops. CRWN was the first major volunteer water quality monitoring program in Texas. Our data is used in monthly water quality indexes by local news organizations.

Colorado Rivers Alliance

Colorado Rivers Alliance pledges to protect and restore Colorado's rivers through communication, education, and advocacy by collaboration with and expansion of the river protection community. You can find current information about other organizations in Colorado at the on-line directory at www.coloradorivers.org.

Columbia-Pacific RC&D

1st Apprenticeship program for watershed restoration in our county

Columbia Children's Arboretum Preserv. Comm.

Columbia Conservation District

Columbia Land Conservancy

The Columbia Land Conservancy, Inc. is a private, non-profit land trust dedicated to protecting farmland, wildlife habitat, and rural open space in the Columbia County region of New York State.

Columbia Land Trust

Protecting, preserving, and enhancing unique land and water resources in Southwest Washington.

Columbia River Bioregional Education Project

To promote a context of economic and social development which sustains the health, beauty and structure of the native ecosystems of the Intermountain Northwest.

Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

To restore Columbia Basin salmon resources and protect the treaty reserved rights of the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs and Yakama Tribes.

Columbia River United

Columbia River United works toward comprehensive basin-wide strategies to protect the water quality of the Columbia River and the health of all life dependent upon it.

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

To foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed.

Colville Confederated Tribes

Activity: Building watershed partnerships to restore and enhance anadromous fish runs in Salmon Creek, in the 14-mile stretch below Conconully Reservoir.

Committee for Idaho's High Desert

Protection and sound management of desert wildlands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Idaho; public education on issues affecting desert ecosystems; and preparation of a "grassroots" wilderness proposal for Idaho's desert wildlands.

Committee For Environmentally Sound Development

Manhattan Borough, New York City, environmentally active community group. Promotes clean air, rationale development, and clean waterin New York City.

Committee on the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River

COMF works to protect and restore natural conditions in Illinois' only national scenic river.

Committee to Save Bloody Run

Established in 1979 to preserve and protect Bloody Run Creek watershed and adjacent wetlands, which flows directly into the Upper Mississippi River.

Common Ground Center

We are a residential family camp. Our mission statement is: Common Ground Center is a multi-age arts, education and outdoor recreation center dedicated to building strong families within a supportive community.

Community and Environmental Defense Services

Community and Environmental Defense Services helps individual activists and citizen groups across the United States in their effort to preserve neighborhoods and natural resources including rivers and streams.

Community Commons

Community Commons is dedicated to building a sustainable future for the Frederick region's social and natural resources through education, outreach and partnership building.

Community Conservation, Inc.

Mission: In order to promote global biodiversity and sustainable land use, community conservation catalyzes, facilitates, and empowers local people to manage and conserve natural resources within the social, cultural, and economic context of their communities. Projects: Education, monitoring, research, community development. CC stimulates community projects to form community groups which eventually will continue the community project initiated by CC. Citizen Involvement: Be on local project boards and committees. Do water quality monitoring. Help in general education and research. Year Founded: 1989

Community Lakes Association

Community Lakes Association volunteers monitor Secchi transparency, and we have hired a biologist to monitor additional physical and chemical parameters for six ponds on a rotating basis.

Community Planning Project of Lake Region UHS

Natural resource management in Orleans County including bluebird trail, wood duck nesting boxes, osprey nesting platform, turtle population monitoring and now very ambitiously riparian zone restoration and streambank stabilization along the Barton River.

Community Pollution Prevention Project

Interprets and protects the Blackstone Valley's environmental resources. Assists RI and MA state departments and local communities with technical assistance, land use planning, management coordination, and water quality issues.

Community Science Institute

The Community Science Institute (CSI) fosters and supports environmental monitoring by volunteers in order to educate the public about natural resources and to collect scientifically credible data for use in protecting the environment and managing natural resources sustainably.

Community Water Watch Program

The Community Water Watch Program is in the final planning stages, assisted by an active volunteer task group. We have prepared a volunteer monitoring manual, brochure, and training materials.

Community Watershed Project

Conasauga River Alliance

The Conasauga River Alliance is a coalition of local citizens, conservation groups, busineesses, and government agencies who are working together to "maintain a clean and beautiful Conasauga River - forever." The Conasauga River Alliance is led by a Steering Committee of local citizens. Participating groups and agencies include Conasauga Watershed Adopt-A-Stream, The Nature Conservancy, Keep Dalton/Whitfield Beautiful, the Cherokee and Chatahoochee National Forests, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and many more. The Alliance is sponsored by the Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council, based in Jasper, Georgia.

Concerned Alaskan's for Resources and Enviroment (C.A.R.E.)

Our Mission is to build a support network throughout Alaska for the economy of Southeast Alaska.That includes fishing,tourism, mining, community business and timber.

Concerned Citizens Association of Thompson Pond

Concerned Citizens Association of Thompson Pond monitors Thompson Pond in Spencer, Massachusetts and its watershed.

Concerned Citizens for Clean Water - Cedar

To protect wetlands, watershed and resolve contaminated water supply problems.

Concerned Citizens of Citrus County

Concerned Citizens of del Norte

Concerned Citizens of Newport

Our motto is "Celebrating and Conserving Nature"; we work for watershed sustainability, including water for nature, for people, and for sustainable agriculture, especially family farms. We participate in land use planning, development of new legislation to protect all watersheds, and education of citizens regarding environmental science and water issues, including non-essential water bottling. CCN has moved from NIMBY to NOPE (Not On Planet Earth) and is working with fellow water activist groups around the globe in supporting water as a human right. CCN was organized in 2000 in response to a major assault on our groundwater here in northern Columbia county and southern Adams county, Wisconsin by the transnational corporation Nestle/Perrier, which planned to bottle it. Our multi-pronged struggle included a lawsuit and massive citizen education (CCN produced and distributed two videos) and publicity. Nestle withdrew and went to another state in 2002-2003. CCN's latest effort is a "corporate accountability" campaign against consumption of bottled water. Visit www.saveamericaswater.com, www.anglingmatters.com/waterwars, and www.fightingbob.com/documents (Kanno).

Conewango Creek Watershed Association

The Conewango Creek Watershed Association is a group of private citizens, elected public officials, and natural resource agency personnel concerned with the Conewango Creek and its watershed. The Association's mission is to promote stewardship that enhances water quality and related resources throughout the Conewango Creek watershed. In collaboration with its partners, the Association is working to identify and evaluate potential resource problems in the watershed and develop practical solutions to address those concerns.

Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde

Congaree Land Trust

Land conservation along the five rivers in central South Carolina: The Congaree, Broad, Lower Saluda, Wateree, & Edisto Rivers.

Conneaut Lake

Connecticut Association of Conservation & Inland Wetland Commissions

Founded in 1978. This nonprofit provides information education to all conservation and inland wetland commissions in Connecticut; publishes a quarterly newsletter "The Habitat", holds work shops and holds conferences.

Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, Inc.

Our mission is to promote the sound use and management of natural resources through technical assistance and education. Among other activities, we engage community volunteers in water quality monitoring throughout the CT River watershed as part of our EPA award winning Connecticut River Watch Program, support watershed management projects focused on protection and restoration through community-based local action, and conduct stream restoration projects.

Connecticut River Gateway Commission

The Connecticut River Gateway Commission was created by state statute in 1973. It is a compact among the 8 towns on the CT. River Estuary in which the towns have agreed to adopt common standards in zoning to protect the natural and scenic quality of the river. The commission develops those standards. Gateway also has a fund to support land acquisition.

Connecticut River Joint Commissions

Formed in 1989, the VT & NH legislatively established commission for the connecticut River have published a 6-volume, citizen authored Connecticut River Corridor Management Plan and provide leadership and coordination for local, state and federal activities that address flow management recreation access, agricultural marketing, heritage tourism, substantially as a result of our efforts and accomplishments, the Connecticut River is one of fourteen American Heritage Rivers.

Connecticut River Watch Program

Connecticut River Watch Program has been monitoring the Connecticut River mainstem and tributary watersheds (Mattabesset and Coginchaug Rivers). Upcoming efforts include a project to develop and implement a model process for turning water quality information into action, and a strategic planning effort to refocus and expand the scope of the program.

Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc.

CRWC promotes the protection, restoration and wise development and use of the natural, scenic and community resources in the 11,260-square-mile Connecticut River watershed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. The Council serves as an environmental conservation advocate, educator, and steward. We work in concert with the region's communities, businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies and grassroots to defen the environment, conserve important lands, and build/strengthen public understanding, appreciation and support for the Connecticut that bring about action, legislation and practices to protect the River and improve the quality of life for wildlife and humans alike. Most recent accomplishment: CRWC led an extraordinary partnership of 53 sponsors and over 250 supporters in the four-state Valley to garner American Heritage Rivers designation for the Connecticut.

Connecticut RiverFest, Inc

Connecticut RiverFest encourages connection with our rivers through celebration and education. In partnership with agencies, organizations and individuals working for the health of the river, we are in our fifth year of providing programs to engage schools, individuals, businesses in learning more about their watershed through education and preservation/protection efforts. There are three main programs: 1) Join us for the BIG SPLASH river festival, on July 10th, 1999 at Wilder Park, Wilder, VT from 11-6 celebrates our connections with the river. There will be music, environmental entertainment, river-related activities for children and adults, ecology tours on a pontoon boat, canoe rentals, food, environmental displays, exhibits and activities. 2) RIVERDAYS are school programs encompassing a day or more of workshops and activities for your school in the Connecticut River watershed. Protection and restoration is experienced by students, along with arts relating to the river, science and humanities activities. RESIDENCIES are offered in river studies and theater/music. 3) VOICE OF THE RIVER radio shows include music and poetry with the interviews about river issues, discussed by community citizens or members of organizations working for the health of the river. Topics are selected from the categories of science, art, history, environmental advocacy, education. Aired on WMXR/WCFR 93.5-94 FM on Sundays from 8:30-9am starting in May. This is our third year producing the radio shows. OTHER ACTIVITIES include educational endeavors to enhance watershed education with school districts and organizations.

Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association

Volunteer monitoring and rivers conservation

Conservancy for Charles County

The Conservancy for Charles County, a nonprofit local land trust, is dedicated to preserving Charles County's open space, natural resources and natural habitats, rural areas, agricultural land, forests, watersheds, and cultural and historic resources

Conservation Council for Hawai'i

We are a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. Our activities include environmental education, natural resource management, government oversight and issue lobbying.

Conservation Federation of Missouri - Rivers and Streams Committee

Statewide organization of volunteers to rehabilitate Missouri streams and rivers. Cleanup, riparian restoration, stewardship, water quality monitoring all are factors ini this grassroots challenge.

Conservation Foundation

DuPage Rivercare, a partnership between The Conservation Foundation and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, provides opportunities for classes to monitor water quality, stabilize streambanks, protect the DuPage River watershed from development and nonpoint source pollution, and develop and implement small-scale improvement plans for sections of the river.

Conservation Fund, The

Protection of land and water resources - accomplished most often through land acquisition.

Conservation Resource Alliance

The Conservation Resource Alliance is a private, not-for-profit organization based in Traverse City, Michigan, dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty and ecosystems of our land while simultaneously nurturing the economic vitality of northern Michigan. We seek balanced, practical solutions to change, serving a 13-county area and caring for over 4 million acres of land in Northwest Lower Michigan. Through programs like RiverCare and WildLink, focused projects and events, we are making a difference in northern Michigan. CRA's RiverCare Program is an example of a program aimed at reaching specific regional stewardship goals. The RiverCare Program was created to guarantee that natural resource professionals maintain a consistent and prioritized action plan for each river in CRA's region, find and repair physical problems before they become worse, and maintain efficient, coordinated local river committees of agency, resident and interest group representatives

Conservation Trust for North Carolina

To enrich and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of North Carolina by helping communities, land trusts, landowners and public agencies conserve and protect lands important for their natural, scenic, historic and recreational values.

Contoocook North Branch Local Advisory Committee

This organization is made up of members representing the fourteen towns along the Contoocook and its North Branch. The two rivers were designated under the New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program.

Contoocook River Monitoring Program/CNBRLAC

Contoocook River Monitoring Program conducts monitoring of and education about the Contoocook River watershed. (A cooperative effort by CNBRLAC (Contoocook North Branch River Local Advisory Committee)

Cook Inlet Keeper - Anchorage Office

Cook Inlet Keeper combined advocacy, education and monitoring to protect Alaska's Cook Inlet watershed and the life it sustains. For more information visit www.inletkeeper.org.

Cook Inlet Keeper - Main Office

Cook Inlet Keeper is a citizen based nonprofit organization that combines advocacy, education and monitoring to protect Alaska's Cook Inlet watershed and the life it sustains. Cook Inlet Keeper established Alaska's first citizen-based water quality monitoring program which has spurred other similar efforts throughout the State, and established Alaska's first community-based water quality laboratory where citizens and scientists work together to better understand and protect our public water resources.

Coon Creek Watershed District

The District purpose is the stewardship and management of water resources in the 94 sq. miles that drains into Coon Creek which then flows into the Mississippi River at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

Cooper Landing Environmental Action Network (CLEAN

Organizes local citizens and works with other organizations to prevent the spraying of pesticides and herbicides in Chugach National Forest around Cooper Landing. Advocates non-toxic forest management, with special emphasis on the value of preserving the Kenai River and its salmon and eagle populations.

Cooper River

Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project

We monitor 11 lakes in Dickinson and Clay Counties in northwest Iowa ,including the Iowa Great Lakes region. We have over 40 volunteers that take field measurements and collect water samples. The samples are analysed at the Waitt Water Quality Lab at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, so we have the best possible combination of citizen and professional collaboration. We monitor for nutrients, chlorophyll a (algea) and measure water clarity and dissolved oxygen from June through September. We have been monitoring since 1999 as a collaborative effort with all lakes in the region, but historical and CLAMP data can be viewed online at www.lakeside.edu. Lakeside Lab coordiantes our efforts, and we are supported by the Okoboji Protective Association, the East Okoboji Lakes Improvement Corporation, the Spirit Lake Protective Association, the Friends of Lakeside Lab and the Center Lake Improvement and Preservation Association. However, we always need funding, so any suggestons welcome! We also put out a bi-annual newletter, Lake Pulse.

Cooperstown Middle School

6th & 7th grade students involved in a river project

Coos Watershed Association

The purpose of the Coos Watershed Association is to increase community capacity to devlop, test, promote, and implement management practices in the interstsof watershed health. The Coos Watershed Association, founded in 1994, has completed over 110 projects to restore and enhance salmon habitat and increase water quality. These projects typically involve replacing culverts to provide better fish passage and reduce erosion and sedimentation, placement of large woody material and boulders in streams to increase habitat complexity, and decommissing roads to reduce potential sediment risks. Projects are selected and prioritized based on assessments of watershed condition conducted either by ourselves or our land managing partners. Project performance is evaluated through monitoring the effectiveness of projects through time series studies of pre- and post-project condition, and comparison between treated and untreated stream reaches.

Coosa River Basin Initiative (C.R.B.I.)

CRBI's mission is to create a cleaner, healthier, more economically viable Coosa River Basin. We work in both Georgia and Alabama in the areas of: advocacy, water monitoring, education, and restoration.

Coosa River Basin Initiative (C.R.B.I.)/Upper Coosa Riverkeeper

Coosa River Society

Coosa River Society monitors selected sites in Etowah County that are part of the Coosa River watershed.

Coosa River Soil & Conservation District

Copper River Watershed Project

We work with community partners on economic development projects to help diversify the Copper River region's economies while maintaining quality of life and cultural heritage. Since 1999, we have: --initiated FishWatch, a volunteer-based fish habitat monitoring program --completed four fish habitat restoration projects throughout the region --facilitated the development of a Cordova Tourism Plan, which was adopted by the Cordova City Council in October, 2002 --started a pilot fish waste composting project to address high volumes of waste generated by commercial fish processors in Cordova

Coquille Watershed Association

Our goal is to provide an organizational framework to coordinate the assessment of the watershed's conditions; implement and monitor proven management practices; and test new management practices that are designed to support environmental integrity and economic stability for the communities of the Coquille watershed and adjacent areas.

Coquille Watershed Research Institute

Coquille Watershed Research Institute is involved with Water Quality Monitoring, Watershed Projects such as riparian restoration work and aquatic habitat surveys, as well as Salmon Enhancement. A Salmon trap and hatchery on campus produces over 30,000 salmon fry each rear that are released at various approved sites. CWRI works in cooperation with the ODFW, DEQ, and the local watershed council. Our overall purpose is to educate individuals on the importance of watershed health to our local community and to be actively involved in the collection of watershed data.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County Environment Program

The mission of CCEDC's Environment Program is, "through education, research and partnerships, the Environment Program empowers individuals and municipal groups to expand their knowledge and actions to protect, restore and enhance the environment of Dutchess County for future generations. A core part of the program is to assist Dutchess County watershed organizations and citizens to work with local stakeholders to protect their local watersheds, including the Fishkill Creek Watershed, Hudson River Direct Drainage watersheds, Tenmile River Watershed, and Wappingers Creek Watershed. Environmnet Program staff work to: -Provide technical support to develop and implement watershed management plans, stream assessments, or other watershed protection tools. -Provide technical, educational, and organizational support to watershed groups.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County

Cooperative Extension offers tours, workshops, conferences and demonstration projects on topics that help prevent pollution of local lakes, rivers, streams and drinking water supplies. Examples include care and maintenance of septic systems, well protection, stormwater management, and landscaping for water quality. The Skaneateles Lake Watershed remains one of the priority areas for municipal and resident education, since it is the drinking water supply for the City of Syracuse and other Onondaga County municipalities.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

The Cornell Nest Box Network (CNBN) is an educational research program and a partnership between citizen scientists throughout North America and Cornell University scientists. Participants monitor nest boxes and send data to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Data are analyzed and results shared with participants, conservation groups, and the scientific community. Current studies involve clutch size, nest-site selection, feathers used in nests, and calcium requirements of cavity-nesting birds.

Corvallis Environmental Center

Mid-Willamette watershed focus.

Corvallis High School Riparian Monitoring Program

Corvallis High School Riparian Monitoring Program involves all science students in grades 9-11. Our program has grown to surrounding schools and we now share our data. Our computer classes have put the data on our web site.

Cosumnes Watershed

Cottonwood Creek Conservancy

Our purpose is to restore and preserve historic Cottonwood Creek in Encinitas, CA, and to restore its riparian habitat, as well as advocate for maintenance and preservation of tributaries and watershed. The primary activity is removal of non native plants within the area of Moonlight State Beach Park; cleaning and maintenance of the stream corridor; and advocacy for City of Encinitas policies and actions affecting the creek. Articles on the creek have appeared in the Coast News and Downtown Encinitas Mainsstreet Association newsletter. Accomplishments include removing 160,000 stalks of arundo cane; acquiring a Coastal Conservancy grant and establishing a partnership with the City of Encinitas, and developing ongoing biweekly work parties.

Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group

Mission Statement: The Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group will work to preserve the environment, private property and water rights and economic resources of Cottonwood Creek Watershed through responsible stewardship, liaison, cooperation and education.

Cottonwood River Restoration Project

Research and data collection procedures have been completed. Priority areas have been identified. Implementation phase is currently underway.

County of Orange Watershed Team

There are three local watershed projects underway in Orange County, California that are focused on Aliso Creek, San Juan Creek and the Newport Bay/San Diego Creek. The projects offer numerous opportunities for obtaining important new data on the status of the creeks and watersheds as well as utilizing the expertise of the Corps of Engineers to evaluate and implement solutions. Most importantly, this process reflects the ground-up approach of using the input from the local agencies and citizens to guide the focus on the most critical problems of the watersheds. The Corps of Engineers and Local Sponsors have held public workshops for each creek through the Reconnaissance Study phase and has continued the cooperative workshop process in the Feasibility Study phase. The estimated cost-share contribution required by the Corps from the local Sponsors ranges from $250,000 to $450,000 per year for each two-year Feasibility Study. Responses from the cities and water agencies have been positive in sharing the project costs among the ten to twelve sponsors. The project shares are cost effective in offering the participants substantial benefits (including a programmatic EIS/EIR that includes cumulative impact analysis, a framework for 404 permitting, Corps/ Regulatory concurrence and resource agency concurrence) for solutions to specific problems in each watershed.

Cove Brook Watershed Council

The goals of the Cove Brook Watershed Council (CBWC) are to protect, conserve and restore Cove Brook and its watershed; to educate the community about this valuable resource; and to maintain environmentally sound traditional uses of the watershed, such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, dog-sledding, and snowmobiling. The Cove Brook Watershed Council was formed in 2001. The Council has been pro-active in their efforts to understand the dynamics of the Cove Brook Watershed. A Watershed Management Plan was established which included thorough assessments of Land Use and Landscape Analyses, Hydrologic and Water Quality Assessments, Coldwater Resources Habitat Assessment, Geomorphic Assessment of the Stream Channel, and Point and Non-Point Sources of Pollution, all georeferenced. We have developed a Strategic Plan and are working to facilitate discussions of watershed issues in the Lower Penobscot River. CBWC works to: protect and conserve water and habitat quality within the brook; restore and protect the brook’s full range of native species, including, but not limited to, Atlantic salmon; increase the use of best management practices to minimize the community’s impact on the watershed; provide opportunities for community members to “connect” to the brook through education and volunteer opportunities; work with other communities and conservation organizations throughout the Lower Penobscot River region to stimulate interest in watershed conservation and protection.

Cowiche Canyon Conservancy

Preserve, enhance and maintain Cowiche Canyon as a natural area for use and enjoyment by the public.

Cowlitz County Conservation District

Cowpasture River Preservation Association

To preserve the natural condition and beauty of teh Cowpasture River and its Tributaries for Present and Future Generations.

Coyote Creek

Coyote Hills Regional Park/Adopt-A-Wetland Project & Frog Survey Project

Over 100 school children have become familiar with the importance of wetlands. This outreach program teaches them field skills to measure the water quality and then takes them out to the Coyote Hills marsh where they do actual field studies such as checking the pH, temperature etc. of the water. The various classrooms are encourages to raise and release Pacific Treefrogs from tadpole to adult stage in the class and then as a field trip release them where they were found. Frog populations are decliing worldwide. Coyote Hills has been surveying the park by listening for frog calls! This information will be used in a national database so that baseline numbers can be monitored from year to year.

CPR-Fish

CPR-Fish is a citizens group dedicated to perpetuating sustainable populations of anadromous and resident fish in the Cowlitz River Basin. CPR-Fish is an unincorporated organization formed in 1995. CPR-Fish are intervenors in the relicensing proceeding for the 2016 Cowlitz River Project.

Craig Middle School River Watchers

We collect Biological, Physical and Chemical data on the lower Yampa river, we sample up to 4 times a month. Things we test for are hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, heavy metals, nitrates, nitrites, macroinvertabrates, erosion, discharge are a few. We then send this data to the division of wildlife. Our purpose is to further understand our river and how delicate it is.

Creek Connections

Creek Connections has forged an effective partnership between Allegheny College and regional K-12 schools to turn waterways in Northwest Pennsylvania, Southwest New York, and the Pittsburgh area into outdoor environmental laboratories. Emphasizing a hands-on, inquiry based investigation of local waterways, this project annually involves over 3000 students from 40 different secondary schools and the classes of 50 teachers. Allegheny College faculty, a Project Coordinator, a Pittsburgh Field Educator and 13 Allegheny students provide a framework to educators for school-based investigative research in their watersheds. Creek Connections provides equipment, activities, personal visits, access to project website (http://creekconnections.allegheny.edu), and a summer training workshop for teachers. During the school year, classes and clubs conduct water quality tests at their local field sites at least once every 3 weeks. They also design and implement independent research projects. The culminating event of the year is an annual Student Research Symposium in April where students from across the region convene to share their findings with each other and the public. In recent years, Creek Connections has expanded the program to include teacher development workshops during the school year. 12 comprehensive, watershed activity modules are also available on loan to regional teachers. By providing the opportunity to practice science using a tremendous natural resource located in their backyards, students participating in Creek Connections are able to share their knowledge and findings with others in their watershed communities. Students broaden their notions of citizenship and prepare to take positive action on behalf of the environment.

Creek Keeper

Creek Keeper is located in the Upper Chattahoochee River Basin in Georgia. The web site is devetoted to bringing together the various Creek Keepers who Adopt-a-Stream or have a similar interests in a stream feeding into the River. We invite all creek monitoring groups to join us from any state and receive free web space and/or links.

Crest Creek Watershed Association

Crest Creek Watershed Association has begun working to re-establish fish populations in our creek.

Crest View Elementary

Crested Butte Land Trust

Preserve and protect open space within Gunnison County considered to be of particular value to its heritage and quality of life; preservation includes natural areas, water resources, floodplains, scenic areas, wildlife habitats, fragile ecosystems, and agricultural recreational or aesthetically valuable land.

Crestview School

Crete Junior/Senior High School - AP Biology, Biology

"Adopt Big Blue" We've been collecting data on the Big Blue River off and on over the past 25 years.

Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays

The Commission develops and enforces land use criteria for the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area (1000 feet landward from the high tide mark or the landward edge of tidal wetlands) in Maryland.

Cromwell-Wright Monitoring Group

Cromwell-Wright Monitoring Group students monitor the Tamarack River, which flows through three towns connected to the school district and eventually runs into the Mississippi.

Crooked Creek

The Indiana County Conservation District is responsible for many conservation and environmental programs and projects in Indiana County, PA.

Crooked River Watershed Council

Bringing diverse interests together to work toward solutions on local natural resource issues in the 2.9 million acre Crooked River Watershed. The Council conducts watershed assessments, develops and funds watershed enhancement projects, provides educational opportunities, and works with local stakeholders to improve watershed stewardship. Have worked with over 150 landowners and secured nearly $2 million in grant funds for restoration and education activities.

Crosswicks Creek Watershed Association

Crum Ridley Chester Volunteer Monitoring Program (CRCVMP)

The Crum Ridley Chester Volunteer Monitoring Program does monitoring once a month on various points on Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creeks for chemical parameters, and twice a year for biological data (macroinvertebrates). Selected coliform monitoring is done in the vicinity of sewage treatment plants and sewage interceptor lines.

Crystal Lake & Watershed Association (CLWA)

The CLWA is a nonprofit (501c3) organization. CLWA's four-part "mission" is: 1. Protect and promote the natural qualities of Crystal Lake and its surrounding Watershed. 2. Preserve for future generations the beauty and recreational resources of Crystal Lake and its watershed. 3. Engage in water-quality monitoring, educational programs, promotion of harmonious land development, and promotion of the safe use of Crystal Lake. 4. Advocate and ensure the continued aesthetic beauty and environmental integrity of the Lake and its Watershed.

Crystal Lake Watershed Ecology Com.

To preserve and protect the lake of Crystal Lake with intergovermental cooperation.

Crystal Lake/Sengekontacket Pond Monitoring Group

Crystal Lake/Sengekontacket Pond Monitoring Group monitors a freshwater lake and a tidal pond. In 1997 we completed a two-year project in three other coastal ponds.

CREW

Monitor development along the Connecticuct River, focusing on water quality and wildlife preservation and protection.

CSRA Wetland Preservation Group

Created to cleanup and preserve local waterways and wetlands, focusing on increasing wildlife suitability while creating a beautiful environment for our community.

Cub Creek Watershed District

Cumberland Coalition

Cumberland County Soil Conservation District

Cumberland River Compact

Mission: To enhance the water quality of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education and by promoting cooperation among citizens, businesses, and agencies in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Cunningham Marsh Preservation Committee and Bluchs Creek Watershed Council

Protection and preservation of Cunningham Marsh in the Russian River watershed.

Cures

Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization

CRCPO is the non-profit organization formed in 1989 to provide planning, technical and funding support to the Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan (RAP). In 1998, when the Cuyahoga was named an American Heritage River, CRCPO became the lead partner for the Cuyahoga American Heritage River Initiative. It is also the incubator for CLEERTEC, the Cuyahoga/Lake Erie Environmental Restoration Technology Enterprise Center, whose first project is to create Green Bulkheads – fish habitats along the navigation channel – and develop and market new technologies for environmental restoration.

Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan (RAP)

A community-based effort to restore impaired beneficial uses to the Cuyahoga River and nearshore Lake Erie.

Cypress Creek Drainage District

Dade County High School

Dallas Historic Tree Coalition

The Dallas Historic Tree Coalition is a local citizen's group advocating protection and preservation of irreplaceable trees in urban landscapes. We work with individuals and organizations throughout the Metroplex to promote wise and responsible stewardship. Our goal is to help foster creative solutions to the problems that arise when nature is threatened by expansion and development.

Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association

Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association has produced eight years of monitoring work focused on nonpoint source pollution involving phosphorus. Our data is the basis for remediation using Best Management Practices on more than 14 sites in the watershed.

Damariscotta River Association

The Damariscotta River Association analyzes fecal coliform and salinity twice monthly for 45 sites on the Damariscotta Estuary and feeder streams. We also collect duplicate samples for the State Department of Marine Resources. Large areas of the estuary are currently open for shellfish and aquaculture and new areas are being opened.

Dan River Basin Association

Our stated mission: to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin through stewardship, recreation, and education

Dan River Basin Association

Protect the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River basin through stewardship, recreation and education. Quarterly newsletters, annual activities report. Develop parks, trails, river access areas; public education and outreach, conservation, fisheries improvement, heritage preservation.

Dane County River Maintenance Group

Dane County River Maintenance Group (DCRMG)is a new group of young volunteers working to better the watershed around the Dane county area. The Maunesha River in Marshall is our first project.

Darby Creek Association

To preserve, protect and improve the Big Darby Creek for all generations as a free flowing natural river.

Darby Creek Land Conservancy

The purpose of the DCLC is to preserve for future generations the truly unique natural attributes found in the Darby Creek watershed by promoting the preservation and protection of the integrity of the Darby Creek system, and to encourage community participation in these preservation efforts.

Darby Creek Valley Association

DCVA Stream Watch monitors streams in the Darby Creek watershed in southeast Pennsylvania. We use benthic macroinvertebrates as the primary indicator of stream health, and also evaluate stream habitat and monitor a few chemical parameters. We hope to monitor 5 sites at least once a year. We hold fiels days for menbers and volunteers, give workshops on macroinvertebate identification, and work to involve local schools.

Darden- Vick Middle School 7th grade Mr. Calvin Clark

Contentnea Creek

Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Academic Marine Laboratory (consortium of 22 colleges and universities in AL)

Davidson River School

We are starting a water monitoring project in the French Broad Watershed. We are starting with the Davidson River Tributary. We live in Transylvania County where the headwaters of the French Broad are located.

Davis Creek Watershed Association

The Davis Creek Watershed Association is an all-volunteer citizens group working with businesses and governmental agencies to improve and protect the 27-square-mile Davis Creek watershed. We have restored fish habitat in two miles of stream using a state grant and donated labor, materials, and some equipment. We have completed 2 habitat restoration projects, 6 stream clean ups totaling nearly 10 miles of stream, 4 years of water quality research and monitoring, co-operated on 3 watershed-based Boy Scout Eagle projects, provided information resources for 3 award-winning environmental studies projects by elementary school students, and provided educational information to watershed landowners.

Dayton Valley Conservation District

Vision Statement: To achieve a stable, healthy river system that provides for abundant agricultural production, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, stable river banks, and high water quality conditions. To achieve cooperative relations where the private landowners, county, state, and federal agencies maintain their lands and work cooperatively and openly to solve watershed problems. We currently are involved in 12 NRCS Emergency Watershed Program Projects. These projects focus on restoration efforts following the Flood Event of January 1997 on the Carson River. 10 out of the 12 projects were completed before spring run-off this year. We hope to finish the 2 remaining projects this fall. Our group is also assisting with hands on bioengineering workshops that are being done cooperatively with other landowners, local groups, and state and federal agencies. We also intend to survey and design 5 more projects this summer and fall.

Dedham High School Chemistry

Dedham High School chemistry students monitor the chemical water quality of Mother Brook, which connects the Charles River with the Nepsonet River. Students test water in the fall and spring at two sampling sites and use the data to calculate an Overal Water Quality Index which has indicated that water quality is good though fecal coliform counts allow only partial body contact. The Mother Brook Coalition, a local citizen's group which includes students, was founded to protect Mother Brook and develop it

Deep Fork Wetlands Coalition

Deep River Group

To assist young children in understanding the role of watersheds and provide education on environmental protection

Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

Deer Creek Watershed Association

The restoration, protection,and enhancement of the watershed and its resources.

Deer Isle Partners in Monitoring

Deer Isle Partners in Monitoring conducts E. coli and plankton monitoring in shellfish flats around Deer Isle in Penobscot Bay, as well as Secchi disk and dissolved oxygen monitoring in ponds and lakes.

Deerfield River Compact

The Organization works developing and implementing comprehensive management plans for State rivers as well as participating in hydro-electric licensing.

Deerfield River Watershed Association

Our missin is to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural resources of the Deerfield River watershed. We run volunteer monitoring programs on water quality, marsh wildlife, and invasive plants; we sponsor forums and workshops, organize cleanups, maintain an 8-mile hiking trail, organize outings in the watershed, intervene with FERC on the river's settlement agreement, and advocate for protection of our beautiful watershed.

Dekalb County Parks and Recreation

Dekalb County Soil & Water Conservation District

The primary objective of the Cameron Water Quality project is to reduce agricultural nonpoint source pollutants to acceptable Mo. DNR standards in an environmentally and economically sound manner by the year 2006.

Del Rio Elementary School

A newly started project, students have been testing the water for dissolved oxygen and pH weekly, as well as studying stream quality through organisms present. Students have been involved in clean up and development of plot of land belonging to the school district and located across from the school. The community is working diligently to develop this 8 acres into a Nature Center. We are presently in the planning stage of landscaping the area near the creek so that we can more easily access it to do our studies. The purpose of this ongoing project is to educate children about their watershed and help them develop environmentally sound practices in their own lives. The desire is for students to be involved in Virtual watershed activites with other communities and professionals, as well as concentrating on their own community. One note of interest might be that the creek being monitored is one that runs into the French Broad River. We are just 10 miles from the Pigeon River and hope to include both of these rivers in our studies also. As stated, we are at ground level and working hard with the forestry service, water conservation department, TVA, and other to develop our program.

Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Delaware and Raritan Greenway

Create an open space network to unite the region's parks and natural areas into a continuous band of preserved land, bringing the natural world into everyday contact with all communities within the Delaware and Raritan Canal watershed.

Delaware Canal State Park

The primary purpose of PA State Parks is to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and to serve as outdoor classrooms for environmental education. This state park maintains and protects the riparian greenway including the historic Delaware Canal, numerous miles of Delaware River shoreline, and 11 river islands in Bucks and Northampton Counties. The park maintains two fish passageways in Easton, PA. A history-based visitor center is operated in New Hope.

Delaware Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation

The Delaware Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has been active in the protection and preservation of the Ocean, Bays and Beaches of Delaware through our volunteer efforts of Beach Grass Planting in March 1998 after a double Northeast storm erroded the ocean dunes. In addition, our Chapter was the Team Leader for the Coastal Clean-Up along the Ocean from the Indian River Inlet North to the Life Saving Station. We are also active members for Rehoboth Bay as part of the Tributary Action Team for the Center for the Inland Bays.

Delaware Inland Bays Citizen Monitoring Program

Delaware Inland Bays Citizen Monitoring Program monitors 25 sites in the Delaware Inland Bays watershed on a weekly basis (semi-monthly in the winter). We monitor to provide information on the watershed, to support public policy decision making and to educate the public.

Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve

Delaware River Basin Commission

The Commission is an interstate/federal regulatory agency which manages the water resources within the 13,539 square-mile Delaware River Basin. Its programs address water quality and water supply, flood control, drought management, and water conservation, watershed planning, regulatory review and recreation

Delaware River Watershed Initiative

Facilitate watershed wide communication and coordination. Enable local watershed conservation efforts. Build capacity for watershed conservation.

Delaware Riverkeeper Network

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) is the only advocacy organization working throughout the entire Delaware River Watershed. The Delaware Riverkeeper is an individual who is the voice of the River, championing the rights of the River and its streams as members of our community. The Delaware Riverkeeper is assisted by seasoned professionals and a network of members, volunteers and supporters. Together they form DRN, and together they stand as vigilant protectors and defenders of the River, its tributaries and watershed. DRN is committed to restoring the watershed's natural balance where it has been lost and ensuring its preservation where it still exists.

Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District

Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District provides adult and youth monitors of several watersheds with annual trainings, ongoing workshops, and equipment. We also have a school-based program.

Delaware Stream Watch

Delaware Stream Watch, a grassroots volunteer water resources protection program, is a cooperative effort of the Delaware Nature Society, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and local industry. We are now conducting three monitoring programs: (1) Stream Adoption -approximately 180 locations state-wide monitored by families, school groups, scout troops and others, rate health of waterways through chemical testing and macroinvertebrate surveys. (2) Technical Monitoring- volunteers monitoring chemical baseline at approximately 30 locations in Christina River Basin, as part of state's TMDL effort. (3) Special Surveys- focused macroinvertebrate and microbiological monitoring of selected streams.

DeltaKeeper

The DeltaKeeper office has closed. Please remove this record from your database and website. If you need any further questions, please contact San Francisco Baykeeper at baykeeper@baykeeper.org or (415)856-0444. Thank you.

Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance

To preserve, protect and restore the Denny Creek watershed to benefit wildlife, people and the land. Trail and creek restoration, land use activism, quarterly newsletter and public meeting, annual community party, and natural history writing.

DeRuyter School

8th graders are studying water ecosystems by monitoring our local Tioughnioga River and attempting to determine various chemical analysis (pH, D.O., Velocity) and sampling macroinvertebrate populations in order to determine biodiversity.

Deschutes County Watershed Council

The Squaw (Why-Chus) Creek Monitoring program is a two-year project funded by the State of Oregon and local cooperators. Teachers and students sample six stream sites at least four times per year. Data is validated by a cooperating agency's technician. Students will develop a database which will be added to a regional database and published on their local Website.

Deschutes Fisheries Restoration Project

Desert Foothills Land Trust

Preserve the riparian areas and protect the Sonoran Desert within the 800 square miles we serve.

Devils Elbow River Team

Difficult Run Watershed Project

Dike 14 Environmental Education Collaborative

The Dike 14 Environmental Education Collaborative provides environmental education for students, teachers, families and the greater community, and promotes stewardship of the Dike 14 Nature Preserve as a unique place for people and nature on Cleveland's lakefront. Until the site is fully open to the public the Collaborative has special events on site. We have a general information brochure and a field guide for the site. From 1979 to 1999 sediments dredged from the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor filled the Dike. Closed since 1999 as a disposal site, Dike 14 has become naturalized. Over 280 species of birds, 16 species of mammals, 2 species of reptiles, 26 native Ohio plant species and 9 species of trees and shrubs have been documented. Considered a “high performance” site because of the number and diversity of birds, Dike 14 is an ideal size with its strategic coastal location and a diversity of habitats, including grassland, forest, meadow, mudflat, shrub land and wetlands. Dike 14 is also at the intersection of four migratory bird routes and has been designated an Audubon IBA.

Dillon Lake

Divers Environmental Survey

Dixieland Elementary School

Dixie Kids Resource Team will research information on their local watershed and water conservation. This information will be used to write and perform skits using puppets to convey the need to preserve watersheds and water in our local environments for now and in the future.

Dodge County Citizen Stream Monitoring Program

Use transparency tubes to monitor the transparency of various Dodge County streams on a weekly, or storm-event basis. This program has functioned for the last 4 years with a base of 20 volunteers.

Doe Run Lake Water Watch

Doe Run Lake Water Watch monitors Doe Run Lake, built as a flood control structure in the late 1970s. We are concerned about excessive sedimentation of lakes and pollution from septic tank drainage.

Dog River Clearwater Revival

Dog River Clearwater Revival is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality in this urban stream that drains almost all of Mobile, Alabama. The organization works to educate people about the river, monitors water quality, sponsors a yearly cleanup, recognizes good development practices with Dog River Watershed Guardian Awards, and promotes Dog River as an amenity for all Mobilians. A quarterly newsletter is posted on the group's website.

Donegal Creek Restoration Project

Donegal Creek Restoration Project conducts biota and water chemistry monitoring. We have eight monitoring stations within the 6.5-mile project area. Donegal Creek is a coldwater, limestone fishery. Various Best Management Practices are being installed to combat intensive agricultural land use. (fences and buffers)

Door County Environmental Council

To foster the preservation of Door County's heritage of natural resources for future generations.

Door County Land Trust

Our purpose is to preserve,maintain and protect lands contributing to the beauty, open space and ecological integrity of Door County. As of this date we have protect 1,100 acres in Door County. Newsletter: The Landings

Dowagiac River Watershed Stewardship Team

Help guide an EPA 319 Grant- i.e. citizens advisory council

Downstream Alliance (Preston County)

Stream quality survey, training

Driftless Area Partnership

The Driftless Area Partnership (DAP) is a coalition of organizations and individuals in northwest Illinois that works to protect and restore the natural resources of the seven watersheds of the Upper Mississippi Paleozoic Plateau in Illinois. DAP provides technical assistance and funding for local conservation projects, supports cooperative, area-wide land use planing and promotes public education and involvement in watershed issues.

Dry Creek CRMP

Dry Creek W/S McNagenert District

Duck River Opportunities Project, Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA)

TSRA's Duck River Opportunites Project (DROP)is working generally on two fronts. One is to establish a local watershed association - This effort is being initialted in an effort to help local governments address a myriad of water pollution problems related to development. In additon, DROP is working with the local community in the Rutherford Creek subwatershed to develop and hopefully implement a watershed restoration plan. In addition we are working with landowners/NRCS/RCD/industry and others to correct and enhance water quality through BMP implementation. Lasly, we along with Saturn Corporation work with local educators to implement the Protecting Our Watersheds Curriculum in local schools. The POW is an action oriented project that spans disciplines within schools and includes studetns collecting, analyzing data and taking action - in fact the ultimate goal is to get students to act on thier data.

Ducks Unlimited - Southern Regional Office

wetlands conservation organization

Ducktrap River Coalition

To promote and effect the voluntary protection of the Ducktrap River, its natural features and critical watershed, through the joint effort of interested organizations and individuals.

Duncan Creek

Implemented surface water monitoring program with high schools; completed wellhead protection plan in City of Chippewa Falls; acquired non-point source easement of 27 acres; stormwater management planning in Town of Hallie; developed administrative tracking system and GIS to track contracts; executed 76 water quality contracts

Dungeness River Management Team

Operates array of programs to address water quality, water conservation, and fish and shellfish habitat, protection and restoration. The DRMT's purpose is "to exchange information on technical studies, issues and projects occurring in the Dungeness River Area Watershed," to implement watershed plans, restoration plans, and groundwater protection strategies, to coordinate use of staff, funding, and other resources amoung agencies and reps., and to promote public participation and education on watershed processes and activities. First established in 1988, reactivated in 1995 in a joint resolution by Clallam County and Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.

Dunkard Creek Watershed Association Inc

Water quality, erosion, boat access

Dunloup Creek Watershed Association

Acid mine drainage

DuPage River Coalition, The Conservation Foundation

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: rivers Type of Monitoring: biological, physical, debris cleanup

Dutch Bill Creek Watershed group

Our goals are watershed education,research, and restoration. We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at Anderson Hall in Camp Meeker.

Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District

The District provides technical assistance and education on soil, water, and related natural resources.

Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District

The District provides technical assistance and education on soil, water, and related natural resources.

Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition

Mission: To ensure a Duwamish River Superfund cleanup that benefits and is accepted by the community and is protective of fish, wildlife and human health. We are the Community Advisory Group (CAG) to EPA on the Duwamish River Superfund cleanup.

Dyes Inlet Watershed Mngmt Comm.

Completed Watershed Action Plan of 85 Actions to reduce nonpoint source pollution. More than half the actions have been implemented, and a new Surface Water Management Program was eveloped in Kitsap County as a result of the Dyes Inlet Watershed Plan.

E Branch Huron River

Eagle Eye Incorporated - Walker Memorial Junior Academy

Eagle River Watershed Council, Inc.

Mission: ERWC advocates for the health and conservation of the Upper Colorado and Eagle River Basins through research, education and projects. We provide a forum where everyone can gain a greater understanding of the Eagle and Colorado River watersheds. Activities: Broad-based Community Participation and Support for the Community Pride Highway Clean-Up and Eagle River Clean-Up (1,000 volunteers), River Restoration and Water Quality Monitoring, Community Education on Erosion Control, Water Law, Conservation, Nonpoint Source Pollution, Point Source Nutrient Loading, Publications: Eagle River Inventory and Assessment (2004)

Eagle Valley Land Trust

The Eagle Valley Land Trust strategic plan includes preservation of view corridors along I-70, habitat protection, especially winter range for elk and other large mammals, and preservation of agriculture.

Eagle View Group

A local Group of the Sierra Club, we focus on educational aspects of watershed protection, along with political action and hands on assistance with local projects/programs.

Earth Force Water Quality Project at Springfield

This project by a group of 5th grade students is to monitor the water quality along the Ashley River that runs through our neighborhood. In a recent DHEC report it is said to be overburdened with pollutants and fall below state water quality standards. This is the river that these kids swim, fish and play in.

Earth Team

Earth Team volunteers work in all areas of conserving our natural resources. We have a volunteer coordinator located in every state and over 2,000 offices nationwide. The National Volunteer Coordinator puts people in touch with their state volunteer coordinators.

Earth Team - Blue Thumb Volunteer Program

Blue Thumb volunteers monitor local streams and then use the data to educate the public on the pollution challenges that we face. We collect macroinvertebrates in the summer and winter followed by bug picking of these samples. We conduct habitat assessments and fish collections to look at the overall health of each creek. We conduct and annual creek clean up and watershed education event each April.

Earthcom

Earthplace, Harbor Watch/River Watch

HarborWatch/RiverWatch is a volunteer citizens' action group actively engaged in scientific monitoring of harbors and rivers in lower Fairfield County. Our ongoing research effort works to protect and improve water quality in local estuaries and watershed areas. We monitor for hypoxic conditions in Norwalk, Saugatuck and Five Mile River harbors in the summer months, and conduct ongoing monitoring of Sasco Brook and Norwalk River.

Earthwise San Marino

Earthwise San Marino is to clean up the water resources and enviromental recycling programs.

East Bay Citizens for Creek Restoration

East Brunswick Stream Team

Chemical, Physical, and Biological Monitoring of local streams, lakes, ponds and rivers. Habitat assessment. Evaluation for potential for Nonpooint Source Pollution. Liason with local, county and state gov't when screening tests indicate a problem. Our members, ages 9 to 73, work and test cooperatively. We have students working independently as full team members for community service/service learning projects.

East Fork Pond River Watershed Dist.

East Kentucky Center for Science, Mathematics & Technology

East Lincoln Middle School

East Maui Watershed Partnership

Created in 1991, the East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) is a voluntary effort among federal, state and private land owners to preserve and protect the 100,000 acre watershed on the windward slopes of Haleakala, Maui. Since 1991, significant progress has been made to protect the pristine areas of the East Maui Watershed from ungulate damage and the invasion of invasive weed species. Specifically, the partner agencies in the EMWP have: - Constructed over five miles of fence in the remote areas of the watershed - Implemented a hunting program to increase access for hunters - Developed a monitoring and management plan - Initiated animal control and invasive plant specie programs above the fence line

East Michigan Environmental Action Council

Founded in 1970, the Council is an active supporter of the Michigan Natural Rivers Program. It is active in development and implementation of Remedial Action Plans for the following rivers: Rouge, Detroit, Clinton, and Raisin. It also serves on advisory committees for watershed planning efforts.

Eastern Hills Monitors

Eastern Hills Monitors sample an unnamed creek next to Eastern Hills High School.

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy

We work with landowners to permanently preserve farmland and natural areas on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

EAGLE-Environmental Assoc. for Great Lakes Education

Ecola Creek Steering Committee

Ecology Center

Working to develop a more responsible society by identifying environmentally destructive practices and demonstrating sound alternatives.

Ecology Center

The Ecology Center is a non-profit, public-interest conservation organization. Our staff works to protect biological diversity and ecosystem integrity, primarily in the Wild Rockies Bioregion (including Montana, Idaho, and parts of Wyoming, British Columbia, Alberta, Oregon, and Washington). We also work to pressure agencies to conform to environmental legislation, and to increase citizen participation in public lands management.

Edna Junior High School

Edna Junior High School conducts monthly monitoring at Simon's Cove on Lake Texana.

Eel South Fork

Effie Yeaw Nature Center/American River Natural History Association

Effie Yeaw Nature Center/American River Natural History Association monitors the American River watershed. We have several programs, including elementary school monitoring and adult annual bird and wildlife counts.

Eisenhower Middle School

El Dorado Geographic Association

El Rancho B.A.S.S. Fishing Organization

El Rancho B.A.S.S. Fishing Organization is dedicated to improving the environment. We will help out with conservation programs to keep our waters clean and safe for the future. We want to establish new wildlife habitats and save the sport of fishing. We want to join community activities and hold fund-raising events for our community projects and needs. We are a premier fishing organization serving California. We serve the community, environment, research, academic programs related to our goals, improvement of peace, education, sport of fishing, and humanity.

El Rancho Cima Boy Scout Ranch

The Blanco River Monitoring Program does basic physical and chemical testing and site descriptions on a monthly basis. Our summer Boy Scout programs involve some biological sampling as part of aquatic biology sessions.

Elgin High School

We currently submit data on Benthic marcoinvertebrates to River Watch and "Friends of the Fox" organizations. We conduct extensive studies on water and our local watershed during the course of the school year. This year EHS students are organizing a "Walk Your Watershed" day. On this day we are encouraging other schools to walk a section of Poplar Creek's watershed. We conduct habitat restoration activities on ourschool grounds which include a fen, oak woodland, creek and flood plain. We Will also be be working on astrom sewer stencil program in South Elgin and Elgin. EHS is also conducting research on the effects of road salt.

Eliot/South Berwick School & Community Water Monitoring Program

Eliot/South Berwick School and Community Water Monitoring Program monitors the Piscataqua River and its tributaries, which are part of the Great Bay New Hampshire/Maine watershed.

Elizabeth River Project

To form a partnership among diverse community interests to raise appreciation of the economic, ecological, and recreational importance of the river; and to restore the Elizabeth River system to the highest practical level of environmental quality.

Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Assoc.

ELIZABETH RIVER/ ARTHUR KILL WATERSHED ASSOCIATION 2005 Mission The goal of the Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association,a NJDEP certified watershed, is to enhance the quality of life in and around the watershed for all of its natural and human residents by promoting the thorough investigation, impartial evaluation and effective removal of threats to the watershed. It is the intention of the Association to accomplish these goals through independent research, monitoring, public information and education, sustainable projects and cooperation with state, federal and municipal authorities. Vision Our vision for the Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association is that of a voluntary group of members who represent our diverse constituents who:  enhance public understanding of water issues,  undertake necessary data collection,monitoring and reporting on watershed quality,  promote community activism and sustainable stewardship, and  prompt legislative review and advocacy of clean water issues and thus ultimately restores, preserves, and maintains the environmental, recreational, and commercial quality of the watershed area for one and all. Members Our membership is drawn from individuals and organizations throughout the watershed region. Annual Meeting Our annual meeting is publicly held. The meeting corresponds with the Estuary Day events each September.

Elk-Skegemog Three Lakes Associations

The Elk-Skegemog/Three Lakes Associations monitor five lakes and three rivers and have an associated lake shore program.

Elk County Fishermen-Watershed and Habitat Group

Our group is working on the East Branch Lake watershed area treating a mine acid problem. We have completed our first watershed project on an unnamed tributary of Yonkers Run which flows into the upper end of East Branch Lake. In the spring of 2000 our second watershed project will be started on Gum Boot Run which also flows into the upper end of East Branch Lake. Heddin Environmental of Pittsburgh is developing a Remediation Plan for our group and will soon be in place.

Elk River

Elk River Watershed Improvement Association

The mission of the Elk River Watershed Improvement Association is to improve, protect and conserve the waters of the Elk River watershed for the people who live, work, attend school, own property in or visit the watershed through educational and implementation activities that are based on sound scientific analysis and information.

Elk/Sixes Watershed Council

Elkhart River Alliance

The Elkhart River Restoration Association, Inc. was founded in 1983 to study the needs of the Elkhart River and its watershed. As a not-for-profit corporation the association works with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Army Corp. of Engineers, the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and local officials to improve the river. The Association helps to identify the various needs along the river, informs officials, seeks to make the river a public priority, and assists in the planning of cleanup and repair projects. The Elkhart River Alliance is the steering committee that oversee's a watershed management plan for the Elkhart River Watershed: promote best management pratices (BPM): develop demonstration sites; monitor water quality in the river and its tributaries; and educate the various stakeholders to what can be done to improve the watershed.

Elkhorn Creek Watershed Association Inc

Annual Stream Clean-up, environmental education, developed access sites, aqua fair

Elkhorn Paddlers

To promote an appreciation for canoeing and kayaking and actively conserve and protect the rivers and streams of Kentucky.

Elkhorn Slough Foundation

Upland wetland conservation, research and education. Elkhorn Slough Foundation is acommunity-supported land trust working to protect the coastal environment of the Elkhorn Slough and the central Monterey Bay. We help manage a cooperative water monitoring program in the central Monterey Bay area, and sponsor research and education.

Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR)

Elkhorn Slough Foundation/Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) monitors both water quality (of Elkhorn, Moro Cojo, Bennett and Tembladero Sloughs, Old Salinas River channel and lower Salinas River) and Great Blue Heron and Great Egret rookeries. Elkhorn Slough NERR staff also monitor weather and water quality.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association

ECWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making Ellerbe Creek an ecological, recreational and aesthetic asset for Durham. Reducing flooding and erosion by utilizing runoff in stormwater wetlands, rainwater gardens and cisterns, habitat restoration, and preservation of natural and historic features are primary goals. ECWA has initiated collaborations with NC State Extension, the Wetland Restoration Program, Durham Parks Dept., Hillandale Golf Course and the Museum of Life and Science. ECWA catalyzed and helped install a stormwater wetland at Hillandale Golf Course, and other BMPs are in the planning stage. ECWA is preserving/restoring urban greenspace through a Durham County matching grant and donations, has discovered a piedmont prairie remnant with 60+ native species, monitors fish populations and maintains wetland gardens at Indian Trails Park.

Elyria High School Eco Team

As a group we have been working on a project to raise awareness about the problems with the Black River. We are also focusing on the ways to prevent or to control these problems and get the community more involved. We are presenting this project to several other Northeast Ohio Schools at the Student Environmental Congress in Cleveland. This is a "workshop" where high school students present environmental issues to other students to raise awareness in what they are passionate about.

Embarras River Management Association

ERMA's goals are to promote conservation projects and practices that improve water quality and quantity, reduce soil erosion and stream sedimentation, protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, alleviate flooding to communities and cropland, and improve recreational opportunities within the Embarras River Watershed.

Emmaus High School

monitor the Little Lehigh Creek at the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary following GLOBE Project protocols. Data submitted to Globe Project (www.globe.gov)

Endangered Species Coalition

Mission: To bring together individuals and groups from diverse perspectives to protect and strengthen endangered species legislation. Projects: Lobbying and education on endangered species issues at the local, state, regional, and federal levels. Citizen Involvement: Contacting elected officials and educating others about imperiled species. Year Founded: 1982

Endangered Species Recovery Plan. Program

The program was established in August 1992 at the request and with the support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Reclamation, under the direction of Dr. Dan Williams at CSU Stanislaus. Over the past decade, ESRP has grown into a cooperative research program working with local, State, and Federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, corporations, and private land owners. ESRP is composed of about 45 biologists, students, and support staff, several research associates, and numerous collaborators in government and universities worldwide whose combined expertise and contributions are integral to the recovery of threatened and endangered species in Central California. ESRP biologists are based in Fresno, Turlock, Bakersfield, and the Bay Area. ESRP biologists are investigating many aspects of kit fox ecology including the effects of roads on kit fox populations, interactions with predators such as coyotes, and survival in urban and agricultural environments, efforts to save the Riparian Brush Rabbit, one of the most endangered animals in North America,

Enlighten Me Designs

EMD is working towards a cleaner Tangipahoa River and surrounding areas, by removing trash in and around the River, between Robert, LA and Lee's Landing. EMD raises monies by creating and selling customized light-switchplates for the home or office, and a small line of bath salts. Items can be viewed on company web site and/or purchased through Ebay. EMD operates primarily by volunteer work, and small, private donations.

Eno River Association

The Eno River Association was founded in 1965 as a grassroots conservation organization. Our mission is to preserve the natural and cultural legacy of the Eno River for future generations to enjoy. The Association's conservation efforts have resulted in over 4,000 acres protected, largely contained within five public parks. We work with private landowners as well as local and state governments to conserve special lands within the Eno River watershed. The Association also engages in advocacy for the protection of the river and the lands that border it, and the environmentally responsible development of our community. We also work to engage and educate the community on environmental issues. Our Eno River Watch water-quality monioring program collects valuable data on aquatic life and conditions on the river. We also host a series of hikes to introduce the community to the natural beauty of the area and to educate participants on the flora, fauna, and history of the river. For 25 years, the Eno River Association has presented the Festival for the Eno each year to celebrate and educate the community. Over 30,000 people enjoy live music, exhibits, activities, food, and crafts along the banks of the Eno each Fourth oy July weekend. Proceeds from the Festival go to conserve land in the Eno River watershed. The Eno River Association publishes a quarterly newsletter (Eno Currents), an annual calendar to raise awareness of the nature, culture, and history of the Eno River, and occasionally an issue of the Eno journal.

Entiat Watershed Planning Unit

Enviro Outreach Organization

We are involved in the voluntary effort of riverbank and water clean up of the Tuscarawas River in Summit, Portage and Stark Counties of Ohio. We would like our efforts to expand to water quality checks for the EPA for pollutants. Our group is also involved in several highway litter clean up programs.

Environment and Natural Resources Institute (ENRI)

ENRI is involved in development, testing, and promotion of biological monitoring programs for the state of Alaska. We have worked collaboratively with local, state, federal, and tribal representatives to implement water quality monitoring using standard operating procedures in a tiered approach.

Environment Council of Rhode Island

The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) is a Coalition of organizations and individuals, serves as a powerful voice for developing, advocating, and lobbying for policies and laws that protect and enhance the environment. the council embodies the vision that together we can build an ecologically healthy future in a sustainable economy. ECRI provides its members with a forum for sharing information and technical expertise, and provides policy makers and the public with informed opinions and position statements.

Environment Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County

Mission: Through education, research and partnerships, the Environment Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC) empowers individuals and municipal groups to expand their knowledge and actions to protect, restore and enhance the environment of Dutchess County for future generations. CCEDC's Environment Program works to help facilitate and support several local non-profit watershed organizations in Dutchess County that are working to conduct research, and provide education, outreach and hands-on projects to protect their watersheds. These include the Wappingers Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council (WIC), the Fishkill Creek Watershed organization, Casperkill Watershed organization, FallKill Watershed organization, and others that flow into the Hudson River Estuary, and the Housatonic River (Tenmile River Watershed Alliance).

Environmental Action Committee

Environmental Action Committee monitors Pine Creek in Albany Township, Maiden Creek in Albany and Greenwich Townships, and the Schuylkill River in Berks County.

Environmental Action Committee of West Marin

West Marin is the rural, coastal area of Marin County, just north of the Golden Gate. The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin is a grass-roots group dedicated to the protection and appreciation of West Marin's natural environment and rural character. EAC works for clean air, pure waters, healthy ecosystems, a diverse and thriving native flora and fauna, and the preservation of a rural, community spirit. We do this by: * monitoring, publicizing, and campaigning against threats to West Marin's natural environment, * educating the public and policy-makers about the environmental issues facing West Marin, * providing reliable information about controversial issues in order to create a common ground of understanding and promote informed debate, and * encouraging and facilitating productive resolutions to land-use conflicts by working closely with those who own, manage, and use West Marin's lands For information, go to

Environmental Clearinghouse

Conduct educational programs on the Mohawk River and Hudson River. Publications include: "Natural Areas of Schenectady County," Natural Areas of Albany County," "Natural Areas of Saratoga County," "Environmental Trip Tips."

Environmental Information Cooperative

Through the shared resources of a cooperative partnership, the EIC will create and nurture a greater awareness and stewardship for the environment and encourage action-taking by the people of Clark County that will protect, conserve, and restore our natural environment. Supporting the people of Clark County through: environmental education, natural resource protection, natural resource conservation, waste reduction and recycling, and water resource management

Environmental Issues

To look at issues caused by the enviorment in New York City.

Environmental Law Center

Provides an interdisciplinary program of studies in environmental law and policy. Develops environmental curriculum, publishes reports, sponsors conferences and speakers, conducts public policy projects, and provides advice and assistance to communities in Vermont.

Environmental Law Foundation

Environmental Resource Center

The Environmental Resource Center provides individuals of all ages and walks of life a better understanding of the environment and environmental issues as well as encourages positive action to guarantee a viable, self-sustainable planet for future generations. And ERC is the coordinator of the Wood River Conservation Coalition (an alliance of 30 local/regional environmental groups.)

Environmental Science

This is an environmental science group that works with Lictherman Nature Center. We are interested in monitoring water, soil, and air quality in the Memphis area.

Environmental Science Class

Group of students in an introductory Environmental Science Class from a high school. As a service project for the class, we would like to become involved in the adopt-your-watershed program.

Environmental Sciences Division

The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD) is an interdisciplinary research and development organization with more than 60 years of achievement in local, national, and international environmental research. Our vision is to expand scientific knowledge and develop innovative strategies and technologies that will strengthen the nation's leadership in creating solutions to help sustain the Earth’s natural resources. Scientists in ESD conduct research, develop technology, and perform analyses to understand and assess responses of environmental systems at the environment-human interface and the consequences of alternative energy and environmental strategies. We seek to understand how natural and anthropogenic factors (e.g., global and regional change, environmental stress, and energy production and use) interact to influence environmental systems and society. Our methods integrate field and laboratory methods with new theory, modeling, data systems, policy analysis, and evaluation to create solutions to complex environmental challenges.

Environmental Study Team

The Environmental Study Team, an organization of local high school students who meet regularly to learn about and address environmental issues, has been conducting a stream study for the past six months on the Indian Kill located by the Schenectady County Conservation Councial and Trout Unlimited to determine the feasibility of introducing a sustained population of Brown Trout into the Kill. EST prepared for this project by attending workshops on chemical testing and macro-invertebrate collection, as well as learning the physical layout of the Kill by studying maps and completing a stream walk. Testing sites were selected, and in June of 1998 chemical testing, including dissolved oxygen content, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, water hardness, measurement of phosphates, nitrates, chloride, and coliform counts began. The biannaul macro-invertebrate collection was completed in early October; the preserved specimens will be sorted and identified to the family level. Biannual physical parameter data has also been collected and will be compiled this winter.

Environmental Trust

An organization that exists to protect and preserve our natural resources for future generations. This is to be achieved by acquiring land, establishing banks and facilitating the monitoring and management of lands identified and set aside by individuals, agencies, and developers for protection.The Environmental Trust adds another tool to identity, protect, monitor and manage our resources to maintain permanent viable populations that can last many more generations.

Environmentally Concerned Citizens of the Lakeland Area (ECCOLA)

Mission: To protect the woods, wildlife, and waters of the Lakeland Area. Projects: Willow Flowage master plans, shoreland ordinances in Vilas and Oneida County, helped pass strong mining ordinances in Vilas and Oneida County. Citizen Involvement: Please contact ECCOLA. Year Founded: 1992

Erie Area Water Ecology Committeee

Essex County Greenbelt Association

In the 44 years since Greenbelt was founded, we have protected over 11,000 acres of land. We own and manage 4,500 acres of land that comprises our reservation system; we hold over 150 conservation restrictions totaling over 4,300 acres, and we have assisted in conserving 2,500 additional acres. Preserve open space in Essex County which has ecological, agricultural, or scenic significance. We are particularly interested not only in conserving more land, but in building contiguous areas of protected land that are oriented along scenic roads, rivers and streams, wildlife corridors, and trails. To this end we seek to conserve parcels that are adjacent or proximate to existing Greenbelt land or restrictions, or to land that is protected by other nonprofits, communities or agencies.

Essex Land Conservation Trust

Conserve land through gift or purchase and manage the land for the benefit of the human and natural residents of Essex, Connecticut; focus on land that is ecologically or scenically significant or important to the town's heritage.

ESAVM(Erie Streams Association of Volunteer Monitors

The mission of ESAVM is to provide opportunities for Erie County citizens to use knowledge, commitment, and active involvement in protecting and improving streams and watersheds and promote stewardship of resources by collecting data on physical, chemical, and biological conditions of our streams and watersheds. As of September, 2003, 12 volunteer monitors have collected monthly data on 30 sites on 12 Creeks, Runs, and Tributaries in Erie County. Since starting in 2002, 260 monitopring events have occurred. Goal is to increase number of volunteers, number of sites monitored, and share data with community to promote surface water stewardship.

Euchre Creek Watershed Council

Assist in obtaining funding for watershed restoration.

Evergladesvillage.net

An information desk for the greater Everglades ecosystem and its communities to increase awareness and involvement in the restoration efforts by providing the latest news from government, organizations and the media with an indexed directory to over 7,000 Web pages.

Evergreen City Trout and Salmon

Protection and enhancement of habitat or cold water fisheries. Also stream bank restoration and wetlands protection.

Exeter River Watershed Association

Ten town volunteer commitee.

Eyes of Paint Branch

The Eyes of Paint Branch was formed in 1994 to preserve and enhance the ecology of the Paint Branch. We are a grass-roots organization of volunteer citizens devoted to preserving the Paint Branch through education, community awareness, and action. Publications of the Eyes of Paint Branch include the newsletter "My Backyard," periodic bulletins, and short-fused releases called "Action Alerts." We also participate with other organizations such as Trout Unlimited on projects like the Embrace-A-Stream Project. The Eyes of Paint Branch organizes community activities such as stream cleanups, field trips, bird walks, and tree plantings, and public education. Members are actively involved with monitoring the condition of the stream and coordinating with biologists and various organizations to ensure that the Paint Branch gets as much protection as possible.

F.L.O.O.D.

Dedicated to safe operations of water supply reservoirs in New Jersey.

Fairfax Audubon Society

Representing 4,500 supporters, Fairfax Audubon Society is the largest wildlife conservation organization serving the communities of Northern Virginia. Our conservation, education, and advocacy programs provide postive environmental experiences and practical opportunities for individuals to get involved in protecting birds, other wildlife and important habitats. We contribute to local watershed protection and monitoring through restoration, management and wildlife surveys. For example, our annual volunteer Waterfowl Count, which includes Potomac and Occoquan watersheds, provides valuable information on waterfowl population and trends. The presence and abundance of waterfowl can be an indicator of the overall health of watersheds. Local trends can indicate habitat fragmentation or signal an immediate environmental threat, such as contamination or poisoning from improper use of pesticides.

Fairfax County, Stormwater Planning Division

The Fairfax County Stormwater Planning Division is responsible for developing watershed management plans for the 30 watersheds located within the County. Fairfax County lies within the Middle Potomac River Watersheds (HUCs 0207008,02070010). The Stream Protection Strategy team completed a baseline biological survey of all streams in 2000. Volunteer monitoring data was also used in this study. Based on the results, the 30 watersheds were ranked and categorized into three management categories; protect, restore level 1, and restore level 2 (See http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/gov/DPWES/environmental/SPS_Main.htm). Watershed management plans will be developed for each watershed over the next five years. One of the primary goals of the Watershed Planning Program is to support the development of 'fiends of' groups in each of the 30 watersheds. These groups will help set goals, prioritize projects and lead in grassroots efforts to manage and restore their watershed. If you are interested in getting involved in the program please contact us at watersheds@co.fairfax.va.us.

Fairfax Land Preservation Trust

The Fairfax Land Preservation Trust works to protect and expand the natural, historical, and recreational resources of Northern Virginia. Through land acquisition projects, easements, community covenants, and land use consulting, FLPT is creating new parks and trails. We believe that a healthy balance in land use maintains and enhances the quality of life and economic sustainability of our region in the face of rapid population growth.

Fairfax Releaf

Mission: To plant and preserve urban forest, restore native habitat, improve community appearance and education the public about the benefits of trees. Activities: Urban ecological restoration on roadsides, parks, schools, public lands; emphasis on networking and coordinating with other groups.

Fairfax Trails and Streams

Identified and mapped trails; advocate their construction. Built web site. Publish email newsletter. Planning clean-up of Pimmit Run in April, 1999. Planning hike across Fairfax County on June 5-6, 1999. Meetings held monthly.

Fairfield Lakes

The watershed is approximately 90% terraced.

Fairview Cr. Wtrshd Conservation Grp

Fall Creek Watershed Committee

The Fall Creek Watershed Committee is a concerned group of citizens who want to improve our understanding of how to maintain and improve the ecological health, economic vitality, and overall beauty of the Fall Creek Watershed.

Falling Spring Green Way

Southcentral Pennsylvania is famous for its limestone spring creeks, and the Falling Spring Branch, which meanders through the farms and yards of Chambersburg, is the crown jewel. It was there in 1935 that a Trico hatch caught the attention of angling sage George Harvey, and it was there several years ago that a diverse group of anglers, residents, landowners, and businessmen formed the Falling Spring Greenway Project to enhance and preserve the river and its heritage.

Falls of the James River Scenic River Advisory Board

To advise public entities & private organizations in regard to ongoing or proposed projects along the Falls of the James in Richmond in regard to the scenic, historic, reacreational & environmental impact of the river & natural environs and to recommend alternatives when needed

Falmouth Conservation Trust

Permanently protect in their natural state (through fee or easement acquisition) wetland, wildlife, scenic, forest or general open spaces in the town of Falmouth, Maine.

Family for Kids Safe Drinking Water

To help keep our kids water safe. We want to keep an eye on reports online, as well as in the papers on activityies in McLeansboro involving our water suply. To teach our kids that even one voice does matter.

Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association

Beach Watch is a long-term monitoring project in which volunteers survey a particular beach area every four weeks. Our goals are to develop baseline information on the Sanctuary's biological resources, to create a long-term data set and index for a particular beach, to develop a network of local volunteer experts, and to educate the public about their sanctuaries.

Farmington River Watershed Association

Protection of the natural resources of the Farmington River Valley in western Massachusetts and central Connecticut.

Farms, Fish and Forest Community Forum

Father Marquette Middle School Service Learning

Father Marquette Middle School Service Learning studies and monitors Whetstone and Orianna watersheds in Marquette County.

Fauntleroy Watershed Council

Further restoration, stewardship, and responsible public enjoyment of Fauntleroy Creek and Fauntleroy Park by stimulating discussion and action, providing community input and perspective, serving as a focal point for information, and speaking with a common voice for the watershed.

Fauquier High School Ecology Classes

On-going water monitoring project at Cedar Run Stream.

Fayette County Water Education Team

Fayette County Water Education Team teaches students to conduct physical and chemical tests and to search for biological specimens.

FDEP Ecosystem Restoration Section

Project Greenshores, winner of the 2004 Gulf Guardian Award, is located along the northwest side of the Pensacola Bay bridge in downtown Pensacola, Florida. This habitat restoration effort partners FDEP's Ecosystem Restoration Laboratory with the City of Pensacola, the Ecosystem Restoration Support Organization, local agencies, businesses and volunteers in a community based effort to establish an oyster reef and salt marsh within the Pensacola Bay ecosystem. Restoring a bayfront estuary to its historic habitat stabilizes shorelines and provides the essentials for wildlife propagation and conservation. Guiding the restoration activities for Project Greenshores is the Design Focus Team. This team consists of local citizen volunteers who bring an interest in community resources and a wide variety of expertise in coastal ecosystems and construction to the planning process.

Feather River CRM

Restoration/Conservation

Feather River Resource Conservation District

Our mission is to advocate resource conservation through education and collaborative efforts with willing landowners and organizations that promote economic and ecological sustainability. Activities: Implement stream restoration and erosion control projects to improve fisheries habitat, hydrologic response, riparian health, and conserve soil resources on private and public lands. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and programs to improve and maintain watershed health. Accomplishments: Assisted in forming the Upper Feather River Watershed Group. Assisted in implementation of the Indian Creek Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment project.

Federal Valley Water Shed Group

Mission: The Federal Valley Watershed Group are committed citizens and partners working to restore and preserve water quality, environmental health, and recreation in our watershed. We seek to gain a better understanding of and help raise watershed awareness. Our Goals To raise watershed awareness through education and outreach. To restore and preserve water quality of the watershed. To encourage preservation of natural and historically significant areas. To gain a better understanding of problems like erosion, trash, and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD). To develop partnerships and seek funding to continue our efforts. To promote good land use planning, healthy agriculture, and forestry procedures that will improve water quality

Federation of Fly Fishers - Montana

Founded in 1965, the Federation works nationally and internationally to preserve all waters that support fisheries through a network of clubs and international members through the sport of fly fishing.

Federation of Fly Fishers, Wisconsin Council

Mission: Cultivate fly fishing - conservation, education, restoration. Voice for organized fishing. Promote conservation. All fish - all waters. Projects: Phil Emmling is involved in many conservation issues; education - promoting fly fishing - flytying, casting, youth camp. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Federation of Fly Fishers, Wisconsin Council. Year Founded: 2000

Federation of Gloucester County Watersheds

Fellows and Advocates of the Little Cahaba

To preserve the Little Cahaba River.

Fenwick High School

An ongoing monitoring project conducted by the environmental science and honors chemistry students at Fenwick High School. Data and research is provided for educational purposes as well as for public information concerning the water quality of Silver Creek and other urban streams.

Fernhill Marsh Wetland Management Council

Ferry Conservation District

Conservation of natural resources on a local level.The conservation of renewable, natural resources is a key element in providing conditions conducive to sustainable rural lifestyles, profitable local businesses, and a healthy environment. Guiding Principles Ferry Conservation District will: * Work with citizens, businesses, organizations and agencies on a voluntary, cooperative basis. * Promote local, state, and federal conservation partnerships. * Provide service without discrimination. * Work toward building a stronger, healthier, and more productive community.

Fibark Boat Club

The Club is involved in access rights and other conservation and recreation interests on the Arkansas River.

Fields Creek Watershed Association

Trash, flooding, water quality

Fifteen Mile Watershed Council

Watershed Council includes members from agricultural community, City of Dufur, Dufur City Parks, US Forest Service, Wasco Soil and Water Conservation District. Also works in cooperation with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Forestry.

Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance

The Alliance is made up of representatives from 24 counties encompassing the Finger Lakes region and the Lake Ontario Basin in upstate New York. Each county is represented by professional staff assigned to Planning Departments, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Health Departments and Water Quality Management Agencies. A Water Resources Board (WRB) administers monies appropriated by the State of New York to support community-based, non point and related lake and watershed planning/management programs. An important objective of FL-LOWPA is to promote cooperation among counties for whole watershed initiatives, support combined requests for local nonpoint programs and work with watershed and lake associations to promote citizen, business and local government in watershed initiatives. The program funds are divided roughly to support implementation, research & monitoring and public education. The WRB focuses on "grassroots" initiatives described and submitted to the Executive and Legislative branches each budget year as forumulated at the local level. The 24 counties are divided into three regions loosely related to hydrological units within the Lake Ontario Basin. The WRB also does regional outreach in sponsoring a major conference each fall on a five year rotation basisdedicated to specific lakes and river basins in the Alliance counties. The fifth year in the rotation is jointly sponsored with the Water Quality Board of the International Joint Commission to discuss issues in the Lake Ontario Basin. A spring workshop is held for exchange of information among the counties regarding technical work, data exchange and program development. The WRB publishes a periodic newsletter entitled The Information Exchange. A publication on the 96 Fall Conference held jointly with the IJC-Water Quality Board is available on request.

Finger Lakes Land Trust, Inc.

The Finger Lakes Land Trust is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to protecting the natural integrity of the Finger Lakes region.

First Herring Brook Watershed Initiative

Watershed Association based in Scituate, MA. Town Organizer for Biodiversity Days Recipient of DEP Source Water Protection Grant Plans to do watershed stream survey with guidance of the DFWLE Riverways Adopt a Stream Program and Monitoring Program Plans Public Outreach and Education Projects Sponsors Scout Projects

Fischer Creek Alliance

Mission: To protect the ecologically precious coastal Lake Michigan watersheds in Manitowoc Co. In pursuing this mission, models of community-based, sustainable development and preservation of small watersheds are being developed and will be shared with other cities. Projects: Conservation and education initiatives at Fischer Creek and Point Creek. We also assist other organizations in the region with their work. Citizen Involvement: We are community-based and depend on active citizen involvement in both public program and fundraising initiatives. A core team of volunteers shares in many of our organization's tasks. Year Founded: 1997

Fish First

The fate of our native Pacific salmon runs are at a crossroads: if we continue on the current road we will soon harvest these runs to extinction. If we head in a new direction, we have the opportunity to restore our native salmon runs. Which path will you choose? James Connaughton, chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, has provided us with an opportunity to blaze a new trail toward salmon recovery, and I couldn't be more excited. Connaughton recently announced a new policy intended to prevent the extinction of our wild Pacific salmon runs. If harvest practices don't change, many scientists believe these wild runs will disappear this century. Given the dire circumstances that we face, I am surprised that some who support wild salmon recovery are opposed to Connaughton's proposal. I believe that many people are misinterpreting his intent. Connaughton's recommendations are to focus more heavily on correcting the negative impact that hatcheries and harvest are having on native salmon runs. Specifically, the government's two new objectives are to end outdated hatchery programs and stop harvest levels and practices that impede recovery of wild, endangered and threatened salmon. This shift is the most important thing that anyone has done in 130 years to stop the over-harvest of these fish and recover the native run.

Fishing Creek Watershed District

Five Island Lake Restoration

Five Island Lake Restoration's goal is to restore a 1000-acre lake, using shoreline stabilization, watershed management, and hydraulic dredging. We take water samples at five areas monthly to gauge our progress in improving water clarity.

Five Mile Action Committee, Inc.

Working to improve water quality, to preserve Five Mile Creek as a natural recreational resouce, serve as an educational resource, and to build wide spread community support of these activities.

Five Mile Creek Action Committee

Water quality monitoring and data collection with efforts to have Five Mile Creek, (Jefferson County, Alabama) upgraded to Fish & Wildlife classification. Historically Five Mile served as the water source of Birmingham until demand exceeded supply. Most recently the creek was used for disposal of unwanted byproducts of the coke making process. This earned the creek the nickname "Creosote Creek". Since adoption of the Clean Water Act, Five Mile has shown a dramatic improvement and a notable return of fish and other aquatic animals. However, the state of Alabama and EPA still classify a section as industrial and agricultural, thus allowing continued discharge of low quality water from the industry located in the Tarrant area.

Flat Creek Watershed Working Group

Flathead Basin Commission

The Flathead Basin Commission has the oldest and largest volunteer monitoring program in Montana. We monitor over 30 lakes, including Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. west of the Mississippi, and several lakes in Glacier National Park. We add new lakes to the program annually.

Flathead High School

Flathead High School Advanced Biology classes monitor the North Fork and its tributaries, Big Creek and Langford, as well as Ashley Creek by storm drains.

Flathead Lakers

The Flathead Lakers is a nonprofit, grassroots organization working for clean water, healthy ecosystems and lasting quality of life in the Flathead Watershed in northwest Montana.

Flathead Land Trust

Protect and preserve the scenic, agricultural, wildlife and other natural resources and qualities as a legacy for those who follow.

Flathead Resource Organization (FRO)

The purpose of the Flathead Resource Organization is to protect and restore the environment of the lower Flathead drainage and the surrounding area, and to promote a sustainable and healthy human relationship with that environment. We pursue this objective through public education and other forms of advocacy. We were founded in the late 1970's around efforts to prevent the construction of more dames on the lower Flathead river. We have always been comprised of both non-Indians and members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Fleming County Conservation District

To eliminate and/or control soil erosion and water pollution. To maintain and/or improve the quality of our environment by planning the use of sound conservation practices. The district will encourage all land users to become cooperators and to develop a conservation plan and a water quality plan for their land.

Fleming Creek

Fleming Creek Watershed Project

Fleming Creek Watershed Project focuses on social and economic awareness, as well as biological issues, in response to the high concentration of dairy farms along Fleming Creek, which produces large quantities of animal waste.

Flex Troop 1245, Stevenson, AL

We are a new group I hope we can help.

Flint Creek

40 agriculture and urban non-point source demonstration projects implemented; 4 water quality incentive programs projects applied for and implemented; water quality improvement plan final draft complete

Flint Creek Watershed Project

The Flint Creek Watershed Project began in 1992 as an EPA pilot project to improve water quality by using a volunteer approach instead of enforcement. Over 35 cooperative partners from federal, state, local agencies, volunteers, and school groups have joined the effort. The project has many accomplishments, with over 50 on the ground projects

Flint River SWCD

The Madison County SWCD provides various programs funded by federal, state, local and stakeholder entities. The District strives to provide solutions that are most beneficial to natural resources as well as landowners. The programs are designed to invoke a harmonious balance between humans and natural resources. The following are some Madison Co. SWCD programs:

Flint River Watershed Coalition

The Coalition serves as a forum for all interested parties and provides comprehensive river resources management services and education to protect, preserve and improve the Flint River ecosystem and its watershed for the benefit of plants, animals, individuals, businesses, governments, and organizations. This includes activities such as river cleanups, stream monitoring, public presentations, etc.

Flintsteel Restoration

Watershed monitoring and protection on tributaries along the southern shore of Lake Superior.

Float Fisherman of Virginia, Inc.

Mission: conservation; clean water; clean air

Floodplain Management Association

Preserve and enhance natural floodplain values and reduce flood losses through wise floodplain management.

Floods Pond

Utility purchase of land in watershed/Working relationship with landowners.

Flores Creek Watershed Council

The Floras Creek watershed is mostly within the Southern Oregon Coastal Mountain ecoregion, with the most downstream quarter nearly all Coastal Lowlands. The watershed has been intensively managed for 150 years and is more than 90 percent privately owned. Dairy farming was extensive in the early 1900's and carries on today, though at a reduced level. Most of the watershed has been logged, with some areas in a second or third rotation. Spruce swamps were cleared for agriculture, and many of the wetlands/floodplains in the watershed have been drained, ditched and channelized. Industrial level cranberry harvest was introduced in 1915 and now represents more than half of water rights in the watershed. The Floras Watershed Assessment does not formally address conditions in the New River Watershed, though certain features are mentioned.

Florida Coastal Management Program

The Florida Coastal Management Program is based on a network of agencies implementing 23 statutes that protect and enhance the state's natural, cultural and economic coastal resources. The goal of the program is to coordinate local, state and federal agency activities using existing laws to ensure that Florida's coast is as valuable to future generations as it is today. Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for directing the implementation of the state-wide coastal management program.

Florida Defenders of the Environment

Promotes conservation, restoration, sustainable use of Florida's natural resources, with special emphasis on Rivershed protection.

Florida Lake Management Society

Diverse membership interesting in lake conservation and management.

Florida LAKEWATCH

Florida LAKEWATCH trains and certifies citizens to take monthly water samples and measurements which are compiled and used to establish baseline data on Florida waters. We also distribute information and education to empower people to make informed water management decisions.

Florida Natural Areas Inventory

The mission of the Florida Natural Areas Inventory is to collect, interpret, and disseminate ecological information critical to the conservation of Florida's biological diversity, FNAI's data base and expertise facilitate environmentally sound planning and natural resource management to protect the plants, animals and communities that represent Florida's natural heritage.

Florida Virtual School

Online HomeSchool

Floyd Co. Conservation & NRCS

FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Foothill Conservancy

Purpose, Mission, etc: Protect, enhance and restore the quality of life and natural environment in Amador and Calaveras counties, California. Special focus on the Mokelumne River and watershed. Also work on land use planning, local watershed council, hydroelectric relicensing, wild and scenic river efforts, recreation, sustainable community development, public education. Publish periodic newsletter, Foothill Focus.

Foothills Lane Conservancy

The Foothills Land Conservancy was founded in 1985 and opened an office with full-time staff in 1992. The organization is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. It has an Executive Director and offices in Maryville, Tennessee. To date, the Foothills Conservancy has protected more than 14,300 acres. These acres have been protected in 11 different projects. Protection tools used include conservation easements, donations, fee simple purchases, bequests, revocable trusts, and green developments. In 1995 the Foothills Conservancy completed its first buffer zone project. By raising $1.2 million, the Conservancy purchased 4,700 acres along the Park boundary which was threatened with commercial development. More than 3,500 individuals, businesses, foundations, and civic and outdoor groups from 35 states contributed to the project. The Conservancy gave 400 acres along Abrams Creek to the National Park Service. Abrams Creek is one of the largest and most productive streams in the Park and home to two endangered fish species. The remaining 4,300 acres were donated to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to establish the first unit of the "Foothills Wildlife Management Area."

For the Love of the Lake

For the Love of the Lake is an enthusiastic, energetic group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of White Rock Lake Park as an urban oasis. Since its inception in 1995, thousands of grass-roots volunteers have participated in a variety of ways.. from picking up litter, to painting murals and buildings at the park, to attending fund raising events. The group sponsors an Adopt-A-Shoreline program, where over 30 groups meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday to clean up the shoreline and surrounding park area of litter and trash.

Fore River Watershed Association

Fore River Watershed Association monitors primarily for fecal coliform. Despite the fact that our watershed is urban and mostly sewered, bacterial contamination is the greatest problem. Failing municipal and regional systems seem to have the biggest impact. The fore River has one of the best fish runs in the state and thousands of acres of shellfish beds.

Forest Guardians

Protection and restoration of rivers, streams and wetlands in the Southwestern United States.

Forest Health Concensus Group

Forest Landowners Association

Created in 1941, the Forest Landowners Association is a proactive, progressive and hard hitting grassroots organizaion of timberland owners - large and small - who own and operate more than 28 million acres of timberland in 47 states. It is only organization created for the specific purpose of speaking for timberland owners at local, regional and national levels.

Forests Forever

The Mission of Forests Forever is: To protect and enhance the forests and wildlife habitat of California through educational, legislative and electoral activities. Second, our Mission is to recruit, educate and train articulate and effective organizers in the skills needed to convey our position on the state's forests and wildlife habitat to the citizens of California.

Fork Creek Watershed Project

Forked River Mountain Coalition

The Forked River Mountains are the centerpiece of a vast wilderness located in the Pine Barrens of Ocean County that contain over 20,000 acres of pristine forests and streams. The area is rich in culture and history and is home to a variety of wildlife including many rare, threatened and endangered plants and animals. The Forked River Mountain Coalition is a non-profit organization working to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the natural, cultural, historical, recreational and other resources of the Forked River Mountains. In order to help increase public awareness about this unique area, the Coalition offers a speakers program and slide show. Numerous educational outings, such as field trips, hikes, and canoe trips, are conducted throughout the year. A newsletter is also available. The group holds an annual cleanup each spring. A hiking and bluebird trail are currently being planned.

Forsyth Nature Center

The City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department owns and operated the Forsyth Nature Center which offers a wide variety of environmental education programming including watershed in-school programming and water quality monitoring of the Hudson River.

Fortuna Union High School

Fortuna Creeks Project is a comprehensive watershed monitoring and restoration project for high school students. We conduct water quality testing, aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling, and habitat typing for tributaries of the lower Eel and Van Duzen Rivers.We also do bi-yearly creek clean ups, increase public awareness about creek care and we plant trees to bring back natural creek habitat. Another facet is that we participate in spawner surveys to help monitor the local salmon population.

Forum for Kalamazoo County River Partners Program

The River Partners Program seeks to engage citizens and local governments in cooperative watershed protection through voluntary partnerships focused upon watershed management, drainage control, riparian corridor preservation, land use planning, and nonpoint source pollution prevention. We are a federal Clean Water Act-funded, Section 319 project of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Foundation for the Protection of Common People

Many private citizens in Sitka use the Foundation to make anonymous complaints about local pollution and land use violations. The Foundation pursues such reports on their behalf. Volunteers monitor beach & water pollution through the use of aircraft.

Fountain Creek Watershed Technical Committee

The primary purpose of the group is to address problems related to erosion, sedimentation and flooding. Publications include an annual newsletter, Fountain Creek Watershed Plan, GIS database, stream reach assessments, impervious surface area study. Public speaking engagagements are conducted upon request. A 3.25 million dollar Watersehd Study is currently being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers which will be completed by March 2007 to make recommendatins regarding the erosion, sedimentation and flooding problems. More information on all activities is available on the fountain creek watershed website (www.fountain-crk.org).

Four Mile Creek and Acton Lake

155410 tons of soil prevented from entering Acton Lake. 53 tons of N, P & K prevented from entering Acton Lake.

Four Rivers BasinTeam

Fox-Wolf Basin 2000

Fox-Wolf Basin 2000 is a non-profit watershed alliance dedicated to protecting and improving water quality in the 6,400 square mile watershed that constitutes Lake Michigan's largest drainage. We work on such issues as TMDLs, watershed-based trading, polluted runoff, stormwater and Smart Growth. Our program includes state-of-the-art research, on-the-ground action and advocacy for the basin.

Fox-Wolf Rivers Environmental History Project

Mission: To preserve and popularize the environmental history of the Fox/Wolf River basin. Our focus in environmental history has been on the human use, abuse and protection of lands and waters in the 6400 square mile watershed. Projects: History collection, writing, public education, school education, teacher training, archive creation (photos, newsclips, etc.) Citizen Involvement: Transcribe oral histories, contribute stories, songs and poetry about historical events or recurring natural events in the basin. Adopt a stream, creek or lakeshed in the basin. Collect stories/photographs/environmental history news clippings. Year Founded: 1989

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance brings together people to create and implement a coordinated progam that protects, restores, and sustains the water resources of the Fox-Wolf River Basin. Projects: Data acquisition and watershed planning, research on water issues, water quality modeling, conferences on nonpoint issues, citizen-based local watershed strategic plans, stakeholder education on nonpoint issues. Citizen Involvement: Participate on steering committees and task forces and attend our public meetings and conferences. Year Founded: 1994

Fox Creek Watershed Conservancy District

Fox Lake Inland Lake District

Fox Lake Inland Lake involves teachers and adult volunteers in hands-on activities to gather information to be used in classroom situations and at quarterly forums. We train students in Secchi disk and extended monitoring tests. We are adding an outdoor lab with fish cribs and piers built over our wetland for use by children and adults.

Fox Path Association

Promotes preservation of natural areas and open space through easements and land purchases along the Fox River.

Fox River CAUSE

Mission: Public awareness and support, working with public officials, fund raising to support projects, volunteer efforts, working with state and federal agencies. Projects: Three major clean-up events. Citizen Involvement: Participation, planning, fundraising, food/beverage donations during events. Year Founded: 1998

Fox River Development Board

Mission: River improvements Citizen Involvement: Please contact Fox River Development Board. Year Founded: 1992

Fox River Watershed Management Board

Implemented regulatory program for watershed development ordinance. Received $355,000 in grant for water quality mgmt in cooperation w/ project partners in watershed.

Fox Waterway Agency

Created to improve and maintain the Fox River and Chain O' Lakes (in Lake and McHenry Counties, Illinois)public waterway for recreational uses, to restore environmental quality, control flooding, promote tourism, and enhance the quality of life along the waterway for residents and users alike.

Franklin County Conservation District

Friendly Farmer Newsletter, 75% of water quality plans completed, yearly farm/city field day, federal,state and local costshare, conservation scholarships for graduates and college students, education programs on watershed and water quality,

Franklin Pierce High School Environmental Science

Franklin Pierce High School Environmental Science students monitor Clover Creek and share their data with the county. High school students also teach elementary students how to monitor.

Franklin/Henry Counties - EQIP

Frazier Park Adopt-A-Creek Project

Protection & restoration of local streams & lakes

Frederick County Division of Public Works/NPDES Program

The Division of Public Works strives to increase public awareness on issues surrounding water use and pollution. We are willing to support teachers, youth groups, and others with education and restoration activities.

Free State Fly Fishers

Mission: To promote fishing in Maryland through education and conservation.

Free State Paddling and Conservation

Observe, monitor and document Conococheague-Opequon Watershed related information by use of canoe and kayak.

Freeport High School

Freeport High School's Marine Science classes take weekly water samples and air and water temperature readings in the tidal flow region between Woodcleft Canal (a highly developed commercial area) and the bay. By analyzing the samples for chemical parameters and coliform bacteria, we hope to learn more about the ecosystem and its reactions to human activities, and to measure water quality and discharge complicity.

Freeport High School ForestWatch and RiverWatch

Freeport High School's River Watch program collects and evaluates macroinvertebrates in a local stream. Our Plan-It Forest Watch studies the ecology of forest trees (type and size), invertebrates, and reptiles over time.

French Broad Riverkeeper

To protect and improve the French Broad River watershed as a place to work, live, and play.

French Broad Watershed Technical Committee

French Creek

2 of 5 years of education completed. Thousands of people now recognize value of French Creek. 4 of 10 erosion control projects completed. Still have a way to go, but encouraged success thus far. Hard to measure in the area of education.

French Lake Water Quality Improvement Project

None stated at this time.

French River Connection

Our vision is for the French River to become a valued resource for the communities along its banks. We do water quality monitoring, river cleanup, trail planning and construction, boat launch construction, and advocacy

French River Upper Blackstone Environmental Council (FRUBEC)

Friends for Restoration of the Guyses

Friends for Rivers

Friends Lake Waccamaw State Park

Wrote and recieved a nonpoint EPA 319 grant for the town of lake Waccamawin the amt. of 110,00. Now , we have recieved today $ 4 million from the clean water truct fund. All this to reroute stormwater from the north shore of the lake, we have numerous endemic species..only at lake waccawam! Thanks.

Friends of Accotink Creek

We, the Friends of Accotink Creek, are committed to protecting, promoting and restoring the water quality, natural habitat, and ecological well-being of the Accotink Creek watershed. We intend to: Foster environmental awareness, education, and enhance recreational use; Reduce storm runoff and its effects; restore habitats, preserve land; and Enlist broad-based public and organization participation and support.

Friends of Adobe Creek

Friends of Alewife Reservation

FAR is a multileveled stewarding and advocacy group that desires to protect the public Reservation land owned by the MDC and to preserve it for wildlife and for future generations, providing a highly accessible area in limited wilderness areas for passive recreationists. The group is run by a board of overseers that oversee activity and help advocate for Reservation needs. Sign up for FAR mailings at Yahoo to receive many related environmental groups' activities, immediate events, commentary, controversy, and state or national and occasional global news on environmental matters:

Friends of Alhambra Creek

The mission of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (RCD) is to provide an organized means for land managers and local community members to play a prominent role in carrying out voluntary, cooperative conservation programs that promote the sustainable and productive use of natural resources. The RCD is a non-regulatory agency – we work with individuals, growers, ranchers, public agencies, non-profit organizations and corporations to accomplish our goals. Our federal partner, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), provides technical support for our programs.

Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries

Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT) are committed to finding ways to preserve and protect Alum Creek as a natural area while providing citizen access for environmentally responsible recreation, educational opportunities, and citizen enjoyment at many levels.

Friends of Arizona Rivers

We advocate for the preservation of the ecological values of streams in Arizona. We have nominated 44 streams for federal Wild and Scenic River designation.

Friends of Arnold Creek

Friends of Arnold Creek is a semi-formal group of neighbors working to protect and enhance Arnold Creek, a two-mile tributary of Tryon Creek in SW Portland, Oregon. We also work with local schools on watershed monitoring and stewardship projects.

Friends of Balch Creek

Friends of Bear Creek

Friends of Beargrass Creek

Friends of Beaverton Creek

Friends of Big Sugar Creek

Friends of Big Sugar Creek monitors water quality of Big Sugar Creek in the Elk River watershed, in an effort to bring awareness to nonpoint source pollution which is related to factory farming.

Friends of Blackjack Creek

Friends of Blackman Lake

Citizen Volunteer water quality monitors along Swifty Creek and Blackman Lake; working with the city to provide education to residents in the watershed; working at the legislative level to enhance the codes protecting the critical areas witin the watershed.

Friends of Blackwater

Protect the Canyon's ecosystem & other resources

Friends of Buck Hollow

Protecting Willamina Creek watershed.

Friends of Buckcreek Watershed

Friends of Buckcreek Watershed works in the context of a watershed (in the country's fourteenth fastest growing county) which has been highly affected by overdevelopment and improper construction.

Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah

The mission of the Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah (FBP) is to protect and enhance native ecosystems and compatible recreation in the Mt. Pisgah area. We welcome volunteers interested in habitat stewardship and restoration, trail maintenance, and education. Our primary work area is the Howard Buford Recreation Area, also known as Mt. Pisgah, at the confluence of the Coast Fork and Middle Fork Willamette Rivers, just outside of Eugene/Springfield, Oregon.

Friends of Butte Creek

To conserve and educate the public about the natural resources of the Butte Creek Watershed and it's tributaries.

Friends of Cabin John Creek Watershed

The fundamental objective of FOCJCW is stewardship to promote the overall long-term health and beauty of the Cabin John Creek Watershed. This, in turn, promotes the health of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay watersheds. A major supporting goal is to help educate our members and other watershed residents about water quality issues and possible solutions. To achieve these main objectives, FOCJCW is pursuing a variety of activities, including quarterly monitoring; annual trash removal days; a "Weed Warriors" program to remove invasive exotic weeds; commenting on Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Cabin John Creek Watershed Restoration Study. One of FOCJCW's most active programs involves monitoring the biological health of the streams in the watershed. FOCJCW's quarterly monitoring at eight sites throughout the watershed focuses on benthic macro-invertebrates and habitat assessment. The monitoring data collected by FOCJCW is submitted to Montgomery County DEP and posted here on our website. Analysis of the results of the data will influence what comments FOCJCW submits to DEP on watershed restoration plans and future efforts of FOCJCW.

Friends of Cam-Rock Park

Mission: To provide public education, land stewardship, and protection and preservation of the cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources of Cam-Rock Park and the surrounding area. Projects: Restoration - aquatic and shoreline on lands near removed Rockdale Dam; water monitoring team training sponsor with Rock River Coalition (May 2001); educational events. Citizen Involvement: We accept volunteers! We have work days scheduled each month. Year Founded: 2000

Friends of Casco Bay

The Citizen Stewards Program trains volunteers to assist the Casco BayKeeper in monitoring the water quality of Casco Bay. Volunteers gather data at over 100 selected sites along Casco Bay's 500-mile shoreline, collecting surface water and performing tests monthly from April through October. The data are entered into a comprehensive computer database for management and interpretation. We also collect water column profile data from the BayKeeper boat at offshore sites and sample water at closed clam flats

Friends of Chesterfield's Riverfront

Mission: To lead partner and unify the community for the Appomattox and James Rivers . Quarterly newsletters, voluneer coordination, outdoor events, educational programs, and partnerships with business and industry. The Friends of Chesterfield's Riverfront is a local, non-profit organization formed as a result of the Riverfront Plan adopted by Chesterfield County in January 1997. Friends sponsors education, community outreach and partnerships to enhance and promote miles of riverfront along the Appomattox and James Rivers.

Friends of Clear Creek, Inc.

The Friends of Clear Creek monitor 12 sites on the main stream and the major tributaries. We are implementing riparian zones along the banks in our watershed. We have an ongoing educational program with students from the Amanda Clear Creek School District.

Friends of Cole & Lee Rivers

Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed

Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed focuses on a small northern California watershed. We promote water quality improvements, habitat restoration, and restoration of the steelhead trout population.

Friends of Crooked River Aquifer

"...In the beginning.." In a Floodplain, over a high-Yield sand and gravel aquifer, in Shoreland Zoning, at the edge of a Watershed River, Prime Fly-fishing, recreational utopian site, the Crooked River, in the Historic area of Naples, Maine, called Edes Falls, a Corporation, CBJ Corp. seeks to have an Auto/Scaled Racing League, Mini-cup/Go-Kart Racetrack built on a 96.67 acre track of land in a spent gravel pit. We desperately need help stopping this. It is before the State DEP for storm water plan review with an incomplete and false final map! This juggernaut needs powerful forces to bring it to heel! and lots more money than a small (125) citizens group can currently muster. Help!

Friends of Daniels Run Park

Committed to preserving the natural beauty and environmental integrity of Daniels Run Park, the largest natural area in Fairfax County.

Friends of Deckers Creek

Recreation, water quality, sewage

Friends of Dragon Run

Established: 1986 Dedicated to the preservation, protection, and encouragement of wise use of the Dragon Run and its watershed. Resources/Publications: Newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Bridge/highway clean-up (3 locations), canoe trips, nature walks, conservation easements, land trust, educational/research activities and land management.

Friends of East Fork

Friends of East Fork are committed to protecting the headwaters of the San Juan River from environmental damage caused by irresponsible development of the pristine East Fork Valley. A large part of the valley is currently owned by developers who plan to build an exclusive millionaire's guest ranch. Planned construction in the wetlands of this river valley include: 18 hole golf course, private downhill ski area, channelization of the San Juan, sporting clays shotgun course, 100+ horse equestrian center, electricity generation plant and sewage treatment plant for several hundred year-round residents, and approx 100 housing units. We are very concerned about the detrimental environmental effects that this large and destructive development will have on this pristine mountain valley, which is completely surrounded by National Forest and Wilderness. We are committed to preventing the environmental destruction of these headwaters.

Friends of Famosa Slough

Friends of Famosa Slough monitors the water quality of Famosa Slough, a 30-acre tidal wetland. We will also monitor the water quality of a set of treatment ponds that intercept some of the urban runoff that enters the slough. Friends also do restoration and enhancement projects, sponsor field trips for school and community groups, and give classroom presentations. We also monitor the watershed to try to prevent pollution.

Friends of Glen Canyon Park

To restore and increase public appreciation of a significant natural area within San Francisco. Regularly scheduled work parties 3rd Sat month 9-12 every Wed afternoon 1-4 pm. Removal of invasive exotic plants, maintain S.F. Damselfly Ischnura Gemina in creek.

Friends of Great Salt Lake

The mission of FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake is to preserve and protect the Great Salt Lake ecosystem and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the lake through education, research, and advocacy.

Friends of Hellbranch Conservation Society

The purpose of the Friends of Hellbranch is to preserve, protect, and enhance the Hellbranch Watershed. Friends of Hellbranch was formed with the assistance of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Franklin County Greenways, and the Darby Creek Association.

Friends of Herring Creek

Estuarine protection and water quality monitoring.

Friends of Hidden Pond and Pohick Stream Valley

The Friends of Hidden Pond and Pohick Stream Valley (FOHPaPSV) role of this all-volunteer organization is to effect wildlife habitat and enhancement, maintenance and restoration projects in the communities and open lands in the Pohick Stream Valley(Pohick Watershed).

Friends of Jerome Park Reservoir

The Friends of Jerome Park Reservoir (FJPR) formed this grass roots organization to fight against New York City's plans to build a filtration plant on our front steps. Located in Bronx County, our Jerome Park Reservoir is a community treasure, part of an engineering feat, an urban lake complimenting an urban environment. Jerome Park is the distribution reservoir for the Croton Watershed.

Friends of Jessamine Creek

Friends of Jessamine Creek regularly tests our creek's water, sponsors clean-ups and educates.

Friends of Lake Jesup

Created to study and preserve the history, to reestablish and maintain the natural ecosystem, and to enhance Lake Jesup to its optimal level of health. Our goal is to manage this resource so that the citizens of Florida may have Lake Jesup for the purposes of conservation and recreational use for generations to come

Friends of Lake Keowee Society

All volunteer, Not for Profit organization dedicated to conservation and enlightened management for Lake Keowee and it's watershed. It's purpose is to preserve beauty, enjoyment and economic benefit for property owners, lake users, visitors, area businesses, and future generations. Activities include monitoring, education, clean ups, safety, newsletter, library, remediation, etc.

Friends of Lake Quannapowitt

The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt was formed in 1992 to "promote public awareness and provide long-term protection and enhancement of Lake Quannapowitt and its surrounding public lands."

Friends of Lake Wingra

The mission of the Friends of Lake Wingra is to promote a healthy lake through an active watershed community.

Friends of Laurel Mountain Watershed

Mining, logging, trash, development

Friends of Lime Creek

Friends of Lime Creek does occasional visual monitoring of grazing and logging practices in the Lime Creek watershed and monitors Forest Service management of the Lime Creek Roadless Area.

Friends of Little River

Protect & preserve the Little River. First ONRW, Outstanding National Resource Water in Alabama.

Friends of Lobos Creek

Friends of Long Pond

Our purpose is to connect interested citizens to resources relevant to Long Pond. We organize activities to educate the public, conduct workshops and advocate for Long Pond in the local government. We are currently working on removing invasive species and dealing with phosphorous loading.

Friends of Lower Greenbrier River

Litter, dumping, sewage, sediment, development

Friends of Lower Muskingum River

Friends of Lower Muskingum River is a partnership of organizations and individuals whose mission is to restore, protect and maintain the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the Muskingum River watershed and protect and promote its natural, cultural, historic and socioeconomic resources. Educational and public outreach programs address the need to improve water quality, promote the use of best management practices and encourage sustainable development along the Lower Muskingum River and its tributaries. FLMR is also a local land trust.

Friends of McConnell Springs

To support the restoration and preservation of McConnell Springs as an historical, an environmental and educational resource and a passive recreational park.

Friends of McCoy's Creek

Friends of McCoy's Creek cleans and monitors McCoy's Creek, one of southwestern Michigan's finest trout/salmon streams.

Friends of McNeil River

A group of diverse individuals who share a commitment to the welfare of Alaska's world famous McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and Refuge and its magnificent grizzly bears.

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay

To protect, preserve and enhance the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, the largest freshwater estuary on the East Coast of the United States.

Friends of Milton 3 Ponds Lay Lake Water Monitoring

Friends of Milton 3 Ponds monitors two river inlets, one dammed outlet, and three ponds linked together by rivers. We monitor water quality, fish, shellfish, and weed growth.

Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers

Mission: To protect water quality and wildlife habitat in the river corridors and to advocate for sound land use in our watersheds. Projects: Lobbying, restoration and monitoring projects, river cleanups, conferences and meetings, and outreach. Outreach projects include the Milwaukee River Watershed Corridor Plan, a comprehensive watershed outreach effort to educate watershed inhabitants. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers. Year Founded: 1995

Friends of Minnow Creek

To protect and enhance the entire Minnow Creek Watershed ground and surface water resource base through education, implementation of BMP's and low impact practices and maintaining Minnow Creek. Since 2001 semi-annual clean-ups, educational programs and restoration projects have been successfully completed. In 2003 Minnow Creek Preserve, a 6 acre urban preserve with wet prairie, riparian corridor and woods was opened to the public and in 2006 we were successful in saving Minnow Creek from channelization through court action.

Friends of Minnow Creek

Friends of Monona Bay

Friends of Monona Bay is a citizen watershed group. We work to improve the health and enjoyment of Monona Bay through monitoring, education, stewardship and advocacy. We participate in the Bay Creek neighborhood's annual Earth Day cleanup at Bernie's Beach. Dane County's annual Take a Stake in the Lakes event in June is our largest event. Volunteers work along the shoreline and in canoes all around the perimeter of Monona Bay.

Friends of Mt. Scott & Kellog Creeks

Friends of Myakka River, Inc.

Friends of the Myakka works to preserve the Wild and Scenic Myakka River and to educate the public. We also support the Myakka River State Park.

Friends of Neskowin

501 (3C) Org

Friends of Nevada Wilderness

The Friends of Nevada Wilderness mission is to preserve Nevada's Wilderness heritage. Members value and enjoy the solitude, scenic vista, wildlife and native plant communities of Nevada's wild places. Continually threatened by development, such as roads and open pit mines, Nevada's Wilderness is shrinking rapidly. Friends of Nevada Wilderness work to protect these dwindling remenants of the Great American West and designate them as Wilderness for future generations and for all people.

Friends of Nomini Creek

Watershed citizen monitoring project in conjunction with Alliance for Chesapeake Bay.

Friends of Northeast Michigan Ecosystems

Friends of Northeast Michigan Ecosystems works on two watershed areas in the lower peninsula of northeastern Michigan: Upper Black River and Thunder Bay River Watersheds. We work to maintain good water quality and good fisheries and recreation. River restoration work, public education, stream sediment traps, beaver managemeent program, waterfowl habitat construction, osprey and loon nestling structures, walleye rearing pond project, stream access improvements for recreational purposes.

Friends of Opal Creek

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, (a non-profit 501c 3 organization), was founded in 1989 to gain protection of the Opal Creek watershed for future generations to study and enjoy, a goal we achieved in 1996. Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center maintains and stewards Jawbone Flats, a rejuvenated historic mining town in the heart of the 35,000-acre ancient forest watershed of the Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area. We are located on the west slope of the Cascade Mountains, one hour east of Salem, Oregon and approximately two hours from Portland, Eugene and Bend. Our Mission "To promote ancient forest stewardship through educational experiences inspired by Opal Creek's natural and cultural history."

Friends of Orinda Creeks

Preserve, enhance and restore creeks in town of Orinda

Friends of Orinda Creeks

Friends of Orinda Creeks commenced monthly monitoring of eight sites on San Pablo Creek in the summer of 1997.

Friends of Our Rivers and Streams

to investigate pollution in and near the Laurel Fork Creek and to forecast where flood damage will occur to avoid the building of levees

Friends of Page Valley

Several years ago, a small group of residents gathered to discuss ways to maintain the balance between economic stability and Page Valley's healthy and scenic environment - qualities which make the valley such a special place in which to live and work. From this gathering came "Friends of Page Valley". Friends of Page Valley carries out a variety of activities to accomplish its goal. Friends... sponsors educational programs monitors local boards & commissions encourages citizen participation

Friends of Perdido Bay, Inc

Friends of Perdido Bay was founded in 1988 to fight the terrible pollution from the paper mill now owned by International Paper Friends of Perdido bay is a not-for-profit organization which gladly accepts donations.

Friends of Pheasant Branch

Mission: To restore, preserve and promote the value of conservancy lands and other habitats in the Pheasant Branch watershed for today and for tomorrow. Projects: Restoration: oak savanna, prairie, wetland, streambank; Education: public lectures, field trips, outreach; Monitoring: deer enclosure, vegetation, erosion; Construction: overlooks, trails. Citizen Involvement: Work on restoration crews (e.g. brushing, seeding, etc.); attend lectures & fieldtrips; assist with monitoring projects, erosion problem reporting, trails/overlooks maintenance and construction. Year Founded: 1995

Friends of Poquessing Watershed

To protect the Poquessing Watershed thorugh action and education. Chemical and physical monitoring.

Friends of Powhatan Creek Watershed

provide stewardship, conservation, preservation for the Powhatan Creek Watershed, a small. extremely biodiverse watershed, that empties into the James River and then the Chesapeake Bay in Hampton Roads, Virginia. We work on policy revisions, land use issues, run a water monitoring program, and work closely with county government on environmental issues within our watershed

Friends of Prince William Watersheds

Mission: To promote conservation, preservation and restoration opportunities in Prince William County by providing education and volunteer opportunities for youth and adults. Support public participation in watershed protection efforts by making increased access to information and resources more available and accessible.

Friends of Rapid River

We are very concerned with ongoing attempts to further develop Rapid River Canyon. In the past there has been little attention paid to the preservation of this wild and pristine river. We are dedicated to halting further development and protecting and preserving the present quality of the Rapid River environment. We have written responses to a request for comment by the USDA. We are continually involved in efforts to clean up trash along the river and involve more people in our efforts.

Friends of Retaining the Channel Environment (F.O.R.C.E.)

F.O.R.C.E. is a citizens group united in the interest of the community and the preservation of Multnomah Channel and surrounding areas.

Friends of Rock Creek's Environment (FORCE)

The Friends of Rock Creek's Environment works to promote a healthy and sustainable Rock Creek Watershed through conservation, education and restoration. FORCE is a non-profit organization open to all citizens working in the the Rock Creek Watershed of Montgomery County, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The group began in the Spring of 2005 and has grown quickly into a vibrant and diverse organization of citizens throughout the watershed and beyond.

Friends of Rountree Branch (FORB)

Mission: Create environmental corridor along stream within city limits of Platteville, including walk/bike trail. Also monitor water quality and enhance trout habitat capabilities. Projects: Monitoring water quality, creating corridor for environmental/recreation purpose, using easements and ownership strategies. Citizen Involvement: Hands-on volunteer work projects and/or donations. Year Founded: 1997

Friends of Rowan Creek

Mission: To restore, enhance, protect, and promote the unique characteristics of Rowan Creek and its watershed. Projects: Education, restoration, stream cleanup, tree planting, exotic plant control, public lectures, field trips, native landscaping garden Citizen Involvement: Help plan and attend projects, provide funds. Year Founded: 2000

Friends of Runnins River

To protect Runnins River and the open space that surronds it. We want to keep the forests clean and open for future generations. The group also wants to create more public access to the river.

Friends of Saco River

The Saco River Salmon Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to fisheries restoration. With over 200 club members, we have constructed and operate an Atlantic salmon fry hatchery in Biddeford, Maine. We annually raise 750,000 fry and release them through out the watershed. The club's Board of Directors participates in other advisory committees related to fisheries management issues for the Saco River Watershed.

Friends of San Leandro Creek

The Friends of San Leandro Creek is a group of concerned residents, students and businesses whose mission is to restore and enhance San Leandro Creek, to increase its potential as a visual and recreational amenity, to preserve its natural and cultural history and to make San Leandro Creek an economically attractive resource, and to promote a healthy environment for its native flora and fauna.

Friends of San Lorenzo Creek

Education and advocacy to protect against adverse creekside development and to raise awareness of creeks in the watershed as a public asset. We are presently developing a digital, interactive parcel-based map of the San Lorenzo Creek system.

Friends of Sausal Creek

The mission of the Friends of Sausal Creek is to promote awareness and appreciation of the Sausal Creek Watershed, and to both take and inspire action to restore, preserve, and protect and its watershed as a natural and community resource. The Friends of Sausal Creek have established, and continue to maintain, a Native Plant Demonstration Garden in Oakland's Dimond Park. The Friends are working in Oakland's Dimond Canyon, through which Sausal Creek flows, to restore native vegetation. The Friends have also developed or improved a number of trails in the Canyon to improve public access to the creek and increase public appreciation for the creek. The Friends are working to improve habitat along the several sections of the creek known to currently support trout with the hope that trout will increase in number and extend their range. The Friends are working to enhance Oakland's Bridgeview Meadow as wildlife habitat while reducing soil erosion in the area using native plants. The Friends conduct monthly bird monitoring, aquatic insect monitoring, and water quality monitoring.

Friends of Scenic Lodi Valley

Mission: To preserve and promote the special qualities of life in the Valley. Land use, geographical features, environmental quality, and historical heritage are factors which define our way of life and our identity. Projects: Education programs and other activities related to Lake Wisconsin, Spring Creek, Lodi Marsh and Prairie and segments of the Ice Age Trail. Other activities including a City of Lodi tree inventory and many other projects. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Friends of Scenic Valley. Year Founded: 1995

Friends of Sebago Lake

Friends of Sebago Lake is a lake data collection and research group primarily focused on the effects of water level management changes on shoreline erosion, littoral areas, and flora and fauna. We advocate for more funding to study these aspects of northern lakes.

Friends of Smith and Bybee Lakes

A community based group that advocates the conservation, maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the Smith and Bybee Lakes region as an historical remnant of the Columbia River Estuary system. The Friends of Smith and Bybee Lakes support the permanent protection of the region in recognition that natural areas are a valuable resource in an urban environment.

Friends of Smoots Creek

Protect stream quality of Smoots Creek through organized stream clean-ups, water quality monitoring, fish sampling, fish watching, removal of unpermitted rural dumps, on private property, permit reviews, and public awareness. Part of the pure Water for Kansas program of the Kansas Wildlife Federation.

Friends of South Ellerbe Creek

The Friends of South Ellerbe Creek is an informal group of citizens dedicated to conserving and enhancing the scenic, recreational, natural and historic qualities of South Ellerbe Creek and its landscape in the upper-Neuse River Basin.

Friends of South Fork Holston River

Friends of Spring Run's Wild Trout

Trout habitat

Friends of St Leonard Creek

Established: Dec. 1991 Mission: To protect and preserve St. Leonard's Creek. Volunteer/Monitoring Activities:SAV monitoring.

Friends of Sugar Creek, Inc.

Friends of Sugar Creek monitors most of the watershed of Montgomery County that feeds Sugar Creek, Indiana's most popular recreational river. Our program has joined all the high schools and the City of Crawfordsville's sewage treatment plant laboratory in an effort to learn what is happening to our watershed. We test four times each year and the results will be entered onto our Website.

Friends of Sugarland Run

Friends of Sugarland Run has been conducting stream clean-ups, stream monitoring, and tree planting projects since 1993 to protect, restore, and enhance the resource of value of the entire Sugarland Run stream valley. We received awards from the DuPont Greenways Program and the Virginia Wildlife Federation. In 1995, in cooperation with government agencies, we held a lawn care demonstration for healthy lawns and clean streams.

Friends of the Appomattox River

Welcome to the Friends of the Appomattox River web site. We are a group of citizens in the Farmville, Virginia area who have come together to promote river conservation and responsible recreation on our local waterway. Our members come from a variety of professions and backgrounds, but are united by their interest in the welfare of the river and its denizens. Come join us!

Friends of the Bay

Our mission is to protect, preserve and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary and the surrounding watershed.

Friends of the Black River

A group of citizens who love this area has formed to be stewards for the Black River Riparian Forest and Wetland. Recently, the Friends of the Black River were instrumental in convincing the city of Renton to purchase additional land adjacent to the wetland. This land provides a necessary buffer and ensures more land for wildlife habitat.

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness

Founded in 1976, the group is committed to the protection and preservation of the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the international Quetico-Superior Ecosystem in which it lies.

Friends of the Branch River

Mission: To promote the conservation and preservation of the Branch River as a valuable resource by raising community awareness and support through individual outreach as well as organized activities. Projects: Paint the Town, river cleanup, river monitoring, Pass the Paddle, signage for river crossings, awards banquet, funding and support for initiating local Dodge Nature Preserve. Citizen Involvement: Physical participation, publications, organization, and preparation. Year Founded: 1997

Friends of the Brule River and Forest

Mission: To encourage passive mgmt of the Brule River State Forest for the protection of the watershed, restoration of the original pre-settlement tree cover, improvement of the biodiversity of all plant and animal species. To promote public dialogue and involvement. Projects: Initiated and lobbied for passage of Assembly Bill 257, regarding state forest management. Compiled restoration plan for the Brule River State Forest. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Friends of the Brule River and Forest, Inc. Year Founded: 1991

Friends of the Cacapon River

Survey, restoration, stabilizationPotential sources of pollution of the Cacapon river have been identified through a baseline study conducted by the Cacapon Institute. The largest potential for degradation of river quality is the effects of runoff from surrounding lands. Silt from this non-point source poses the largest threat to our river. Our Mission To serve as a resource to our communities on issues effecting the Cacapon River watershed. Complete a stream bank survey of the lower river. Advocate the establishment of buffer areas along the river to support riparian plants that reduce runoff into the river. Educate land owners to the impact of altering riverbanks. Encourage developers, visitors, and landowners to participate in the stewardship of the river and its watershed. Support the "Save Our Streams" river monitoring program. Promote active participation of area schools in developing student programs related to protecting their river. Monitor activities in the lower Cacapon that could negatively impact our river. Ultimately, we'd like to monitor the entire length, Including Lost River and North River. Collaborate with conservation organizations on issues effecting our watershed. Promote having fun on our river. Amid the chaos of daily living, the meandering Cacapon remains an unwavering respite from our restless and harried lives. The reality of the impact humans have on our resources, particularly our rivers and streams, makes the Cacapon as vulnerable as any other river. Development, logging, and the poultry industry pose potential threats to the health and beauty of the river. Already, during high water, bacterial counts often reach levels that weaken our trust in the healing water. Please consider supporting FCR by clicking on the 'Join FCR' link at the left, printing out the form, and mailing the form and your dues/contribution to the address given on the form.

Friends of the Chaplin River

Periodic water contamination checks.

Friends of the Cheat

"To restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed."

Friends of the Chicago River

FCR seeks to foster the vitality of the Chicago River for the human, plant, and animal communities within its watershed.

Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed

Established in 2001, the Friends mission is: "To Protect and Improve the 28 Lakes & Streams of the Cobbossee Watershed." The Cobbossee Watershed begins at Torsey Pond in Readfield, continues through Pleasant Pond in Richmond, before emptying into the Kennebec River in Gardiner through Cobbossee Stream - 217 square miles in all. Partering with several area lake associations and state agencies, our innovative approaches to membership building, program development and project work have gained local, state and national recognition - check out our website @ www.watershedfriends.com and join the "Friends" today and help Save Our Shed!

Friends of the Crooked River

Friends of the Crooked River was established eight years ago in order to increase public awarenes of the vast recreational, cultural, historic, and environmental resources of the Cuyahoga River. Also, we hoped to expand general understanding of the policies and practices which degrade water quality and wildlife habitat in watershed. Most importantly, we wanted to promote responsible use of the river's resources. In the short time since our beginning, we have accomplished great things! Founded in 1990, Friends of the Crooked River is an all volunteer organization thta works on projects which: inrease public awareness of the vast recreational, cultural, historic, and environmental resources of the Cuyahoga River; expand general understanding of the policies and practices which degrade water quality; and promote responsible use of the River's resources.

Friends of the Crystal River

The group seeks to protect the Crystal River which flows through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and its wetlands and floodplains against environmental degradation and potentially harmful developments.

Friends of the Darke County Parks

The Friends of the Parks organization helps with stream monitoring, putting on public programs, and fundraising activities.

Friends of the Delaware Canal

Preserve, maintain, interpret Delaware Canal

Friends of the Detroit River

The mission of Friends of the Detroit River is to enhance the environmental, educational, economic, cultural and recreational opportunities associated with the Detroit River watershed through citizen involvement and community action.

Friends of the Earth - Northwest Office

FOE a leading proponent of removing two dams on the Elwha River (WA). It also monitors the licensing of hydro-electric facilities and supports water conservation policies in areas such as the Yakima River Basin as well as monitoring the Northwest Power Planning Council's Protected Areas program.

Friends of the Edisto

Friends of the Edisto(FRED) is a private, non-profit education and advocacy organization created to promote goals of conservation and sustainable development as published in the 1996 document "Managing Resources for a Sustainable Future: the Edisto River Basin Project Report" (available from the S.C. Dept of Natural Resources).

Friends of the Eel River

To restore the wild and scenic Eel River to its former health and abundance, wild and free. Activity: to remove the two dams and close the diversionary tunnel. Our focus is the full Eel River watershed, third largest in California. Current activity is to remove PG&E's antiquated dams and close the diversionary tunnel that removes up to 98% of the summer flow from the Eel's headwaters to the Russian River.

Friends of the Elk River

Friends of the Elwha

Restoration of the Elwha River Ecosystem and native anadromous fisheries, especially through removal of two hydroelectric dams on the river.

Friends of the Enchanted Forest

The Goals of the organization are threefold: To Preserve, protect, maintain and enhance the Enchanted Forest as a unique natural Sanctuary. To Educate the public on the value, uniqueness and vulnerability of the Enchanted Forest. To provide Volunteer assistance to the Environmentally Endangered Lands program for the long-range protection of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary.

Friends of the Estuary at Morro Bay

Friends of the Estuary seeks to restore, maintain, and enhance the Estuary at Morro Bay. Friends is a non-profit organization dedicated to this rare treasure.

Friends of the Fox

The Friends of the Fox is a not-for-profit advocacy group established to preserve and develop the environmental, cultural, historical, economic and quality-of-life assets offered by the Fox River Valley. On this website you'll find all the information you need to become informed .

Friends of the Fox River

Mission is to protect, maintain, & restore the water quality of the Fox River Watershed by connecting people to nature through education, advocacy, restoration & research.

Friends of the Frio

Friends of the Frio have monitored the Upper Frio River to obtain baseline data on a very scenic but rapidly developing waterway. We are tentatively planning a seasonal schedule for future programs.

Friends of the Gallinas Creek Watershed

Enhance, protect and restore the ecological functions and values of the watershed. Work actively with public and local governments to promote wise stewardship and prepare for future changes in infrastructure that will promote our goals.

Friends of the Garcia River (FROG)

Friends of the Garcia River monitors stage at three locations, rainfall at one location, water temperature at 21 locations, cross-sections at 24 sites, and pebble counts at 11 sites. We monitor timber harvest plans, use aerial sets and satellite photography and benthie macroinvertebrates throughout the entire watershed.

Friends of the Gualala River

Protect and enhance the Gualala river watershed and natural environment.

Friends of the Hardware River

The Friends of the Hardware River are dedicated to improving the quality and quantity of the river?s water through the promotion of appropriate land use practices and establishment of riparian buffer plantings.

Friends of the Jordan River Watershed

Friends of the Jordan River Watershed kicked off, in Spring 1997, a program in which local students collect water quality data on the Jordan River and its main tributaries. The Jordan River was the first to be designated wild and scenic under Michigan's 1972 Natural Rivers Act. The watershed, benefiting from a long, successful tradition of conservation and preservation, has a high degree of biodiversity, including forested land, unfragmented headwates, intact riparian zones, and continuous greenbelts and

Friends of the Jump River

Mission: Our mission is to preserve the wild and natural character of the Jump River Corridor. Our goal is to form an alliance with landowners, the community, and government agencies to advocate for the health of the watershed through education, monitoring, and training. Projects: We will be working on educating the public as well as school children (primarily in elementary and junior high school) on water quality testing and study of microinvertebrates; lobbying on river protection. Citizen Involvement: Working together individually and in groups in testing studies, cleanup, and attending government meetings and local meetings to promote the group's activities. Year Founded: 2000

Friends of the Kaw

Friends of the Kaw's mission statement is to protect and preserve the Kansas River for present and future generations. Friends of the Kaw sponsors the Kansas Riverkeeper position - a paid, non-governmental, public advocate for the Kansas River. The Kansas Riverkeeper repsonds to reports of pollution on the Kansas River, does specific and routine testing of water on the Kansas River and organizes river float trips and cleanups. Friends of the Kaw publishes a newsletter, Kansas River Currents, on a quarterly basis. Accomplishments 1. Establishment of the Kansas River Atlas at www.kansasriver.com, an online, watershed based, interactive educational tool. 2. Successfully lead protest to deny commercial sand dredging permits on the Kansas River between Lecmpton and Lawrence. 3. Worked with the City of Topeka to upgrade their Oakland water Treatment plant. 4. Conducted numerous Kansas River educational floats over the past

Friends of the Laguna Creek Watershed

Our purpose is to inspire the community to protect and restore the watershed and its wildlife.

Friends of the Little Kanawha

Friends of the Locust Fork River

The Locust Fork River has been compared to the Yellowstone and the Gallatin in Montana. Unlike those rivers, the Locust Fork doesn't enjoy the protection of flowing through a national park. It flows through Alabama. It is our treasure, and only the people of Alabama can save it. The Birmingham News broke the story of Birmingham Water Works and Sewer Board plans to dam the Locust Fork River on January 20, 1991. This crisis led to the formation of the Friends of the Locust Fork River, which has to date successfully prevented the dam.

Friends of the Los Angeles River

Friends of the Los Angeles River is a non-profit organization founded in 1986 whose mission is to revitalize and protect the Los Angeles River - a living urban river system - through inclusive planning, education and wise stewardship.

Friends of the Los Angeles River RiverWatch

To monitor 60 sites along the entire length of the L.A. River for 12 months To survey biota and complete 3 seasonal reports To produce the first State of the Los Angeles River Report in April 2002

Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway

Mission: We are proponents for natural resources protection and educational promotion of the Lower Wisconsin River and are active politically on river related issues. Projects: Montlhy river cleanups, active on issue of communication towers. Citizen Involvement: Participate in cleanups, study committees and regulation monitoring; attend public meetings; as liaisons to other organizations. Year Founded: 2001

Friends of the Mad River

Friends of the Mad River is active in protecting and enhancing the ecological, scenic, and recreational values of the Mad River and its tributaries. Our comprehensive conservation plan, The Best River Ever, was published in 1995. Mad River Watch has been monitoring the Mad River since 1985. We are also active in streambank restoration projects, planting riparian buffer strips, monitoring indicator species in the watershed with the help and training of "Keeping Track". We publish a newsletter, Mad River Matters.

Friends of the Mississippi River

Friends of the Mississippi River advocates a new vision for the Mississippi, especially the river and its watershed in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Through active leadership and education, Friends of the Mississippi River seeks to preserve and restore the river's fish and wildlife, its vital floodplains and scenic bluffs, its natural and cultural treasures, its beauty and romance.

Friends of the Monongahela River

Friends of the Monongahela was formed to provide start-up assistance, facillitate access to information and promote regional planning in the Monongahela River Watershed. It is our hope to gather resources in one place to enable small satellite groups to form and begin watershed stewardship activities in the neglected sub-watersheds of the Mon River while also creating partnerships between established groups and ourselves. FOM will strive to educate citizens and provide organizational and information assistance.

Friends of the Moshassuck

Restoration of Collyer Park Wetland. Community ecology after school program

Friends of the Muddy River, Inc.

Conservation and preservation of the Muddy River, a part of Olmsted's Emerald Necklace, restoration of water quality, plantings, bridges and every aspect of this National Register Park in Boston.

Friends of the Nanticoke River

Preservation of natural resources and community values within the Nanticoke River watershed.

Friends of the Napa River

The community's voice for responsible protection, restoration, development and celebration of the Napa River and its watershed through education and advocacy.

Friends of the Navarro Watershed

Friends of the Nescopeck

Friends of the Nescopeck monitors the acid mine drainage discharge of the Jeddo Mine Tunnel and its effect on the Little Nescopeck and main Nescopeck Creeks. We also do routine testing at sites along the Susquehanna River below the mouth of Nescopeck Creek.

Friends of the New River

The mission of the Friends of the New River is to promote the conservation, protection, and enjoyment of the natural, cultural, recreational, scenic, and historical values of the New River from Claytor Dam downstream to the West Virginia State Line.

Friends of the North Fork Shenandoah River

"Dedicated to protecting and enhancing the purity, beauty, and natural flow of the North Fork Shenandoah River, its tributaries, and the basin." Friends of the North Fork Shenandoah River will celebrate its 15th Anniversary next year,counting approcimately 450 members, monitors, 25. We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. We conduct education programs in the local schools; we moniotr 25 sites on the North Fork and its tributaries, twice a month; samples are tested at the Shenandoah Watershed Laboratory. We conduct riparian restoration projects (completed on Cedar Creek, Mill Creek, and Smith Creek); we do monthly CleanUps; Friends advocate river protection through press releases, cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies in their water resources work; we test emergency samples and search our the reason for the perceived anomaly; our well testing program (testing in our lab)the same 36 wells twice a year for coliforms, 8 chemicals, pH, and two herbicides) is in its seventh year with reports to the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors who fund the program. Citizen Education is one of our prime programs. We have been funded by EPA, Virginia Invironmental Endowment, the Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Chesapeake Bay Small Grants Program, Canaan Valley Institute and Friends of the Potomac River, to name a few.

Friends of the Occoquan

The Friends of the Occoquan is a non profit organization of local citizens who preserve and maintain the natural integrity of the Occoquan watershed by promoting community awareness through public and private partnerships.

Friends of the Ompompanoosuc

Founded in 1981, the group's purpose is to promote public awareness of the recreational, social, historic, and economic values of the Ompompanoosuc watershed and its environment. It is currently working on designating a 3.8-mile section of the river a State Outstanding Resource Water.

Friends of the Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway

The Friends of the Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway (PHG)works to preserve and protect the history, heritage and environment of the Patapsco Valley. The PPHG holds numerous environmental events such as stream clean-ups, tree plantings and invasive plant removal, to help improve the Patapsco River watershed area. The PHG works with several partners such as the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore County Dept. of Environmental & Resource Management, Chesapeake Bay Trust, etc. Visit their website at www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org for more information. To see volunteers in action at our environmental events, visit http://patapscofriend.myphotoalbum.com.

Friends of the Pedlar River

The Friends of the Pedlar River, established in 1997, sponsors community outings to monitor the water quality of six stream sites in the Pedlar River Watershed, located in Amherst County. We also direct school yard workshops and field trips for elementary and middle school students in Amherst County. Our goal is to raise awareness regarding our local water resources, and gather data to help secure local aquatic ecosystems and water resources for the future.Most importantly, we are dedicated to providing real-world, hands-on nature experience for the young people of Amherst County and surrounding communities. The Pedlar River is a major source of drinking water for the city of Lynchburg, and drains into the James river north of Lynchburg. The Pedlar River is also a home to the federally endangered James Spiny Mussel.

Friends of the Poultney River (Poultney River Committee)

This group was involved in designating the Lower Poultney River as an Outstanding Water Resource in the state of Vermont and continues to monitor, support, and educate others about this watershed.

Friends of the Prairie River

Mission: The Friends of the Prairie River is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Prairie River. It is the intent of the Friends of the Prairie River organization to help maintain its cold, clean waters and esthetic beauty. Projects: Restoration, lobbying, education, and clean-up. Citizen Involvement: Participation during our meetings. Year Founded: 1998

Friends of the Presumpscot River

Friends of the Presumpscot River is a regional river organization whose mission is to protect and restore the Presumpscot through education, legislative action and grassroots advocacy. We have succeeded in reclassifying two segments of the river through legislative action, have defeated a proposal to construct a large de-inking facility and point source discharge into the Presumpscot,have been active in the strengthening of discharge licenses and are currently involved in the FERC process for relicensing five consecutive dams.

Friends of the Rappahannock

http://for.communitypoint.org Our Mission: To promote the conservation, protection, and enjoyment of the natural, cultural, recreational, scenic and historical values of the Rappahannock River and its tributaries.

Friends of the River

To protect and restore the rivers of California, including the American River.

Friends of the Riverfront

Promotion of riverfront development for southwestern Pennsylvania which preserves public access in the form of a continuous greenway and provides long-term improvement to the quality of life in our region.

Friends of the RiverFront

Mission: To provide leadership in ensuring the long-term success of all Beloit RiverFront public spaces and amenities by working with established community structures and encourage the active involvement in the first-rate maintenance of the space. Projects: RiverFront park beautification. Citizen Involvement: Volunteering to maintain assigned areas. Year Founded: 1993

Friends of the Rivers of Virginia (FORVA)

River protection, river conservation, river improvement, non-point source pollution issues, and flood control issues.

Friends of the Roanoke River

Established: 1985 Mission: To work for river protection, river conservation, river improvement, MIF issues, non-point source pollution issues, and flood control issues. Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Legislative lobbying, education, coordination of river groups, speakers, cleanups, greenways.

Friends of the Rock River

The Friends of the Rock River provides a unified voice for the protection of the Rock River Region. We promote responsible land use and water quality planning. We encourage a bioregional perspective in addressing issues facing citizens of the Rock River Valley.

Friends of the Rouge

Our mission is to promote restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River ecosystem through education, citizen involvement and other collaborative efforts, for the purpose of improving the quality of life of the people, plants and animals of the watershed. Programs include Rouge Rescue, the Rouge Education Project, Frog and Toad Survey, Benthic Monitoring, River Restoration, and Geomorphological Monitoring.

Friends of the Royal River

Friends of the Royal River conducts freshwater monitoring on the Royal River Watershed.

Friends of the San Juans

Friends of the Sangamon Valley

The Friends of the Sangamon Valley (FoSV) is a charitable membership organization dedicated to the preservation of local natural heritage by acquiring, restoring and protecting ecologically significant lands in the Sangamon River watershed. It is a Springfield-based non-for-profit land trust. Neither the city of Springfield nor Sangamon County have a local conservation district, forest preserve district, or other land trust organization dedicated to preserving land or restoring and maintaining natural areas. FoSV fills this niche. Initially formed to address a potential threat to a single nature preserve in Springfield, FoSV has expanded its mission to encompass the broader watershed, and has conducted work in Sangamon, Menard and Mason counties.

Friends of the Santa Clara River

Friends of the Santa Clara River (FSCR) is a non-profit, public interest organization dedicated to the protection, enhancement and management of the resources of the Santa Clara River, which flows approximately 100 miles from Acton, California to the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Clara is one of only two natural river systems remaining in Southern California, and was selected by American Rivers as one of the nation's most endangered rivers for 2005. FSCR is currently working on a major habitat restoration project at our Hedrick Ranch Nature Area and setting up a Stream Team for volunteer water quality monitoring (see FSCR Activities)

Friends of the Santa Cruz River

Friends of the Santa Cruz River's mission is to protect and, where possible, enhance the riparian aquatic habitats supported by the upper Santa Cruz River. FOSCR carries out this mission through education, monitoring, and advocacy. Our water quality monitoring program, RiverWatch, conducts monthly water quality sampling, including photostations, on the Santa Cruz River from the Mexican border 28 miles north to Tubac, plus one station on the Nogales Wash. Other activies include helping Santa Cruz County to implement its updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan; working with AZ State Parks and Rio Rico Properties on their development of a new riparian state park; being a voice for the river in the Groundwater Users' Advisory Council to the Santa Cruz Active [Groundwater} Management Agency; and running numerous clean-ups, children's and adult education field trips and other events to heighten awareness of the river's value to our community and threats to its integrity.

Friends of the Scioto River

The Friends of the Scioto River is an open organization whose purpose is to promote the protection and public enjoyment of the Scioto River valley in Franklin County, Ohio.

Friends of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Reguge

Beach Cleanups, Special Projects, and Volunteer Opportunities

Friends of the Shenandoah River

FOSR is a non-profit scientific-based environmental organization. The FOSR cooperative volunteer citizen water monitoring and water quality analysis program is accomplished by a cooperative effort with seven volunteer citizen water monitoring organizations in the Shenandoah and Potomac Watersheds that bring together over 100 volunteer citizens that contribute to this effort. By monitoring at two-week intervals at approximately 130 sites covering the entire Shenandoah Watershed vital information is provided to show pollution sources and long term trends that are necessary to accurately model the Shenandoah Basin effect on the Chesapeake. The FOSR water quality lab is certified by the Virginia Dept of Environmental Quality.

Friends of the South Fork Kings

The mission of our alliance is to help conserve and preserve the natural resources in the South Fork Kings River Watershed through increased awareness and sharing of knowledge. Our objectives include assuring that future generations will continue to enjoy the experiences that we have enjoyed during our lifetimes in this area. Our approach will be to work with the existing resource-management agencies to increase the level of awareness of both the natural and man-influenced changes taking place. By increasing awareness we can help assure that our objectives for sustaining the positive experiences we have enjoyed will be met.

Friends of the South Fork Kings

Friends of the Sunrise River

Mission is to preserve and protect the long-term ecological health of the Sunrise River through: science, education, and policy.

Friends of the Tennessee River

A group of citizens working together to promote the health of the Tennessee Valley population through promoting the health of the Tennessee River.

Friends of the Tivoli Bays

Friends of the Tivoli Bays is an environmental watchgroup established in response to a proposed county ash landfill at the headwaters of one of the Hudson River's largest undisturbed freshwater wetland habitats. We perform visual monitoring, debris cleanups, and photographic surveys to be used in general education, generating public pressure to foster effective protection policies, and documenting a variety of environmental insults. We also participate in relevant public hearings and advocate for access t

Friends of the Trinity River

Friends of the Trinity River is dedicated to the restoration of the Trinity River by seeing that more water is allocated to the Central Valley Project.

Friends of the Tuolumne, Inc.

The mission of the Friends of the Tuolumne is the restoration of a riparian habitat corridor along the Tuolumne River in Stanislaus County. Activities shall foster and promote conservation, preservation and restoration of natural resources which are consistent with agricultural and other relevant adjacent land uses, including appropriate recreational uses.

Friends of the Upper Choptank River

The Friends of the Upper Choptank River seek to create baseline information on the health of the Choptank River, a major tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. We are gathering information on possible locations of sustainable habitat for submerged aquatic vegetation in the River's watershed and basin.

Friends of the Urban Forest

FUF was founded in 1981, at about the time that budget problems forced the city to drop its tree-planting and maintenance programs. Like the healthy young trees it plants, FUF has grown steadily over the years, thanks in part to strong support of businesses and business groups as well as the city's Department of Public Works. FUF's $600,000 operating budget comes largely from city, state, and federal grants.

Friends of the Watauga River

Friends of the Wekiva Inc

To protect the environmental integrity of the Wekiva River Basin's many important assets like its water quality, water quantity, hydrology, wetlands, wildlife and native plant communities. Designated as a National Wild & Scenic River by Congress April 1999.

Friends of the White River

Established in 1985, the Friends of the White River is a not-for-profit corporation formed to preserve and protect the White River. The Friends represent those who use the river for recreational purposes, those who live near its banks, and all citizens interested in the preservation of the river as a natural resource. The primary purposes of Friends of the White River are to promote the continued improvement of the quality of the river’s water, and to maintain and restore habitat and wildlife in the river and along its adjacent greenway.

Friends of the White Salmon - Trout Lake Chapter

The Trout Lake Chapter of Friends of the White Salmon River is a grass-roots group, organized in 1976, and seeks restoration of a naturally reproducing anadromous fishery. 1). Works to accomplish removal of Condit Dam. 2). Works for Upper White Salmon River designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. 3). Representation on White Salmon River Watershed Management Committee.

Friends of the Wild Swan

Founded in 1987, Friends of the Wild Swan is dedicated to preserving the water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, roadless areas and wilderness in the Swan Valley. We accomplish this through 1) administrative processes, 2) public education, 3) research and 4) litigation. Protecting the Swan river and lake aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems is a primary focus.

Friends of the Winooski River

Maintaining and improving the integrity of the Winooski River Watershed by increasing public awareness, encouraging citizen stewardship, and assessing and improving water and environmental quality.

Friends of the Yahara River

Mission: To restore and enhance the Yahara River Parkway in the City of Madison, and crete and nurture a corps of involved citizens to be advocates for and stewards of the parkway. Projects: Plant community restoration and improved river access. Pursuing project with middle school students. Citizen Involvement: Volunteering with design, implementation and maintenance of native plant communities adjacent to or along river. Year Founded: 1999

Friends of the Yellow River

Friends of Tecolote Canyon

Organizing community projects to benefit Tecolote Canyon Natural Park.

Friends of Tryon Creek State Park

The Friends of Tryon Creek State Park is the non-profit organization which provides educational opportunities, special programs and conservation efforts at the Park. The Friends is a volunteer-driven, membership based organization, funded through membership dues, donations and grants. The Friends of Tryon Creek offers: Summer Day Camp: Hundreds of children from pre-school through middle school attend summer day camp here for a fun and adventure-filled week. Guided Hikes: are scheduled throughout the week and weekend for people of all ages and abilities. Birthday Parties can be arranged for your special child or adult on their favorite park theme, and include educational activities, a hike, and art projects. The Junior Ranger Program provides children ages 6 – 12 with the opportunity to learn about many aspects of the forest and earn a State Park Junior Ranger badge (sponsored by the Oregon Parks and Rec. Dept.). The Forest Music concert series provides fabulous music venues each Sunday in the Jackson Shelter. The Nature Gift Store provides a wonderful selection of books, clothing, gifts and toys which focus on the natural world of the Pacific Northwest. Ivy Removal and Trail Maintenance opportunities are available twice each month so people can help in the conservation efforts of the park. The Adopt-a-Plot program is a way in which you (and your family or group) can “Adopt” a portion of the park, committing to the conservation of that particular area. Volunteer Opportunities abound with the Friends of Tyron Creek. We have both indoor and outdoor volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Join us as a Nature Center Host, work on special events, serve as a Nature Guide, join our indoor or outdoor work parties or help in many other ways.

Friends of Unity Wetlands

Friends of Unity Wetlands is a member-supported conservation association dedicated to sustaining the rich wild and working landscape of the 42,000-acre Unity Wetlands Focus Area. Program areas include land and water conservation, education and outreach, and data gathering and research. FUW is the local steward for the Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge lands in Benton and Unity, and the Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area in Troy.

Friends of Urbanna Creek

Friends of Urbanna Creek monitors water quality weekly at three locations in Urbanna Creek.

Friends of Vancouver Lake Lowlands

Friends of Wears Valley

We are a community group who is interested in monitoring and protecting our water resources in Wears Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee

Friends of Wetlands

Advocacy, education, consultancy to the public concerning riparian corridors and wetlands.

Friends of Wetlands (aka Friends of What's Left)

Friends of White Pond

Friends of White Pond conducts water quality monitoring of White Pond (sister pond to Walden Pond) and publishes a newsletter on water quality issues, "Ponderings".

Friends of Williams River, Inc.

Adopt-a-Stream/Water Quality Education

Friends of Wilmington Parks

Promoting the sensitive restoration of park land and buildings for public enrichment.Today, the Friends of Wilmington Parks works closely with the Delaware Division of Parks & Recreation and the City of Wilmington in a cooperative spirit to assess and render the needs of the parks, including horticultural and restorative projects. The Friends' park renovation projects are funded through grants, membership, and tax-deductible donations

Friends Of Deer Creek

Friends of Deer Creek strives to further community understanding and stewardship of the Deer Creek watershed ecosystem through research, planning and education.

Friends Of Orinda Creeks

Friends of Orinda Creeks commenced monthly monitoring of eight sites on San Pablo Creek in the summer of 1997.

Friends Of Pinole Creek Watershed

Dedicated to protecting and enhancing Pinole Creek and its watershed and to improving the health of San Pablo Bay. Our activities promote watershed education, are community service oriented and fun. Ongoing activities include creek clean-ups, monthly meetings, habitat restoration, community garden development, hikes and more.

Friends Of Rockfish Watershed (FOR Watershed)

"To safeguard the health, scenic beauty, and cultural heritage of the Rockfish River and its Watershed which includes both surface and ground waters." To date we have had input into the new Nelson County Comprehensive Plan and established a quarterly stream monitoring program. We are in the process of expanding our membership, participating in the Oak Ridge Summer Festival, holding educational events, and establishing an informational kiosk. Our group is the result of a community-wide forum which was sponsored by an EPA grant.

Friends Of The Cedar River Watershed

The Friends of the Cedar River Watershed's mission is to inspire conservation and protection of a healthy Cedar River Watershed through restoration, education and stewardship.

Friends Of The St Joe River Association, Inc.

The Friends of the St. Joseph River Association Inc. was established in April of 1994 for the purpose of bringing together the people of the communities located within the St. Joseph River watershed, in both Indiana and Michigan, working as one unit to clean and restore the St. Joe river and also all rivers, streams, and creeks that flow into the St. Joseph River.

Fruitgrowers Coalition

Futch Creek Preservation Society of NC

The purpose of the this Preservation Society is the following: Preserve Habitat: In preserving these creeks and their estuaries you are protecting the Habitat, which is crucial for Aquatic Marine Life, Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, Fish and Wildlife. Without preservation these creeks and their estuaries will become lifeless. Preserve Watersheds: In preserving these creeks you will also be preserving their Watersheds; they both rely on each other. Most important is the quality of water that these Watersheds provide both humans and animals. Preserve Beauty and Life: Encourage Counties of NC especially New Hanover and Pender County, the City of Wilmington and Developers in and out of the State from affecting the beauty and life theses creeks along with their watersheds and estuaries are supporting.

Galena High School

Galena High School monitors a local freshwater stream that flows by a city park. The stream is downstream from a Missouri city water treatment facility. We study various aspects of the stream and its watershed including macroinvertebrates, chemical testing, and pollution.

Gallatin High School - ABC Stream Team #697

We take care and do water quality tests on the Grand River from Jameson to Gallatin. Canoe, camp out etc with the seniors in my Adv. Biology class which are members of the ABC stream team #697. In April we will start the "Lakes of MO Vol. Program" for Lake Viking & its watershed

Gallatin Valley Land Trust

To conserve open space, agricultural land, wildlife habitat and public trails in and around Gallatin County. Accomplishments: 8,300 acres in southwest Montana in conservation easments, 12 mmiles of main-street-to-mountains trail constructed.

Gallatin Wildlife Association

The Gallatin Wildlife Association is a local sportsmen/women's group dedicated to conserving wildlife and protecting and enhancing wildlife in southwest Montana so hunting and fishing can continue on a sustainable basis for future generations. We also support protection of native fish and wildlife species and the reintroduction of native species in historic ranges. Activities: Monitoring federal and state land and wildlife agencies activities related to our objectives. Assist biologists in habitat improvement projects and reintroduction efforts related to protecting native fish and wildlife. Examples: Planting willows to stabilize stream banks. Trapping and radio collaring sage grouse. Accomplishments: Prevailed over BLM in a lawsuit to force the Dillon Resource Area to write a Resource Management Plan (RMP) for 900,000 acres of public land that is the mountain headwaters of for the Jefferson River, one of the three rivers that join at Three Forks, Montana to form the Missouri River.

Gallows Run Watershed Association

Protection and restoration of the natural resources of the Gallows Run Watershed

Galvaston Bay Foundation

The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) preserves, protects, and enhances the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system for present users and for posterity. Our mission driven work is focused through four program areas: conservation, education, advocacy, and research. GBF is led by a diverse board of trustees representing the environmental community, recreational enthuaists, business and transportation interests, as well as government agencies, area universities, and municipalities. GBF strives to build concensus among the bay stake holders while guiding decision-making throughout the Galveston Bay watershed.

Galveston Bay Estuary Program

Activity: Non-regulatory, access to Galveston Bay data and information, projects to preserve Galveston Bay. Description: State government program encouraging partnerships to implement actions in the Galveston Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.

Garcia River Watershed Coordinator

Garden City Bird Sanctuary Inc.

Pilot program with Nassau County for dual use of stormwater storage basins for community service and environmental stewarship programs. Publish Garden City Bird Sanctuary Newsletter, monitors birds, nest boxes, and native plant inventory. Awards from Zonta International (women's business organization) Long Island leisure Services Association, 1010WINS\Genovese Drugs for volunteer efforts.

Garner Lake Association

GARNER LAKE ASSOCIATION is a non-profit organization. Our mission statement: To promote and enhance Garner Lake and its watershed for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

Garrard County Conservation District

To provide guidance, information and assistance to the general public that will promote the wise use, improvement and conservation of our natural resources for our and future generations. The Garrard County Conservation District sponsors an annual picnic for students and adults that participate in Water Watch activities in Garrard County throughout the year.

Gathering Waters Conservancy

Gathering Waters Conservancy is a land conservation organization formed in 1994 to assist land trusts, landowners, and communities in their efforts to protect Wisconsin's land and water resources. Established by a coalition of land trusts, Gathering Waters Conservancy serves as an education and technical assistance center for land trusts and landowners alike. But our mission goes far beyond training and providing expert advice on land conservation issues. Gathering Waters Conservancy works directly with concerned landowners and existing land trusts statewide to preserve Wisconsin's natural heritage and rural landscape.Our Technical Assistance Program fills a knowledge gap by providing both landowners and land trusts with the most current information on conservation options. Gathering Waters helps new land trusts get started and works with existing land trusts on more complex conservation issues as well as effective management of nonprofit organizations.Gathering Waters Conservancy's Land Protection Program allows us to work on conservation projects with existing land trusts in Wisconsin while, at the same time, we operate statewide to conserve land and water resources. To reach landowners and inform the general public about land and water conservation, staff and board members make presentations across the state on land trust issues. Our Crosscurrents newsletter provides timely information and land trust updates.

Geary County Conservation District

Promote conservation of natural resources, especially soil & water. We distribute cost share funds from state conservation commission to install water quality practices. Participate in programs to educate school children & adults.

Genesee Land Trust

GLT's mission is to preserve and protect valuable land resources in the Genesee region that have exceptional scenic, open space, recreational and habitat value. The trust works cooperatively with individuals, other not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies and private groups to acquire property and property rights. Donors who place permanent restrictions on their land that are held by the trust conservation easements) or who donate their land often qualify for significant tax savings on their federal and state taxes.

Geneva Lake Environmental Agency

Geneva Lake is still fishable and swimmable. Manage Lake Geneva

Genise Carpenter

Geology Club at GSW

We have adopted a stream called Willett's Creek as a part of EPD's Adopt-A-Stream program. We clean up the watershed of that creek 4 times a year and monitor the health of the creek in terms of water quality parameters such as pH, conductance, nitrate,and phosphate content of the water.

George's Creek Watershed Association

The George's Creek Watershed Association is a cooperative, inclusive organization of residents dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people who live in, and visit George's Creek, through being an example of an effective steward of our natural environment. The group publishes a newsletter once a month.

George Wright Society, Inc.

The GWS is a nonprofit association of researchers, managers, administrators, educators, and other professionals who work on behalf of the scientific and heritage values of protected areas. When many people think of parks, they think of them exclusively in terms of being vacation destinations and recreation areas. Yet every park also carries with it scientific or heritage values (or both). Large natural protected areas are often, for example, sites of important environmental research, natural resource management activities, inventory and monitoring projects, and so forth. Protected cultural areas, such as historic sites and cultural landscapes, embody important and irreplaceable material (and non-material) facets of history, archaeology, and other forms of heritage. These are the functions the George Wright Society supports by encouraging better research, resource management, and public education in protected areas.

Georges River Tidewater Association

Georges River Tidewater Association protects and restores marine resources and water quality in the St. George Estuary through advocacy, public education, and environmental monitoring.

Georgia Adopt-A-Stream

Georgia Adopt-A-Stream is a stsatewide water quality monitoring program that provides citizens with the training and protocols to monitor their streams, lakes, wetlands and estuaries. In addition, we help citizens network and organize at the watershed level, providing them with information on how to form organized groups and conduct outreach activities.

Georgia Canoeing Association

The Association is involved with protecting natural rivers and the public's right of passage on these, mostly in Georgia and nearby states. Training, safety, recreation and exploration are also priorities.

Georgia Center for Law in the Public Interest

Nonprofit provider of legal and technical assistance to citizens and community groups in the areas of environmental protection, conservation, and open government. The Georgia Center is conducting a TMDL project on the North Oconee River, coordinating citizen and governmental entities in a cooperative venture to address point and nonpoint pollution sources.

Georgia Conservancy

The Georgia Conservancy is a statewide environmental organization. Our job is to make sure that Georgians have healthy air, clean water, unspoiled wild places and community green space now and in the future. The Georgia Conservancy was founded in 1967. Early in our history we won by securing protections for Cumberland Island, the Okefenokee Swamp and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. In 2002, we called for the creation of the Georgia Greenspace Program that helps communities protect greenspace. That vision was realized in 2005 with the passage of the Georgia Land Conservation Act. Water quality and supply have topped our agenda recently. We have taken the lead in finding ways to address scientifically the problem of water pollution from sediment. We have called for expanded monitoring of rivers and streams. We support bold conservation and efficiency measures as alternatives to the construction of new reservoirs. We are also a founding partner of the Georgia Water Coalition, a group of over 140 organizations that is working to keep Georgia's water a public resource.

Georgia Environmental Policy Institute

To provide legal and technical assistance to grassroots groups and local and state governments in the development and implementation of policies to prevent pollution, promote sustainable lands uses and enhance river corridor protection. Assistance includes drafting and reviewing state legislation, local ordinances and land use plans; conducting workshops; and publishing resource papers.

Georgia Environmental Technology Consortium

To focus the strength of Georgia's six research universities (Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Medical College of Georgia, The University of Georgia) on the environmental needs of Georgia. Through the GETC, the universities, industry and government work in partnership to foster environmentally responsible economic development.

Georgia Lakes Society

The purpose of the Society is to promote understanding, protection, restoration and comprehensive management of lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, and their watersheds. The objectives of the Society are to: Provide a forum for sharing of information and experiences on scientific, administrative, legal, and financial aspects of lake, wetland, and watershed management. Foster the development of local lake and wetland restoration and protection programs in accordance with appropriate management strategies and techniques. Encourage the development of local, state, and national programs, policies and legislation promoting lake,wetland, and watershed management. Encourage the cooperation and interaction of organizations, agencies, units of government, and individuals concerned with lake, wetand, and watershed improvement and protection.

Georgia Land Trust Service Center

To increase the capacity of local, regional, multi-state and national land trusts and their leaders to effectively and efficiently conserve significant natural, cultural and productive open space in Georgia including rivers for the benefit of present and future generations. The Service Center provides both leadership and service in support of land trusts and their important work across the state.

Georgia River Network

Georgia River Network is the only statewide nonprofit environmental organization solely dedicated to the conservation of Georgia?s waters. We help people organize to protect and restore rivers and watersheds by building local watershed group capacity and providing statewide policy analysis.

Georgia Southwestern State University & Lake Blackshear Watershed Association

Georgia Southwestern State University's program is primarily directed to Lake Blackshear and its watershed. Our ongoing area work is limited at present.

Georgia Wildlife Federation

The Georgia Wildlfie Federation and other partners are working to establish the Alcovy River Greenway along the Alcovy River in Newton County, Georgia. The primary purposes of the greenway are protection of water quality and wildllife habitat, community education, recreation in public areas, and stewardship assistance to and recognition of landowners in privately-owned areas. These goals are being accomplished through landowner contact, community outreach and education, and coordination with local conservation efforts. The Greenway Project hosts monthly greenway actitivites, supports and conducts water quality monitoring, and publishes a quarterly newsletter, brochure, and other informational materials. Today, our members include bird watchers, hunters, anglers, educators, gardeners, hikers - a diverse group of individuals united by our concern and compassion for the environment. As an organization, GWF takes stands on issues based on ecological and wildlife principles. GWF utilizes our members' diverse interests to work together and move toward a common goal - protecting Georgia's tremendous natural beauty and diversity.

Giant Garter Snake Ecosystem Initiative Core Team

Gifford Pinchot Task Force

The Gifford Pinchot Task Force seeks to preserve and restore the ecosystems and communities of southwestern Washington by promoting conservation of forest ecosystems and sustainable restoration-based employment. In the summer of 2001, we established a water quality monitoring “circuit” in the Upper Lewis watershed. We selected this watershed for several reasons: first, it contains the headwaters of the Lewis River, a major waterway on the south end of the Forest; second, the Upper Lewis watershed contains both unlogged interior forest as well as heavily degraded areas, which provides us with a “control” or “baseline” for both pristine and degraded waterways; and third, several timber sales are located in this watershed (Alpha, Beta/Omega, Lock, Swell, and Page 2 timber sales). We have selected 11 monitoring sites along several creeks, including the Headwaters Lewis River, Noname Creek, Big Spring Creek, Twin Falls Creek, and Riley Creek. The Task Force is the local expert and primary educational resource on the region's forest conservation, policy, and law. We engage interested citizens and policy makers through our canvass, hikes, and field events, presentations and press events, lobbying, and strategic coordination with local, regional, and national conservation organizations. Although years of intense logging and road-building on the 1.3 million-acre Gifford Pinchot National Forest has drastically reduced the amount of old growth forests and significantly degraded aquatic habitats, the GPNF still contains habitats essential for many sensitive, threatened and endangered species of plants, animals, mollusks, fungi and insects. The GPNF is home to a large diversity of threatened or endangered species and is part of the Pacific Flyway, functioning as the primary habitat corridor between the Washington and Oregon portions of the Cascade Range. The Forest also contains some of the last viable habitat for endangered salmon and steelhead. The Gifford Pinchot Task Force’s Water Quality Assessment Project addresses the identified need for water quality information on the Forest. This project entails working with a trained hydrologist to design a water quality monitoring plan, collect samples, and analyze the data. We plan on collecting data for at least two years before submitting a final report to the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) outlining our findings and data. We collected temperature and turbidity data during the 2001 field season; you can review our results here [insert link to charts and graphs].

Gig Harbor High School Stream Team and Field Ecology

Gig Harbor High School Stream Team and Field Ecology monitors McCormick Creek and Artondale Creek watershed and three beaches within the Puget Sound watershed.

Gila Monster Interstate Watershed

Community based advisory groups established and meet monthly; community based advisory groups meet with Federal, State and other local partners quarterly; partnering of Federal, State and local agency/entities has been facilitated and strengthened; resource contributions by agencies, entities, businesses and local groups have increased to support local water quality efforts; implementation of water quality improvement projects has been expedited; and US EPA regional and state jurisdictional boundaries and constraints are lessening.

Gila Resources Information Project

The Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) is a nonprofit environmental advocacy group that draws on local support and private foundations to promote community health and protect our quality of life. Despite our small size, we have taken on some of the largest challenges facing southwestern New Mexico. The High Country News (12/3/01) described us as 'a plucky group of activists' for prodding Phelps Dodge and the state to develop acceptable plans for mine closure and reclamation. We also promote planning, groundwater protection, and free-running rivers in the face of unsustainable development practices. Our approach to these challenges has been to bring technical, policy, and - when necessary - legal expertise to this area and then to combine these resources with an informed and involved public.

Giles County Soil Conservation District

Gills Creek

Community education, increased public awareness

Gills Creek Watershed Association

Gilmer Watershed Coalition

Water quantity problems (Flood control, flood warning system), water quality testing, trash and debris removal, restoration work, and working with agencies involved with same.

Girl Scout Troop 489

We are currently working on earning the Water Drop patch which teaches the girls about resource conservation and watershed management.

Girl Scout Troop 841

To participate in activities that will enable our Girl Scouts to earn the Watershed Patch.

Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts

we are learning about water and soil conservation.lakes,&streams,and now we can help keep them clean.

Girl Scouts Troop 1758

Troop 1758 Would like to earn the Water Patch Program offered thru the EPA. So far my girl have been able to do area clean up along the roads. Rack leaves during the fall. So they will not clog the water drains.

Glade Run Lutheran Services

Glade Run extends for approximately one mile on the campus of Glade Run Lutheran Services. The agency for children and families at risk are conducting volunteer monitoring, litter pick-ups, plantings, and are starting a wetlands project. they are also monitoring and cleaning up Muntz Run.

Glendale Reapers 4-H Club Ninnescah River Clean-up

Glendale Reapers 4-H Club cleans trash from the southeast Ninnescah River in Lemon's Park in Pratt, Kansas.

Glenn-Gibson Creeks Watershed Council

The Glenn-Gibson Creeks Watershed Council was formed to share information, reduce duplication of activities, and help address watershed management issues in the Glenn-Gibson Creeks Watershed and to provide a framework for coordination and cooperation among key interests. The Council's goals include: - encouraging coordinated efforts to increase watershed education programs, - improving communication among affected private individuals, interested stakeholders, - establishing a framework for coordination, cooperation, and citizen involvement, - providing a forum for discussing problems, conflicts, and opportunities related to the watershed, - promoting ongoing monitoring of the health and public safety within the Glenn-Gibson Creeks Watershed.

Gloucester Shellfish Advisory Commission

The Gloucester Shellfish Advisory Commission monitors coastal waters and their drainage basins. We are attempting to identify human vs. non-human bacterial loading.

Glynwood Center

Glynwood Center explores way of conserving countryside while enhancing the lives of people and communities. The Center seeks a sustainable future for the land, its people and their cultural heritage. The Center is also the lead organization for the international Countryside Exchange program.

Gold Ridge RCD

Mission Statement To assist landowners in addressing their environmental concerns by maintaining a presence in natural resources conservation work in all watersheds within the District, to help involve landowners in Natural Resource Conservation Service projects, and to provide a conduit for landowners through with state and federal monies can be obtained to support and implement restorative programs and practices. Vision To ensure the continuation of strong, productive, and viable agricultural endeavors in Western Sonoma County by improving soil and water quality in order to provide an economically and ecologically viable and healthy agricultural community. Resource Conservation Districts provide free, non-discriminatory assistance and educational opportunities to agricultural producers, land users, educators, and anyone with land-based resource conservation needs, on a strictly voluntary basis. Conservation projects may include: conservation education, soil erosion control, water quality enhancement, range management, vineyard development, woodland, forestry and wildlife management, and watershed and stream enhancement.

Golden Gate Raptor Observatory

The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory has monitored the Marin Headlands near the Golden Gate, site of the largest known migratory concentration of birds of prey, since 1983, generating 50,000 hours of volunteer time annually. We track annual movements and numbers for 19 species of birds of prey. We coordinate efforts through the USGS Biological Research Division and the Hawk Migration Association, and operate as a nonprofit project of the Golden Gate National Park Association in cooperation with the National

Goleta Slough Management Comm.

Advisory committee comprised of public agencies (state, federal & local) & public groups with a common goal to improve the Goleta Slough ecosystem. The Committee's purpose is to work cooperatively with regulatory agencies, property owners and public interest groups to provide for a healthy Goleta Slough considering the Slough's ecosystem and recognizing a mixture of land uses.

Goose Creek Association

To preserve the historic scenic area of Northern Fauquier and Western Loudoun counties to conserve our natural resources, to promote our assests of agricultural and tourism, and to protect the area from unreasoned development.. Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Hosts forums on various topics, ranging from quail habitat to transportation issues to saving our streams.

Goose Creek Scenic Advisory Committee

Mission: To help keep Goose Creek as scenic and as it is presently. All parties -- state, county and private consult with the Board when they cross, go under, or construct along Goose Creek. The Goose Creek Scenic Advisory Committee is appointed by the Director of Conservation & Recreation with the mandate to protect the scenic quality of Goose Creek.

Goose Pond Maintenance District Monitoring Program

Goose Pond Maintenance District Monitoring Program monitors water quality and conducts weed control programs in a 300-acre lake in western Massachusetts.

Gorham - Sebago Lake Regional Land Trust

Conserve natural resources in and around the Town of Gorham, including such resources as wildlife habitat, open and scenic areas, agricultural land, recreational resources, river corridors, and scenic travel corridors. Gorham - Sebago Lake Regional Land Trust 's Newsletter is Landmarks.

Grafton County Conservation District

The Bio-Tech Erosion Control project monitored the Connecticut River (New Hampshire) from 1994-97 in conjunction with streambank stabilization. The Wild Ammonoosuc Water Quality Project monitors a stream in conjunction with recreational and gold dredging uses, while the Oliverian Brook Water Project monitors in conjunction with manure spreading.

Grafton Land Trust

We're a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of open space for the use of present and future generations of Grafton, Massachusetts and surrounding areas. We work in partnership with private landowners, town government, and other regional and national conservation organizations to conserve land through donation, purchase, or conservation restriction, and maintain hundreds of acres of land in Grafton for public enjoyment and conservation. In addition to our land preservation activities, we have an active education and recreation program, consisting of an annual calendar of events which include nature walks, hikes, canoe trips, family events, naturalist talks, and many other outdoor and indoor activities. We also sponsor an annual series of teachers’ grants to support nature education programs in local schools.

Grand Calumet Task Force

A not-for-profit community environmental organization working cooperatively to protect the Grand Calumet River and its surrounding urban ecosystem in Northwest Indiana.

Grand Canyon Trust

The Grand Canyon Trust is dedicated to the conservation of the natural and cultural resources of the Colorado Plateau. Our work is focused in the greater Grand Canyon region of northern Arizona, and in the red rock country of southern Utah.

Grand Falls Group

Litter control improved on that part of Shoal Creek known as Grand Falls

Grand Lake St. Marys/Wabash River Watershed Alliance

GLWWA has a mission to improve the quality of life by promoting stewardship of the natural resources in the Grand Lake St. Marys and Wabash River Watershed. This organization is governed by a joint board, comprised of a supervisor from Auglaize, Darke and Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This joint board also takes guidance from a Public Advisory Board comprised of stakeholders. A quarterly newsletter "Currents" is sent to all stakeholders and meeting agendas and press releases are sent monthly to stakeholders involved with the Joint Board or Advisory Board. For more information, please contact watershed coordinator Laura Walker.

Grand Prairie Friends of Illinois

Grand Prairie Friends-Prairie Grove Volunteers is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and ecological stewardship of prairie, wetland, savanna, and forest in east-central Illinois. GPF-PGV acquires and manages natural areas, conducts prescribed burns, propagates and plants indigenous prairie species in reconstructions, and generates interest in prairies through a variety of educational programs.

Grand River Basin Watershed Education Project

Mr. Fred Taylor and Dr. Steve Mattox, with the cooperation of Grand Valley State University, conduct research and compile information. The outcome goal of this effort is to create educational resources for K-8 educators in West Michigan.

Grand River Environmental Action Team

The mission of GREAT is to promote the protection and preservation of the Grand River Watershed through activities and educational programs.

Grand River Partners, Inc.

Aquisition of conservation easements and education of landowners on best management practices to reduce pollution and other harm to the watershed. Volunteers are measuring water quality, cleaning the watershed, and monitoring for pollution sources. Grand River Partners, Inc. holds holds 26 Conservation Easements and owns 3 properties

Grand State Wild and Scenic River

The Grand River is a component of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program with state Wild designation in Lake County and state Scenic designation in Ashtabula County. The program's goal is to preserve and protect the natural qualities of Ohio's finest streams for future generations.

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (Regional Conservancy) was founded in 1991 with a start-up grant from Rotary Charities of Traverse City. By the end of 2005, we had protected over 24,002 acres of land. Our operating region includes Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Manistee counties in beautiful northwest Michigan. Our success has been made possible by the many individual, corporate and foundation donors to the Regional Conservancy. Our supporters have given their time, dollars, and land because they believe in what we do. Our efforts are focused on the permanent protection of the unique farmlands, critical watersheds, wildlife habitats, and one-of-a-kind dunes in our area. Our many partnerships with local governments, the state of Michigan, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, and federal grant programs have also contributed greatly to our ability to protect land in northwestern Michigan. The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy also has a newsletter the LandScript.

Grand Valley Metro Council

Grand Valley State University Water Resources Outreach Education Program

The GVSU Water Resources Institute monitors watersheds through our EPA and state projects as well as Lake Michigan through our K-12 program. Two vessels specially designed for student monitoring operate from April to October. Some tests are done on board and others sent to our analytical laboratory.

Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program

The mission of the Board of Directors of the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program is to develop and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of coordinated resource management that will enhance the natural resource of the Grande Ronde River Basin.

Granger Drain

None stated at this time.

Grant County Conservation District

The Conservation District will help you conserve the natural resources that determine your present economy and the heritage we will leave for future generations.

Grapevine Watershed Project

Protection and Restoration, Monitoring of the Grapevine Creek area watershed in Southern Kern County, California.

Grass River Natural Area

The Grass River Natural Area, Inc., manages and protects the Grass River watershed and conducts educational activities that promote appreciation and understanding of the natural environment. The 1141-acre GRNA preserve is comprised of over 700 acres of wetland. Over 100 organized classes and hikes are offered annually. The area is open to the public without charge all year during daylight hours. For more information including class schedules and fees, see our website at www.torchlake.com/grna

Grass Roots Environmental Organization

To provide organizing and technical assistance, as well as legal referral to grass roots groups and individuals concerned about toxic chemical pollution in their communities. Main issues include: solid waste disposal, hazardous waste disposal and clean up, drinking water contamination, radioactive waste disposal , chromium, lead and mercury contamination.

Gratiot Lake Conservancy

Gratiot Lake Conservancy has conserved over 300 acres bordering Gratiot Lake including 10,000 feet of shoreline. We have hosted student groups studying aquatic ecology. We have a newlsetter and education programs for the public to inform about the ecology of the area and environmental stewardship. We inform lakeside residents about managing their property in an environmentally sensitive way. Throught the CLMP program volunteers do water monitoring.

Gray's Creek Drainage District

Grayson County Conservation District

Greasy Creek Drainage District

Great Bay Kids' Ecology Club

The Great Bay Kids' Ecology Club seeks to challenge "at-promise" 4th/5th grade students from local schools to become active community stewards as they learn about estuaries and water related issues such as nonpoint source pollution through fun, hands-on activities led by University of New Hampshire student volunteers. The GBKEC was recognized its innovative community partnership approach in education by the Greater Portsmouth Partnership Council, receiving the Council's Excellence In Education award. GBKEC is administered through a collaboration of the Great Bay Stewards, Inc. (a 501 (c)3 nonprofit), The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the University of New Hampshire Community Environmental Outreach Program. "Together we can make a world of difference".

Great East Lake Improvement Association

Our association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of Great East Lake, its wildlife, and environment. We see education as a primary function of this organization. We have been conducting regular water chemistry monitoring through the UNH Lakes Lay Monitoring program since the 1970's.

Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association

Preserve, protect and promote the Great Egg Harbor River watershed in New Jersey.

Great Lakes United

Great Lakes United is an international coalition dedicated to preserving and restoring the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River ecosystem. Great Lakes United is made up of member organizations representing environmentalists, conservationists, hunters and anglers, labor unions, community groups, and citizens of the United States, Canada, and First Nations and Tribes. Great Lakes United was founded in 1982 on Lake Huron's Mackinac Island. In 1985 the organization established a central office in Buffalo, New York, and hired its first executive director. In 1986 Great Lakes United achieved its first significant impact on Great Lakes environmental consciousness by holding more than a dozen hearings around the Great Lakes to make people aware of the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the treaty organization that reports on agreement progress, the International Joint Commission. The hearings were very well attended and reported on, and the next year citizens began attending the IJC's formerly sleepy biennial meetings. By 1995 the IJC biennials were four-day, 2,000-person events of Great Lakes environmental discussion. Great Lakes United develops and promotes effective policy initiatives, carries out education programs, and promotes citizen action and grassroots leadership to assure: Clean water and clean air for all Better safeguards to protect the health of people and wildlife A conservation ethic that will leave a healthy Great Lakes. The United Times is the newsletter published by Great Lakes United.

Great Meadows Conservation Trust, Inc.

Non-profit membership organization devoted to the protection of Great Meadows in Glastonbury, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield.

Great Neck Public Schools

Great Neck Public Schools high school students measure salinity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and temperature of the Long Island Sound surrounding Great Neck. Elementary school students, supervised by faculty and high school students, identify and collect debris along parts of Great Neck's shoreline.

Great North American Secchi Dip-In

The Secchi Dip-In asks members of other monitoring programs to "dip" their Secchi disks for us during a period around July 4th. Volunteers from around the world can participate via our web entry form. We use the data to map transparency and to track restoration efforts. We are encouraging watershed-level monitoring by volunteers tracking stream turbidity. We officially accept any program ini the United States and Canada and other programs and individuals can participate via the Web.

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

To provide programs that will increase the awareness, appreciation and understanding of the natural and cultural resources of Great Smokey Mountains National Park and promote appropriate stewardship of the resources.

Great Swamp Watershed Association

G.S.W.A., founded in 1981, encourages protection of the ecological, historic and cultural integrity of the Great Swamp and its watershed. The Association promotes the conservation and restoration of the watershed's natural resources and encourages land use that is compatible with these goals.

Greater Baltimore Canoe Club

Mission: Founded in 1975, the Club's conservation activities include keeping members informed on local and regional events, donations to river conservation organizations, support of local legislation designed to promote river conservation and publication of a newsletter.

Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management

The Greater Lansing Regional Committee on Phase II Non-Point Source Pollution Prevention (GLRC) is a guiding body comprised of participating Phase II communities within the Greater Lansing Region. The committee has been established to guide the implementation of the entire Phase II Program for the communities within three identified watersheds; the Grand River, the Red Cedar River and the Looking Glass River watersheds.

Greater Nippenose Valley Watershed Association

The Nippenose Valley Watershed Association is located in western Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The association defines its boundaries by the topography of the land. The valley contains several streams; Rauchtown Creek, McMurrin Run, Morgan Valley Run, Nygart, Sweitzer, and Rattling Camp Run which are all tributaries to Antes Creek. Antes Creek is a tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River and empties into the Susquehanna at Jersey Shore, PA. The Nippenose Valley is unique to North Central Pennsylvania. The watershed contains several large sinkholes that ?swallow up? the various streams and reintroduce them to the surface further down slope. Some of these sinkholes have sub surface paths that are unknown in their re-existence to the surface. The waters of this valley are introduced to a buffering effect from underground limestone deposits. Therefore, the streams that empty into the Antes Creek provide significant buffering abilities. The watershed residents have a concern in maintaining water quality in the stream are interested in working with other residents and businesses in the valley to promote wise stewardship of their waters and land. In February of 2001, Interest in the formation of a watershed group in the Nippenose Valley of Lycoming County was provided by a group of these concerned citizens. A meeting with the DEP Watershed Coordinator and the Lycoming County Conservation District?s Watershed Specialist and these concerned citizens was held to discuss the organization and formation of a watershed group for the Nippenose Valley

Greater Pokegama Lake Association

The purpose of this organization shall be to prevent the pollution and retard eutrophication of Pokegama Lake in Itasca County, MN, including the the power to do all things necessary to educate the public at large on preventing the pollution of Pokegama Lake and to obtain the necessary laws and regulations to prevent the pollution of Pokegama Lake. It shall also be the aim of this organization to maintain the desirable environmental quality fo the existing lake and lakeshore area and to promote its orderly development.

Greater Pottstown Watershed

The GPWA is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and restoring Pottstown area waterways. We hold monthly trash cleanups on local waterways. The GPWA spearheaded a group effort to remove an orphan dam on the Manatawny Creek, Pottstown, Pa.

Greater Pushaw Lake Association

Greater Pushaw Lake Association monitors a relatively shallow 5056-acre lake in a 75-mile watershed. We take water samples at three locations twice a month from May till October, which are read at the University of Maine.

Greater Springfield Area Riverwatch

Greater Springfield Area Riverwatch volunteers monitor water quality of the Connecticut River and all tributary watersheds in the Greater Springfield area. We have begun a pilot program to work with all 2000 eighth-graders in Springfield schools on issues concerning the Mill River watershed, using classroom presentations and field trips.

Green Bay Southwest High School

Green Bay Southwest High School does chemical and macroinvertebrate testing on Duck Creek, a medium-size stream in our attendance area. Duck Creek is part of the lower Fox River watershed. The chemical testing is done by our junior "Chemistry in the Community" class, and the macroinvertebrate testing by all sophomore students taking Biology. Our program is based on Mark Mitchell and Bill Stapp's "Field Manual for Water Quality Testing" (from GREEN, in Michigan).

Green Club of West Virginia Wesleyan College

We promote environmental responsibility and sustainable living on earth- particularly in WV, especially in central WV's mountain counties.

Green Lake-Betsie River Association

We monitor Green Lake and it's tributaries for a variety of substances, educate the residents, and are active in any governmental issues that may affect the quality of these waters.

Green Lake Sanitary District

Monitoring of lake and watershed waters, nonpoint pollution control practices, fisheries and recreation (carp trap, aquatic plant harvesting), wastewater (sewering, inspections, management plan, septic system replacement program), and solid wastes (garbage pick-up and recycling).

Green Lane Reservoir/ Deep Creek Watershed

Green Mountain Club

The mission of the Green Mountain Club is to make the Vermont Mountains play a larger part in the life of the people by protecting and maintaining the Long Trail System and fostering, through education, the stewardship of Vermont's hiking trails and mountains.The GMC publishes the Long Trail Guide, which is a thorough reference for overnight sites and trail descriptions of the Long Trail and its side trails. We also publish the Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont, which lists more than150 day hikes throughout Vermont. Go to our online store to view other items that we have for your hiking enjoyment!

Green River Watershed Preservation Alliance

Green River Watershed Preservation Alliance has monitored the main stem of Green River for background data; we found high coliforms, turbidity, and nutrients near the mouth. We plan to resume our monitoring under the umbrella of Deerfield River Monitoring Project.

Green South Fulton

Green South Fulton is a community based environmental organization promoting Smart Growth in a developing area of South Fulton County in the Metro Atlanta region. We focus on watershed protection. Our activities included water qualtiy monitoring, restoration projects and watershed advocacy. We partner with conservation organizations to protect stream corridors. Our major focus is the Deep/Line Creek system, a major tributary of the Chattahoochee River south of Atlanta.

Green Valleys Association

watershed protection/environmental education 151 sq. miles of watershed stewardship in northern Chester Co., PA Watersheds: Pigeon, French, Pickering,Valley Creeks and the Stony Run Current issues: Implementation of our Sustainable Watershed Management Program, technical support against the Perrier pumping request, support with Valley Creek Coalition concerning increased stormwater runoff from widening of Rte 202(Valley Forge National Historical Park at risk)

Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed (WRIA 9) Salmon Habitat Conservation Planning Effort

This effort is producing plans for protecting and restoring salmon habitat to help recover chinook salmon and bull trout. The planning process is sponsored and paid for by all 16 local governments that have jurisdiction in the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed. Other participants include environmental groups, businesses, and state and federal agencies. Participants produced a Habitat Limiting Factors and Reconnaissance Assessment Report in 2000 that details salmon habitat conditions in the watershed. In May 2002, the Steering Committee completed a Near-Term Action Agenda outlining 45 actions to be taken by local governments and other watershed partners over the next 2-4 years. In 2002-2004, participants will develop a long-term comprehensive conservation plan for salmon habitat. Both documents and further information about the planning process are available at the website: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/Wrias/9/index.htm. In addition to planning, participants are actively restoring and protecting habitat throughout the watershed.

Green/Duwamish Watershed Alliance

To protect and restore the Green Duwamish watershed.

Greenacres Water Quality Monitoring Project

Greenacres Water Quality Monitoring Project runs school-based monitoring using chemical, physical and biological indicators. Each school reports results to local government or other community based organization for monitored watersheds on an annual basis. Local governments, grants and donations provide financial support. We also work with citizen volunteers and local efforts to improve water quality including cleanups, tree plantings, wetland plantings, streamwalks,symposium, festivals, and special events. We run a citizen monitoring project called the Saturday Stream Snapshot and use a "high end" lab process water quality samples in the Lower Little Miami Watershed. We have also supported 319 projects and other USEPA projects by providing volunteers to monitor water qualtiy

Greenbrier County Schools

Several schools in Greenbrier County monitor and report on various conditions and pollutants at several sites along the Greenbrier River and its tributaries.

Greenbrier River Watershed Association

Our purpose is to promote the maintenance, preservation, protection and restoration of the ecological integrity of the Greenbrier River and its watershed.

Greene Environmental Coalition

The Greene Environmental Coalition will promote public participation in government and industry as the primary building block for enhanced environmental protection. The public must have a pro-active opportunity to become involved in decisions that permit pollution to enter our air, water, and our homes.

Greening Of Dundalk (Dundalk Renaissance Corp)

The Greening of Dundalk is a volunteer effort run by the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation to plant trees, run clean-ups, and overall "green" Dundalk. This also includes educating residents about their watershed and providing ways for them to have a beneficial impact on the Chesapeake Bay.

Greenspace-the Cambria Land Trust

Mission Statement - The North Coast of San Luis Obispo is a national treasure. Our mission is to protect and enhance its ecological systems through land acquisition and management, public education and advocacy.

Greenup County Conservation District

Greenway Network, Inc.

The Greenway Network is addressing a wide range of watershed issues in St. Charles County. St. Charles is one of the fastest growing areas in the state and urban development is a major concern. They recently held a watershed wide water quality monitoring day on Dardenne Creek to generate a Asnapshot@ of the river and to promote public awareness. Participants were Missouri Volunteer Water Quality Monitors. Greenway Network is working to develop greenways on the Missouri River and Dardenne Creek.

Greenwood Lake

Gregory-Portland Junior High School Naturalist Club

Gregory-Portland Junior High School students monitor water at two sites every month: a fishing pier close to a wetland area, and a site at a boat launch about five miles from two chemical plants. We also monitor a third site quarterly and students are taken out to monitor three sites in the Corpus Christi ship channel from a research boat. A hydrolab is used and some samples are sent to various labs.

Groundwork Yonkers/Saw Mill River Coalition

Saw Mill River Coalition is a program of Groundwork Yonkers, a non-profit urban environmental organization. The river program's mission is to help people protect, revitalize and enjoy the Saw Mill River. Activities include river clean ups, restoration projects, invasive vine cutting, land use planning, water quality monitoring, fish studies with local high schools and colleges, pollution prevention campaigns. Website: www.sawmillrivercoalition.org

Group for the South Fork, Inc.

The Group for the South Fork is a volunteer-directed, professionally staffed, not-for-profit environmental advocacy organization established in 1972. The Group is dedicated to protecting the environment, rural character and quality of life across the South Fork through public advocacy and public education. The Group is the only professionally-staffed, not-for-profit organization dedicated to using public advocacy to protect our region's diverse wetlands, bays and harbors, forests, coastlines, farmlands and historic community character

Grover Cleveland Middle School

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority

Activities: Texas Watch; River Cleanups; Monitor water quality conditions at adopted sites.

Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC)

The Council is a 501c(3) nonprofit, formed in 1997 to give all residents in the Gualala River Watershed an opportunity to learn about land and water regulations that impact the watershed, and to develop a citizen-based forum to learn about, influence, and guide the process of decisions that impact the lives of all inhabitants in the watershed. The concerns of the Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) include a sound use of science, and a promotion of land and water stewardship practices that allow for restoration of the environment.

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

The GTMNERR provides research and education opportunities and practical information for coastal decision-makers to improve the management of coastal natural resources. The GTM Reserve provides a living laboratory for education and research groups to learn about estuaries, those coastal areas where rivers meet the sea. The Reserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and is also a part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U. S. Department of Commerce.

GuardAguas

To assure the protection and conservation of Puerto Rico's hydrological and marine resourcess.

Guardians of the West Fork

Guest River Restoration Project

Guilford Lake Civic Association

Dredging of Guilford lake by ODNR is about 70% completed. Monthly water samples are collected & analyzed by Kent State University Personnel

Guilford Soil and Water Conservation District

Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership (GCPEP)

The Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership (GCPEP) is a unique collaboration among Eglin AFB, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Champion International Corporation, Blackwater River State Forest, Northwest Florida Water Management District and National Forests in Alabama and Florida, who cooperate under the auspices of a 1996 multi party Memorandum of Understanding. The partners manage more than 840,000 acres in one of the most important conservation landscapes in the Southeast. Of the 115 species of plants and animals and 29% natural communities identified by TNC as being targets for conservation action in the 42 million acre Eastern Gulf Coastal Plain ecoregion, 37% of species and 38% of natural communities occur on GCPEP lands, despite GCPEP being only 2% of the ecoregional land area. The GCPEP has undertaken a joint planning process, including identifying site conservation targets and assessing the stresses and sources of stress. Eighteen total conservation targets were identified, ranging from single species (e.g., red-cockaded woodpeckers) to large, matrix-forming ecosystem types, (e.g., longleaf pine matrix). Major threats to targets include residential development, incompatible fire, forestry and agricultural practices, unstable management funding and roads/utility corridors. Cooperative conservation strategies were developed in the project's second phase.

Gunpowder Valley Conservancy

The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a non-profit organization, mobilizes people and resources to care for the lands, waters and character of the Gunpowder Watershed. Its emphasis is on land preservation, restoration, stream cleanups and education.

Gvsu Annis Water Resources Institute

GVSU-AWRI prepares watershed management plans, maps, and decision support systems for watershed groups and communities.

Gwinnett Adopt-A-Stream

Gwinnett Adopt-A-Stream promotes water quality through education and community outreach in order to protect and conserve Gwinnett County's water resources. Activities include stream & lake cleanups, water quality monitoring, environmental workshops, providing guest speakers, storm drain stenciling, and facilty tours.

Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful

We are dedicated to community and science based environmental solutions. We promote litter prevention, beautification and solid waste minimization.

H.C. Crittenden Middle School

The HCC RiverWatch Project involves students and community volunteers who monitor water quality of 14 sites on four rivers in three sub-watersheds within the Long Island Sound watershed. Students perform 10 physical/chemical tests each month and an annual macroinvertebrate and diatom inventory. We cosponsor an Annual Community Water Testing Day giving residents an opportunity to test their wells' drinking water. Data is presented annually by students to the North Castle Conservation and Town Boards. We ha

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H2O Guard

The H2O Guard are local citizens in Palm Bay and Sebastian, Florida who gather baseline water quality data from Turkey Creek and the Saint Sebastian River. These water bodies are important not only because they receive most of the stormwater drainage from our communities, but also because both bodies of waer lead to the Indian River Lagoon, a national estuary.

Habitat Partners

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc

The primary Mission of the Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. is to provide representation for the natural living resources of the Hackensack River. This representation is manifested in the Hackensack environmental advocacy, education and conservation programs. The focus of Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. is to protect and defend the environmental quality of the eco-system of the estuary, river and watershed and the quality of life for the people and other creatures that inhabit the Hackensack River watershed.

Hacklebarney Chapt TU: Jersey Shore Ch of TU & Atlantic Saltwater FlyFishers (Bob Popovic's chapter)

Stream conservation, flow monitoring, clean up, off site polluters, preservation of wild NJ brook trout streams: South Branch of Raritan, Black River, & Whippany River. I am here for several months to aid with my daughter, but would very much like to know if and when & where you have any meetings so that I could attend and learn what there is available in the watersheds of Missouri, Illinois, & Arkansas (not that I have any rods or reels with me...but it'd be nice to report back to my home chapters upon returning to NJ and to maybe take a trip out to the Merrimack (?).

Hall County Adopt-A-Stream

Hall County Adopt-A-Stream monitors Flat, Limestone, and Balus Creeks in Hall County, Georgia. We are also involved in stream restoration and community education.

Hamilton County Park District

Hamilton County Park District's Biological Stream Monitoring program concentrates on the biological integrity of streams that flow through Hamilton County Parks in the Great Miami, Little Miami, and Mill Creek watersheds.

Hancock County Soil Conservation District

The Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a local unit of state government responsible for the conservation and development of our soil, water, and related natural resources through education, public information, leadership, technical assistance, and development of innovative programs.

Hands Across the River Coalition

Hands Across the River Coalition works with the EPA Superfund clean-up of PCBs and the state Adopt A Stream program. We have adopted the Acushnet River which we monitor from land, water, and air. We are involved in environmental justice issues in surrounding towns, which includes monitoring hazardous waste sites. We also sponsor spring and fall riverbank cleanups.

Hanover Conservation Commission

Protection of river values and water quality.The Hanover Conservation Commission consists of seven full members and up to three alternate members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three-year terms. In addition, one member of the Board of Selectmen serves as a liaison with the Commission, as does one member of the Hanover Conservation Council, a private, local, non-profit conservation organization. Often a Planning Board member also serves as a member of the Conservation Commission. The Commission's core mission includes: ¡ Preserving and protecting the Town's natural resources, such as the Town Forest, trails, wetlands and water bodies, open space, views, and wildlife habitat; ¡ Supporting and advising the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding conservation issues; ¡ Implementing the Open Space Priorities Plan through solicitation of land and easements and the use of the Conservation Fund, and the development, extension, and maintenance of our trail network; ¡ Educating the public as to the importance of natural resource preservation and open space protection; ¡ Monitoring conservation easements and landowner¡Ás adherence to their terms and conditions; ¡ Coordinating with efforts of other conservation organizations

Harding Land Trust

Seek to acquire, by gift, bequest or purchase, real property or easements in Harding Township for conservation.

Harlan County Construction District

Harlem Heights Heritage Area Foundation

The Harlem Heights Heritage Area Foundation is a new organization. Our goal is to support the newly established Heights Heritage Area that was signed into law by Governor Pataki November, 2004. One of the themes of the heritage area is maritime. And one of the goals of the foundation is to help area residents reclaim their waterfront and improve access and recreation.

Harney County Watershed Council

The Council recognizes that local economic and ecological prosperity is dependant upon the current and future availability and quality of water, therefore, the Harney County Watershed Council is committed to this three part goal: 1. Determine the health of individual watersheds or watershed segments. 2. Retain the health of high quality watersheds. 3. Restore and enhance those watersheds or portions thereof that can be improved.

Harpeth River Watershed Association

The Harpeth River Watershed Assoc. (HRWA) is dedicated to protecting and restoring the ecological health of the Harpeth River. Our work leverages the scientific and technical training and experience of our staff and advisors with the efforts of a diverse corps of volunteers. About one-third of the Harpeth River watershed is located in one of the fastest growing regions in the country--Williamson County, TN. The HRWA's efforts include collaborating with developers to improve development, road design and land use planning, working for more effective erosion control, encouraging infiltration stormwater management design, improving stream buffers, and similar on-the-ground and long-term solutions that everyone from a homeowner to a planning commissioner can implement. Using specially trained volunteers, we have completed a Visual Stream Assessment of 217 sites on 303(d) listed streams within the watershed. We have completed a Dissolved Oxygen study of the Harpeth River, as well as a Sediment Study conducted on the first flush of rising stream flows during storm events. We are currently conducting a Streambank Erosion Study to determine how much streambank property is being lost to erosion. And we have implemented a River Restoration Program to physically restore and stabilize eroding banks in neighborhoods, parks, farms and on private property around the Harpeth.

Harrods Creek Task Force

Monitor and protect Harrods Creek.

Hatchet Creek Watershed Association

Hatchet Ranch Community Watershed Project

In development of process for monitoring, wetland restoration, wildlife habitat, conservation and restoration of the Muddy Creek and Greenhorn River.

Haw River Watch Project

The Haw River Watch Project trains and equips volunteers to do pH, temperature, visual observations, and macroinvertebrate identification assessments 4 times a year on the Haw River and its tributaries. Selected teams do tests for phosphate and nitrates as well. We have 40 teams and a part-time coordinator. Teams act as watchdogs for pollution problems as well as help us respond more rapidly to protect the river.

Hawaiian Reforestation Program Foundation

Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association

Fishing Association

Hay Creek Watershed Association

The Hay Creek Watershed Association conducts monthly water quality monitoring at several locations in cooperation with the Schuylkill Riverkeeper. We sponsor public information meetings on watershed issues like streamside fencing and sewage, as well as a candidate's night for local elections. The Association also sponsors education programs for children, including bug counts and a 'flume' that allows the kids to see the effects of building and development on streams. We recently won the Berks County Conservation District's Oustanding Conservation Organization of 2001 award.

Hays County Water Planning Partnership

HCWPP is a grass-roots citizens organization with over 500 members representing all areas of Hays County who are concerned with quality of life issues that impact our limited ground water water resources--which is our primary source of drinking water.

Haywood Waterways Association, Inc.

To educate the residents of Haywood County on the importance of protecting the waterways and Pigeon River Watershed in Haywood County, NC. HWA has written a watershed plan for the county and works with its partners to secure grants for stream restoration projects. We also do water quality monitoring including sediment monitoring.

Headwaters

Roaca Crk 319 NPSP abatement

Headwaters Association, Inc.

Headwaters goals include volunteer citizens monitoring, river clean-up and restoration, resources conservation, promoting eco-tourism development, recognizing our area's unique heritage, establishing educational programs in area schools in macroinvertebrate sampling and establishing a database of river conditions. Activities include participation in clean-up projects, community leadership training and the signing of Virginia's Declaration of Rivers with 21 other groups and pursuing recognition of the Levisa/Big Sandy Watershed as an AHR.

Headwaters Inc.

We work to solve environmental and economic problems resulting from legacy coal mining.

Headwaters Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.

Promote the wise use and conservation of our natural resources in rural North Central PA.

Heal the Bay

Mission statement: Heal the Bay is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and southern California coastal waters safe and healthy again for people and marine life. We use research, education, community action and policy programs to achieve this goal. Activities: Malibu Creek Watershed Stream Team - A volunteer monitoring program that trains and educates citizens to help collect data about water quality and degraded habitat throughout the Malibu Creek Watershed. Speakers Bureau - Trains volunteers to conduct free educational presentations about point and non-point source water pollution to local groups including corporations, community groups, schools (kindergarten through college) and clubs. Heal the Bay's speakers bureau educates over 25,000 people each year. Key to the Sea - An innovative program designed to enhance existing field trip programs to local marine science centers. The program provides teacher curriculum and training to better educate students about marine resources and pollution issues. Beach Report Card- Assigns grades to most major beaches in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Orange Counties on an A-F scale based on bacterial pollution levels present in the surf zone. Other Programs: Coastal Cleanup Day and Adopt-a-Beach programs

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary partners with the University of Texas, Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and University of North Texas to develop educational field and lab programs concerning watershed management for elementary, secondary and college students. The Heard Museum invites schools and communities to join in its watershed management programs which will make a REAL difference to the future of Collin County and North Texas.

Heidelberg College National Center for Water Quality Research

The Heidelberg National Center for Water Quality Research, working together with county organizations such as Soil and Water Districts, and with volunteer participants, develops detailed, geo-referenced databases of nitrate and herbicide contamination in private rural wells in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Illinois.

Heidelberg College Water Quality Laboratory

The Heidelberg Water Quality Laboratory, working together with county organizations such as Soil and Water Districts, and with volunteer participants, develops detailed, geo-referenced databases of nitrate and herbicide contamination in private rural wells in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Illinois.

Heizer Manila Watershed Organization, Inc.

A grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 organization "saving the environment for our children". A wide range of projects including the construction / enhancement of wetlands to treat Acid Mine drainage, public outreach and education of environmental issues, partnering with State and Federal Agencies for improvement of our watershed, published article in Land and Water Magazine, working with private researchers to improve water quality.

Hell Creek Drainage District

Hemlock Farms Volunteer Lakewatch Team

Hemlock Farms is a private residential recreational community located in northeast Pennsylvania and containing four lakes, 10 ponds, and associated wetlands and streams. At the recommendation of several studies, we began a volunteer monitoring program to develop a baseline for our lakes and to maintain and improve the quality of our waters. Currently 25 volunteers monitor the lakes biweekly May through September.

Henderson Inlet Watershed Council

Oversees implementation of watershed action plan/reduction-elimination of nonpoint source pollution, restoration of fish resources.

Hennepin Conservation District

The Hennepin Conservation District conducts macroinvertebrate monitoring with high schools and colleges, including identification to family level. We encourage river stewardship projects such as streambank restoration, clean-ups, and youth congresses on rivers.

Henry's Fork Watershed Council

Fishery monitoring programs, funding for fencing pond to protect rare amphibian species for protection, fish ladder projects, swan relocation program to stabilize breeding population, stream rehabilitation, proactive measures for protecting native fish.

Henry County School System

Rivers Field Study is in it's second year as a Service Learning Project at Paris Landing State Park. Students monitor the water at the beach. Monitoring includes: using chemical water quality tests and macro invertebrates to establish a biotic index. 2007 - work was collaborated with TVA. 2008 work is collaborated with TDNR at Austin Peay University.

Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District

The Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a locally organized, self governed, nonprofit organization functioning under Missouri Law, working for the development and improvement of our land and water resources. SWCDs insure that locally elected decision makers originate conservation programs to best address the soil and water resources in the district.

Heritage College Chemistry Department Monitoring Programs

The Heritage College Chemistry Department is setting up a new project in which volunteers will monitor groundwater for pesticides, nitrates, and inorganic compounds.

Heritage Conservancy

A public-private partnership program involving four states to promote a watershed-wide vision and coordinated action for resource management, environmental integrity and sustainable community.

Heron Lake Watershed District

The HLWD encompasses approximately 472 square miles in Nobles, Jackson, Murray, and Cottonwood counties of southwestern Minnesota. Three major lakes, along with several smaller bodies of water are found within the watershed. Fulda Lakes 1 and 2, and East and West Graham are the lakes that provide recreational opportunities such as swimming and fishing. The Heron Lake system consisting of North Lake, South Lake, and the North Marsh is the primary receiving basin for the watershed and is noted for waterfowl production and hunting activities. These lake systems have undergone intensive monitoring. It has been determined that these lake systems have high levels of phosphorus and total suspended solids. In addition, they are subject to periodic flooding. In an effort to addres these issues, the HLWD has established goals and objectives and a work plan to guide the overall efforts of water quality improvement, to increase the diversity and number of plants and animals, to improve wildlife habitat, and to reduce flooding. For more information, contact the HLWD office at 507-793-2462 or hlwd@roundlk.net

Herondo, Inc.

The purpose of this organization is to improve communities through the implementation of civic and environmental enhancement projects. Specifically, this organization will focus on improving storm-water run-off by developing and applying better management practices at all stages within urban watersheds including rainfall retention, source pollution control, volunteer cleanups and charitable educational outreach in targeted communities, and where practicable, enhancing storm water conveyances to a more natural state.

Herring Run Watershed Association

Herring Run Watershed Association Stream Teams are affiliating with schools and non-profits with the goal of monitoring 100% of the waterways in Herring Run watershed, a Baltimore County and City tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. Monitoring is done in cooperation with Save Our Streams and City and County agencies.

Hialeah Institute

Bringing Students together. And Helping them Achieve there Future Goals.

Hickahala Creek Drainage Dist

High Country Citizens' Alliance

The Alliance works on plans for future uses and protection of Gunnison River Basin water and strives to reform Colorado's water policy and laws working with stakeholders to improve and protect water quality.

Highland Junior/Senior High

Highland Rivers and Stream Team monitors mainly the Wolf River and also the Missouri River. We were the first active Kansas high school to monitor both macroinvertebrates and chemical parameters, and the first Stream Team in Kansas to be recognized by the Kansas and National Wildlife Federations. We monitor year-round on a bimonthly basis. Our natural resources class manages local wetlands and state lakes for terrestrial and aquatic organisms.

Highland Lake Association, Inc.

Highland Lake Association monitors Highland Lake in Windham and Falmouth (Cumberland County).

Highlands County Lakes Association

Our organization works to protect lakes in Highlands County, Florida. It provides volunteer monitoring, education, and promotes public awareness regarding the importance of lakes in Florida.

Highlands Soil & Water Conservation District

Conservation Districts were created nationwide, generally one per county, as a response to the Dust Bowl that occurred in the late 1930' and early 1940's. The Dust Bowl was a result of non-sustainable farming practices that heavily impacted the land and therefore soil conservation became the focus of these local groups, as well as the newly created federal agency, the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), known to day as the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation districts were formed in Florida as a subdivision of state government under the Florida Conservation law of 1937 to implement locally led conservation. Conservation Districts and the NRCS work closely with each other, sharing resources and personnel, and usually office space, to accomplish the goal of conservation at a local level. The actual work performed by a conservation district depends on local needs. The work is directed by an elected board of supervisors who meet monthly to discuss and direct District activities. Traditionally the board of supervisors (for Districts nationwide) has been composed of members of the agricultural community, though more recently District boards are comprised of members from diverse backgrounds, particularly in urban areas.

Hill Country Foundation

Hillsborough County Stormwater Public Education Awareness Campaign (SPEAC)

Hillsborough County SPEAC is an educational outreach program in which volunteers do monitoring, education, and restoration. Our program has 5 components. The Lake Management Program (LaMP), Streamwaterwatch, Adopt-A-Pond, Stormwater Ecologist, and Officer Snook. These programs each target different audiences within the county including lake residents, stream users, stormwater pond owners, elementary school children, and high school students.

Hillsborough River Greenways Task Force

To preserve and protect the natural resources of the Hillsborough River watershed by protecting and enhancing the ecological sustainability and quality of life through coalition building, research, education, and advocacy.

Hillsdale Local School District

Hillsdale Local School District high school biology students have monitored local ponds since 1980. Since 1986 we have been establishing baseline conditions for Jerome Fork in Ashland County (Muskingum watershed). We are updating our manual titration procedures to computerized electronic equipment.

Hillsdale Water Quality Project, Inc.

Volunteers direct the corporation's educational and monitoring efforts. The project recently became incorporated as a 501C3 corporation. A limited amount of funds are available to help landowners install best management practices. About 50 residents work with local and state officials to make decisions on local water quality issues. During 1998, the project was named one of the top four volunteer-based environmental programs in the United States. In 2002, the project received the National Association of Counties Environmental Acts of Caring Award.

Hinkson Creek Watershed Workgroup

To collect and preserve baseline watershed data and provide this data to resource managers.

Hitchcock Center for the Environment

Hitchcock Center for the Environment functions as a resource center to connect people with environmental groups and as a place to report sightings of migrating birds and salamanders. We work in the Connecticut River watershed. Our educators bring environmental programs to schools.

Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition Inc

HRWC was formally organized in 1996 as a nonprofit organization that works to facilitate water quality improvements through study, education, volunteer monitoring and voluntary restoration programs in the Hiwassee River watershed above Appalachia dam, within Towns and Union counties in Georgia and Cherokee and Clay counties in North Carolina. Visit the website for more information! http://www.hrwc.net

Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc.

HRWC is a local, non-governmental, conservation nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate water quality improvements in lakes and streams throughout the upper Hiwassee River watershed within Cherokee and Clay counties in NC and Towns and Union counties in north GA. For more than 10 years HRWC has provided water quality education, funding for and implementation of voluntary watershed restoration projects, services in coordinating communication between various agencies working in our area, watershed planning, and opportunities for citizens to volunteer. The HRWC leadership believes that for water resources to truly be protected, citizens within a watershed must understand and participate in protection and restoration efforts; however, the organization does not get involved in legislative or political campaign advocacy. HRWC currently has four major program areas: Watershed Restoration, Lake/Watershed Planning, Water Quality Education and Volunteer Opportunities. HRWC and its projects are completely supported by membership dues, donations, local funding and grants. Visit http://www.hrwc.net for more information!

Hockanum River Group

Hockanum River Linear Park Committee

Maintains 15 mile hike trails, cleanups, planting along river, canoe race, elementary school river and wetland education.

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation

The mission of the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation is to conserve the last parcel of wilderness in the Hoffler Creek watershed for environmental education, research, and recreation consistent with good stewardship.

Hofmann Dam River Rats

A group of conservationist anglers working in cooperation with Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the restoration, protection, and improvement of the Des Plaines river and its fishery.

Hogan Creek Watershed Project

The Hogan Creek Watershed Project is a partnership of individuals, organizations and agencies working together to improve the water quality throughout the Hogan Creek Watershed. Organizations, youth groups, agencies and volunteers have formed this partnership. Activities include a fourth grade "Water Festival", storm drain marking programs, Creek-Cleanups, quarterly newsletters, water quality monitoring and various workshops for both landowners and teachers. Currently, the watershed coordinator is developing a Best Management Plan for the watershed.

Hoh Indian Tribe

To preserve and protect the fish and wildlife habitats.

Hollow Creek Watershed

Holston High School

Beaver Creek Dam: Together We Can Do It involves high school students in the detection of water and watershed problems. By working with the local town, soil/water conservation agencies, and TVA, they are able to observe progress.

Homewaters Project

Homewaters Project connects people to nature and each other in the context of their home communities through inquiry-based education programs to schools and the public.

Homme Watershed

Honey Creek Watershed Association

The mission of the Honey Creek Watershed Association is to protect and enhance the groundwater and surface water resources of our watershed through education and project implementation.

Hood Canal Environmental Council

A citizens' group which follows and intervenes on land and water-use issues related to the well-being of Hood Canal since 1969.

Hood Canal Salmon Sanctuary

Hood Canal Watershed Project Center

Hood River Watershed Group

Monthly meetings, coordination assessment, info sharing, on-the-ground projects, monitoring

Hoosic River Watershed Association

Hoosic River Watershed Association conducts several surveys each year, working with school groups and with adult volunteers. Surveys typically feature bacteria and/or macroinvertebrate monitoring, for baseline purposes as well as to locate and assess pollution sources. Temperature surveys are also conducted, to identify cold-water fishery zones and impacts to fisheries. It is also more generally watershed in water quality issues

Hoosier Environmental Council

Mission: Through education, advocacy & citizen empowerment in Indiana, the Hoosier Environmental Council works to restore and protect the natural systems upon which life depends. Publications: HEC Monitor; CapitolWatch; Boardwatch

Hoosier Riverwatch

Hoosier Riverwatch is Indiana's statewide volunteer stream monitoring program. We provide free training workshops, grants for monitoring equipment, and coordination of volunteer data. The program is funded through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Soil Conservation in cooperation with Purdue University Agronomy Department.

Hop Brook Protection Association

Identification and prevention of point-source pollution; water quality monitoirng, constituency-building, recreation and habitat restoration and protection.

Horace Mann Middle School

To educate other students, parents, and community members about our watershed area. We not only do water monitoring but also do storm drain stencilling. We have received awards and grants for our work.

Horizon Milling Water Matters

Horizon Milling/ Saginaw, for the 10th year is using funds from their plant recycling campaign to actively touch the lives of young students in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw School District. The Saginaw Plant consists of 100 employees, all who have contributed in developing a successful, self-sustaining model that links theory and classroom science with field application. Through class room visits, water testing and field trips to Camp Carter YMCA and River Legacy Living Science Center; the Water Matters program in Saginaw has exposed 8160 children to issues of water conservation, non-point source pollution and water pollution prevention. Winners of the Texas Environmental Excellence Award for 2004.

Horizons, Center for Independent Study

Horizons, Center for Independent Study program students are working with the Environmental Earthteam Network in environmental restoration of local areas.

Horn Lake Creek Drainage District

Horn Point Water Monitoring Program

Horn Point Water Monitoring Program monitors the Choptank River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, for chemical and biological parameters.

Horsecreek Neighbors

Horsecreek Neighbors monitor the James River.

Horseshoe Pond/Deer River Flow Association

To protect the quality and integrity of the waters of Horseshoe Pond and Deer River Flow, and to serve the collective interests of the shoreline owners and community. Annual newsletter: Woods and Waters.

Horseshoe/Loon Lake Association

Horseshoe/Loon Lake Association monitors water clarity, temperature, and lake level on a weekly basis from May through September. We also take daily rainfall readings and weekly loon counts during the same season.

Hotophia Creek Drainage District

Housatonic River Initiative

HRI is working to: * restore the Housatonic River and its floodplain as a major community asset, a river safe to fish and swim. * advocate with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a timely and effective and comprehensive PCB cleanup, with strong public participation in all aspects of the negotiating and decision-making process. * reintroduce the residents of Berkshire County to the actual and potential beauty of the Housatonic River. * promote environmental education about the River and PCB contamination in area schools and colleges. * keep our local political leaders, and members of local Boards of Selectmen, Health, and Conservation Commissions aware of the many complicated issues involved in the cleanup process.

Housatonic River Restoration

A community-wide collaboration of Berkshire municipalities and environmental and river organizations to develop and implement a restoration plan for the Housatonic River and watershed in the wake of PCB remediation. Publication of Housatonic River Restoration Plan.

Housatonic River Walk

The Great Barrington Housatonic River Walk is the first public river greenway installed on the Housatonic River in Berkshire County and has become a model for numerous towns along Massachusetts rivers. Beyond transforming a blighted riverbank into a town park and greenway trail, this hands-on stewardship program in practical ecology has engaged 1300 young students and adult volunteers led by qualified professionals in clean-up, restoration, landscaping and trail-making activities. River Walk is a project of the Great Barrington Land Conservancy.

Housatonic Valley Association Inc

The Housatonic Valley Association was founded in 1941 and works to protect the water quality and natural resources of the Housatonic River and its watershed in southwestern Massachusetts, western Connecticut, and eastern New York. HVA accomplishes this goal through education, open space land protection, greenway development, community and grassroots assistance, and advocacy.

Howard Community College

Signatory American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment to become climate neutral. Environmental and sustainability education, native species reforestation,improving storm water management on campus, wildlife habitat, arboretum and nature trails.

HOME: Healing Ourselves & Mother Earth

Protect the Amargosa River watershed

Hubbard County COLA Water Monitoring

Hubbard County COLA Water Monitoring involves twenty-five lake associations in testing water quality in 29 Hubbard County lakes. The purpose of this testing is to establish a long-term database for most of the county's lakes for phosphorous chlorophyl and water qualit (secchi). Completed (in 99) third year, the testing is done during May through Sept. The data is available at MPCA regional office in Detroit Lakes, Mn; Hubbard County Water & Soil Conservation office in Park Rapids, Mn and the coordinator of the project, Jerry Knublich

Hudson River Environmental Society

Not-for-profit educational and scientific organization - 27 yerars old. Conduct conferences and symposia on major environmental issues in the Hudson Basin.

Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System is a network of protected areas established for long-term research, education and stewardship. This partnership program between NOAA and the coastal states protects more than one million acres of estuarine land and water, which provides essential habitat for wildlife; offers educational opportunities for students, teachers and the public; and serves as living laboratories for scientists. Reserve staff work with local communities and regional groups to address natural resource management issues, such as non-point source pollution, habitat restoration and invasive species. Through integrated research and education, the reserves help communities develop strategies to deal successfully with these coastal resource issues. Reserves provide adult audiences with training on estuarine issues of concern in their local communities. They offer field classes for K-12 students and support teachers through professional development programs in marine education. Reserves also provide long-term water quality monitoring as well as opportunities for both scientists and graduate students to conduct research in a “living laboratory.”

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

To protect and restore the Hudson River, its watershed and tributaries through environmental action, education and celebration.

Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council

State regional planning agency which provides small planning grants and planning assistance to communities in the Hudson River Valley interested in protecting natural, cultural and historic resources. Grants can be for wellhead, aquifer, watershed or open space planning and protection.

Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council

Hudson River Watershed Alliance

The mission of the Hudson River Watershed Alliance is to protect, conserve and restore the water resources of the Hudson River Basin through collaborative outreach, education, networking, science, information sharing and technical assistance by and for the stakeholders of the region.

Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership

Mission Statement: To restore the Huff Run Watershed by improving water quality and enhancing wildlife habitat, through community support and involvement.

Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership, Inc.

To restore the Huff Run watershed by improving water quality and enhancing wildlife habitat, through community support and involvement.

Hughes Creek Watershed Association

Humboldt Fish Action Council

The Humboldt Fish Action Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization estabished in 1969, a diverse group composed of: scientists; fishermen, landowners, anency representatives, community members, and students; based in Eureka California, working through out theNorth Coast. We are currently funded through the California Department of Fish and Game's Fisheries Restoration Grants Program and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Program for Fisheries Restoration.

Humboldt Watershed Council

Residents/property owners/concerned citizens protecting local watersheds.

Humphreys Soil Conservation District

Hunt High School

Hunter Creek/Pistol River Watershed Council

Hunting Creek Watershed Management Task Force

Hunting Creek Watershed Management Task Force is developing a management plan for a watershed of approximately 29 square miles, whose creek flows into the Patuxent River. The plan will become part of a comprehensive county plan.

Huntley Meadows Park

The Huntley Meadows Park Water Quality Monitoring Program was established in 1996 to evaluate baseline conditions and provide essential water quality information to protect downstream wetland areas. Volunteers are involved in macroinvertebrate collections, family level identification, fish surveys, storm event monitoring, data base management, and stream valley cleanups.

Hurley Community Development

Huron County Volunteer Stream Monitors

Huron County Volunteer Stream Monitors currently monitors 8 sites in the East Branch subwatershed of the Huron River Watershed. We hope to expand to the entire watershed in surrounding counties, and would like to see our information used as baseline data for assessment of management practices. We monitor macroinvertebrates twice a year and chemical parameters monthly and hold two conferences a year. Our group involves science and environmental clubs from three schools and a homeschool group.

Huron Pines

Huron Pines exists to bring together diverse groups of partners from both the public and private sectors in order to implement resource conservation and community improvement projects. The organization serves the 11 county region of Northeast Michigan and works to achieve its mission through projects such as river restoration, watershed management, community education and land stewardship.

Huron River Watershed Council

Huron River Watershed Council's Adopt-a-Stream program conducts bio-monitoring and identifies physical characteristics of sites on creeks and the river throughout the Huron River watershed. We identify macroinvertebrates to family level, surveying every April and September on a single day, and looking for winter stoneflies in January. we now monitor 40 setes and are adding more. Volunteers put on a festival in March. Three creeks have developed community protection teams that educate the pulic and advise

Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation

The Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Foundation has more than 1,200 volunteers in Wisconsin and almost 4,000 members nationwide. Through a cooperative agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the National Park Service, the Foundation staff and volunteers work to create, build and maintain the many segments of the Ice Age Trail, a 1,000-mile national and state scenic trail located entirely in Wisconsin.

Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts

Conservation districts, governed by locally elected supervisors, help landowners and land users solve resource management problems. Idaho soil conservation districts are legal subdivisions of state government.District supervisors serve voluntarily and without pay. Conservation districts cannot levy taxes or bonds; they may receive total operating funds up to $5,000 per year from county and state government.

Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation

IFWF is a nonprofit corporation whose purposes are to provide financial assistance to fish and wildlife projects, to support the preservation, protection, and management of all wildlife in Idaho, and to promote public interest in preservation and enhancement of fish and game wildlife habitat.

Idaho Rivers United

To protect and restore Idaho's wild rivers, fisheries, and river habitats through organizing, education and advocacy. IRU is a membership-based state-wide citizens' organization working in coalition with grassroots river conservation activists throughout the state.

Idaho Water Users Association

IWUA was formed in 1938 as the Idaho State Reclamation Association and renamed the Idaho Water Users Association in 1972 to reflect the broader based mission of serving all water users of the state. IWUA represents irrigation water users, municipalities, hydropower, aquaculture, agri-businesses and businesses interested in the perpetuation of wise water use in Idaho and our nation. "IWUA is organized to 'promote, aid and assist the development, control, conservation, preservation and utilization of the water resources of the State of Idaho and to cooperate with similar organizations in other states." IWUA is a member driven policy and education oriented organization uniquely responsive to the needs of its members. IWUA focuses its efforts in the areas of legislative advice, educational programs for the professional, lay person and school children and dissemination of information. Emphasis on communication and efficient use of water is a cornerstone of IWUA philosophy.

Idaho Watersheds Project

IWP seeks to identify important riparian and watershed areas of Idaho State School Endowment land and to acquire these areas to protect and restore them from neglect and abuse. IWP also works to improve public policy direction in the management of all public lands on Idaho watersheds.

Illinois Conservation Park & Recreation Foundation

Works to provide scholarships and promote research. recreation, and conservation in the park,

Illinois EcoWatch Network

Illinois EcoWatch Network is a volunteer ecosystem monitoring program run by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. EcoWatch-certified Citizen Scientists conduct biological and physical monitoring and habitat surveys on Illinois? forests, prairies and wadeable streams (ForestWatch PrairieWatch and RiverWatch respectively). Data collected by Citizen Scientists becomes part of a statewide database used by scientists and others to gauge long-term trends in ecosystem health for the Critical Trends Program.

Illinois EPA Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program

The Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP) is a program administered by the Agency since 1981 which utilizes the time and talents of citizen volunteers. The VLMP serves as an educational program for Illinois citizens to learn about lake ecosystems, as well as a cost-effective method of gathering fundamental information on inland lakes. The VLMP "Basic Program" includes training volunteers to measure water clarity (transparency) using a Secchi disk. With Conservation 2000 funding, basic monitoring was expanded from 172 lakes in 1996, to 186 lakes in 1997, and to 192 lakes in 1998. The goal for 1999 is set at 200 lakes. Institution of the program, and educating citizen volunteers about the zebra mussel, helped document the first Illinois inland lake (excluding several river backwater lakes and perched cooling water lakes) to have a zebra mussel population

Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources

A not-for-profit 501 C (4) Conservation Organization whose main purpose is to unite Illinois Outdoorsmen under one statewide umbrella and protect and defend the recreational rights of natural resource users in the state of Illinois. Currently we have united over 100 conservation groups and in excess of 70,000 outdoorsmen as members of IFOR. IFOR is a unique coalition of individuals and organizations. We are one of the most unusual Sportsmen’s groups because we do not blow the horn or promote the cause of any special interest group. IFOR represents all outdoorsmen and women, all sportsmen, all recreational users. We believe it is critical for all of us to band together under one umbrella organization to form a united front against those who would take from us that which is rightfully ours. Our membership has increased annually as Illinois outdoor recreational users become increasingly aware of the need to band and work together and become aware of the effectiveness and strong united voice IFOR brings to the table. Over 100 organizations have joined IFOR and with our individual membership we now represent over 65,000 users of Illinois outdoor resources. By uniting, groups will be strengthened and help each other to achieve their goals and objectives through this Federation. The majority of our Board of Directors also represent several of the groups who have become members of IFOR. This makes IFOR the most unique conservation organization in the State of Illinois. With this diversity, we are capable of representing the interest of all outdoor users. GROUPS represented on IFOR’S Board of Directors are as follows:

Illinois Native Plant Society

Dedicated to the preservation, conservation and study of the native plants and vegetation of Illinois. The Society was organized as the Southern Illinois Native Plant Society in 1981. In 1986 it became today’s statewide organization. The Society currently consists of approximately 538 members. The Society publishes the quarterly newsletter, The Harbinger and the annual scientific journal, Erigenia.

Illinois River Sands

Illinois River Watershed Partnership

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership's mission is to continue to improve the health of the Illinois River through the implementation of best management practices, water quality monitoring, public education, community outreach and ecosystem restoration activities throughout the Illinois River watershed.

Illinois Valley Community College Rivers Project

Illinois Valley Community College monitors the Little Vermilion River. We have used the Rivers Curriculum Project for the last five years and have just begun Illinois EcoWatch monitoring. Annually we have a February workshop for area high school teachers and their students to share information and help train the teachers and students.

Illinois Valley Watershed Council

Natural Resource Mgmt. Focus on Adadromous Fish Enhancement

Indian Creek Watershed Association (West Virginia)

A watershed association sponsored by the New River Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America. We do water quality monitoring, watershed educaton, wellhead protection, streambank restoration, etc. in partnership with other community groups and agencies

Indian Lake Watershed Project

The Indian Lake Watershed Project was created to facilitate and promote actions that will improve water quality for the benefit of recreation, agriculture, wildlife, and other uses of the Indian Lake Watershed area and Indian Lake. The Indian Lake Watershed Project strives to prevent Indian Lake from becoming more shallow and to make the water suitable for all the recreation demands. Some sucesses include Water clarity improvement from less than 1. foot in 1990 to over 2 feet today. 2. Sediment reduction of 80% from 79,000 T/Y to less than 15,000 T/Y. 3. Over seventy-five percent of cropland in watershed now planted to no-till. 4. Wetlands established. 5. Acres and acres of: a) wildlife habitat planted b) waterways established c) trees and shrubs planted 6. Three years of courses offered at the Nature Center to 4/5 graders in tri-county area.

Indian Ridge Watershed Association

Indian River Bay

Installed ag waste management systems, composters, manure storage units. Tree planting. BMPs

Indian River Soil & Water Conservation District (1)

The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District(SWCD) was organized in 1945 with boundaries the same as Indian River County. It is a governmental subdivision of the state of Florida, known as an Independent Special District. The mission of the Indian River SWCD is to deliver natural resources conservation technology and education to local land users and to promote the best land use and management practices that will conserve, improve and sustain the natural environment of Indian River County. Education has been recognized as the number one priority of the Soil and Water Conservation District. Continuous efforts have been made to provide education through the schools and public workshops to maintain an awareness of the individual roles we all play in conservation. Services The district provides a variety of services related to the conservation of our natural resources. Conservation planning assistance helps the landuser to make management decisions based on practical considerations. The plan includes: environmental evaluation, planning maps and soils information, record of landuser's decisions, nutrient and pest management, and technical information. Growers are encouraged to use Best Management Practices (BMPs) in their plans of operation. The soil survey is a publication which contains information that can be used in land planning programs in Indian River County. It provides maps, descriptions of soils and tables of predictions of soil behavior for selected land uses. It is a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers, planners, builders, conservationists, teachers, and students. Individual land units can be evaluated for their soils properties and uses. A land users crop irrigation requirements can be evaluated and recommendations made as to type of irrigation that will efficiently satisfy those requirements. Low volume, seepage, solid set, and capillary systems have been successfully implemented throughout the county. Land users crop growth requirements will at times need to remove excess water during the growing season. Field ditches, ditches, and culvert pipe design and sizing are part of the Conservation Planning system.

Indiana Farm & Home Assessment for Water Quality Protection

Educational outreach, home environment, agroecosystem assessment and monitoring, holistic approach to water resource protection covering the State of Indiana focusing mostly on rural areas. We have developed a growing number of farmer and home owner driven publications that guide individuals in pollution prevention (visit our web site).

Indiana Lakes Management Society

The purpose of the Indiana Lakes Management Society shall be to promote and encourage the understanding and comprehensive management of lakes and reservoirs and their watershed eco-systems. To reach the projected goals of the Society, the following general objectives are identified: 1.To promote and provide a forum for the sharing of information and experience on scientific, legal, administrative, and financial aspects of lake and watershed management; 2.To foster and assist in the development of local lake restoration and protection programs in accordance with appropriate management strategies and techniques; 3.To encourage the cooperation and interaction of organizations, agencies, units of government, and individuals concerned with lake and watershed management and protection; 4.To encourage, support and assist in the development of local, state, and national programs, policies, and legislation promoting lake and watershed management; 5.To encourage development and enforcement of laws and legislation designed to protect vital water resources and their environments. Indiana is blessed with approximately 500 natural (glacial) lakes greater than 5 acres in area. These are located primarily in the three northernmost tiers of counties. Besides the natural lakes, there are 25 public reservoirs larger than 300 acres. In addition, the state contains at least 10,000 artificial ponds of various sizes. Total area of lake habitat in Indiana is estimated to be almost 300,000 acres. The southern tip of Lake Michigan makes up about half this amount. A little more than 1% of Indiana's total area is composed of "lake water." The science of limnology (the study of lakes) is only a little more than a hundred years old but the field has deep roots in Indiana. Some of the first scientific lake studies conducted anywhere in the world were done in Indiana. Indiana University established a field station on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse in 1895 and a pioneering study of Lake Maxinkuckee's physical and biological characteristics, published in 1920, still serves as a model of how lakes have been studied elsewhere. Many other limnological "firsts" occurred at the Crooked Lake Biological Station in Whitley County. Most takes with public access have been studied fairly extensively by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) during the past 25 years. IDEM's program is geared toward managing lake "trophic" status and toxic substances while IDNR works to provide optimum fishing opportunities. Many individual lake associations, composed of local homeowners and conservationists, also have programs to enhance the quality of Indiana's lakes. These may include such things as sewer districts, volunteer monitoring, aquatic weed control, boating law enforcement, and safety.

Indiana Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program

The Indiana Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program was established by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to help protect and manage the state's lakes. Nearly three-quarters of Indiana's 520 lakes of 50 or more acres suffer from deteriorating water quality. We train volunteers statewide to monitor Secchi transparencey. Each volunteer measures clarity from a boat at least biweekly from May to September.

Indiana Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) recently established the position of Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator, focusing on lake and wetlands monitoring and also managing the IDEM grant that funds River Watch. IDEM has partnered with the Indiana Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program to work on increasing the mumber of lakes being monitored and the parmeters being tested. An eductional component (K-12 action projects) is in the development stage and wetlands monitoring is in the

Indiana Water Pollution Control Board

The Water Pollution Control Board (WPCB) was established as an independent board under Indiana Code 13-18-1. State statutes provide authority for the WPCB to adopt rules regarding various water pollution matters. Indiana Code 13-18-3-2 provides the board the authority to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Indiana Code 13-18-3-1 provides the board the authority to adopt rules for the control and prevention of pollution in waters of Indiana and prevent any aquatic life or any beneficial animal or vegetable life from being destroyed or injured. The board has eleven (11) members. The first two (2) are a technical secretary, and a legal counsel. The technical secretary and legal counsel are not voting members of the board, and may not be state employees. There are three (3) ex officio representatives on the board, who represent other state agencies and interests in water regulations. The remaining eight (8) members are representatives of various constituencies, and are appointed by the governor. The procedure the board and the department must follow in adopting rules is also set out in statute, in Indiana Code 13-14-9.

Indianapolis Flycasters

Indianapolis Flycasters monitor the White River watershed in Marion and Hendricks counties, especially Fort Harrison State Park (Fall Creek) in Indianapolis. Various members act as mentors for Water Quality Programs being conducted in Middle Schools in Marion, Hendricks and Hancock Counties.

Individual adoption

Indy Greenways

Indy Greenways is a part of Indy Parks and an agency of the City of Indianapolis with responsibility for trails and greenways.

Inland Sea Society

Mission: The Inland Sea Society works toward maintaining a Lake Superior Basin with a naturally diverse and healthy ecosystem, including human communities that demonstrate respect for the lake. Projects: Education, monitoring and restoration. Citizen Involvement: Attending training workshops, informational meetings and volunteering. Year Founded: 1988

Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA)

Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) is a non-profit environmental education organization devoted to teaching students of all ages about the science, history and spirit of the Great Lakes. ISEA works towards its mission of "Protecting the Great Lakes through Education" through hands-on educational experiences aboard traditional tall ships and in the new Inland Seas Education Center in Suttons Bay, MI. Since 1989, over 61,000 students have participated in ISEA's programs and have helped ISEA scientists monitor the health of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. The student-collected data represents the largest continuous record of water quality data for this area.

Institute for Fisheries Resources

The Institute for Fisheries Resources (IFR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with headquarters in San Francisco, California. Established in 1993 by the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA), IFR is responsible for carrying out the fishery research and conservation needs of working fishing men and women. Our mission is to protect and restore fish populations and the human economies that depend on them. By establishing alliances among fishing men and women, government agencies, and concerned citizens, IFR unites resource stakeholders, protects fish populations, and restores aquatic habitats. IFR is a member of the Marine Fish Conservation Network, a nationwide coalition of like-minded organizations who study the ongoing effects of the nation's primary fishery statute, The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

International Coalition for Land-Water Stewardship in the Red River Basin

The International Coalition (TIC) is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the United States and Canada to be an international model for communication, cooperation and action. TIC seeks to involve people and organizations on land and water choices to be made in the Red River Basin.

International Erosion Control Association

The International Erosion Control Association is a non-profit, member organization that provides education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry. The association's 3,500 members represent 52 countries and 17 fields of professional practice. IECA's diverse membership supplies a unique network of specialists who are capable of solving a broad range of problems caused by soil erosion and its by-product - sediment. The goals of the Association are: To educate IECA members, the public and the erosion control industry. To disseminate information through conferences, seminars and communication media. To provide technical expertise for people, organizations and governments seeking assistance in the field of erosion control and soil conservation. To establish standards for erosion control materials and installation procedures. To promote the expertise of erosion and sediment control specialists through professional certification. Serving as a global resource for people who share a common responsibility for the prevention and control of erosion.

International Marine Association Protecting Aquatic Life (IMAPAL)

To protect and restore the watersheds and wildlife habitat of south Seattle.

International Rivers Network

Founded in 1986, the Network is dedicated to preserving the world's rivers and watersheds. Members include environmentalists, engineers, hydrologists, human rights activists, and academics. It has built a network of citizen organizations and technical experts in more than 100 countries who are working to protect freshwater resources, endangered ecosystems, and the rights of indigenous peoples.

International Shorebird Surveys (ISS)

Cooperators with the ISS are asked to count shorebirds at a wetland they select and to reportresults annually. Data is used for conservation and planning initiatives and have provided pivotal information to governmental and private conservation groups. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.shorebirdworld.org/template.php?g=13&c=11

Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin

Helps regulate, control and prevent pollution of the waters and associated land resources of the Potomac River basin. The agency cooperates with, supports and coordinates activities of the various government agencies in the basin, and promotes public understanding of these issues and activities, and the need for enhancement of the basin's resources.

Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards

State association of member county conservation boards (CCBs) that have direct contact with the public they serve in each county. CCBs are established under Iowa Code Chapter 350. The IACCB focuses on member information exchange, education, public relations and legislative development. We have a magazine, the "Board Member", regular and legislative newsletters, a directory of facilities, "Outdoor Adventure Guide", and a "Board Member Handbook".

Iowa Citizen Action Network (ICAN)

ICAN is Iowa's largest grass roots consumer and environmental watchdog organization, with more than 13,000 individual members across the state. ICAN is also an alliance of community, religious, labor, senior, farm, environmental and civil rights organizations - a coalition that is working together to raise the living standards and improve the quality of life for all people in Iowa. We are involved year round in research, lobbying, grass roots organizing, public education, and community outreach on issues of concern to all of us in Iowa. ICAN represents the interests of consumers during each session of the Iowa General Assembly. On issue after issue we run up against the well-financed lobbies of the medical, pharmaceutical, and insurance industries, as well as the utility companies, energy producers, toxic polluters, and other monied interests.

Iowa Environmental Council

The Iowa Environmental Council is an alliance of diverse organizations and individuals working together to protect Iowa's natural environment.Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy environment and sustainable future for Iowa. Our Vision for Iowa is an Iowa where waters run clean, soil stays on the land, the air is clear, flora and fauna are diverse, and people are proud to call home. Our Vision for Iowa Environmental Council is to provide Iowans a voice on environmental issues, protecting Iowa's natural resources, and providing a safe and healthy environment for all Iowans. The Iowa Environmental Council actively works in public policy to provide a safe, healthy environment for all Iowans. We focus on public education and coalition building to give Iowans a voice.

Iowa Great Lakes

Public landscape restoration projects (26 protected areas in public ownership), private landscape projects (61 protected areas filtering water as it moves toward the lakes), 21 established water quality education/outreach and monitoring programs.

Ipswich River Watershed Association

The Ipswich River Watershed Association monitors 30 mainstem and tributary sites on a monthly basis. In addition to DO and temperature, we monitor specifically for flow because of the low-flow/no-flow issues in the Ipswich. We also monitor the annual herring run and macroinvertebrates on a yearly basis.

Islais Creek Environmental Monitoring Project

Islais Creek Environmental Monitoring Project is a school-based project monitoring San Francisco Bay water quality as well as Islais Creek's historic headwaters (a freshwater creek in Glen Park). We also do habitat maintenance and litter/graffiti abatement.

Island County Watershed Program

Watershed, water qulaity, wildife habitat assessment and planing, watershed and wildlife habitat management, nonpoint pollution prevention, and education.

Islesboro Islands Trust

Islesboro Water Quality Monitors unites adult volunteers and high school students with municipal shellfish management interests and community clean water advocates.

Islesboro Water Quality Monitors

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: estuaries, beaches, wetlands Type of Monitoring: chemical, biological, physical, site assessment

Islesboro Water Quality Monitors

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: estuaries, beaches, wetlands Type of Monitoring: chemical, biological, physical, site assessment

Izaak Walton League - Adopt-a-Stream Project

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: rivers Type of Monitoring

Izaak Walton League - Alexandria Chapter

Our chapter goals are to educate people in good conservation and good outdoor ethics for hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Hunter education classes are held at the park several times a year. The Chapter strives for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources.

Izaak Walton League - Fort Wayne Chapter

IWLA's Fort Wayne Chapter monitors Montana Creek watershed and portions of Cedar Creek and its watershed. We conduct reforestation and prairie restoration for recreational and educational use as well as wildlife and fisheries habitat monitoring.

Izaak Walton League - Fort Wayne Chapter

IWLA's Fort Wayne Chapter monitors Montana Spring watershed and portions of Cedar Creek and its watershed. We conduct reforestation and prairie restoration for recreational and educational use as well as wildlife and fisheries habitat monitoring.

Izaak Walton League - Linn County Chapter

Linn County Save Our Streams sponsors countywide monitoring using the adopt-a-waterway model. Our League also does its own monitoring of a 5-mile stretch of the Cedar River. Our reports go to the Federal EPA, State DNR, County Health and Conservation departments. Nine other groups make up our county wide monitoring program. They consist of a college, a high school, a boat club, 4 businesses, and individuals. They have 2 to 5 mile sections of the county streams and river adopted. We have been doing this for 5 years.

Izaak Walton League - New River Chapter

The Indian Creek Watershed Association conducts benthos monitoring throughout Indian Creek watershed and salamander monitoring in headwater streams. Approximately a third of the watershed is karst and land uses are mostly agricultural and silvicultural.

Izaak Walton League - Northern Kentucky Chapter

Northern Kentucky Chapter is a small cog in IWLA's Save Our Streams Program. Our monitoring efforts are at present limited to two to three times per year on two streams (historically, Gunpowder and Banklick Creek). We have been involved in monitoring Licking River on a littigation basis.

Izaak Walton League - Travelle Chapter

The Travelle Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is monitoring oxygen and temperature levels in two lakes where winter kill of fish has been a problem. The Wyoming Fish and Game Department has installed oxygen injection systems in both lakes, and our work has been used to furnish data to aid in evaluation of this program.

Izaak Walton League - Virginia Division

Active in environmental conservation since 1922; special area of interest is wetlands, watershed protection, land use issues and legislation.

Izaak Walton League - Westwood Village Chapter

Save our Streams program working with the National Parks and the Los Angeles Unified School District, Parks as Classrooms, Annual Beach Cleanups at Malibu Creek and Lagoon, Water for Wildlife in Santa Monica Mountains, Fishing in the City with the City of Los Angeles and outdoor camping trips to train the youth in our chapter in the ways of the outdoors.

Izaak Walton League - White Oak River Chapter

Izaak Walton League - Wisconsin Division

Mission: To conserve, maintain, protect, and restore the soil, forest, water and other natural resources of the U.S. and other lands. To promote means and opportunities for the education of the public with respect to such resources and their enjoyment. Projects: The state organization is not project oriented like individual chapters are. Please contact your area chapter. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Izaak Walton League-Wisconsin Division. Year Founded: 1922

Izaak Walton League Save Our Streams Project (Ivy Creek)

Citizens for Albemarle monitors Ivy Creek for five miles before it flows into the city reservoir. We do a macroinvertebrate count every three months.

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resource Conservation Center

We are conducting research to protect natural resources and sustain agriculture in the Southern Piedmont

Jackson County Conservation District

Jackson County Conservation District is one of Kentucky's 121 local conservation districts in the development and implementation of sound soil and water conservation programs to manage, enhance and promote the wise use of the Commonwealth's natural resources.

Jackson Fraizer Wetland Park (Upper Willamette)

Jackson-Frazier Wetland Advisory Committee advises county parks on the management of wetlands.

Jackson Purchase Resource Conservation and Development Foundation, Inc

The Jackson Purchase Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, Community Foundation serving the Kentucky Counties of Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken. We are dedicated to wise use of our natural and human resources. Our mission is to join with others to strengthen our community through measurable and sustainable means for the benefit of all citizens.

Jacob's Well Monitors

Jacob's Well Monitors conduct monitoring on a spring-fed stream above the Edwards aquifer in central Texas.

Jacobs Creek Watershed Association

Jacobs Creek is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, forming part of the border between Fayette and Westmoreland Counties. It orginates along Chestnut Ridge to the east, and empties into the Youghiogheny River, becoming part of the Ohio River Basin. Jacob’s Creek Watershed Association will manage the watershed wisely by building awareness and stewardship within the community through restoration and educational activities. The goal of the JWCA is to improve the water quality of Jacobs Creek and educate the residents of the watershed on the importance of the preservation of the land and natural resources. We have coordinated many projects within the Mount Pleasant and Scottdale areas.

Jacqueline Williams

Jamaica Bay Watershed Alliance

The Jamaica Bay Watershed Alliance seeks to make connections between existing organizations and interested memebers of the community who are working on the common cause of protecting Jamaica Bay by taking local action. We also actively support local groups that are interested in taking part in a local stewardship activity that will help protect, restore and enhance the Bay. Activities include supporting community clean up, tree planting to prevent run off, class trips to our jointly run education center at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. We also run a series of free workshops for community orgainzations that are interested in local issues as well as grant writing clinics. Various Boy and Girl scout badges may also be earned in programs with the Watershed Alliance.

James Creek Watershed Initiative

We are a citizen grassroots initiative dedicated to engaging the community in protecting the quality of our drinking water and the forest ecosystem surrounding it. This is done by: public forums, citizen work/study groups, quarterly newsletters, water quality sampling & testing, Elementary School "Stream Team", Impact studies of ORV's, creek clean-ups, Floodplain hazard mitigation, fuel reduction projects, closure & reclamation of "Fair Day Meadow" reducing sediment loading to James Creek.

James River Association

The James River Association is a non-profit citizens' organization dedicated to the conservation and responsible stewardship of the natural and historic resources of the James River. The Association's goals are: To ensure the water quality and quantity of the James River and its tributaries; To achieve sustainable land use and watershed protection; To protect and enhance aquatic and wildlife resources; To promote education and stewardship of the James River Watershed; To support responsible recreational use in the James River Watershed.

James River Basin Partnership

We are a water quality group. Our mission is to ensure good water quality now and for future generations. We promote best water quality practices through education and special projects (such as the septic pump out program, where we offer $50 rebates). We also host awareness-raining events, litter pick ups, etc.

James River Basin Partnership

Watershed education and public awareness. Activities 1. monthly meetings and/or activities (50 avg. attendance) 2. quarterly newsletter "Current" 3. River Rescue (week-long fundraising and awarness campaign) 4. Clean Water Kids (program for area 4th graders) Grants Land Stewardship Grant (U.S. Forest Service) Index of Biotic Integrity (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation) James River 319 (EPA)

James River Restoration Project

Jaques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) is a system of 26 reserves around the country (and Puerto Rico) developed to protect the biologically, ecologically, economically, and aesthetically important areas along our coasts known as estuaries. JCNERR conducts research on the physical, chemical, and biological components of the site estuaries and neighboring watersheds. Estuaries occur where our rivers meet the sea - where fresh and salt water mix to create a unique and very productive ecosystem vital to life both on land and in the sea. The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR) is one of the 26 national estuarine reserves created to promote the responsible use and management of the nation's estuaries through a program combining scientific research, education, and stewardship. The JCNERR encompasses over 110,000 acres in southeastern New Jersey, including a great variety of terrestrial, wetland and aquatic habitats within the Mullica River-Great Bay ecosystem. The Reserve is a concentrated patchwork of federal and state lands managed in partnership through a variety of agencies. The JC NERR offers a variety of professional development programs for teachers that help bring the unique coastal resources of New Jersey to the K-12 classroom. Our goal is to provide New Jersey educators with the scientific content, pedagogy, and curriculum resources to integrate marine/ environmental concepts and themes into existing science curricula in accordance with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards. We use the coastal environments of New Jersey as learning laboratories, to help schools improve their ability to provide interdisciplinary, collaborative, student-centered, hands-on, and engaging learning environments for their students

Jefferson County Adopt A Stream Group

Purpose is to monitor all streams within county. Have potential problem with "biosolid" application on farmlands within watershed. Biosolids are coming from Augusta, Georgia wastewater facility which has a long history of receiving unknown toxic waste.

Jefferson County Recycling and Litter Prevention

Jefferson County Recycling and Litter Prevention is responsible for implementing community recycling programs throughout the county. We provide schools with K-12 environmental education programs, monitor debris, conduct surveys and an annual river sweep in conjunction with ORSANCO, and enforce litter and nuisance laws.

Jefferson County Water Resources Council

The counci was formed in recognition of the complexity of water issues in east Jefferson County and is approaching watershed management through stakeholder involvement that incorporates the water resource need of human and natural systems in a manner that will insure the sustainablity of both.

Jennings Creek Watershed District

Jewett Creek Streamkeepers

The primary mission of the Jewett Creek Streamkeepers is to coordinate efforts of concerned citizens and organizations interested in protecting and improving the Jewett Creek watershed. The Streamkeepers strive to maintain and enhance water quality, fish habitat, riparian vegetation zones, promote public education, protect land-use by working with recreationists and private land owners alike, and improve the monitoring efforts in the Jewett Creek watershed. The Jewett Creek Streamkeepers were established in 1993 and created a Watershed Stewardship Plan in 1998, through a watershed wide public scoping meeting.

Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation

The Foundation seeks to protect land that has outstanding scenic, recreational, educational, agricultural or natural heritage values.

Joe Brothers Self Conservation Group

Purpose: manage 5acre residence to conserve ecology. Activities: plant cover crops, remediate runoff waters, kill weeds. No publications. Accomplishments: remediated runoff water to minimize silt transfer to Columbia River.

John Burroughs School

John Burroughs School's Ecology-Conservation class does chemical, physical, and biological water quality monitoring. We share our data with the state Stream Team organization.

Johnson County Stream Watch

Joller Mine Drainage

Phase I of project complete.

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Preserve and enhance the Loxahatchee River's outstanding natural and cultural value. Close to 11,500 acres of land and river await the visitor to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The Park is teeming with wildlife.

Jones Ecological Research Center

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway seeks to understand, to demonstrate, and to promote excellence in natural resource management and conservation on the landscape of the southeastern coastal plain of the United States. The Jones Center was founded on a long-standing ethic of conserving land and water resources. Ichauway is maintained as the tangible expression of this natural resource management philosophy. Central to this philosophy is the conviction that management and research inform each other and are partners in their contribution to knowledge. One of the Center's most important products is people who combine a rigorous understanding of ecological principles with proficiency in natural resource management. To understand the natural systems of the southeastern coastal plain, the Center assembles information from respected practitioners and the scientific literature and conducts targeted research to expand the knowledge of the field. Through a rigorous and creative research program the Center aspires to improve management and stewardship of resources of the southeastern coastal plain and also to contribute to natural resource science at the national and international levels.

Jones River Watershed Association

The purpose of the Jones River Watershed Association is to maintain and improve the quality of the Jones River watershed, through its activities as a non profit organization, including public education, state and regional advocacy, river clean up efforts, the design and management of scientific studies, and planning and implementation of pollution remediation solutions, so that the Jones River watershed will continue to be a sustainable resource for the betterment and enjoyment of our community now and into the future.

Jordan River Sub-Basin

Created by ordinance as a planning coordination advisory body, which oversees numerous local stakeholder sub-groups. Publishes quarterly news, reviews, plans and recommendations.

Josh's Zeta Unit

THIS IS A SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITY. WE WILL EXPLORE OUR FINDING ABOUT THE WATER SHEDS TO GIVE REPORTS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

Jr. Troop 38

We planted 20 pine trees, bushes & dogwood trees along the stream at Ida Lee Parl in Leesburg, VA.

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

The Marsh Monitoring Program is a long term ecological study of freshwater tidal wetlands. Trained volunteers assist with more than 10 studies carried out within a 1200-acre sanctuary on the Patuxent River in southern Maryland. Studies focus on dissolved nutrient dynamics, amphibian migration, turtle ecology, waterbird abundance, fish use of shallow wqter habitats, songbird migration, wetland plant succession, and shrub diversity,

Juneau Watershed Partnership

Our Mission The mission of the Juneau Watershed Partnership is to promote watershed integrity in the City and Borough of Juneau through education, research and communication while encouraging sustainable use and development. Our Vision Montana CreekThe Mendenhall Watershed Partnership was created in 1998 by locals who care about the environmental and economical health of the Mendenhall Watershed. In 2006, we decided to become the Juneau Watershed Partnership (JWP) and expand our geographic scope to include all of the watersheds located in the City and Borough of Juneau. Although we still value the waterways in the Mendenhall Valley, we believe that there are opportunities for watershed stewardship throughout our community. JWP projects include stream clean-up events, community field trips, and local educational activities. We collaborate with other organizations and agencies to monitor water quality and general stream health, to prevent the decline of healthy streams and to restore the health of impaired waterbodies. We also bring local agencies and stakeholders together to build our understanding to make informed decisions about Juneau’s watersheds. We are a volunteer based organization, and our success is based on the expertise, creativity, and generosity of Juneau residents. The Partnership depends on the involvement of homeowners, builders, anglers, recreational users, Assembly members, government employees, native groups, businesses, and you. Please join us so that we can work together for healthy watersheds.

Juniata Clean Water Partnership

Network of watershed leaders working to create a watershed conservation program to restore and protect natural resources in the Juniata River watershed of S. Central PA. The goals of the Juniata River watershed are to develop a compreshensive watershed plan for communities is the Juniata River watershed, identify projects in need of funding, build public awareness of watershed issues and threats, and to foster communication and cooperation between communities for natural resource improvement.

Kahawai Ola

Kahawai Ola monitors stations in areas of varied land use (forest, residential, wetland, estuarine) on Haiku and Heeia streams on the windward side of Oahu. We also monitor the input of stream-derived nutrients and sediments into a coral reef ecosystem,

Kalaheo Environmental Science Class Stream Team

Kalaheo Environmental Science Class' program is designed to establish baseline data on Kailua watershed from its top to the ocean. Students are the main work force.

Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway Partnership

To create and foster the care of a multi-use non-motrizedtrailway for transportation and recreation from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo, connecting the Battle Creek Linear Parkway and the Kal-Haven Trail State Park. We also provide both direct and indirect support for local watershed protection initiatives.

Kalamazoo River Watershed Council

The mission of the Kalamazoo River Watershed Public Advisory Council is to work, in cooperation with groups and individuals from the community, government agencies, and elected offices to improve and protect the environmental quality of the Kalamazoo River and its Watershed. Specifically the council is concerned with 1) promoting stewardship and wise use of the natural resources of the Kalamazoo River and Watershed; 2) educating a variety of diverse groups in the watershed about environmental, health, economic, and social issues affecting the River and Watershed; 3) supporting the work of others in addressing River and Watershed issues; and 4) implementing a Remedial Action Plan for the River and Watershed (addressing identified impaired uses.)

Kalihi Ahupua'a Ulu Pono Ahahui (KAUPA)

The mission of KAUPA is to restore the natural and cultural resources within our ahupua‘a through education, outreach and action. Kalihi Waena Stream Bank Restoration: Site preparation, solid waste removal, weeding, cutting of trees, removal of undesirable debris, mulching, irrigation (if applicable) and stabilizing the pathways and other sources of soil erosion in the immediate stream bank area. Water Quality Monitoring: Conduct water quality sampling once a month and after storm events (up to two (2) inches of rain within a twenty-four (24) hour period). Water quality parameters will include monitoring for nitrates and nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, total phosphorous, temperature, and turbidity. Stream Bioassessments: Conduct initial bioassessment to obtain baseline data and two more bioassessments throughout duration of project to measure changes in native stream populations. Integrate school presentations and activities to develop education and awareness of interconnectedness of the Ahupua‘a. Reconnaissance: Conduct a reconnaissance survey of Kalihi and Kamanaiki Streams to gather baseline data of stream corridors and identify problem sites within the project area (sources of illegal dumping of solid wastes, erosion, and et. al.). Activities will then include using volunteers towards mitigation efforts at each site. Educational Presentations / Storm Drain Stenciling: Conduct non-point source pollution educational presentations at twelve (12) schools, and conduct twelve (12) storm drain stenciling activities. Brochure: Develop draft project and non-point source pollution KAUPA brochure in six (6) different languages: Tongan, Samoan, Filipino, Micronesian, Hawaiian and English. A phone number in the brochure will be included for callers to report problems or ask questions about non-point source pollution and/or the project activities. Distribute brochure and monitor its effectiveness in changing public attitudes. Surveys: Participant awareness of non-point source pollution and its prevention will be assessed using pre-and post-test surveys for all work conducted by volunteers such as cleanups, restoration work, biological stream assessments, WQ sampling and testing and stenciling projects.

Kamm Creek, Ten Mile Creek Watershed

Stream Restoration, agricultural nutrient management, farmland preservation

Kangaroo Lake Association

1) Dedicated to improving water quality of the lake 2) Dedicated to preserving the natural environment of undeveloped areas at the north and south end of Kangaroo Lake.

Kankakee

Identified fish in the stream, stream size-25 feet wide

Kansas Wildlife Federation

Kansas is a critical part of America's wildlife heritage. Our state enjoys world-class deer herds, and has one of the last prairie populations of pronghorn antelope left in America. Beavers, bobcats, and foxes all live here. Almost half of America's migratory water birds come through Kansas, and the state is an important route for the monarch butterfly migration. You can see Kansas lakes and streams teeming with teal, mallards, geese, as well as bass, crappie, walleye, and other sportsfish. Yet we face big obstacles when trying to keep our state's game and fish healthy and thriving. Kansas water quality is among the poorest in the nation, with almost half of the state's wetlands compromised. Most of our rivers and streams aren't fit for fishing or swimming. Trying to preserve lands for public use or for wildlife refuge sets off bitter fights that last for years. Many people in the state view land that isn't under plow or hoof as somehow having gone to waste. The Kansas Wildlife Federation has a history of protecting wildlife and the habitat of the state. We protected and increased angler access to dams and fishing grounds across the state. We take the right to hunt seriously, and since our beginning, we've made sure Topeka respects gun rights and the rights of gun owners to use their tools in the field. We also introduced the state's first Hunter Safety Program. We helped protect landowners and hunters alike by working in Topeka to protect landowners from liability suits. Before the Endangered Species Act, KWF protected the emblem of the prairie - the prairie dog - from legalized extinction. We kept the water flowing to Cheyenne Bottoms - one of the most world's best known bird watching places, and an invaluable place for Kansas hunters. We've trained hundreds of kids through the years at our Outdoor Adventure Camps and our Hunting, Fishing, & Furharvesting Schools. We helped reintroduce the Golden Eagle to Kansas with a release program we worked out with the Topeka Zoo, Westar and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Katawba Valley Land Trust

The trust is a nonprofit, private conservation organization dedicated to the protection of natural resources, open lands, waters, historic resources, and vistas of aesthetic value in the Catawba River Valley and surrounding areas.

Kathleen Middle School

6th-8th, 40 members, a school club called Future Environmentalists include making bird houses, planting trees at reclaimed site, building native butterfly garden.

Katy Prairie Conservancy

Our mission to preserve, protect, and enhance critical and sustainable portions of the Katy Prairie ecosystem includes: Protecting between 30,000 and 60,000 acres of the Katy Prairie, primarily in its current agricultural state, and with some appropriate prairie and wetland restoration.

Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance

The Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance (KVHA) is a broad based public/private coalition that was founded in 1995 by the Kansas Rural Center, the Kansas Land Trust, and the National Park Service. Its purpose is to promote greater awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of the cultural and natural resources of the Kansas River (Kaw) Valley. From the three founding groups, the Alliance has expanded its list of partners to include other nonprofit organizations, businesses, along with representatives of local, state and federal agencies. All partners of the Alliance have endorsed a Vision Statement that guides the actions and work of the Alliance: The people of the Kaw Valley will maintain a strong sense of place and community. The Valley will be a land of farms and families, of neighborhoods, towns and cities. It will be a place where industry and business thrive; where natural and historical places are preserved; and where clean, healthy rivers and streams support aquatic life and offer recreational opportunities. People will build consensus for resource conservation and will promote responsible use of air, water, and land, while supporting a healthy economy.

Kaweah Land Trust

The Kaweah Land Trust was organized in 1993 by landowners and other residents of this region to encourage & facilitate the stewardship and protection of the grazing, scenic, historical and biological features of the Kaweah Watershed.

Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association

Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association's Volunteer Monitoring Program was developed to continue and expand previous water quality monitoring on the Kawkawlin River as well as lay the foundation for corrective actions. Our data will be evaluated to determine general loading rates of several parameters from various sites. Our partners include the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the county Environmental Healthe Department.

Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful (KGMB)

Mission: KGMB is committed to bringing the metropolitan community together to achieve sustainable environmental and ecological management, educational programs, and community service. Projects: Education, community building Citizen Involvement: Volunteering. Contact Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful. Year Founded: 1983

Keep Onslow Beautiful

Our purpose is to educate citizens about preservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and water quality. We also coordinate monthly cleanups and major annual cleanups 4 times/ year.

Keep Our Beaches Open (KOBO)

Mission: To improve Lake water quality so that Racine's beaches will be clean, healthy, and open forever for all. Projects: Community education with a watershed display, storm drain stenciling, water testing as part of EMPACT grant ('99-'00), and partnering with city officials on watershed issues. Citizen Involvement: Attend monthly meeting (1st Wednesday at 7 PM at the Nature Center); volunteer to stencil stormdrains from June to September. Year Founded: 1997

Keep Putnam Beautiful

Our on-going project is focused on retrieving trash and other waterborne debris from this section of the Hudson. We use kayaks to locate and pick up this trash. The scenic nature of the area is improved by our work. These craft are very maneverable. Since they need such a small amount of water, we can get into shallow areas to help improve habitats of birds and other animals.

Keep the Sespe Wild Committee

Keep Sespe Wild Committee (KSWC) is a non-profit watershed conservation organization begun early in 1988, to preserve Sespe Creek, one of Southern California's last free-flowing rivers. Of the Sespe's 55 miles, 31.5 were given federal Wild & Scenic River status in 1991. Since 1997, KSWC has been working hard at fighting the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program, as it applies to the National Forests. Under this program, National Forests across the country are now permitted to levy a fee for entering.

Keep Walton Beautiful, Inc.

Keep Walton Beautiful monitors portions of the Alcovy and Apalachee Rivers. Four high schools have adopted sites. We received a grant from Georgia Environmental Organization in 1997 to be used mainly for education and equipment in City of Social Circle schools.

Kelly's Creek Communities Association, Inc.

Kelly's Creek Community Association is located in Glasgow, West Virginia. In September 2002, the Kelly’s Creek Communities Association, in cooperation with the Kanawha County Commission, received a $200,000 EPA Assessment grant. This grant, designed to help inventory and assess Brownfields property, was awarded to the KCCA as a pilot project. Taking a watershed-wide approach to Brownfields and assessing mine-scarred land deviated from the traditional EPA grantee at the time. Our organization's mission is to restore the watershed, plan for sustainable redevelopment in the participating communities, and to o spur the local economy. With the help of volunteers, KCCA works to restore our local watershed and to spur development in our community.

Kenai River Sportfishing Inc

To preserve the greatest salmon sportfishing river in the world, the Kenai.

Kendrick Project Outreach

The primary sponsor of this program is the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District (CAID). In cooperation with USDA/NRCS, Wyoming Water Development Commission and the USDOI/Bureau of Reclamation, CAID is implementing on-farm irrigation improvement projects which will more effectively use the limited supply of water we have as well as reduce non-point source pollution to the nearby creeks and streams, including Casper Creek, Poison Spider Creek and the North Platte River. As lead agency for these projects, CAID is in the process of updating all the internal procedures and processes for our District, and will soon be automating many of our facilities for better water management and accounting. We work very closely with our customers and with local businesses and local agencies in our efforts. In 2005 we will be developing a five year plan which will include continuation of our present CEW (CAID,EQIP,WWDC) on-farm projects and introduction of demonstration projects for creative or new irrigation methods.

Kennebunk Conservation Commission

The Kennebunk Water Testing Program monitors 8 stations on three rivers in the Gulf of Maine watershed. We use citizen volunteers in the summer, and have a partnership with Kennebunk High School during the school year. Watersheds monitored are in the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel.

Kenosha/Racine Land Trust, Inc.

The Kenosha/Racine Land Trust, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization that was formed in 1993 by a group of Kenosha and Racine county citizens concerned about the loss of natural areas. The natural heritage of Southeast Wisconsin is disappearing and that is why the Kenosha/Racine Land Trust aims to protect open space and natural areas in Kenosha and Racine counties for the benefit of current and future generations through identifying and prioritizing the most critical resources left in Southeastern Wisconsin. K/RLT does not currently do not own land, but hold easements and monitors the conservation restrictions within them. The Land Trust publishes bi-annually newsletter, which provides you with latest and greatest news about land preservation and conservation right in your backyard.

Kent Junior High Science Department

Kent Junior High Science Department monitors water quality of Mill Creek, located behind our school. Our salmon enhancement release project has been in effect since 1993.

Kent Prairie Elementary School

Kent Prairie Elementary School students measure the daily rainfall and monitor the temperature and pH for Portage Creek as part of the GLOBE program.

Kent State Salem

Kenton County Conservation District

local unit of government responsible for carrying out a comprehensive program to protect our soil, water, and other natural resources. It works closely with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the KY Cabinet for Environmental and Public Protection. The county conservation district is a part of the Kentucky Division of Conservation under the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources.

Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission

To monitor environmental trends; promote partnerships to improve and protect the environment; facilitate public understanding, discussion and resolution of environmental issues; and advise state officials on environmental matters.

Kentucky Heartwood

KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD is a non-profit volunteer group that seeks to protect and restore the integrity, stability, and beauty of Kentucky’s native forests and biotic communities through research, education, advocacy, and non-violent intervention. We produce a quarterly newsletter and host hikes, workshops, slideshows, and other events. Kentucky Heartwood members share a vision of the Daniel Boone National Forest as a safe haven for wildlife, big trees, clear streams and people seeking non-destructive enjoyment of the forest. Our inspired work has reduced logging on the Boone by over three-quarters and led to other improvements in forest management! We have numerous accomplishments. In 1997, we won a lawsuit to stop logging near the Red River Gorge. In 2001, we helped to defeat the I-64 Morehead Interchange, which would have fragmented 8,000 acres of the Daniel Boone and would have interrupted the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail with a river of pavement. Since 2004, we have fought two mining projects in the Redbird District: a 1,200 acre deep mine named Gray Mt. Coal Lease and the Leslie Resources Land Exchange, which would allow MTR on over 50 acres of National Forest land at Buckhorn Lake.

Kentucky Resources Council

KRC is a non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of Kentucky. Founded in 1976, the Kentucky Resources Council originally possessed a different name -- the Kentucky Rivers Council -- and different objectives. Rivers Council worked on river projects, particularly an effort to stop an Army Corps of Engineers dam project. In 1982 the organization changed its name and expanded its mission. The group began examining land leases that were paving the way for massive oil shale development in the state. This led to the voiding of many leases. Today the Kentucky Resources Council is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. committed to protection of the quality of Kentucky’s environment and providing legal and technical assistance without cost to Kentucky individuals, community organizations and local governments on air, waste, water, and resource extraction issues.

Kentucky Water Watch Program

Kentucky Water Watch is a program conducted by the Kentucky Division of Water with services designed to encourage and support citizen participation in the wise management of community water resources including streams, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater.

Kentucky Water Watch Program

Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Inc.

The mission of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance is to protect and restore Kentucky's waterways and their watersheds by building effective alliances for their stewardship. KWA is dedicated to strengthening community and governmental stewardship for the restoration and preservation of Kentucky's water resources. The Alliance is an outgrowth of a series of meetings sponsored by the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission. The first statewide meeting was held in Georgetown, Kentucky in April of 1991, and drew over 80 representatives from government, industry, community organizations and individuals from across the state. At that meeting the group discussed issues facing Kentucky streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands. Participants discussed strategies for dealing with those issues. The Alliance publishes a monthly newsletter, which is available on our website.

Kenwood Trail Junior High

Kenwood Trail Aquatic Biology Class conducts wetland monitoring using chemical and biotic indices.

Keoka Lake Association

Keoka Lake Association monitors Keoka Lake in Waterford, Maine for algae growth, fish populations and changes, vegetation changes, and water clarity. Lakes Environmental Association has taken over active and regular monitoring of oxygen and phosphorus levels.

Kern River Alliance

The Kern River Alliance (KRA) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, volunteer corporation. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of the Kern River through conservation efforts and community education. Situations which threaten to degrade the Kern require a coordinated effort with active participation of all river users.

Ketchum Shores Improvement Club

Ketchum Shores Improvement Club members are lake front property owners on Lake Ketchum in Snohomish County. We have a lake study with technical appendices, which can be requested from Gene Williams at Surface Water Management, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, phone (425)388-3488, fax (425)388-6494.

Ketchum Shores Improvement Club

Kettle Range Conservation Group

Purpose: Review management of Colville and Okanogan National Forest, state forestlands, land-use planning. Activities: monitor and challenge (where necessary) watershed managment activities including timber sales, mining, livestock grazing, water diverstion, road construction and noxious weed treatments. Quarterly journal, Highlands News. Accomplishments: protected water quality, ancient forests, and wilderness. The Kettle Range Conservation Group is in a unique position. We are one of the very few Eastern Washington grassroots groups working to protect roadless areas, forests, deserts, water quality and wildlife. We anchor a largely urban-based conservation movement from rural offices in Methow Valley (Twisp) and Republic, together with our urban office in Spokane. We couple our Forest Watch ecosystem defense work with public outreach emphasizing the economic connection of community to a sustainable environment.

Keweenaw Sustainability Project

To identify positive examples already underway by individuals, businesses, and organizations in our communities that are contributing to the cause of sustainability. Through illustration by positive example, we hope to inform the community about sustainability, and then proceed to explore what additional policies and practices need to be developed to ensue long range community sustainability in a more systemic manner.

Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands Watershed Committee

A watershed council is composed of citizens, local governments, businesses,elected officials, and environmental agency representatives who coordinate their efforts to restore and protect our watershed. Watershed councils address nonpoint source pollution by developing watershed action plans and coordinating projects to implement the plans. The Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands Watershed Council (KGI) is currently working to implement the Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands Watershed Action Plan,which details the activities necessary to reduce nonpoint source pollution throughout the watershed. Publication: KGI Watershed Action Plan and Characterization

Kiawah Island

Biological control of aquatic plants; reduced herbicide usage

Kickapoo River Watershed Project

Gathering of water quality data, by monitoring the Kickapoo River and its tributaries

Kickemuit River Council

Protecting the water quality of the Kickemuit River and its tributaries. Projects include both fresh and salt water testing, and monitoring water outflow discharge.

Kilgore College Texas Watch

Kilgore College tests a nearby creek to involve students in environmental testing.

Kincaid Jr. Bassmasters Inc.

The Kincaid Jr. Bassmasters Inc. club is non-profit and governed by a set of bylaws or articles of incorporation. This is basically a set of rules that governs meetings, tournaments and special events. The object of this organization shall be to promote the sport of fishing in a safe and enjoyable manner through example of safety practices, catch and release, friendly competition, and to actively participate in manners of constructive conservation where they pertain to the fishing waters in Kentucky's fifth district. The club is affiliated with the Kentucky Bass Federation. The federation provides benefits to the club along the lines of insurance. The KBF also has a set of qualifying tournaments in which you could eventually fish the Bassmasters Classic. We are very proud to sponsor a kid's tournament each year at the Kincaid Lake State Park. Last year, the tournament was fished by over 275 boys and girls. Our goal at the tournament is to promote family outings in the great outdoors. The club has several special programs. We sponsor a lake cleanup at Kincaid Lake State Park as part of our conservation program.

King Conservation District

The King Conservation District invites volunteers to participate in district sponsored watershed restoration projects. Activities include growing native trees, shrubs and wetland emergents from seeds collected in local watersheds, planting stream and wetland buffers with the plants propagated at the district nursery and monitoring the sucess of implemented projects.

King County Amphibian Monitoring Program

King County Amphibian Monitoring Program volunteers collect data on wetland characteristics and amphibian habitat criteria while conducting spring surveys in King County wetlands for breeding amphibian species, as identified by the presence of their egg masses.

King County Lake Stewardship Program

King County Lake Stewardship Program volunteers monitor over 50 lakes for lake level, precipitation, temperature, clarity, nutrients, and algae. Data is reported quarterly through the Lake Steward newsletters which also provide educational information and feature the activities of local lake group.

King County Water & Land Resources

King County Water and Land Resources works toward clean water, open space, healthy fish, and wildlife and flood protection -- so that tomorrow's citizens enjoy the same quality of life we have today.

Kings Creek Drainage District

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

Mission: To work with the community to conserve the natural resources, water quality, and scenic beauty of the Kinnickinnic River watershed. Projects: Land acquisition, conservation easements, education, government relaitons, restoration, monitoring Citizen Involvement: Join a committee, volunteer at a work day, river clean-up, roadside clean-up. Year Founded: 1993

Kinnickinnic River/St. Croix Lakes Cluster

Formation of a strong steering committee, several demonstration projects, installation of BMP's, leveraging the outside monies with watershed monies.

Kinzua Fish & Wildlife Association

Kinzua [Kin-zoo] Fish & Wildlife Association (KFWA) is a non-profit volunteer organization "dedicated to the restoration and preservation of fish and wildlife food and cover." Our work is focused in the Allegheny National Forest and Allegheny Reservoir (Kinzua Dam) area of McKean and Warren Counties in northwest Pennsylvania (a.k.a. "Kinzua Country").

Kiowa Watershed Society

At this time our goal is to assess the health of the watershed.

Kirker Creek Watershed Planning Group

The Kirker Creek Watershed planning group is a diverse stakeholder group working together to develop a watershed management plan to address issues such as water quality, flooding, soil and water resources, restoration projects, and community education. The group began meeting in August 2001 and hopes to have a plan completed by early 2003.

Kitsap County Stream Team

Stream Team is a community to link to local government and community monitoring groups. Stream Team implements local watershed restoration projects, conducts stream and salmon monitoring,and educates ourselves and our community through a variety of progreams and events.

Kitsap County Surface and Storm Water Management Program Stream Team

Kitsap County Stream Team empowers citizens to be good stewards of our water resources. We assist groups in stream monitoring, action projects, and public education activities. We have an active group of volunteer monitors consisting of all ages. Activities take place on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, at the heart of Puget Sound.

Kitsap Diving Association/Underwater Park Project

Kitsap Diving Association performs Sinclair Inlet shoreline and underwater cleanups twice a year (3rd Saturday April for Earth Day and September-WATERWEEKS Environmental Awareness). We are working to help develop an underwater park in Kitsap County with artificial marine habitat added for a scuba diving attraction and for endangered marine life habitat. Partners to help restore the Sinclair Inlet Estuary include Grant Solutions for Kitsap County, KITSAP TREES, Kitsap County Dept of Community Development, PADI Project A.W.A.R.E. Foundation (www.projectaware.org) and Washington Scuba Alliance.

Kitsap Land Trust

Preserve significant pieces of land in Kitsap County, Washington, including wetlands, farmlands, scenic areas, wildlife habitats, forests and areas with educational value.

Kittery Conservation Commission

Kittery Conservation Commission monitors part of the Piscataqua River, Spruce Creek, Chauncey Creek, Brave Boat Harbor, and the seashore (i.e,. Seapoint and Crescent Beaches). We have helped open clam beds for recreational clamming. Data from monitoring used by DMR for FDA reports.

Kittitas Environmental Education Network

KEEN is a group of concerned individuals working together to promote, advocate and publicize environmental education within the Kittitas County area. We represent the community and involve formal and informal educators, natural resource experts, and community members interested in improving opportunities for science-based environmental education for themselves and thier children. Our primary goal is to establish a Natural History Center in Ellensburg and to offer educational courses, field-based activities, all with the goal of preserving natural heritage and natural resources in Kittitas County. Once the Natural History Center has been established, we will be exploring adopting our local watershed (the Upper Yakima) and promoting this activity to our members.

Kittson-Marshall Rural Water Users

Kittson-Marshall Rural Water Users is committed to providing safe, clean, drinking water to its customers and the surrounding communities. As such, we are active and diligent in protecting the water and environment.

Klamath Forest Alliance

and sustainable communities. We are honored to work for the Klamath forest and its communities and we see human beings as an integral part of its living fabric. At the same time we stand and act in opposition to human misuse and mismanagement of its resources, especially when done in violation of federal and state laws. We support the ethics, culture and science of indigenous management techniques, such as controlled burning, ceremonial practices that insured salmon harvest at the optimum times for sustaining the populations, and harvesting practices that actually increase stands of wild food plants. We also support contemporary grass-roots strategies such as culling invasive species by hand, ground-truthing timber sales and performing seasonal fish counts. The Klamath Forest Alliance exists for individuals and organizations who identify with and are actively working toward achieving our mission. This includes anyone who wants to prevent the misuse of the forest and its products – especially ancient trees and clean water. It also includes people and organizations who are working to renew and restore our human communities, including reconciliation between the indigenous communities and those who now control what was only a few generations native land. We believe that broad recognition of the genocide practiced here in the recent past will contribute to a more balanced understanding of conflicts over water in the Klamath Basin. The programs and projects we pursue are the creations of committed individuals working collaboratively in a democratic, consensus-building process that flows through electronic media and converges at periodic meetings. We work primarily in Klamath Falls and the Middle Klamath region, including the Salmon River. Increasingly, however, our river work brings us to other parts of the Klamath Basin and beyond. Some of us are paid; most are volunteers. We are always open to new people bringing new projects and programs under the KFA umbrella. Our Riverkeeper & River Program activists and staff monitor and comment on federal and state projects that impact the Klamath River and its tributaries. This list includes dams, irrigation diversions, non-point pollution sources and wastewater discharges. We cover the Upper Klamath Refuges, Upper Klamath Lake, Tule Lake Refuges, Scott River, Shasta River, Salmon River, Klamath River, and Pit & Upper Sacramento River drainages.

Klamath Watershed Council

The Klamath Watershed Council consist of local representatives from the 7 watershed working groups found within the Klamath Basin. These groups have a mission statement to foster and promote community-based natural resource planning and management in the Klamath Basin Watershed. The Klamath Watershed has an emornous drainage area of 5,700 square miles. The major river ways in this area are the Klamath River, Sprague River, Williamson River, Sycan River and The Lost River. Throughout the seven year history of the Watershed Council we have formed close partnerships with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, National Forestries, the Klamath Tribes, and the Bureau of Reclamation. The projects associated with the Council include fuel reductions, inbank stream restoration, fish screens to prevent endangered species from entering irrigation ditches, and critical habitat improvement.

Klawock Wastershed Council

To balance the human uses of the Klawock Watershed with its natural capabilities; and restore fisheries production and habitat; and to plan for the actions within a comprehensive community watershed approach.

Knox Land and Water Conservancy

Knox Land and Water Conservancy was founded in 1996. The focus of Knox Land and Water Conservancy is Knox County, Tennessee.

Knoxville Water Quality Forum - Knox County Adopt-A-Watershed Program

Adopt-A-Watershed is a school-system-based monitoring program which integrates monitoring and related activities into the science curriculum at the middle and high school levels. Our program also includes action projects to improve the environmental health of the watershed.

Kokosing River: The Scenic River Association

Newest state scenic River in Ohio, promoting river protection through watershed management. The Scenic River Association helping protect and enhance the quality of the Kokosing River. The Kokosing River: Scenic River Association engages in a variety of activites. Volunteers help through clean-up programs, tree planting, and restoration. The organization has non-structural streambank stabilization and erosion control - demonstration projects to show the value of correcting streambank erosion. Also, the organization has river protection district zoning program, which allows communities to prevent unwise and unwanted development of 100-year flood plains and to protect the natural values of the stream corridor. We also conduct stream quality monitoring and aquatic inventory and coordinates volunteer efforts to monitor invertebrates as indicators of water quality, and this is supplemented by ODNR inventories.

Kootenai River Network

The Kootenai River Network is a nonprofit international alliance for water quality and aquatic resources in the Kootenai River basin. Our group is an alliance of diverse citizen's groups, individuals, business and industry, tribal and government natural resource management agencies and private organizations in Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. The group formed late in 1991 in response to citizen's concerns for threatened or deteriorating water quality and aquatic resources in the Kootenai River basin. We have since begun incorporating the ecosytem perspective into our agenda by working with riparian, wetland and wildlife issues as well and issues directly related to the aquatic system. The primary purpose of the Kootenai River Network is to foster communication and implement collaborative processes among private and public interests in the watershed. We believe that these collaborative efforts will lead to improved resource management practices and the rehabilitation of natural resources in the basin. We seek to empower local citizens to collaborate in natural resource management in the basin and to involve local individuals and groups, as well as two states, one provice, two countries and affected tribal nations. Since its conception, our group has been involved with multiple basin-wide activities including restoration and rehabilitation projects, monitoring and evaluation programs, conservation aquaculture programs for endangered species, an inventory of water quality and habitat restoration and improvement priorities in the basin, development of a comprehensive water quality and aquatic habitat monitoring plan to assist with coordination of sampling programs, and educational conferences, materials and related programs. Our group is funded through grants and partnerships with other groups and agencies in the basin.

Kuemper Catholic Grade School Sixth Grade

Kuemper Catholic Grade School Sixth Grade studies the concept of the watershed and focuses on our own Middle Raccoon River watershed. We begin water testing in the fall and a core of student volunteers continues through the year.

Kulm Wetland Management District

The Kulm Wetland Management District (WMD) is a four county area located in south central North Dakota (Dickey, LaMoure, Logan and McIntosh Counties). The eastern third of the WMD is located in the drift prairie physiographic region, a gently undulating landscape. It contains the James River, a valuable migration pathway for many species of migratory birds. The drift prairie was historically a transition area between tall grass prairie to the east and shorter grasses to the west. Presently it is intensively farmed with only a few scattered tracts of grassland remaining. Wetlands in the drift prairie, while historically numerous, tend to be shallower and have been easily drained. The Missouri Coteau occupies the middle half of the WMD. The Coteau is a glacial end moraine. It has a very hilly character. Wetland density in the coteau is extremely high, exceeding 50 wetlands per square mile in some areas. The mixed grass prairie of the coteau is the most productive waterfowl nesting area in the United States. This area is primarily grassland used for raising cattle, with some areas of crop land. Numerous species of ground nesting and marsh birds depend on the coteau's grasslands and wetlands for breeding, nesting and rearing broods. The Missouri Slope on the west side of the WMD has many drainages which run to the Missouri River. It was historically a mixed grass prairie with a lower density of wetlands because of the numerous drainages. This area has retained its grassland character with a mixture of crop land. Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs), managed by this office, are scattered over the entire 4 county area with the highest density in the Missouri Coteau. The WPAs vary in size from less than 20 acres to well over 1000 acres. In the spring and summer grass cover on the WPAs is rich in ground nesting species of birds.

La Crosse County Conservation Alliance

Mission: Encouraging protection and restoration of waters, wildlife, forest, and field. Seek more intensive education of the whole public. Sponsor and support legislation designed to safeguard our natural resources. Projects: Master Plan - Mississippi River Citizen Involvement: Please contact La Crosse Co. Conserv. Alliance.

La Crosse River Marsh Coalition

Mission: The La Crosse River Marsh Coalition promotes the preservation and restoration of all existing and former wetlands in the study area (primarily the La Crosse River area with and close to La Crosse and Onalaska municipalities) and opposes any further development in the area. Projects: Educational programs on the advantages of wetlands; lobbying at the city and county level to stop proposed highway projects that threaten the area. Citizen Involvement: Participate in the educational programs and lobbying. Year Founded: 1988

La Fiesta School

We have worked on Cotati Creek Clean up for 3 years. We are currently working to form a partnership with the city of Cotati to restore the wetlands planlife to native flora.

Lackawanna River Corridor Association

The Lackawanna River Corridor Association (LRCA) was created by local citizens in 1987 to promote the restoration and conservation of the Lackawanna River and its watershed resources in the great Northeast Pennsylvania. The LRCA is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization promoting our river through education, public involvement, consensus building, partnerships and hands on opportunities for young and old. Since 1987, the LRCA has worked pro-actively with other community groups and public agencies to plan and promote projects which are addressing the issues of water pollution, recreation, community development, land and water conservation, public involvement with their river and watershed, and the public policy decision making which affects the river and watershed. We depend on the support and informed involvement of our fellow citizens

Lackawanna Senior Environmental Corps

Citizen volunteer monitoring group involving Seniors in the monitoring of rivers and streams, Educational Awareness, Mentoring of younger generations about environmental concerns, and assisting in localized environmental activities and concerns. We are one of ten sites across the state of PA involved in the SEC as a part of a statewide water monitoring effort.

Lackawaxen River Conservancy

Our mission is the protection and preservation of the Lackawaxen River, its wildlife, watershed and natural beauty. We seek to promote community awareness and understanding of the ecological importance of the Lackawaxen River's natural environment. We encourage an enlightened stewardship to preserve, protect and improve the natural beauty, the healthy ecosystem and the human quality of life throughout the watershed for today and the future. We provide a proactive voice and actively participate as partners with other organizations, government entities and local residents in regional affairs, legislation and planning issues that affect the river and the watershed.

Lafayette County Department of Land Conservation

This department provides local leadership in carrying out programs that conserve Wisconsin's land and water resources.

Laguna-Acoma HS Water Monitoring Club

I have been doing water quality monitoring of the Rio San Jose for about 4 years with my students at Laguna-Acoma High School. The work is done by students in the WQM Club and also students in the Environmental Science Class. The work was initiated through an educational outreach program at Los Alamos National Laboratories.

Laguna Canyon Conservancy

To preserve Laguna Canyon from ridgeline to ridgeline, within the watershed area.

Lake and Watershed Association of South Carolina

Lake and Watershed Association of South Carolina provides education and coordination activities for monitoring projects performed and funded by individual lake associations around the state.

Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority

The Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority was created through House Bill 508. "The Mission of the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority is to provide stewardship of the Greater Lake Allatoona Watershed in order to restore, preserve and protect water quality and uses beneficial for present and future generations."

Lake Anna Civic Association

Lake Anna Civic Association (LACA) is a non-profit community organization for maintaining the rural character and natural resource qualities of the watershed. LACA carries out water quality, land use, environmental education, and safety programs in furtherance of its goal. It publishes a quarterly newsletter, and maintains a web site at www.lakeannavirginia.org

Lake Attitash Association

Lake Attitash Association monitors phosphorus and dissolved oxygen to develop programs to slow eutrophication.

Lake Blackshear Watershed Association

The evaluation and protection of the waters and general environment of Lake Blackshear and the Flint River through education. Our activities include monitoring, environmenal studies, education.

Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association

Lake Cavanaugh Improvement Association

Purpose: Protecting and improving the community and monitoring and tracking water quality at Lake Cavanaugh. Publications: Newsletter published 6 times annually Website: www.lakecavanaugh.org

Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP)

The LCBP is a government funded initiative working in partnership with numerous cooperating agencies, organizations, and individuals to develop and implement a comprehensive pollution prevention, control and restoration plan for Lake Champlain.

Lake Champlain Committee (LCC)

The Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) was founded in 1963 to prevent Lake Champlain from being used as a commercial shipping route for cargo ships and oil tankers. In 1968, we helped stop the construction of the a proposed nuclear power plant in Charlotte, VT. Our history is one of citizen advocacy and education that has made a difference in protecting and restoring the Lake and increasing its accessibility. The Lake Champlain Committee continues to work on the Lake's most pressing problems, which are reducing the amount of new pollutants put into the Lake -- like phosphorus, mercury and pesticides, and educating citizens to help control the spread of invasive nuisance aquatic species -- including zebra mussels, water chestnuts, and alewives. The Committee is the only citizens' group dedicated solely to protecting the natural resources and beauty of Lake Champlain and its surrounding watershed in the states of New York and Vermont and the province of Quebec. Through advocacy, education and scientific research, we take action towards: (1) Water in the Lake that is clean enough to support the full complement of native species and provide high quality drinking water to residents. (2) Recreational opportunities on and around the Lake Champlain that provide for a diversity of users, including anglers, sailors, pleasure boaters, paddlers, swimmers, cyclists, and those seeking quiet, unspoiled vistas. (3)Land use patterns throughout Lake Champlain watershed that provide access to its shores, nurture the economy, and protect the Lake's beauty, water quality, and abundant fish and wildlife. (4)Lake management, in which towns, states and nations look beyond political boundaries to protect all natural systems that make up the Lake watershed. Some of our recent accomplishments include the following: 2001 developed a water protection toolkit to assist citizen groups and communities in dealing with local water quality problems 2002 issued a Lake Health Report Card to call attention to the "state of the Lake" and trigger clean up actions by policy leaders 2003 initiated a blue green algae citizen monitoring project of lakeshore areas with the University of Vermont School of Natural Resources 2004 promoted a lake protection pledge campaign to foster citizen involvement in lake clean up and restoration (Lake Champlain Pledge!) 2004 conducted a storm water survey to gauge citizen understanding of water quality issues and develop outreach and educational programs 2005 undertaken watershed assessments to help restore impaired streams that drain into Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain Land Trust

The Land Trust has worked wonders in the preservation of some of its irreplaceable lands on both sides of the lake. We are a private non-profit organization that conserves land. We target important parcels and then accept the donation of the land, or accept the donation of building rights, or purchase the property.

Lake County Adopt-A-Lake Program

The Adopt-a-Lake Program consists of three different components: Water Quality Monitoring, Educational Outreach and Pollution Prevention. Volunteers may choose to participate in any or all of the components. The program is also responsible for Water Quality Improvement Projects that involve water quality monitoring, planting of aquatic vegetation and education for homeowners with topics such as Shoreline BMPs.

Lake County Conservation Council

The Lake County Conservation Council was founded nearly thirty years ago by a small group of residents working together to establish the Goose Prairie Preserve and to stop the construction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal. With LCCC’s encouragement, Lake County, FL, became the the first county in the US to ban the use of detergents with phosphates. We did this because the citrus industry, the dominant industry in our county at that time, used large quantities of phosphate detergent to clean their fruit and then expelled the wastewater directly into the lakes that give our county its name. The cause LCCC championed was taken up elsewhere and was among the many causes that shaped the Federal Clean Water Act. Lake County Conservation Council publishes a newsletter which is available online: http://www.conservationcouncil.org/Newsletters/newsletters.html

Lake County Forest Preserve District

Lake County Forest Preserve District monitors wildlife including sandhill cranes, bluebirds, wood ducks, frogs, bats, butterflies, and plants. We also conduct an orchid recovery project and monitor streams. A 23-member elected Board of Commissioners governs your Lake County Forest Preserves. They guide the agency's mission and grant final approval for all land acquisitions, restoration and improvement projects, educational and cultural programs, the annual budget, and other administrative actions. These same 23 Forest Preserve officials also serve as County Board members, overseeing all other aspects of Lake County government.

Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District

Lake County SWCD's Watershed Watch uses 600 middle school students to monitor 20 sites along the Grand and Chagrin Rivers (both are state "Wild or Scenic Rivers"). Data collected is used by the district as an aid in land use decisions and sent to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Scenic Rivers Program to be included in annusl reports on Ohio's Wild and Scenic Rivers.

Lake Decatur/Upper Samgamon River

1. Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Bob Kustra, awarded project as one of top 15 projects in Illinois River Basin. 2. 319 EPA Grant approved (education & cost share). 3. Headwaters (Ford, Champaign) accepted into Iowa ecosystem base. Partnership received funding. The Lower Lake Decatur Watershed Committee, now called the Upper Sangamon River Watershed Committee, identify and promote economically and environmentally sound solutions to the nitrate, sediment, and other water quality and watershed ecology concerns. The committee, with representatives from all seven counties in the watershed, has evolved into a very constructive forum for improving communication and cooperation among the major stakeholder

Lake Ecology (School Program)

Lake Ecology consists of two education programs. Students in grades 4-6 focus on zooplankton on Squam Lake and also measure water clarity and temperature. Students in grades 7-12 study the relative water quality of Squam Lake by measuring water clarity, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and hardness, and also take zooplankton and bottom samples.

Lake Erie Alliance

An alliance of Canadians, Americans, and First Nations to protect, restore and sustain the Lake Erie Basin Ecosystem.

Lake Fork of the Gunnison Watershed Stakeholders

VISION- The Lake Fork of the Gunnison River is to be a healthy watershed that is defined by a balance of resource conservation, economic opportunity, recreational activities and community values. The health of the watershed will be sustained, protected, and improved by a broad based partnership of an educated citizenry, non-profit groups and governmental entities.

Lake Fork Watershed Stakeholders

Mission: We are a stakeholder-based partnership providing for stewardship of our natural, cultural, recreational, community and economic resources through local planning, coordination and actions to ensure the health and maintain the character of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River watershed.

Lake Fork Watershed Stakeholders

Lake Fork Watershed Working Group

Our goal is to restore the Lake Fork Watershed to a healthy aquatic habitat. Historic mining activity in the area has severely impaired the waters of the lower Lake Fork and the Arkansas River. The group is working proactively to identify contamination sources and to design and implement remedies that reduce contamination to the receiving systems in accordance with group and member goals and objectives. Group members include local landowners and county leadership, Colorado Outward Bound School, Colorado Mountain College (the coordinating agency), the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology, the BLM, EPA, USGS, USFS, and others. There is a very wide range of partners in the group, and we have secured grants to implement remedies at one mine waste site known to be a significant contamination source to Lake Fork, and the identification of contamination sources in a main tributary of the Lake Fork. Work is getting done on both projects, and we are applying for grants for more on ground remediation and source identification.

Lake Fork Watershed Working Group

Lake George Association

Since 1885, the Lake George Association (LGA) has been the leading citizen group advocating a reasoned approach to management of the Lake George watershed to ensure long-term stability of water quality and of the watershed's environmental and economic viability. The oldest lake association in the nation, LGA provides an influential voice for more than 5,000 caretakers of Lake George and an action-based program to conserve the region's remarkable natural resources and to protect its pristine beauty. LGA's full-time staff specializing in Communications, Education, Geographic Information Systems, Land Use Management, Nuisance Species Control, Project Management and Water Quality, is working hard today to protect tomorrow. LGA has broad-based support of over 5,000 members - year-round and seasonal residents, members of the business community and local governments, plus others who enjoy the area's plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation. Its mission is one of advocacy, education and broad-based community involvement Lake George is a unique resource, one most worthy of conservation. The lake's watershed provides unparalleled residential, economic, recreational and environmental opportunities. Since 1957, LGA has produced its Newsletter to promote awareness of Lake George issues and to encourage voluntary participation in action-oriented problem solving. The LGA newsletter is distributed to government agencies, municipalities, legislators, and of course to its 5000 members. Active participant in stormwater and wastewater management planning and remediation Driving force behind 40+ recent remediation projects aimed at reducing runoff and sediment from entering Lake George New in 2001 is an introduction of a volunteer stream monitoring program for students and adults.

Lake George Land Conservancy

Founded in 1988, the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) focuses solely on the 150,000-acre Lake George watershed and works to preserve the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and the rare plants and animals within the lake’s watershed by permanently protecting natural lands. As of March of 2007, more than 1,300 concerned individuals, who live, work and vacation here, have helped the Conservancy protect more than 45,500 feet of shoreline and 10,600 acres of land in the Lake George region. Critical land protection is accomplished through conservation easements, fee acquisition, and sound science and effective stewardship. LGLC preserves are open to the public for educational, scientific, and passive recreational purposes.

Lake Hanska

3 years of water quality monitoring data, 3 newsletters sent to watershed residents, planning for future events. Education and implementation of ag best management practices, producing watershed video for residents

Lake Hartwell Association, Incorporated

Lake Jordan Home Owners Association

Lake Jordan Home Owners Association monitors, on a monthly basis, several sites on a 17-mile river run on the south end of the Coosa River watershed. We report our results monthly to Auburn University, and through that program, to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. We also conduct a yearly lake cleanup to remove debris from unpopulated areas.

Lake Kanasatka Watershed Association

Lake Kanasatka Watershed Association monitors for standard water quality parameters and for trend assessment.

Lake Lanier Citizen's Monitoring Program

Lake Lanier Citizen's Monitoring Program monitors 100 stations on Lake Lanier annually in late summer.

Lake Level Minnesota

Lake Level Minnesota uses volunteer observers to document lake level fluctuations (or lack thereof) on a regular basis, to create permanent, credible, public lake level records. Data are used to estimate flood levels for zoning purposes, administer DNR's public waters perit program, prepare local water management plans, and model lake water quality characteristics.

Lake Linden-Hubbell Middle School (Grade 8 Science Class)

Since 1995, the eighth grade Earth Science class participates in a 3-week unit on watershed education and stream monitoring each fall. First, the class takes a tour of the Trap Rock River watershed and learns about historic (100 years of copper mining & milling) and current land uses and how these land uses have or could affect the water quality of the river. Next, the students conduct stream monitoring: water chemistry (P, N, DO, Cu, pH, temperature, turbidity), biological assessment of stream macroinvertebrates, physical stream measurements (volume & velocity), and stream/riparian habitat assessment. Lastly, they conduct a river cleanup. The class has collected 75 tires from the river, and many bags of trash. In class, the students construct watershed models, conduct SEPUP's "Investigating Groundwater: The Fruitvale Story" and publish a newsletter that is distributed to residents of the watershed, as well as, to all residents of the school district. As 10th graders, students will assist EPA with remediation monitoring of the Torch Lake Superfund Site. The Trap Rock River outflows into Torch Lake.

Lake Linganore Conservation Society

'The mission of the Lake Linganore Conservation Society is to help preserve and protect the lakes and streams of the community of Lake Linganore at Eaglehead by developing roads constructed to an environmentally conscious design; by building stormwater management systems; and by increasing public awareness and appreciation of the lakes and the importance of proper watershed management practices through education, field studies, advocacy and lake restoration activities'

Lake Martin Resource Association

LMRA has been dedicated to the protection, preservation, and improvement of lake Martin for over 27 years through volunteer activities such as lake clean-ups and improving boat safety through placement of hazard buoys on waterway outcroppings and sponsoring of boating safety classes. We also offer educational seminars, crime prevention rewards, and the latest information to members regarding issues and legislation that affects Lake Martin.

Lake Maurepas Society

began when a small group of conservationists met in February 1994 to discuss the conditions of poor fish catches in the lake. Water quality samples of Lake Maurepas are taken every month to check for fecal chloroform bacteria, the first indicator for pollution. There are three rivers that empty into the lake and these are also checked routinely. Member volunteers go out in all kinds of weather during the year to take samples. Then, these samples are taken to a local lab for testing. The results are documented and placed into a database to be compared with previous studies and future information.

Lake McWain Association

Lake McWain Association monitors a 480-acre lake in west-central Maine. We check the lake from mid-April through mid-October for clarity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and occasionally for other minerals.

Lake Mendota

Due to begin implemention in Jan 1998

Lake Metroparks

Lake Metropark's Stewardship Volunteers conduct monitoring and inventory surveys for our park properties and participate in national projects and surveys for biological inventory.

Lake Mitchell H.O.B.O.s (Home Owners and Boat Owners)

Lake Mitchell H.O.B.O. Association is organize to preserve, protect and improve the quality of life in and around Lake Mitchell. Also, to preserve, protect, and improve the water quality, stock of fish, recreational facilities and general safey of boaters, skiers, and fisherman on Lake Mitchell. Certified water monitors test our major tributaries monthly.

Lake Monroe-Salt Creek Alliance

Lake Nottely Improvement Association

Lake Oconee Water Watch

The Lake Oconee Water Watch conducts monthly water monitoring in cooperation with the EPD, Georgia Power Company, Georgia Lake Management Society, and Adopt-A-Stream. Volunteers sample water monthly to identify nonpoint source loading of nutrients, bacteria, and sediments from housing development and cattle and dairy operations. LOWW also tracks clarity and dissolved oxygen.

Lake Okeechobee Lakewatch Rainfall Monitoring Program

Lake Okeechobee Lakewatch volunteers record daily rainfall measurements throughout Okeechobee County. We share information with local landowners for permit compliance, local engineers for permitted systems design calculations, and with any other interested parties. Our program will expand to other counties in the future.

Lake Onota Preservation Association (LOPA)

Lake Onota Preservation Association monitors Onota Lake for weed growth (particularly Eurasian milfoil) and eutrophic status. We are supporting a three-year US Coast and Geodatic Survey/UMass Water Watch Partnership experiment to correlate satellite flly-over data with in situ observations.

Lake Orono Improvement Association

Our Association started out as consisting only of lake property owners. As such, we have divided the area surrounding the lake into seven districts with representation. We publish the Lake Orono Shorelines newsletter. Our organization has identified primary problems with the water quality of the lake such as: Sedimentation and Curly-leaf pondweed. We have also compiled a Lake Management plan which provides an overview of problems with the lake and possible solutions.

Lake Pittsfield

29 wet settling basins built in watershed. 1 large sediment retention basin constructed at mout of lake. Dredge retention basins under construction.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation

Restoration and preservation of the water quality and habitats of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Accomplishes this through restoration activities, education, advocacy, monitoring of the regulatory process, and citizen action.

Lake Ripley Management District & Priority Lake Project

The Lake Ripley Management District and Priority Lake Project use state and local dollars to implement a variety of lake/watershed improvement projects. Our goal is to develop state and regional partnerships dedicated to the protection and effective management of Lake Ripley and its drainage basin.

Lake Serene Lake Monitor

Lake Serene Lake Monitor citizen volunteers monitor Snohomish County lakes to assess changes in water quality and watershed land uses.

Lake Singletary Watershed Association

Lake Singletary Watershed Association is concerned about the impacts of rapid development on water quality of the Lake Singletary watershed, located in the towns of Sutton and Millbury. We plan to use our data to help local officials understand the issus so they can make informed decisions regarding future development.

Lake Springfield Watershed Resource Planning Committee

Adoption of detailed plan to control atrazine and pesticide runoff. Increased use of filter strips and land mgmt. practices in cooperation local farmers. Developed a legislative initiative promoting watershed-friendly policies and programs. Assisted in securing federal, state, and local funding for water quality projects in the watershed.

Lake St. Clair Advisory Committee

Founded in 1968, the Committee participates in the St. Clair River BPAC and Clinton River Remedial Action Plan, in an effort to improve river quality and have the International Joint Commission delist the waterways of the Clinton River. Previews dredge-and-fill permits. Lake Access.

Lake Stillhouse Hollow Cleanwater Steering Committee, Inc.

The Lake Stillhouse Hollow Cleanwater Steering Committee was formed in December 2003. The Committee was incoprorated in the State of Texas on November 8, 2004, as a non-profit corporation. The Committee is comprised, in part, of private land owners within the Lampasas River Watershed; public works and water utility professionals; elected officials; educators; and citizens concerned with environmental stewardship. The Committee was formed for the purpose of establishing a 'protection' tool for Lake Stillhouse Hollow as the result of a Source Water Assessment and Protection Plan. The Committee is employing a wide variety of 'best management practices' to educate the public and protect surface water quality. The Committee coordinates an 'Adopt A Shoreline' program in conjunction with the Corp of Engineers, the Lake operator. The Committee members assist in surface water monitoring programs along numerous contributing tributaries to the Lake under the Texas Clean Rivers Program, Texas Watch, and USEPA CWA Section 319(h) NPS program. The Committee's motto is “Clean Water through Public Involvement.”

Lake Sunapee Protective Association

Lake Sunapee Protective Association monitors 50 sites within the Lake Sunapee watershed. Twenty years' worth of volunteer-gathered data has led to more detailed and improved zoning laws in the towns surrounding the lake and in the watershed. These laws were used as a model for the state's Shoreland Protection Act. We are focusing on installing best management proctices (BMPs) to reduce storm water runoff and impervious surfaces in the Lake Sunapee Watershed and surrounding towns.

Lake Superior Basin Plan

The Lake Superior Basin is an assessment and prioritization of minor watersheds in the Minnesota portion of the Lake Superior Basin. It includes broad and specific recommendations to protect specific water bodies and to restore impaired resources. It is updated on a five year cycle. The plan is accessible through the agency's web site: (http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/basins/superior/lsbasin/basin-planning.html#plan)

Lake Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (LTEEC)

Our mission is to provide support and leadership to improve the overall effectiveness of environmental education at Lake Tahoe by facilitating groups working together to educate and motivate the public about how to protect the Lake Tahoe environment. Working groups include Partners in Conservation, Environmental Improvement Program Outreach, Citizen Restoration, K-12 Watershed Education, Higher Education and Research, Business and Tourism, Citizen Monitoring, Forest Health and Fire Prevention, and Invase Weed Coordinating Group.

Lake Taylorville

3 fish rearing/sediment retention ponds, 4 wetlands developed, 4 sediment retention basins

Lake Waramuag Task Force, Inc.

Restoration of Lake Waramaug, CT. Water quality and water clarity improvement. Est. 1975. Improved water clarity from 3' S.D. reading average for summer in early 1980's to average summer S.D. of over 8' in late 1990's. Methods - both lake treatment systems and watershed improvement projects.

Lake Watch

Lake Watch supports effective fish and wildlife management and public safety on Maine's great ponds. We create strong linkages between the Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife and individual lake associations. The Congress of Lake Associations (COLA) conducts monitoring for us.

Lake Watch of Lake Martin

Lake Watch conducts monthly monitoring of twelve sites on Lake Martin and the Tallapoosa River watershed. Conducts water quality programs for area children. An advocate for water-quality issues state-wide.

Lake Wateree Homeowners Association of Kershaw County

Lake Wentworth Association

Lake Wentworth Association monitors Lake Wentworth and its 12 major tributaries. Through our database, we are examining long-term trends from 1984 to the present. We also conducted, with NH DES, an intensive watershed study from August 1996 to November 1997, to identify problems contributing to the apparent deterioration.

Lake Wildwood Association

Lake Wildwood Association monitors water quality using physical aspects of the stream and effects on macro-organisms.

Lake Winnetka/Sugar River Improvement Association

Mission: To help keep and maintain the scenic beauty and navigability of Lake Winnetka and the Sugar River. Projects: Our annual Sugar River clean-up and our annual carp fishing contest to help reduce rough fish. Citizen Involvement: Become a member, volunteer at our clean-up, participate in the carp fishing contest. Year Founded: 1979

Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association

Lake Lay monitoring ongoing since 1982 Publication of booklet "A Special Place" - A NH Lake "User's Manual" Ongoing public education efforts. Tributary monitoring project.

Lake Worth West Youth Advisory Council

Our Youth Council is very motivated in helping the environment. We have been volunteering with the Arthur Marshall Foundation for two years with resotring wet lands and the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. If you go to the Art Marshall Foundation Websight you will see a picture of our Council with Senator Bob Graham.

Lake Zurich Property Owners Association

Owners association of 230+ acre, privately-owned lake in northeast Illinois. Association provides lake monitoring, aquatic plant and fisheries management to ensure viability of the largest glacial lake in the state. Recently, the association successfully investigated contaminated construction stormwater episodes resulting in State and USEPA enforcement actions against Illinois Department of Transportation and the Village of Lake Zurich.

Lakeland Highlands Middle School

We have received three grants (so far) for the purpose of water quality testing and serving the community. We are calling the project, A River Runs Through It, the Peace River Watershed. The students will be studying the Peace River Watershed beginning with the Green Swamp to Lake Hancock down the Peace River to the Estuary and then Charlotte Harbor. The students will develop an environmental fair for our four feeder elementary schools in the spring to teach about the watershed and share information gathered. The students will also provide chosen community service hours chosen and developed by them such as pulling invasive plants, developing personal websites sharing information and positive ideas for environmental improvement, and community service related to other environmental efforts in the community. Also, all data will be shared via the Internet.

Lakes Association of Norway

A local non-profit membership organization for protection and enhancement of local lakes and preservation of their value. Our organization has compiled a report that summarizes the findings of the 2005 lake water quality monitoring program for Pennesseewassee Lake, and Hobbs, Sand and North Ponds. Both professional and volunteer-gathered data were used to create this report.

Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD)

The mission of LE/AD is to provide lakes education programs and information to the public concerning the protection of our aquatic resources, and to promote our lakes for public use and enjoyment by visitors and residents. We provide a quarterly newsletter, seminars, family/youth days (with hands-on demonstrations), lakeside interpretive exhibits, and other fun activities that increase awareness about our lakes.

Lakes Environmental Association (LEA)

LEA monitors the lakes in the Sebago-Long Lake region of Maine. We also work with schools to raise salmon for release in the Crooked River, and lead park, trail, and stream projects in eight schools.

Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program

The Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program (LMVP) determines current lake water quality, monitors for changes and provides public outreach. The program is organized and operated through the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Citizens are taught to collect and process lake water samples. LMVP staff analyze volunteer samples. Each winter LMVP staff meet with volunteers to review data from the previous sampling season.

Lamar County Soil & Water Conservation District

Lamoille County Natural Resources Conservation District & Nature Center

Mission: To maintain and improve our natural resources; to aid and educate our fellow citizens to appreciate and adjust to the changes taking place in our natural resource system; to be a local voice for conservation, preservation and stewardship of all natural resources and work in conjunction with other agencies (public and private) at the grassroots level.

Lamprey River Watershed Association

The Lamprey River Watershed Association is small and local. Volunteers are very important and are what makes LRWA successful. Volunteers conduct water quality sampling on a bi-weekly basis from May through September. Volunteers help to plan and organize environmental awareness campaigns and fundraising events. The Lamprey River Watershed is made up of the towns of Northwood, Deerfield, Candia, Nottingham, Barrington, Raymond, Epping, Lee, Durham, Newmarket and Newfields. Formed in 1983 for the protection of the river, the LRWA has had many successes. A major accomplishment was the selection of the lower portion of the Lamprey River into the National Park Service's "Wild and Scenic River" program. LRWA was instrumental in getting funding for the Epping waste water treatment facility leading to a significant improvement in water quality. The Lamprey River Watershed is one of two rivers in the state of NH currently developing a Water Management Plan to guide use of the water during times of low flow.

Lancaster Conservation District

The Lancaster Conservation District is one of thousands of conservation districts across the nation which promote wise use of our natural resources. The District specializes in conservation education, and provides technical services through its partner, the US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Lancaster/Morattico Creeks Watershed Project

Maintain/enhance quality of life and natural resources through various stewardship activities, including water quality monitoring

Land and Nature Trust of the Bluegrass

Dedicated to the preservation of natural areas in the Bluegrass Region, including streams and watersheds.

Land Between the Lakes Association

LBL’s Volunteer Program was formed by the "Friends of LBL", a non-profit organization established to support LBL. We serve as a liaison between the managing agency and the private sector and it was under this umbrella that the Volunteer Program was established during TVA’s tenure. Since 1983, it has grown in excess of 700 volunteers annually, with 200 of those volunteering on a regular basis. The Volunteer Program at LBL offers individuals, families, and organized groups many opportunities to become involved in helping to restore and protect the natural beauty of our public lands.

Land Between The Lakes Association, "Friends of LBL"

Land Conservancy of Hamilton County, Ohio

The Land Conservancy advocates protection of Hamilton County's precious land and water resources. We are a nonprofit land trust that offers legal options -- including the Conservation Easement agreement -- to help families permanently protect their lands from unwanted future development. And, we help all citizens understand how land conservation contributes to our health and welfare,and preserves our natural heritage.

Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo

Protect those natural areas, agriculturally productive lands, and important lands and buildings which contribute to the unique character of the county, and to enhance its environmental, scenic, historic, recreational, economic and social values. As part of our mission, we are active in stream habitat restoration and water quality monitoring.

Land Conservancy of Seattle and King County

Promote the region's environment by encouraging the voluntary donation or dedication of natural and open space lands in urban and rural communities across King County; promote sound stewardship and land conservation principles; assume a leadership role in the community, providing comprehensive, local programs that compliment and enhance the preservation efforts of local governments.

Land Conservancy of West Michigan

Local land trust that includes the preservation of wetlands and riparian lands in its mission. Surveyed Grand River Corridor in Kent and Ottawa counties for natural and cultural features.

Land Institute

The Land Institute investigates new cropping systems that are more similar to natural vegetation systems in order to reduce soil loss and chemical use. Natural systems agriculture would use increased crop and landscape biodiversity to control pests and perennial grain crops to reduce soil erosion. We do plant breeding, soils research, plant pathology and agronomy research, and public education about soil erosion and other agriculture related environmental issues.

Land Preservation Society of Norton

Protect natural resources; preserve natural areas and historic sites; provide open space for the benefit of the general public; educate about the wise use of natural resources; work with other organizations having similar purposes.

Land Stewardship Project

The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1982 to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland, to promote sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities. LSP is a grassroots membership organization made up of farmers, as well as rural and urban residents working together to secure a healthful food supply, and preserve soil, water and wildlife, We publish a nationally recognized publication the Land Stewardship Letter.

Land Trust for Central North Carolina

The LandTrust for Central North Carolina believes our legacy must be more than just what the bulldozers, chain saws and paving machines. LandTrust for Central North Carolina is a non-profit corporation with a volunteer Board of Directors from throughout the 10-county region. Our small, professional staff works closely with the board to identify important properties that should be protected and preserved. Sometimes we seek out owners. Often, they come to us. Since 1995, The LandTrust has made a major impact, protecting thousands of acres in the 10-county region, including natural areas, rivers and streams, wildlife habitats, farmland, and historic sites.

Land Trust of Dade County

The Land Trust of Dade County is a private, not-for-profit corporation composed of concerned citizens committed to the conservation, preservation and restoration of properties significant to the environmental and cultural heritage of Dade County through acquisition and management.

Land Trust of Huntsville and Northern Alabama

Established in 1987 as Alabama's first land trust, The Land Trust of Huntsville & North Alabama is a member supported, not-for-profit dedicated to preserving North Alabama natural lands and scenic areas to enhance quality of life and foster economic prosperity. We currently preserve and maintain almost 6,000 urban acres, have 33+ miles of public trails on three major mountain preserves, and offer seasonal hikes and education programs.

Land Trust of the Saratoga Region

Protecting the quality of life, open spaces and special places of the Saratoga region for present and future generations.

Lane County Water Quality Advisory Group

Lane County Water Quality Advisory Group monitors private wells across three counties and has conducted a four-year study on 100 wells. We are pro-actively involved with BMP farm programs and coordinate our efforts with local, regional, state, and national programs.

Lansdowne Elementary

Lappatubby Watershed Drainage District

LaPorte Environmental Technical Assistance Group

Spending very little money and using proper voice. We have had great success increasing public awareness with Mercury and proper tire and boat battery disposal. Our voice is well accepted with local and State government officials. We demonstrated workable alternatives to blatant polluting to local government. Working with IDEM we have signed up HVACs for thermostat recycling. Gotten auto junk yards to pull mercury switches from cars prior to crushing. A common statement to people: If you knew that by turning off a light sooner and using a bit less power you may save a child from leukemia -Would you? The answer is often - Yes and less power is consumed. Thereby less pollution. If we don't us it they wont make it!

Larimer Land Trust

Facilitates the acquisition and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas, critical wildlife habitat, and other lands which are important for the enrichment of present and future generations; such conservation is necessary for the economic, social and environmental health and well-being of our communities.

Lassen High School

The Lassen High School Natural Resource Management Program has been monitoring the Susan River and Piute Creek, part of the terminal Honey Lake Valley watershed on the northeast side of the Sierra Nevada mountains, since 1992. Our program has received both technical support and grant funding for restoration projects from the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and California Fish and Game Department.

Latah (Hangman) Creek

Treated 1600 acres in paired-watershed design, results of monitoring pending. Restored about 1/2 mile of severely eroded stream bank.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Adopt-A-Watershed Program

Wilder's Watershed Project takes K-6 students to adjacent properties to perform age-appropriate activities on Colin Creek and BBC wetland #26, both in the Bear Creek Basin within the Cedar River Watershed. Students formally test for two weeks in fall, winter, and spring, and informally whenever they and their teachers can get out. Each activity builds on the previous one, and is designed for a specific grade level. We hope to instill in students respect and awareness of nature, and a stewardship ethic.

Laurel Mountain-Fellowsville Area Watershed Association

AMD being treated in cooperation w/DEP

Laurel Run Community Watershed Association

Preserving Laurel Run through monitoring and education. 2005 Recipient of a WV Department of Environmental Protection Stream Partners grant to update watershed information and produce/distribute a residential runoff prevention DVD and related materials.

Lavaca Navidad River

Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership

We are a local watershed group serving the municipalities of New Brunswick in part, Milltown, East Brunswick, South Brunswick and North Brunswick. We feature bi-monthly meetings and a team of water monitors which has grown out of the experience and personnel of East Brunswick Stream Teams to monitor water in the 5 member communities. A Watershed Festival is in its planning stages. Volunteers please contact me at ZenWaterWoman@comcast.net and become involved!!

Lawrence County Soil Conservation District

Lawrence County Soil Conservation District monitors Left Fork Blaine Creek, Lower Laurel Creek, and Caines Creek.

Lawrence School Shiverick's Pond Study

Lawrence School eighth graders monitor water chemistry, groundwater levels, and invertebrate diversity in two ponds on school property.

Lawry Pond Association of Searsmont, Maine

Lawry Pond Association monitors Lawry Pond and its watershed, and conducts loon counts.

Lazar Foundation

The Lazar Foundation is dedicated to funding innovative and strategic projects that protect the environment in the Pacific Northwest: Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alaska, Idaho and Western Montana. The Foundation will award grants three times per year, at the end of March, July, and November. Full proposals must be in our office no later than February 15, June 15 and October 15. Early submissions are encouraged and may improve an applicant's prospects.

League of Conservation Voters - Arizona

Involved in the planning process for the Lower Colorado Multispecies Conservation Program; the protection of Cienega Creek as a wild and scenic river; and other water issues.

League to Save Lake Tahoe

The League to Save Lake Tahoe is a privately funded, non-profit, public benefit, membership corporation, organized in 1957, dedicated to preserving the environmental balance, scenic beauty, and recreational opportunities of the Tahoe Basin.

Lee County Hyacinth Control District

Pondwatch helps residents to manage their lakes and retention ponds by monitoring water quality and educating about aquatic weeds.

Lee County Natural Area Guardians

Protect and preserve natural areas in the Lee County, IL area.

Leelanau Watershed Council

The Leelanau Watershed Council's monitoring program is designed to compile comprehensive data for lakes and streams, develop nutrient budgets for each lake and identify trouble spots, and inform visitors, residents, and local officials of water quality conditions.

Leesburg-Loudon County Greenway Advisory Committee

Leesville Pond Watershed and Neighborhood Association

The Leesville Pond Watershed and Neighborhood Association is a grassroots organization of neighborhood residents whose mission is to work together with individuals, groups, businesses and agencies in order to improve and maintain the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Lefthand Watershed Oversight Group

The Lefthand Watershed Oversight Group aims to serve as a hub of communication about watershed issues, and to assess and protect the quality of water in the Lefthand watershed. Our goals are to foster stakeholder collaboration in promoting education about watershed issues, conducting watershed health assessments, identifying priority protection measures, developing remediation plans, and promoting practices that protect the Lefthand watershed and the quality of its waters.

Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation (LEAF)

LEAF is a nonprofit environmental law firm dedicated to helping citizens in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia to protect their right to a clean environment. Founded in 1979, LEAF provides its services free of charge to citizens and grassroots organizations.

Lehigh River Stocking Association

The Lehigh River Stocking Association is a nonprofit, 501C-3 public organization dedicated to the restoration, revitalization and restocking of the Lehigh River. Our goal is the continuous improvement of this waterway and its tributaries. Our objectives are to insure clean water, a healthy and balanced ecosystem, an abundant fishery and access points for all citizens to enjoy. This will be to the benefit of all interests; including the businesses located throughout this region, the sportsmen and the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This project has been ongoing for the last ten years with ever-increasing success. Water quality and trout stocking programs are always ongoing.

Lemon Bay Conservancy

The Lemon Bay Conservancy, Inc., is located in Englewood, Florida. Established over 30 years ago, it is a nonprofit organization for the preservation, protection, and acquisition of natural areas important in maintaining the ecological balance of Lemon Bay and adjacent waters.

Lenni-Lenape

Monitor watershed, because downstream water is used for drinking.

Les Cheneaux Watershed Council

The Les Cheneaux Watershed Council will promote the conservation, education, protection, restoration and sustainability of water based resouces within the Les Cheneaux Watershed

LeTort Regional Authority

LeTort Regional Authority monitors LeTort Spring Run monthly for physical and chemical water quality parameters. Also a flood control and recreation agency dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the LeTort Spring Run. We have numerous projects and activities: LeTort Day” is held each spring to remove trash and debris at various sites along the stream. Authority members, volunteers from the community and organizations such as the Boy Scouts turn out to help with this project, which - in recent years - has been held in conjunction with National Rivers Cleanup Week. The Authority conducts water quality monitoring at ten sites. Samples are collected monthly, and the results are recorded in the Authority’s database, which has been maintained since 1990. The Authority also conducts extensive cooperative monitoring and studies with Dickinson College. LeTort Park the Authority purchased an area of land and created a nature trail

Lewis & Clark Natural Resource District

Some of the Projects of the Lewis & Clark NRD include Aowa Crek Watershed and the Conservation Reserve Program. The Aowa Creek Watershed, located in Dixon county, was approved for federal funding in 1969. This 55,350 acre watershed was identified with problem areas of grade stabilization, flooding, erosion damage, and a need for additional water based recreation. As of to date, there have been 45 structures constructed, one currently under construction, and two remaining to be built. Conservation Reserve Program, addressed numerous resource concerns on well over 100,000 acres throughout Cedar, Dixon, and Knox county. Benefits have included soil erosion, wildlife habitat, and water quality.

Lewis County Junior High Kentucky Water Watch

Lewis County Junior High's Critter Catchers monitor water quality using Kentucky Water Watch biological assessment and some chemical monitoring. Reports are forwarded to the State Department of Water Quality. Students also use Internet resources to share data with other schools.

LEAF Alliance

To help small communities restore and maintain their watersheds while improving or sustaining a stable economy. We provide educational materials and services and technical assistance to citizens and governments on speicific on-the-ground projects or in planning. Our new kit - Discovering Watersheds is a 2 - 4 week unit of activities for middle school kids. It teaches basic science with an emphasis on responsible choices students can make now (and in the future as adults) to protect their watershed. The kit includes a teaching guide and a trunk of materials and supplies needed to teach the unit. It is correlated with Texas' curriculum standards and includes modifications for special needs kids. We loan it to school districts in deep east Texas at no charge. We are working on a similar trunk on biodiversity and outdoor safety. We also provide opportunities for outdoor conservation activities for at-risk kids during the summer months. We have just begun a new project with EPA Region 6 to build partnerships with key stakeholders with the goal of preventing or improving the control of nonpoint source pollution.

Liberty and Miller Bays Watershed M.C.

Liberty Prairie Conservancy

The mission of the Liberty Prairie Conservancy LPC) is to protect, restore, and preserve the natural and human history of the Liberty Prairie Reserve. Formed by area residents in 1994, the LPC works to enhance the integrity of the area through community outreach, stewardship, education, and the promotion of environmental ethics in Lake County, Illinois. The Conservancy's programs focus on fostering a better understanding of this cultural and natural landscape and encouraging growth management that will preserve this heritage for future generations. A detailed protection and management plan, based on a professional inventory of the Reserve's ecological and historical social resources, guides the Conservancy.

Licking River Advisory Committee

Organize the largest river clean-up in Ohio; monitor water quality of Licking River; present educational programs concerning the Licking River.

Licking River Valley RC&D Council, Inc.

Licking River Watershed Watch

Volunteer monitoring of the Licking River (KY) mainstem and major tribs 3x annually

Lifeteam River Rescue

To provide water rescue and safety along with water safety instruction on our local waterways.

Lincoln Resource Conservation and Development Area

Improve water quality of the rural and urban sectors of the Lincoln RC&D area. - Conserve and protect the cultural, economic and natural resources by controlling erosion and sedimentation. We encourage community development by promoting environmentally sound and well balanced growth.

Lindsay Creek Restoration group

Habitat restoration and Biological education on Lindsay creek.

Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Lindsay Wildlife Museum, a wildlife rehabilitation and educational center that focuses on native California wildlife and natural history. We have a program to allow individuals to volunteer with our nationally-recognized wildlife rehabilitation team. Learn to raise and rehabilitate orphaned and injured native California wildlife.

Linwood Middle School S.E.A.L. Club

Litchfield Senior High School

Little Bahala Creek Watershed

Little Bear Creek Protective Association

To monitor and protect the immediate environment in and surrounding Little Bear Creek.

Little Beaver Creek State and National Wild and Scenic River

Little Bitterroot Lake Association

The objects and purposes for which this organization was formed are: to promote the interests of the members of the Little Bitterroot Lake Association, Inc. in preserving the high recreational value of Little Bitterroot Lake and maintaining its aesthetic integrity, and to educate the public and others as to the value of Little Bitterroot lake as a recreational resource.

Little Butte and Upper Rogue Watershed Councils

The Little Butte and Upper Rogue Watershed Councils are monitoring water quality by collecting baseline data on basic physical and chemical parameters. The watersheds sampled are part of the Rogue River Basin, and the source of the city of Medford's municipal water. We have a paid program coordinator but hope to be totally volunteer-run by the third year.

Little Butte Creek Watershed Council

1.5 million in grants (hard $) mostly on-the-ground 3 years.

Little Chico Creek Watershed Conservancy

Are there any State or Local Laws that would prevent a property owner from daming Little Chico Creek where it passes through his private property? If such a law does exist does it have any grandfather aspect to it? i would appreciate your thoughts.

Little Chute High School Ecology Classes

This is a high school course in ecology and environemtnal science. The purpose is to perform water quality tests along the Fox River in Little Chute and clean up the litter on the banks. Water will be tested at Doyle Park, above and below the Little Chute Dam.

Little Clearfield Creek Watershed Association

The mission of the CCWA is to improve and protect the quality and the beauty of the Clearfield Creek and to enhance life in the Clearfield Creek Watershed by: (1)Assessing, monitoring, reclaiming and controlling areas of the Watershed affected by AMD (2) Promoting wise use and management of natural resources in the Watershed, especially when interacting with property owners and issues which affect the water quality of the Clearfield Creek (3)Protecting and enhancing open space and natural areas in the Watershed and providing opportunities for the enjoyment of these natural areas; (4) Promoting awareness and appreciation of environmental issues through education so that the community can make sound choices for a sustainable, ecologically healthy future. (5)Establish environmental education and monitoring programs within the school districts.

Little Coharie

Little Colorado River Plateau Resource Conservation and Development

The accomplishments of the Little Colorado RC&D demonstrate its ability to "make things happen" in east-central Arizona. We are focused on implementing our strategic plan developed by all our sponsors and Council Members. Our priority goal is to formulate and plublis an all inclusive watershed manaagement plan.

Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance

The Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance (LCWA) is a non-profit Pennsylvania organization, founded in October 2000. We are a group of citizens, businesses, non-profit conservation organizations, academic institutions, and local, state and federal government representatives that have joined together and are committed to a common purpose: A comprehensive approach to continual enhancement of water quality, stream restoration, and preservation of natural resources within the Little Conestoga Creek Watershed.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Bear Monitors

Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School's environmental science classes monitor, on a monthly basis, two Texas Watch sites along Little Cypress Creek in the Sabine River watershed.

Little Darby Creek Association

To educate about, to preserve, and to appreciate the uniqueness of Little Darby Creek, a National Scenic River.

Little Falls Watershed Alliance

The Little Falls Watershed Alliance is a stewardship group dedicated to conserving the Little Falls Watershed through education, advocacy and action. The alliance focuses on four main areas within the urban watershed in lower Montgomery County, Maryland and adjacent northwest District of Columbia: stormwater management, invasive weed control, trash abatement, and education and outreach. We are committed to restoring the water quality, natural habitat, and ecological well-being of the Little Falls watershed by bringing neighbors together to build awareness, improve the natural habitat, protect our community's heritage, and enhance the community's enjoyment of the many creeks in the watershed. We hold monthly invasive weed pulls, daily roadside trash collection, periodic community educational and advocacy presentations, as well as working with local county officials on development of protective policies and legislation.

Little Miami State and National Scenic River

Little Miami, Inc.

Preserve the natural character of the Little Miami National and State Scenic River corridor.

Little Paint Creek, French Creek

8,770 acres watershed. 57% cropland, 13% permanent pasture, 26% forest land, 4% other.

Little River Wetlands Project, Inc

The mission of Little River Wetlands Project, Inc. is to facilitate the restoration of wetlands in the historical Little River watershed and provide educational opportunities that inspire and challenge individuals to be good stewards of all natural resources.

Little Sac

Reduction in nutrients in target waterbodies in Ag 319 project. Also, reduction in fecal coliform levels.

Little Sandy Creek Watershed Association

Little Sandy Watershed Association was formed in 2000 by concerned citizens of the watershed. Stream and environmental issues in the basin include stream erosion, flooding, bacterial contamination, excess sedimentation, loss of riparian habitat, garbage in the stream, logging activities, natural gas development impacts, and development. Volunteers are planning and working to address these problems with stream cleanups, channel and bank restoration, providing educational information to watershed landowners and students, and other projects. Dated 3/02

Little Spokane Watershed Council

Little Spokane Watershed Council leads nature mapping expeditions, involving species identification and counts, at specific sites in the Little Spokane watershed. The Council sponsors nature mapping projects in the Little Spokane Watershed. Groups or individuals collect information on the native plants, wildlife and or fungi for a particular area. The Council makes this information on nature maps of the area. Current, the Council's newsletter, provides a forum for individuals, groups, and organizations working for the stewardship of the Little Spokane Watershed. Photographs, drawings, stories, articles, humor, and examples of what works and what can work are most welcome; especially those that show stewardship of the Little Spokane Watershed.

Little Tennessee Watershed Association

Little Tennessee Watershed Association protects and restores water quality in the Upper Little Tn watershed. We partner with the Macon Soil and WAter Conservation District to offer streambank stabilization and restoration to local landowners, and conduct Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) fish sampling throughout the basin. Current goals include alternative futures analysis for the watershed.

Little Tennessee Watershed Non-Point Source Team

Little Tennessee Watershed Nonpoint Source Team

Little Traverse Conservancy

Protect the natural diversity and beauty of northern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment.

Little Turkey River

90% completed.

Living Green In The Watkins Creek Watershed

Living Green in the Watkins Creek Watershed is an exciting environmental education initiative RegionWise is leading in partnership with the Hazelwood School District. The three-year, $666,000 effort is aimed at promoting the idea and practice of living green through educating students and property owners about the value of sustaining a clean water system and what individuals, neighborhoods, and communities can do to reduce the damage to our rivers and streams caused by urban living.

Living Rivers

People for the integrity of the Colorado River: restoring the ecosystem and beauty of the Colorado River, including Grand Canyon and Glen Canyon. Website: www.livingrivers.org

Lobster Conservancy

The Lobster Conservancy's Intertidal Lobster Monitoring Program uses standard quadrat sampling along transects to establish baseline data on the abundance and distribution of recently settled and early juvenile lobsters. In our first year of volunteer monitoring, we have tested a methos for assessing health and productivity of lobster mursery habitats; we hope to use this method as a pridictive tool for projecting future recruitment to the lobster fishery.

Local River Advocates - Allegheny River

To protect the Allegheny National Wild and Scenic River - Venango County, PA. To observe and study Earth Women in this ecosystem.

Locks Creek Drainage District

Logan Canyon Coalition

Working to protect and preserve Logan Canyon for future generations.

Logan Martin Lake Protection Association

Logan Martin Lake Protection Association was formed in response to a dispute over river water distribution to the State of Georgia. We have expanded our mission to include keeping the community informed about water quality and quantity issues. We monitor 12 to 13 sites, conducting physical tests year-round and bacterial tests in the summer. We now work on tributary streams as well as Logan Martin Lake itself.

Loiuse R. Johnson Middle School

Students are learning the importance of protecting our watershed as well as learn to use water testing kits to test the quality of water at our school plus 3 other places along the Manatee River

Londonderry High School Beaver Brook Project

Londonderry High School's Beaver Brook Project introduces students to the scientific method, ecological concepts, land use concerns, and overall watershed management issues. Students not only become scientists but also use the data for local and statewide responsible citizenship action.

Long Beach Water Management District

Long Creek

Cows were fenced out of a stream at a 400 head dairy; streambanks were regraded and planted with grass and trees; alternative watering system implemented; heavy use areas installed, waste holding pond and spray irrigation installed, weekly grab and storm samples collected; volunteer program implemented; statistical analysis performed on background data.

Long Creek Drainage District

Long Creek School

Long Creek School conducts a school-based elective program designed to monitor biological, physical, and chemical features of the Long Creek and Fox Creek watersheds. Monitoring activities and data analysis give students practical experience in scientific field studies as well as provide useful information for local landowners.

Long Island Sound- Soundkeeper

Long Island Soundkeeper was founded by shellfishing and fisheries communities who were concerned about the progressive pollution and habitat destruction in the Sound. The "keeper" concept was borrowed from an old English tradition of assigning stewards to monitor the king's waterbodies. We patrol on the water and take direct action to stop polluters, including hands-on investigation, negotiation with with polluters, calling media attention to and raising public awareness about the problem, and, if necess

Long Island Sound Study

In 1994, the LISS completed a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan that identified seven issues: (1) low dissolved oxygen (hypoxia), (2) toxic contamination, (3) pathogen contamination, (4) floatable debris, (5) living resources and habitat management, (6) land use and development, and (7) public involvement and education. The LISS partners have made significant strides to restore and protect Long Island Sound, giving priority to hypoxia, habitat restoration, public involvement and education, and water quality monitoring.

Long Island Sound Volunteer Secchi Disk Network

The Long Island Sound Volunteer Secchi Disk Network was begun in 1995 as a program of the Connecticut DEP. Our data will be used to determine possible eelgrass restoration sites and help confirm minimum eelgrass water quality requirements.

Long Island Sound/Beaches/Oceans

Marine Safety and Environmental education outreach program

Long Pond Watershed Association, Inc.

Created in 1995 and incorperated in 1998 we have developed good public interest and received a state and local grant (from the 2 towns that share the pond) that was used by the county to write a draft Long Pond Water Quality Assessment. The Association was started in the summer of 1996 after an algae breakout, or "bloom". Local residents joined together see what they could do to better understand the issues that relate to water quality and to try to act as a positive force in concerning water quality Assessment was finalized and showedLong Pond was mostly polluted by septic systems. Again our association lobbied the state, county, & local governments, this time for a management plan.

Long Prairie River Stewardship Project

Benthic macroinvertebrate baseline establishment, riparian vegetation baseline establishment, citizen 'windshield survey' floats, habitat type identification, riparian plantings, river theater.

Long Tom Watershed Council

The Long Tom Watershed Council serves to improve water quality and watershed condition in the Long Tom River basin through education, coordination, consultation, and cooperation among all interests, using the collective wisdom and voluntary action of our community members. 92% of the lands in our basin are considered to be private property; the uses range from forestry (45%) to agriculture (30%) to rural residential (9%) and urban (8%) and public lands (8%), and with the exception of one 20K acre piece all are in small parcels. Started in 1998, we have conducted a full watershed assessment (completed Jan 2000), have a baseline water quality monitoring program (started Aug 99), and are now starting our restoration projects program (2001). We are also starting our collaborative problem-solving sessions at the creek scale to continue working neighbor to neighbor with theprivate landowners to address any problems that exist with water quality and habitat.

Longfellow Creek Watershed Project

Longview Environmental Water Watchers

Longview Environmental Water Watchers monitor Grace Creek, which is a tributary to Sabine River, once a month.

LoonWatch

LoonWatch works to protect and preserve the Common Loon and its nesting habitat in Wisconsin and Minnesota through education, population monitoring, and research. We assist the Minnesota DNR non-game program with volunteer training. Although loons nest primarily in the northern third of Wisconsin, we collect information on migrating birds in any Wisconsin county. Currently about 25 counties have active monitoring.

Loramie Valley Alliance

The Loramie Valley Alliance is a partnership of public and private interests working to improve the water conveyance function and water quality of Loramie Creek and tributaries. The group developed a watershed action plan in 1999 and is implementing a variety of cost-share and incentive programs targeting local farmers to reduce nonpoint source pollution. Log-jam removal is also a major component of the groups activities. The Loramie Valley Alliance has received funding from USEPA 319 Grant, State of Ohio Biennium Budget, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Los Rios River Runners

To provide access, monitoring, education, restoration and protection of the Rio Grande and its tributaries. Los Rios is involved in many projects to serve the community: We donate one dollar per day of every guest's fee to river conservation, and we work with the Bureau of Land Management on a wilderness preservation scheme in the Chama Canyon.We also provide our services to the Santa Fe and N.M. Game & Fish Department in restocking the Rio Grande with trout, and to the N.M. State Police Department for Search and Rescue operations in the Rio Grande Gorge.

Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District (LSWCD)/ Stream Monitoring Project

LSWCD's Watershed Education Program involves monthly monitoring of stream sites in Catoctin and North Fork Goose Creek watersheds and participation of 7th-12th graders. Students take field trips to local streams to learn water quality monitoring techniques.

Loudoun Watershed Watch

Organization - Loudoun Watershed Watch (LWW) is a consortium of citizen groups, local and state authorities, and individuals concerned with the quality and health of streams in Loudoun County, Virginia. Vision - LWW shares a common vision with citizens across the nation: clean and safe water, and healthy aquatic ecosystems. For citizens in Loudoun, this means a county distinguished for its meandering streams with forested riparian buffers flowing through woodlots, farms, residential communities, and parks with streamside trails.

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy-Stream Monitoring Project

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the presevation and proliferation of healthy wildlife habitats. Through our stream monitoring and amphibian monitoroing programs we track habitat health, engage the community in understanding human impacts on the environment, and work to restore or protect habitat.

Louisiana Crawfish Producers Association

Stewards of the land & water of the Atchafalaya River Basin

Louisiana Environmental Action Network

LEAN seeks to preserve Louisiana's natural resources and to protect the health of its citizens. LEAN is a coalition of 68 environmental groups in Louisiana.

Louisiana Wildlife Federation

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is the Bayou State's leading organization of sportsmen and conservationists with over 30 state and local affiliated clubs and 13,000 members We encourage the appreciation, enlightened management and sustained use and enjoyment of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats through education and advocacy.

Love of Learning Montessori School

Love of Learning Montessori School students (grades 2-5) are involved in monthly macroinvertebrate sampling at a local stream. We are expanding to include chemical analysis.

Loveland Greenbelt Community Council

The mission of Loveland Greenbelt Community Center is to help preserve greenspaces and wildlife areas in and around the Little Miami River and O'Bannon Creek watersheds.

LowCountry Institute

A Non-profit environmental organization trying to get the "right information to the right people." The water quality arm of the LowCountry Institute is named the Friends of the Rivers and has an active volunteer water quality monitoring program.

Lowell High School

Lower Aroostook River Watch

Advocate/educate for prevention of degradation of generally good water quality from Masardis to Fort Fairfield (including tributaries). Lobby for more MDEP monitoring (locally and statewide). Promote Best Management Practices in agriculture and other land uses to lessen sediment and phosphorus transport to the river (and nitrate leaching to groundwater).

Lower Barren River Priority Area

Lower Big Eau Watershed

60 landowners have signed contracts to install practices.

Lower Boise River Watershed Monitoring

Lower Boise River Watershed Monitoring involves students in monitoring for water quality on the Boise River and Lake Lowell as part of the SITE program. Another group monitors Indian Creek which flows into the Boise River.

Lower Brushy Creek Watch

Lower Brushy Creek Watch monitors Brushy Creek in the San Gabriel watershed once a month.

Lower Cape Fear River Program

The Lower Cape Fear River Program is a large-scale water quality and environmental assessment program covering the Cape Fear River Estuary and a large portion of the lower Cape Fear River watershed. Program objectives are to develop an understanding of the fundamental scientific processes shaping and controlling the ecology of the Cape Fear River system and provide a mechanism for information exchange and public education. Numerous physical, chemical, and biological measurements are collected at thirty-four different sites on a regular basis so biologists, chemists, physicists, and geologists will be able to understand freshwater, estuarine, and nearshore marine processes in the Cape Fear River basin.

Lower Chatahoochie River S&WCD

Lower Clark Fork

First council and some restoration projects funded.

Lower Colorado River Authority

The mission of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is to provide reliable, low-cost utility and public services in partnership with our customers and communities and to use our leadership and environmental authority to ensure the protection and constructive use of the area's natural resources. LCRA recently began work on a state contract to sample the water and study the causes of elevated E. coli bacteria in Gilleland Creek in northeast Travis County. To provide citizens the tools, information, and contact needed to fully participate in environmental protection through volunteer water quality monitoring.

Lower Columbia Canoe Club

While the Lower Columbia Canoe Club's primary purpose is to allow canoe enthusiasts to paddle together safely, club members get involved in protecting and conserving water resources. While the Lower Columbia Canoe Club's primary purpose is to allow canoe enthusiasts to paddle together safely, club members get involved in protecting and conserving water resources. Members communicate via a club emailing list and a monthly newsletter, Cascade Currents.

Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group

To lead the process of salmon recovery in a way that ensures community involvement in habitat restoration so that abundant, naturally self-sustaining salmon and steelhead runs occur throughout the Lower Columbia River region.

Lower Columbia River Watershed Council

The Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District was organized and chartered in the State of Oregon in January, 1947. Authorities for the formation of Watershed Councils were adopted in 1993 under SB 2251, and are contained in ORS 541.350. Watershed Councils are voluntary local organizations recognized by county or city government to address the goal of sustaining natural resources, watershed protection and enhancement within a watershed. The Lower Columbia Watershed Council was organized in July, 1997, and represents the major stakeholders including the municipalities and utilities that depend on ground and surface water. The area encompasses approximately 212, 682 acres and includes the drainages of Beaver Creek, Tide Creek and all tributaries draining into the Columbia River. Work activities include public education/outreach, watershed assessment and action planning, conservation planning with individuals, water quality monitoring and project design and implementation of watershed restoration projects. The parties will proceed with a voluntary, locally driven and non-regulatory approach to improve the health of the watershed.

Lower Des Plaines Ecosystem Partnership

The Lower Des Plaines Ecosystem Partnership is organized as a coalition of local stakeholders - public and private landowners, business people, natural scientists, recreation enthusiasts, local policy makers, etc. - united by a common interest in protecting, preserving and restoring the ecosystems, particularly the resource rich natural areas, of the Salt Creek and Lower Des Plaines watersheds in Illinois.

Lower East Branch Pecatonica

Reduced sediment 1279.9 tons. Reduced phosphorous 21%. Reduced streambank erosion by 21%.

Lower Eastern Shore Tributary Team

Assist the State of Maryland in their efforts to reduce the loading of nitrogen and phosphorus to the Chesapeake Bay by 40% of the 1985 loads. Assistance is given in the form of direction from the Team (a group of local citizens representing a variety of watershed stakeholders) to the state on what nutrient strategies should be the priorities within the basin, assistance is also given in the form of public outreach to the groups/citizens within the watershed to make them aware of the nutrient issues. The Team has made a number of recommendations to the State as to what the priorities are, but the Team is still trying to define how best to reach out to the watershed groups/citizens. This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997.

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

Lower Esopus River Watch

Lower Esopus River Watch's programs are partnership-based and build coalitions between local government, schools, colleges, students, volunteers, and professionals.

Lower Great Miami Watershed Enhancement Program (WEP)

The Lower Great Miami Watershed Enhancement Program seeks to identify the major stakeholders in the watershed and bring them together in a planned, unified effort to identify and prioritize needs and to take actions that will protect and improve the water quality of the watershed in a manner that enhances the public and economic health of the region.

Lower Green Bay and Fox River Remedial Action Plan

Lower Kennebec Regional Land Trust

Lower Kennebec Regional Land Trust is dedicated to conservation of the natural, historic, scenic and recreational resources of the Kennebec Estuary.

Lower Little Minnesota River, Big Stone Lake

Constructed 41 animal waste mang. systems. Constructed 42 multi-use & 4 point source wastewater treatment facilities. 2 clean water diversions, 7 waterways

Lower Merion Conservancy

Lower Merion Conservancy volunteers monitor the streams within Lower Merion Township. Many of the streams flow directly into the Schuykill River. A few flow into Cobbs Creek and eventually into the Delaware River. We use Surber samplers to collect macroinvertebrates each April. Volunteers conduct chemical tests at their sites weekly, as well as habitat assessments. We were trained by Stroud Water Research Center, a research laboratory of the Academy of Natuaral Sciences in Philadelphia.

Lower Missisquoi River

UVM Extention System

Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Steering Committee

This volunteer stakeholder group was first formed to create a watershed stewardship plan for the Lower Mokelumne River. Once accomplished, the group refocused its efforts on implementing the plan. Along with the plan, the group has published the Mokelumne River Watershed Owners' Manual, produced an informational video on the watershed, and hands out an annual watershed stewardship award in conjunction with other partners. Numerous habitat restoration and monitoring projects are completed, underway, or planned pending funding. Other partners monitor water quality regularly and conduct a variety of education and outreach programs. Information is available on the San Joaquin County RCD website at www.sjcrcd.org

Lower MS River Cons. Comm.

The LMRCC is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization composed of 11 member state natural resource agencies and other cooperating agencies and organizations with interests in the Lower Mississippi River. The LMRCC?s mission is to promote the protection, restoration, enforcement, understanding, awareness and wise use of the natural resources of the Lower Mississippi River, through coordinated and cooperative efforts involving research, planning, management, information sharing, public education and advocacy. Activities and business of the LMRCC are administered through the Chairperson, Executive Committee and Coordinator.

Lower Nehalem Watershed Council

Enhance salmonid fish populations and improve water quality in the Nehalem watershed by assisting private landowners and local government in: understanding their responsibilities for Salmon Restoration and water quality and obtaining financial aid when warranted. Identify and eliminate sources of pollution that endanger aquatic life or human use of the water. Protect and enhance areas of the watershed that are important to the survival of aquatic life. Enhance opportunities for learning about the watershed and enjoying its wonders.

Lower Nehalem Watershed Monitoring Project

The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is a volunteer citizens group dedicated to improving the health of the Nehalem River watershed. Our monitoring project is designed to determine the impact of logging, farming, development, and other activity on the watershed's water quality, and then to work with landowners to improve conditions. Data was supplied to the Oregon DEQ and can be viewed on the DEQ LASAR data storage site. Data results were also used in the Nehalem River Watershed Assessment completed by PSU in 2001.

Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District

Lower Paint Creek Association

The Lower Paint Creek Association, Inc. is made up of local citizens forming a grass roots effort to improve the Paint Creek watershed to benefit all citizens. Our mission is to return the Paint Creek watershed area to a place of recreational beauty with clean water and a sparkling environment. Our goals are to improve the water quality of Paint Creek to such a degree that it will support a reproducing trout population, beautify the area, enhance pride and enjoyment of living in the watershed and increase more obvious and passive recreation. Our volunteers have collected over 12,000 Adopt-a-Highway bags, collected over 7,979 tons of solid waste, recycled 127.7 tons of solid waste, disposed of more than 5,500 car tires, hand cleaned over 14 miles of stream, built K-dams in tributaries and the stream, monitored Paint Creek and its tributaries, identified tributaries by means of a sign, hosted a "Stream Doctors Workshop" for IWLA

Lower Patten Pond Water Quality Monitoring

Monitor state of Maine lakes, ponds, etc.

Lower Phalen Creek Project

Lower Phalen Creek Project is a grass-roots, partnership-based effort to restore natural habitat to a degraded floodplain along the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. The project has 3 components: Enhancement of water quality within the watershed, habitat restoration, and environmental education.

Lower Potomac Watershed

Assist the State of Maryland in their efforts to reduce the loading of nitrogen and phosphorus to the Chesapeake Bay by 40% of the 1985 loads. Assistance is given in the form of direction from the Team (a group of local citizens representing a variety of watershed stakeholders) to the state on what nutrient strategies should be the priorities within the basin, assistance is also given in the form of public outreach to the groups/citizens within the watershed to make them aware of the nutrient issues. The Team has made a number of recommendations to the State as to what the priorities are, but the Team is still trying to define how best to reach out to the watershed groups/citizens. This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997

Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee

The Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee (LPCCC) was formed by a Settlement Agreement ending 10 years of litigation on flows in lower Putah Creek. Lower Putah Creek begins at Putah Diversion Dam (at Lake Solano) and flows eastward through the cities of Winters and Davis, connecting to the Yolo Bypass through the Toe Drain. The LPCCC is charged with preserving, protecting and enhancing Putah Creek.

Lower Rapid Creek HUA

Lower Republican Natural Resources District

Documented in Annual Progress Report for HUA.

Lower Rib River Priority Watershed Project

Inventory & planning ongoing. Demo site for 1997.

Lower Rogue and South Coast Watershed Councils

The Lower Rogue and South Coast Watershed Councils monitor Curry County waterways in cooperation with state and federal agencies through our staff and volunteer efforts. We monitor sediment loads, stream summer temperatures, stream habitats, macroinvertebrates, upland and forest road conditions, vegetation plantings, and project effectiveness.

Lower Saluda Scenic River Advisory Council

The Lower Saluda Scenic River Advisory Council promotes conservation of the natural and scenic qualities of the Lower Saluda State Scenic River. The advisory council was formed by the S.C. Dept of Natural Resources after scenic river designation of the lower Saluda in 1991. River-corridor land conservation, water quality improvement, river-user safety, and improved access are the primary issues being addressed by the council.

Lower Sangamon Valley Ecosystem Partnership

The LSVP is a group of concerned citizens representing the Lower Sangamon Valley Watershed. The group was formed from an inititive through IDNR C-2000. Jason Beverlin is our IDNR contact and his office is at Jubilee State Park. Individuals within the watershed can apply for grant funds in February of each year.

Lower Tippah River Drainage District

Lower Tualatin River Citizens Advisory Committee

Water Quality Programs and Projects.

Lower Tualatin River Citizens Advisory Council

Water quality projects

Lower West Fork Watershed Association

Monitoring, outreach, recreation, flood management, erosion control, and AMD

Lower Western Shore Tributary Team

Assist the State of Maryland in their efforts to reduce the loading of nitrogen and phosphorus to the Chesapeake Bay by 40% of the 1985 loads. Assistance is given in the form of direction from the Team (a group of local citizens representing a variety of watershed stakeholders) to the state on what nutrient strategies should be the priorities within the basin, assistance is also given in the form of public outreach to the groups/citizens within the watershed to make them aware of the nutrient issues. The Team has made a number of recommendations to the State as to what the priorities are, but the Team is still trying to define how best to reach out to the watershed groups/citizens. This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997

Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board

Mission: To protect and preserve the scenic beauty and natural character of the lower Wisconsin River Valley. Projects: Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, aesthetic protection. Citizen Involvement: Attend public meetings, write letters of support, write letters to the editor. Year Founded: 1989

Lowndes County, MS SWCD

Loyalhanna Watershed Association, Inc.

LWA's purpose is to focus on the water, land and related environmental assets within the watershed. LWA solicits memberships and encourages volunteer involvement in environmental remediation projects and fundraiser activities.

Luckiamute Watershed Council

Build partnerships between Luckiamute Watershed stakeholders, in order to conserve and enhance the ecosystem within the Luckiamute Watershed. The Luckiamute Watershed Council holds monthly meeting for the purpose of providing a forum for watershed stakeholders to discuss watershed issues.

Lucky Hills 4-H

Lucky Hills 4-H monitors two lakes, one of which is enclosed without public access. We have compared monitoring results between our contrasting lakes, including information on dissolved oxygen, life forms, plant life and surrounding habitats. Raising loosestrife biocontrol beetles letting them go in areas of loosestrife and monitoring areas

Lukesasper and Damnation Creeks Drainage District

Lumbee Tribe Boys And Girl;S Club

Immersion Presents is a collection of Adventure Services to help middle school members with math and science Activities that allows our members to explore the world around them and to gain a better respect for our natural resources

Lumber River Basin Committee

The Lumber River Basin Committee (LRBC) became a driving force in seeking North Carolina Natural and Scenic river designation for the Lumber River. In 1984, the LRBC petitioned the Robeson County Commissioners, requesting that they ask the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation to conduct a Natural and Scenic river study for the Lumber River.

Lyme Land Conservation Trust

The Lyme Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) is a non-profit organization founded in 1966, dedicated to helping to conserve Lyme’s natural, scenic and historic land and water resources. We acquire and manage properties; support open space acquisition; promote scientific study of natural resources; and educate the public, thus helping preserve the quality of life

Lynches Lake Camp Branch Watershed

Lynches River Watershed Commission

Lynches Scenic River Advisory Council

To protect the natural, scenic and cultural/historic resources of the Lynches River through a community-based planning approach. In 1992, a 54-mile segment of the Lynches was designated a State Scenic River. The advisory council developed a management plan for this segment, comprised of more than 60 recommendations. Current activites include initiating a stewardship program, continuing public outreach and education, and implementing the priority recommendations.

Lynn Canal Conservation Inc

LCC is a grass roots conservation organization based in Haines, Alaska. Haines is located about 85 miles north of Juneau. For over 30 years, LCC has been dedicated to protecting the natural environment and quality of life in our region.

Lynn Kirk

M.E.R.L.N. (Marine Environment Revitalization & Learning Network)

A new organization, MERLN's goal is to help restore damaged marine environments and teach the importance of conservation to youth.

Mackinaw River Watershed Council

The Mackinaw River Watershed Council was formed in August of 1998 as a member-supported 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization made up of local citizens dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the natural resources within the Mackinaw River Watershed. We hope to accomplish our goals through education, good management and voluntary cooperation while respecting property owner rights.

Mad River

Ground water pollution potential map published. 39 acre tree and grass filterstrip.

Mad River Path Association

Madeleine Island Wilderness Preserve

The Wilderness Preserve was created to protect lands.

Madison Land Conservation Trust, Inc.

The mission of the MLCT is preservation of the natural resources of the Town of Madison. We steward 1,500 acres of open space which includes property along various watercourses and saltmarsh areas. We maintain 30+ miles of hiking trails, publish a quarterly newsletter. The MLCT has received a number of awards from the CT Land Trust Service Bureau and has had a project included in the CT DEP Plan of Conservation and Development.

Magothy Land Trust

Established: 1991 Mission: To gain easements for open space land in the Magothy River watershed. Resources/Publications: Brochure Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Board of 20 volunteers.

Magothy River Association

Basic Water Quality Monitoring Program/Secchi Disk Program/Expanded Water Quality Monitoring Program

Mahoning River Consortium (MRC)

The Mahoning River Consortium (MRC) is a local, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Mahoning Valley by promoting the wise use of the Mahoning River and its watershed. The MRC is a very diverse group of people who are involved in many projects and partnerships. The Mahoning River Consortium (MRC) advocates research, multiple-use planning, educational, recreational, social and economic activities that will positively impact the quality of life along the river. The MRC is a 501(c)(3) organization with approximately 75 members; the MRC distributes a quarterly newsletter to 500 individuals and organizations. The general purpose of the MRC is to restore, maintain and enhance the environmental quality of the Mahoning River and its watershed by promoting the wise management of the Mahoning River Basin through the development of a network of diverse groups and organizations working with the common goal of improving the quality of life in the Mahoning River Valley and ultimately achieving a balance between the economic and social needs of the community while promoting the wise use of the Mahoning River and its watershed.

Maiden Creek Watershed Association

The Maiden Creek Watershed Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Pennsylvania corporation. The group is made up of: Individual citizens, farmers, non-profit conservation organizations, and local and state government representatives. We promote awareness of the Maiden Creek Watershed as a valuable resource through community education and monitoring. We work together to improve water quality by chemical monitoring of streams and monitoring macroinvertebrates. We also help our partner organizations to improve farmers BMP's (Best Management Practices) by helping to plant trees in riparian buffers of the stream to filter the toxins before it reaches the stream. We also fence the cows out of the streams to prevent pollution and erosion. Removal of invasive plants is another task to give native plants a chance to survive which our mammals, amphibians and insects need to flourish within their habitat. Streambank restoration is another priority in the watershed. We are involved in Earth Day, the Reading and Kutztown Fairs, River Fest, stream clean-ups, and monitors numerous sights throughout the watershed.

Main Island Creek Partners

AMD, flooding, litter, sewage, beautification

Maine's Voluntary Anglers

Maine's Voluntary Anglers offers anglers the opportunity to contribute catch-rate data for the management of sport fisheries throughout Maine and to maintain a personal record of their angling experiences. The program provides the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife with data on the quality of the fisheries in over 2000 lakes, ponds, and streams annually.

Maine Audubon Society

Maine Audubon Society works to evaluate tidal marsh health, especially the impacts caused by tidal restrictions and invasive plant species. Provided basic education on tidal march ecology at the Scarborough March Nature Center.

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves and stewards Maine’s coastal lands and island for their renowned scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity and working landscapes. MCHT promotes the conservation of natural places statewide by working with land trusts, communities and other partners. Founded in 1970, the trust was a pioneer in the use of conservation easements as a way to protect land.

Maine Field Office, American Rivers

Rivers unplugged - removing dams that no longer make sense and habitat restoration

Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program

Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program sponsors monitoring of over 375 lakes by trained volunteers. The majority of volunteers monitor transparency; approximately 10% monitor dissolved oxygen, and a small group has been trained to monitor other parameters. The program is expanding at a rate of 10% per year; we anticipate expanding the scope of monitoring as well.

Malheur Watershed Council

Mission: To lead the effort to conserve, protect and enhance all watershed resources for optimum economic and environmental benefits within the Malheur watershed. Accomplishments: Water quality monitoring on Malheur River and tributaries from 4/15/97 to the present. Our multitude of projects through the years in this rural area generally focus on agriculture-related practices. An example of our on-the-ground work is the piping of more than 17 miles of irrigation laterals that serve at least 64 farmers and more than 4,000 acres, saving an estimated 750-acre-feet of water per year, per mile. We have also improved irrigation practices on more than 800 acres. By doing so, an estimated 4,000 to 16,000 tons of soil have been prevented from leaving these fields in one year alone.

Malibu Cr. Watershed Adv. Council

Formed in 1991 to address concerns about poor water quality, habitat degradation, and the effects of urban development, the Malibu Creek Watershed Advisory Council seeks to solve the problems of the watershed through a consensus based approach. Partnerships to perform water quality monitoring, restore wetlands, rehabilitate part of a creek, and the successful reintroduction of the federally endagered tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) are successes of the group. Current efforts nclude enhancing the southernmost run of endangered Steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Malibu Creek and improving water quality in the surfzone.

Manhattan High School Stream Team

Manhattan High School Stream Team originated with a 1993 grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the EPA. Its initial purpose was to collect and analyze water from a local watershed. We test every two weeks, send data to GLOBE.

Mankato Area Environmentalists

To be an ongoing voice for environmental quality, a resource to other groups upon request, and a source of action to shape environmental policies and practices in the Minnesota River Valley - Bend of the River area.

Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences

Wetland Watchers is a volunteer network of concerned citizens who survey wetland sites in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts to record all wildlife use and habitat status. Volunteers adopt a favorite wetland to observe during the year, particularly during the important breeding season, and record the presence of birds and other wildlife, Wetland Watchers also monitor their site's habitat status and report violations of wetland protection laws to local agencies.

Mantua Creek Watershed Association

Environmental Education, Natural Resource Inventory, Land Trust, Stream & Lake Water Monitoring, Development of Municipl Land Use, Ordinances Relative to Environmental Preservation and Protection, Outdoor Recreation Promoting Preservation, Resource Inventory and Land Conservation, More

Manure Waste Research And Development

Researching Manure waste management to develop a company to develop municipal manure waste management facilities in the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while building a for profit company. Green/Green

Margaretville Central School

Margaretville Central School's Environmental Science Class monitors the East Branch of the Delaware River, and the Pepacton Reservoir in the New York City watershed.

Marin Agricultural Land Trust

Marin Agricultural Land Trust(MALT) was created in 1980 by a coalition of local ranchers and environmentalists. MALT acts as a conservation alternative to the sale, subdivision, or development of agricultural land by acquiring conservation easements in voluntary transactions with landowners. In addition to its conservation easement program, MALT also encourages public policies that support and enhance long-term agriculture, and promotes public awareness of the importance of agriculture and the need to preserve it. As the first land trust of its kind, MALT has become a model for communities across the nation.

Marin Conservation League

The Marin Conservation League (MCL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1934 to preserve, protect and enhance the natural assets of Marin County for all people. MCL is Marin's oldest, locally based environmental organization, championing a sound balance between the needs of Marin's citizens and its beautiful and fragile environment. The League educates citizens and community leaders. It builds alliances to promote common environmental goals with diverse groups through the Marin Environmental Alliance. It supports sound planning for Marin's future welfare. It remains at the forefront of Marin's environmental conscience.

Marin Environmental Alliance

The Marin Environmental Alliance is an umbrella group representing Marin County environmental organizations. It developed from a meeting with the Marin Community Foundation in the summer of 1987. Member organizations manage action and education programs in many areas, including land stewardship and resource management, habitat and species preservation, agriculture and agricultural education, toxics, pollution and waste reduction, environmental research, and recreational opportunities.

Marine Environmental Research Institute

In April of 2004 MERI began a watershed monitoring project in the Blue Hill Bay area to generate public awareness about water quality in the area. This pilot season will create baseline data to be used as a reference for future monitoring seasons. Also with the increasing population creating development pressure in the area, information about general watershed health will be beneficial in promoting an ecosystem based approach to management of the Blue Hill Bay region.

Marine Resources Consultants

The Port Townsend Bay Monitoring Program conducts monthly surveys at eight sites in Port Townsend Bay with high school students. We conduct annual demersal fish abundance surveys in the Bay in June, as well as semi-annual surveys to map eelgrass distribution along the waterfront.

Marine Resources Council of East Florida, Inc.

The Marine Resources Council, founded in 1982 focuses on the preservation and restoration of the Indian River Lagoon and its immediate impacting environment. Hundreds of volunteers every week participate in water quality monitoring (since 1991), shoreline restoration and maintenance and scenic highway beautification. See www.mrcirl.org

Marion County Water Watch

Help monitor Marion County for possible sources of water pollution or siltation as well as erosion or other destructive processes of the waterways.

Marion High School Field Biology/Composition Class

Marion High School monitors a small stream and sends the results to the Iowa Rivers Project. In the last 3 years we have also joined the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and are one of five groups monitoring the two freshwater streams in Linn County

Marquette High School

We have built a wetland and are developing lots of educational activities.

Marquette High School Science Club

Marquette High School's Science Club monitors and educates the public about the water quality of the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. We use the family biotic index for insects and other closely related arthropods.

Marsh Beat Drainage District

Marshall Community Coalition Inc.

Address our surface and groundwater problems through information, and education, with community involvement and agency support in the watershed. To enhance and restore 5 miles of Marshall Creek , wetlands and uplands, with native vegetation, we have written the book Living With Native Plants, with all proceeds going to our restoration efforts. We have created a local history video and posters on how historic land uses effected our creek. We work with 8 schools and several agencies on our projects. We have cooperatively worked with the neighboring city to mitigateand study the negative effects of a old sewer plant on a Queen Lucas lake. We monitor test results of Marshall Landfill which has polluted a few private drinking water wells with low levels of volatile organic chemicals. the Marshall Landfill,

Marshall County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

County-wide water quality monitoring group composed of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers. Monitor 54 stream sites and 5 enbayments.

Martic Hills Watershed Association

Martic Hills Watershed Association monitors a Pennsylvania State Scenic River (Tucquan/Clark Run) as part of our management action plan. We also monitor two other local streams for the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Lancaster County Conservancy.

Martinez Canyon Preservation Project

Tomas Taylor and Tom Taylor are a father-and-son team. Tom is the father, Tomas is the son. We are voluntarily active in Martinez Canyon, Pinal County, Arizona. We call ourselves the Martinez Canyon Preservation Project. Martinez Canyon is a desert riparian canyon that is within the Gila River watershed system. Our main attempts in our voluntary activities is to monitor human activities within the watershed and to pursue protection, enhancement, restoration of this critical watershed. We are also active with both AZ Game & Fish and the BLM in the reintroduction of native fish species into the perennial waters. One of our main efforts is the removal of non-native crayfish species. We attend an organization called the Middle Gila Conservation Partnership that is interested groups, government agencies, individuals interested in the conservation of the areas natural and cultural resources. Since Martinez Canyon is one of the critical riparian areas in the Gila River watershed, we would like to nominate it to your organization.

Martins Pond Association

Our long term goals are: 1) to protect the delicate environmental balance of Martins Pond (North Reading, MA) through careful, long-term management and education, 2) to establish the Martins Pond Association as a politically and economically viable group, and 3) to enhance the recreational and social value of Martins Pond and its facilities. We are a neighborhood action group. We hold three festival events at the lakeside park during the year to raise funds to make park improvements. We have purchased playground equipment, picnic tables and benches and built a recreational loop trail (Turtle Trail). We have kept our neighbors abreast of issues affecting the pond community. We were successful in lobbying our town for a safe sidewalk to the park, and putting town owned land around the pond into conservation instead of selling it. We are now fighting a potential development in a neighboring town which threatens the pond community. We have also made the town aware of a large beaver dam which has raised the pond water level by over 12 inches threatening flooding of homes and septic systems. Members of the MPA are helping breach the beaver dam with emergency approval by our local conservation commission. We are also promoting that our town include our pond neighborhood in a potential new off-site septic treatment facility since most homes in this neighborhood have small lot sizes that cannot accomodate a Title V septic system and the pond floods some homes occasionally. The "Turtle Trail" mentioned above is walk through the history of Martins Pond. The trail mirrors the shape of the pond and is designed to be an interpretive path to enable people to learn the geology and history of the pond and its formation 11,000 years ago. Stenciled turtles with numbers were painted around the trail. Trail guides and an information board with an aerial photo explain the local history and meaning of a watershed. The center of the path filters parking lot runoff so the cleaner water enters the pond. The center is flooded in the winter for safe skating. The trail offers handicapped accessibility to a fishing area. Kids love to ride bikes, skate and scooter around the trail. We also have held clean-up days, sponsored environmental workshops on watershed issues, obtained state grant money to buy water monitoring equipment and to build the "Turtle Trail" and water retention basin.

Martsteller School

Science and Ecolgy club

Mary's River Watershed Council

MRWC serves as a forum for discussion and action on natural resource issues within the watershed. MRWC creates a sense of unity and purpose for watershed enhancement by promoting coordinated on-the-ground resource conservation and improvement projects. All projects are voluntary because MRWC has no regulatory power. Specifically, MRWC functions to: 1. Facilitate participation in watershed-level resource planning by residents, landowners, landowner groups, and land managers within the watershed(s). 2. Encourage communication among the diverse interests that are represented within the watershed(s). 3. Facilitate acquisition of financial, technical, and other resources for activities and projects contributing to the assessment, protection, enhancement, restoration, and maintenance of the watershed ecosystem. 4. Promote information sharing, education, and understanding of key natural resource concerns within the watershed(s).

Mary Queen of Viet Nam Community Development Corporation

The Mary Queen of Viet Nam Community Development Corporation aims to improve the quality fo life for residents of the Viet Village Versailles neighborhoods in New Orleans East. It includes among social services and economic development improving the environmental quality of the community through monitoring of natural resources.

Maryland's Tributary Teams-Upper and Middle Potomac Teams

Trib Teams support and promote actions and policies to ensure healthy watersheds with abundant and diverse living resources Through education, heighten awareness of each individual's impact on water quality, promote implementation of projects to restire and protect living resources and water quality Facilitate communication aand coordination among governments, landowners, businesses, and all other citizens toward this common goal

Maryland Chapter

Mission: To help the Maryland Chapter develop and implement conservation programs on the Delmarva Peninsula specifically the Nanticoke and Nassanwago Creek watershed. Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Done out of Chevy Chase mostly.

Maryland Environmental Trust

Land preservation through conservation easements.

Mason-Dixon Canoe Cruisers Inc

Kayaking/canoeing club. Active members are from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Our activities are mostly in these same states.

Mason Neck Citizens Association

To protect the publicly-owned lands of Mason Neck and contiguous water areas.

Maspero Family

Our family has taken part in different activities such as the city-wide Basura Bash and Global Youth Service Day. We have been initiating and coordinating clean-up efforts for Elemdorf Lake, Woodlawn Lake, Alazan Creek, and Apache Creek which feed into the San Antonio River.

Massachusetts Aquatic Resource Education Program (MAQ/ED)

Citizens for a Clean Environment monitors Asnacomet and Manchaug Ponds, Whiting Reservoir, and Wallum and Webster Lakes, in the Chicopee, Blackstone, and Quinebaug watersheds.

Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions

We are a coalition of the 351 municipal conservation boards in Massachusetts- which protect wetlands, watersheds, and biological and water resources in their communities-MACC provides advocacy on open space and water, resource issues and money education nprograms including a regualr newsletter, a training program for conservation commissioners and staff and over 50 other workshops and conferenes each year.

Massachusetts Audubon Society

Statewide nonprofit promoting conservation of biological diversity and water resources. Conserve land and wildlife and engage in public education and advocacy on environmental issues.

Massachusetts Audubon Society: North Shore

The Massachusetts Audubon Society is monitoring the growth of phragmites and its impact on salt marsh ecosystems. We are also monitoring water quality in and leading to Plum Island Sound.

Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program

The Massachusetts Bays Program (Mass Bays) is a partnership of citizens, communities, and government that strives to protect and enhance the coastal health and heritage of Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays. To achieve our vision of a balanced and healthy environment, we: Provide support and assistance for local action Cultivate environmental education and stewardship Develop science-based initiatives to solve management problems; and, Facilitate cooperation on local and region-wide projects and programs.

Massachusetts Community Forestry Council

The Massachusetts Community Forestry Council is a coalition of professional organizations, non-profit groups, interested citizens and state agencies. Its purpose is to act as a forum for discussions and dissemination of ideas and as a stimulus for educating all citizens to become responsible stewards in the protection of our community forests.

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition

All non-profit land trusts, conservation organizations and watershed associations in Massachusetts are welcome as members.

Massachusetts Riverways Programs

To promote the restoration and protection of the ecological integrity of the Commonwealth's watersheds: rivers, streams and adjacent lands. The Riverways Program was created to encourage and support local river protection initiatives as a vital complement to state action.

Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership

Massachusetts Water Watch Partnership assists citizen groups (watershed associations) in Massachusetts with their monitoring programs, from study design to sampling training to data presentation. Our affiliates monitor lakes, streams, and coastal areas.

Massachusetts Watershed Coalition

Massachusetts Watershed Coalition is committed to the protection, sound management and enhancement of the Commonwealth's rivers and watershed ecosystems.

Massapoag Rod and Gun Club

The Massapoag Rod and Gun Club's Weed Committee conducts monthly monitoring for Secchi transparency, dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, and temperature vs. depth. On an annual basis, we monitor total phosphorus and survey and map weeds (by species and relative mass of each species).

Math and Science Academy Chemistry Classes

Math and Science Academic chemistry students monitor a stream which is part of the San Antonio watershed. We provide copies of our data to the San Antonio River Authority and the TNRCC. We plan to participate in the GLOBE program in 1998, and to add macroinvertebrate and coliform sampling in Fall 1997.

MatSu Trail Council, Inc.

Mattabesset River MCSWCD

Working with Middlesex County Soil and Water Conservation to monitor water quality on the Mattabesset.

Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers Association, Inc.

MPRA, the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers Assocciation, Inc., is dedicated to the stewardship and protection of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers, tidal tributaries of the York River watershed.

Mattaponi Basin Citizen's Association

We carefully monitor solid waste activity in the upper Mattaponi Basin, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The MBCA has resisted commercial interests in proliferating waste disposal sites in this region.

Mattole Restoration Council

The Mattole Restoration Council is dedicated to the restoration and protection of the natural systems in the Mattole River watershed. Besides restoration projects, one of our goals is to engage the residents and landowners in land management practices that balance economic productivity with ecological health. Publications: semi-annual newsletters; Elements of Recovery; Dynamics of Recovery; Mattole Watershed Plan;, State of the Old Growth Forests; Landowner Sediment Assessments Activities: Projects in reforestation, erosion control, landscape analysis, education. Maintains a Mattole watershed Resource Center and library. GIS services.

Mattole Salmon Group

We are a non-profit, citizen based group established in 1980.We focus on providing research, monitoring, rearing, and instream restoration on behalf of native Mattole River salmon. Our goal is self-sustaining salmon runs within a healthy watershed. Mission: The Mattole Salmon Group works toward the recovery of the native salmon populations and human communities of the Mattole River Watershed through habitat restoration and watershed monitoring according to the latest available scientific research, community outreach and education to increase local knowledge of our unique watershed, and community building by increasing sustainable, restoration-based employment opportunities to rural residents.

Maumee Remedial Action Plan

The Maumee Bay Watershed Project brings together elected and public officials, active citizens and businesses, and students and teachers, to try to develop real solutions to improve water quality based on student-gathered data. Students follow up fall testing with spring tree plantings and bank cleanups at their sites, and are encouraged to consider science careers.

Maumee River Basin Commission

Maumee State Scenic and Recreational River

The Maumee River is a component of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program with state Scenic and Recreational designation in Paulding, Defiance, Henry, Wood and Lucas counties. The program's goal is to preserve and protect the natural qualities of Ohio's finest streams for future generations.

Maumee Whitewater Club

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation

Mazon River Stewardship Initiative

To implement the USDA-NRCS document THE MAZON RIVER WATERSHED RESOURCE PLAN.

Mazon River Stewardship Initiative

The purpose is to raise awareness of the unique resources and collective responsibilities of people who live, work and visit the Mazon River drainage basin. Several members are involved in RiverWatch; we have created a watershed educational activity for county 5th graders; we have obtained a grant for a native mussel survey

McCarthy Middle School

McClure River Restoration Project

The McClure River Restoration Project is a locally based citizen monitoring group working to improve the health of the McClure River and its surrounding communities.

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy has established effective partnerships with local governments, the private sector, and other organizations in an effort to save these unique resources while there still is time. They also take care of the Preserve through trail patrol and maintenance and host trailheads.

McGrath Pond / Salmon Lake Association

To protect and preserve our lakes and to provide educational opportunities for area residents and visitors to the lakes. The McGrath Pond Salmon Lake Association in cooperation with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection published a watershed survey for the 2 lakes in spring 1999. The organization publishes a newsletter twice a year, has an annual meeting, usually in August, and has an active Board of Directors that meet at least 7 times per year. The Association also sponsors a "Lake Week" which recognizes activities on the lakes for example: a kickoff potluck dinner with a special educational presentation, a "no motor day" to encourage alternative modes of transportation, a tour of the lakes led by an ecologist/biologist/botanist, and a family "splash" party. The group also sponsors an "Anything But Fish Derby" with cash prizes for trash that has removed from the lake. Lastly the organization does annual water quality testing to monitor declines in water quality. The testing involves measurements taken with a SECCHI Disk, disolved Oxygen measurements and sampling of water for phosphorus levels.

McHenry County Defenders

Citizens working together to protect and improve the rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands of McHenry County, Illinois. Our Friends of the Kishwaukee River and Friends of the Nippersink Creek efforts are directed at maintaining these high quality streams.

McKenzie River Trust

The McKenzie River Trust is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) land trust working in Lane and Douglas counties with willing landowners to protect special lands. Formed in 1989 for the protection of critical habitat and scenic lands in the McKenzie basin, the Trust expanded our service area in 2000 to include the Siuslaw, Long Tom, Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette, and Umpqua watersheds. Over our 15-year history, we have worked with landowners and diverse partnerships to protect, forever, over 2,050 acres of special lands. Land trusts are one of only three entities in the United States charged with protecting land in perpetuity, the others being the government and cemeteries. The two main tools we use are fee title acquisition and conservation easements. We have successfully raised over $3.4 million in the last three and a half years to purchase 1,040 acres in the McKenzie basin. These lands are managed by the Trust primarily for wildlife habitat, water quality protection, and scenic values. We have also worked with a number of landowners to place conservation easements on their property, protecting almost 700 acres throughout Lane and Douglas counties. Easements protect land while keeping it in private ownership. Every landowner we work with is willing and desires to see their land protected in perpetuity. Our key organizational principles include: · Non-advocacy, only working with willing landowners; · Professional relations with landowners and partners; · Strategic land conservation projects, with broad community support; · Responsive to the needs of our communities; · Creative with our partnerships and projects; · Effective in protecting special lands. We pride ourselves on being a community-based land trust, the only one working with willing landowners at a grassroots level in Lane and Douglas counties. We develop strong partnerships with landowners, public resource agencies, watershed councils, businesses, municipalities, local utilities, and funders for the purpose of collectively working to protect, enhance, and manage special lands for the benefit of our communities. Land conservation can only work with the support of the local community. The McKenzie River Trust strives to respond to the unique needs of each area we serve, developing our role as a land trust by listening to those who know their home waters the best.

McKenzie Watershed Council

Formed in 1993 the McKenzie Watershed Council (MWC or Council) serves as a forum for exchanging information, a vehicle for resolving issues and as an advisory body to various government agencies with management authority within the 1,300-square-mile McKenzie River Watershed. With a mission of fostering better stewardship of McKenzie Watershed resources through voluntary and collaborative partnerships the MWC is one of the oldest community-based watershed stewardship organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The MWC is widely recognized as a leading watershed organization in a field of more than 90 such organizations throughout the state of Oregon. Working with its Partners and stakeholders, the Council develops and implements habitat restoration projects throughout the watershed, works with area schools to develop watershed education programs for students, facilitates collaboration and sharing of water quality monitoring conducted within the watershed and focuses public outreach to residents of the McKenzie River Watershed. As such the MWC continues to implement the goals of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, a unique state-led, collaborative, grassroots conservation plan to restore salmon and watersheds

McKinleyville Land Trust

The McKinleyville Land Trust is located in Humboldt County near Eureka in far North Western California, right in the heart of the redwoods. This very scenic area needs help to maintain its environmental resources; the town of McKinleyville is one of the fastest growing towns in California, so there is a great need for conservation now before it is too late.

McNairy - Cypress Creek Watershed

Medford Water Commission

We are a municipal water supplier for approximately 110,000 people in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. We have developed a WellHead Protection Protection Program for our groundwater source - Big Butte Springs in partnership with other land owners and managers. We are new in the process of developing a Watershed Drinking Water Protection Program for our Rogue River source of supply. This includes the Upper Rogue HUC. We are members of two watershed councils operating within the Upper Rogue HUC. We support and work closely with them. The MWC in partnership with the Upper Rogue Watershed Association and the Little Butte Watershed Council have established a volunteer monitoring program for the Upper RogueWatershed- now in its 4th year.

Meeting Ecological and Agricultural Needs within the Dowagiac River System (MEANDRS)

Non-profit citizen based organization, restoring meandors to channelized streams, watershed protection.

Melvern Lake Watershed, Water Quality Project

To protect and improve the water quality of Melvern Lake and the tributary streams which feed it. The Melvern Water Log Newsletter Workshops on land management Implement Best Management Practices throughout the watershed.

Mendenhall Watershed Partnership

The mission of the Mendenhall Watershed Partnership is to maintain and enhance the environmental quality and economic vitality of the Mendenhall watershed.

Mendocino Co. Rcd

Water conservation education, planning & practice installation watershed basis throughout mendocino County

Mendocino Environmental Center (MEC)

To increase awareness and facilitate greater participation in the preservation, restoration and wise-use of the Earth's natural resources; promoting a sustainable society living in harmony with the Earth.

Mendocino Land Trust

Assist in acquisition, holding and disposal of land in the county; conserve land for educational and recreational purposes; protect and enhance natural areas, coastal and river access, both physical and visual, and productive agricultural and forest land.

Menominee, Otter and Sturgeon Rivers

Otter River/Menonimee River both have watershed reports

Meramac River (Missouri Department of Conservation)

Stream Teams

Meramec Valley Community Land Trust

Protection of Courtois Creek in Crawford County, MO, a tributary of the Meramec River.

Mercer County Conservation District

Mercer County Conservation District currently monitors Munnell Run to show impacts of riparian buffers and other BMPs,expanding in 1998 to include volunteer monitoring of the rest of the Shenango River watershed.

Mercer Lake

Mercer Water Watch

Mercer Water Watch focuses on water quality issues and does testing several times a year. We are currently working in conjunction with the Kentucky River Watershed Watch and Salt River Watershed Watch.

Meridian Creek Watershed District

Merrimack River Watershed Council

Our mission is to protect and promote the wise use of the Merrimack River Watershed. We fulfill our mission through environmental monitoring, environmental education and outreach, advocacy and recreation. MRWC coordinates a network of more than 100 volunteers. Our groups monitor the main stem of the Merrimack River in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We provide training, consultation, connections, and communication to the volunteers working in our various monitoring programs. We have also helped to organize over eight monitoring groups.

Merrimack River Watershed Council - MA/NH Chapter

Protection & Restoration of the 5010 square mile Merrimack Watershed through facilitation of local action in 17 subwatersheds of the Merrimack.

Merrimack River Watershed Education Project

The Merrimack River Watershed Education Project is an education-based testing program for secondary schools located in our watershed. Our program is based on the GREEN program in Michigan. On one designated day per school year, students conduct water chemistry tests, collect aquatic invertebrates, and share findings on a computer network, A Student Congress later in the fall allows schools to meet.

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission's primary focus for the Merrimack and Parker Rivers and their tributaries is water quality sampling, land use planning, GIS mapping and nonpoint source pollution assessment in areas draining to public water supplies, swimming beaches, coastal wetlands, and shellfish beds. In 1995-96 we contracted with the Merrimack River Watershed Council for a 15-month project in which their volunteers sampled 10-12 stations. Beginning in July 1998, we need volunteers to assist us and the Parker River Clean Water Association with water quality sampling and s

Merrymeeting Lake Association

Merrymeeting Lake Association monitors the water quality of Merrymeeting Lake (1100 acres) from May through November.

Meshoppen Creek Task Force

Educate and make aware the importance of Meshoppen Creek and its watershed area for future generations.

Metamorphosis Greek American

Methow Biodiversity Project

Inventory and monitoring of biological diversity in watershed with public participation, including to date vascular plants, mosses, lichens, butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and bats. Publish a quarterly journal of natural history, an ecology camp and school-based stream monitoring.

Methow Valley Citizen's Council

To promote and maintain rural and agricultural character and natural environment of the Methow Valley.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council initiated a citizen-assisted lake monitoring program (CAMP) in 1993 as an economical way to help bridge the data gaps of area lakes, provide a more complete and improved metro database, and give local decision makers a better ideal of the area's water quality and assist them in understanding resources and making decisions on water quality issues.

Miami Conservancy District

Miami Conservancy District is a regional government agency that provides flood protection, water resource monitoring and information, and recreational opportunities for 1.5 million people in the Great Miami River watershed. Miami Conservancy District(MCD) was formed in 1915. Today, MCD continues to work toward the mission of protecting lives, property and economic vitality by providing unfailing flood protection, preserving water resources, enhancing river corridors and conserving valuable land within the Great Miami River watershed.

Miami County Environmental Education Youth Program

Miami County Environmental Education Youth Program is part of the county's watershed monitoring system. We work to clean and protect Miami County's watersheds with local citizens.

Miami Valley Project GREEN

Miami Valley Project GREEN provides teachers in southwest Ohio with training, equipment, support people, and funding for their stream quality monitoring and enhancement efforts.

Mianus River Watershed Council

Preserve Mianus River and watershed through water quality monitoring and review of development projects.

Michigan Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program

The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) is a statewide volunteer monitoring program administered by the MDEQ and the ML&SA for all Michigan counties. Our goals are to: provide baseline information and document water quality trends for individual lakes; educate lake residents, users, and intersted citizens in collection of water quality data, lake ecology, and lake management; and build a constituency of citizens to practice sound lake management at the local level and build public support for lake

Michigan Environmental Council

Michigan Lake & Stream Associations

This state wide Association, organized in 1961, is a non-profit corporation comprised of individuals and associations who desire to conserve and improve Michigan's lakes, rivers and streams, and their watersheds, and the Great Lakes, and to protect and promote the wise use of Michigan's Water resources. Our purpose is to encourage and support all sorts of riparian property owners, lake, stream, and watershed associations, legislative bodies and agencies of local and state government and the general public to maintain "swimable" and "fishable" waters and to prevent the contamination of groundwater aquifers and their sources.

Michigan Natural Areas Council

Michigan Natural Areas Council and the United States Forest Service have set up a 3-year cooperative project to monitor sensitive vegetation in the new Grand Island National Recreation Area. Our purpose is to insure that future plans for expansion of visitor facilities will have neede information for appropriate protection of special plants and their ecosystems.

Michigan Sea Grant

Michigan Sea Grant helps lakefront property owners, teachers, commercial enterprises and citizens who use lakes to track the range expansion of zebra mussels as they spread inland from the Great Lakes. Our statewide program is open to participants in all Michigan counties. We provide plankton nets and all requied equipment in a kit, along with a video, notebook, and instructional materials on how to sample.

Michigan Trailfinders Club

Outdoor enjoyment of trails and rivers.

Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation

To make the degraded lands and waters of Michigan more suitable for wildlife.

Mid-Coast Watersheds Council

Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council

To engage the citizens of mid-Michigan in activities that protect the natural resources.

Mid-Prarie Middle School

Mid-Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group

Mid Sound restores salmonid habitat through community partnerships. Mid Sound has completed over 200 projects since 1991 including: fencing, native tree and shrub planting, removing fish passage barriers and restoring habitat directly through channel reconstruction and placement of large wood structures. Mid Sound has 800 members who contribute to the organization through volunteer hours in the field or office, membership fees and/or technical assistance. Mid Sound conducts baseline and on-going monitoring at our sites including: vegetation, in-stream structure and fish habitat, water quality, spawning surveys and smolt trap monitoring.

Mid-State Resource Conservation & Development Council

To promote the long term social, economic, and environmental well-being of the Mid-State Pennsylvania region through public/private partnerships and collaboration.

Mid Valley Secondary Center GLOBE Program

Mid Valley Secondary Center students collect and test water samples weekly on the Lackawanna River as it runs through Olyphant, PA. Twice a year we collect and classify macroinvertebrates.

Middle Carson River - Crmp

Middle Deschutes Watershed Council

Middle Fork Holston River Water Quality

Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council

The Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council is a local, non-regulatory, community-based organization that uses collaboration among diverse stakeholders to promote watershed protection and enhancement.

Middle Kansas WRAPS

Our purpose is to restore and protect the water resources of the Middle and Upper Kansas Watersheds.

Middle Mountain Foundation

The Mission of Middle Mountain Foundation is to ensure the preservation of the Sutter Buttes,a unique, rare and limited treasure, for future generations.

Middle Niobrara Natural Resources

Middle Nolichucky Watershed Alliance

Improve water quality in the Middle Nolichucky River Watershed by monitoring water quality, cleaning streams, installing stormwater BMPs and other water quality BMPs.

Middle Nolichucky Watershed Alliance

Improve water quality in the Middle Nolichucky River Watershed by monitoring water quality, cleaning streams, installing stormwater BMPs and other water quality BMPs.

Middle Potomac Watershed

This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997.

Middle Suwannee

Middletown Township Environmental Commission

Middletown Township Environmental Commission conducts monitoring within the Township, which includes the Raritan Bayshore and Navesink River watersheds. We do monthly stream sampling on both watersheds, using field kits, and have completed ed a three-year nonpoint source watershed study.

MidFORC

Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA)

Mission: To provide high quality legal services that support a diverse, grassroots social movement; build local leadership; and implement innovative solutions to environmental problems. We provide legal and technical support to grassroots groups working for environmental justice. Projects: Education, organizing, legal work. Citizen Involvement: Call to find out about volunteer opportunities. Year Founded: 1999

Milfoil Watchers Program

The Milfoil Watchers Program is a statewide effort. Volunteers assist the Department of Environmental Conservation in conducting annual searches for the nuisance aquatic weed Eurasian watermilfoil. Over 150 trained watchers agree to monitor 52 lakes where milfoil populations have not yet become established. The DEC trains volunteers in milfoil identification and search methods. Early detection of infestations by volunteers means an easier, less expensive eradication effort by the state.

Milford Municipal Utilities

Watershed Protection

Mill Creek Coalition of Clarion and Jefferson Counties

The Mill Creek Coalition is involved in restoring portions of the 60-square-mile watershed to a viable cold-water fishery. Approximately 70% of the watershed has been seriously degraded due to acid, high-iron discharges entering Mill Creek as a result of past coal strip mining. Parts of the watershed have recovered, primarily through construction fo passive treatment systems established at over a dozen dischge points.

Mill Creek Conservancy

The Mill Creek Conservancy is a non-profit organization formed by landowners, members of the local community & others who are committed to preserving & restoring the Mill Creek watershed.

Mill Creek Drainage District

Mill Creek Parkway

Provide trails and paths along Mill Creek and Pack Creek. Buy areas along the creeks for protection.

Mill Creek Watershed Council (MCWC)

The Council's mission is to promote improvement of the Mill Creek watershed to provide integrated environmental, aesthetic, economic and recreational benefits for current and future generations. The Council is focused on watershed-wide consensus building on issues that affect the Mill Creek and its tributaries. The Council represents the interests of the 37 political jurisdictions located wholly or partially within the watershed boundaries as well as other council members. The Council conducts its business through the work of its technical committees including the water quality, watershed awareness, flood damage reduction, economic development and recreation committee. The Council publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Voice of the Mill Creek, as well as its website www.millcreekwatershed.org.

Mill River Wetland Committee, Inc.

Strengthen environmental education by providing materials to enable the establishment of Earth-structure fundamentals as Earth Science basics at the elementary level.

Millers River Watershed Association

Mills Creek

Milwaukee River Basin Partnership

The Milwaukee River Basin Partnership is a voluntary coalition of businesses, non-profit groups, public agencies, educational institutions, organizations and individuals committed to restoring and sustaining the Milwaukee River Basin ecosystem. The group was formed in 1998 to promote citizen involvement and local decision-making in protecting the natural resources of the Basin while ensuring the economic viability of the area. Their goal is to combine efforts, leverage funding, promote stewardship, and educate the public about issues that effect the land and water we all need and enjoy. Our mission is to assist those who reside or work within the watersheds of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers initiate projects and exchange resource information to enable stewardship of land and water resources.

Mining Impact Coalition of Wisconsin (MIC)

Mission: To research and educate about the social, economic, and environmental impacts of metallic and nonmetallic mining. Projects: MIC is primarily involved in protecting the Wolf River watershed from unsafe metallic sulfide mining. With coalition member organizations, we've spent our energy and resources on public outreach and education. Citizen Involvement: Help advocate for stronger and stricter regulations for mining in the state. Note: MIC itself does almost no direct advocacy of legislative issues. Year Founded: 1994

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Built six grit chambers, two storm water detention ponds, one storm water wetland, increased public awareness of water quality, and developed extensive lake monitoring programs.

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District carries out monitoring each year to track the progress of improving and protecting water quality in the 181-sq.-mile watershed in Hennepin County. Lake Minnetonka (14,000 acres) and its outlet tributary, Minnehaha Creek, are the focal points of the watershed. Volunteers now work through partnerships with other agencies, but our volunteer program will be expanding in 1998.

Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission

The aim of the Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission is to conduct studies and make recommendations to our sponsor-states about the use, development and protection of our boundary rivers: the St. Croix and Mississippi.

Minnesota Adopt-a-River Program

The Adopt-a-River Program encourages Minnesota volunteers to "adopt" a section of a lake, river, wetland, or ravine to ensure its long-term health through annual cleanups. Volunteers choose their own site from shoreline that has not yet been adopted. The program supplies "how-to" assistance, free rubbish bags, gloves and recognition after a reporting of cleanup results. Information tracked includes pounds of rubbish collected, volunteer hours, and descriptions of the debris found. For more details see .

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources

The BWSR provides technical, financial, and administrative assistance to local governments for natural resource management.

Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is the legal and scientific voice protecting and defending Minnesota’s environment. We work in the courts, the legislature and state agencies, using science and policy, to develop, communicate and implement environmental change. We are a statewide, nonprofit, environmental advocacy group. MCEA focuses on five primary program areas: • Public Health • Transportation and Land Use • Water Quality • Wildlife and Natural Resources • Clean Energy MCEA uses legal action and legislative advocacy, as well as research, communications and collaborations to improve Minnesota’s environment.

Minnesota Conservation Federation

The Minnesota Conservation Federation is a common sense conservation organization made up of hunters, anglers and others who are dedicated to the enjoyment, education and ethical use of our natural resources. We have a 501C3 tax-exempt status. MCF provides an impartial vehical for all members to have a proactive effect on sound conservation policy. We have been the Minnesota affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation since 1936. Our affiliation is mutually beneficial as we work to develop national and global conservation policy.

Minnesota Land Trust

To promote the protection and enhancement of open space such as farmland, wetlands, woodlands, bluff lands, wildlife habitat and scenic areas in Minnesota; to preserve some of the land that gives the state its distinctive character.

Minnesota Parks and Trails Council

To further the establishment, development, and enhancement of parks and trails within the State of Minnesota and to encourage their prudent use and protection.

Minnesota Project

Non-profit organization advocates sustainable agriculture as a water protection strategy and provides organizational development assistance to river protection groups.

Minnesota Public Interest Research Group

The student movement developed and thrived through the civil rights, women's, consumer, and anti-war movements of the 1960s. MPIRG was established with several unique features including a broad grassroots base, a stable financial base, and a staff of professionals. Organizing began at the University of Minnesota with a petition drive. Our Successes include: In 2000, MPIRG coordinates passage of the Legacy Initiative, a comprehensive investment package for preserving Minnesota's natural areas. In 1998, MPIRG successfully lobbies for allocation of $4 million to Metro Greenways and Natural Areas Project.In 1996, MPIRG passes truth in environmental advertising legislation that it drafted and introduced in 1983. MPIRG serves its 20,000 community members in numerous ways -- offering educational events and advocacy opportunities, organizing Minnesotans into a cohesive voice for political and social change, and passing meaningful public interest reform

Minnesota River Basin Joint Powers Board

The purpose of the MRBJPB is to promote the orderly water quality improvement and management of rivers and other water bodies within the Minnesota River Watershed through information sharing, education, and related support to the 37 member counties.

Minnesota Sportfishing Congress

Minnesota West Community and Technical Colleges

Minnesota West Community College monitors the local lake and municipal golf course.

Minnesota Zebra Mussel Detection Program

Minnesota Zebra Mussel Detection Program volunteers are part of a regional network across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana, that aids in early detection in response to the recent spread of zebra mussels into the Midwest's inland lake and rivers We monitor lakes, reservoirs, and revers for juvenile and adult zebra mussels by cheking surfaces twice a year in nearshore areas.

Mira Mesa High School Ecology Club

Storm drain cleanup & stenciling project 1999 Sea World's Annual Awards:I Love A Clean San Dieg Award winners in "Environmental Awareness Program Club Category" 1st place 2nd place in "Environmental Activism" 2nd place in "Beach Clean-Up"

Mississippi Adopt-a-Beach Program, West Ship Island

Twice a year beach clean-up since 1989.

Mississippi Corridor Neighborhood Coalition

MCNC is a Minneapolis non-profit, neighborhood-based planning, organizing, education and advocacy coalition working on behalf of neighborhoods. Its mission is to preserve, protect, enhance and restore the Mississippi River to serve the interests of neighborhood residents and others who value and respect our Great Mississippi River, now and for future generations. Accomplishments include an Environmental Inventory, an award-winning Conceptual River Corridor Plan and an award-winning Marshall Street Historic Walking Tour.

Mississippi Headwaters Board

The Mississippi Headwaters Board was formed in 1980 as an alternative to federal control of the first 400 miles of the Mississippi in north central Minnesota. Eight counties entered into a joint powers agreement and were mandated to preserve and protect the natural, cultural , scenic, scientific, and recreational values of the Mississippi River and nine Headwaters Lakes. We discharge this responsibility through land use regulations, River Watch water quality monitoring, and information and education progr

Mississippi River Basin Alliance

The Mississippi River Basin Alliance is a coalition of over 150 grassroots organizations, from the Headwaters of northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, working on bringing people together to save the Mississippi. Mission: To bring people and organizations together to protect and restore communities and the environments of the Mississippi River Basin. Projects: Hypoxia (dead zone), navigation, Army Corps of Engineers reform, greenways, environmental health/justice. Citizen Involvement: Actively participating in their local member group. Year Founded: 1994

Mississippi River Environmental Concerns

We are a sub-committee looking into projects that have an environmental impact on the Mississippi River. Projects like storm drain stenciling, river clean-up's, making rain barrels and rain gardens.

Mississippi River Parkway Commission

The Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) is a multi-state organization which works collectively to preserve, promote, and enhance the scenic, historic, and recreational resources of the Mississippi River, to foster economic growth in the corridor, and to develop the national, scenic and historic parkway known as the Great River Road. The ten states that border the Mississippi River comprise the MRPC. They include: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi Missouri, Tennessee and Wisconsin

Mississippi River Revival

The Mississippi River Revival works for a clean river through education, hands-on activism, and celebration. We support communities and volunteers in their efforts to increase awareness of the Mississippi River as a natural treasure of historical, cultural, and ecological importance. The river deserves to be cherished and protected from the Headwaters to the Gulf. The Mississippi River Revival is a grass roots river organization that was formed in 1980 to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed. The Mississippi River Revival has an active volunteer base who engage in water quality monitoring and river clean ups. MRR has an environmental education program that provides in depth understanding and involvement for students seeking to understand rivers and watersheds. MRR also has a strong advocacy focus, and has filed several citizen suits to protect the Mississippi River’s watershed, as well as serving in a watchdog role over Federal and State agencies.

Mississippi Valley Conservancy

Mission: Conservation of environmentally significant land in the coulee region of Western Wisconsin. Projects: Voluntary conservation projects (registry, conservation easements, land donations and acquisitions). Citizen Involvement: Become a member, participate in field trips and work days at sites. Year Founded: 1997

Mississippi Wildlife Federation

The Mississippi Wildlife Federation was established in 1946 to advance the protection of wildlife in Mississippi. Over 50 years later we are working in a multitude of areas to conserve Mississippi's natural resources and protect our wildlife legacy. As the oldest and largest conservation organization in the state, the Mississippi Wildlife Federation works to protect Mississippi’s natural resources for future generations. We believe that there can be a balance between environmental conservation and economic development.

Missouri River Alluvial Aquifer

We have completed a wellhead protection plan for our wells located in the Missouri River Alluvial Aquifer. We are now implementing this plan.

Missouri River Communities Network

The Missouri River Communities Network was formed to work with communities located on the Missouri River. Their over riding goal is to promote stewardship. The Network also promotes environmentally friendly utilization of the river for economic benefit. Emphasis is placed on the development of tourism (boating, river trails, wildlife viewing, etc.) to motivate communities to be good stewards of the resource. The network is currently completing an EPA 104b3 grant to develop a cost effective strategy for communities under 100,000 in population to address urban storm water issues. The pilot project is being conducted in Columbia, Missouri. In cooperation with Columbia Public Works employees, students from the University of Missouri and local volunteer monitors, they hope to eventually produce a how-to manual. Products from the grant will include a strategy for involving stake holders, GIS maps for use by the city and effective techniques for citizen monitors to use to identify storm water problems in a cost effective manner.

Missouri River Conservation Districts Council

MRCDC is a coalition of the 15 Conservation Districts along the Missouri River in Montana. We are dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of the Missouri River corridor through voluntary actions, grassroots collaboration, education, and incentives. We work with local stakeholders, state and federal agency representatives to ensure that management plans are well designed and support sustainability of the Missouri River and its multiple uses. We work with the local Conservation Districts to obtain funding for projects including: weed control, off-stream watering, and recreation safety.

Missouri River Corridor Program, Inc

Promoting protection, conservation, and sustainable development of the natural, cultural, recreational, and economic resources of the Missouri River in South Dakota.

Missouri River Corridor Program, Inc

Promoting protection, conservation, and sustainable development of the natural, cultural, recreational, and economic resources of the Missouri River in South Dakota.

Missouri Stream Team

Missouri Stream Team is a citizen-driven network of volunteers concerned about Missouri streams. It is coordinated by a partnership of 3 organizations: MO Dept. of Conservation, MO Dept. of Natural Resources, and the Conservation Foundation of MO. Over 1,000 volunteers have received Stream Team training. Teams can get involved in litter pickup. water quality monitoring, storm drain stenciling, and much more. The level of involvement is based on volunteer interest and commitment. Multiple sponsors prov

Missouri Stream Team 1012

My purpose is to establish Missouri Stream Team Data for Scott County & Cape Girardeau Counties. I am a level 1 volunteer, and have six years experience in the field. I'm dedicated to Missouri's Stream resources. I submit field data to Priscilla Stotts, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Jefferson City Missouri.

Missouri Stream Team 374

Missouri Stream Team 374 (Francis Howell North Environmental Class) conducts chemical, biological, and physical monitoring at 12 sites on Spencer Creek in St. Charles County once a month. We also stencil storm drains.

Missouri Stream Team 772: Little Niangua Darters

Water quality monitoring, stream bank stabilization, wildlife habitat improvement

Missouri Stream Team 888

Missouri Stream Team 888 monitor's Maline Creek and identifies macro invertabrates four times a year and we do a trash pick up once a year. We have been monitoring Maline Creek for 7 years and been picking up trash for the past 4 years. We also attend seminors on stream issues. Successes: The three of us have pulled a lot of trash out of Maline Creek. We also get articles about our Stream Team and what we have done with Maline Creek in St. Louis County Mo. We are also in the process of starting up the St. Louis Stream Team alliance which will help to protect all the stream in the St. Louis area.

Missouri Water Protection Program

Affiliated with Missouri Stream Team Program. Program provides citizens with training and equipment to monitor Missouri rivers and streams. Data submitted to the Department of Natural Resources. Data is used to supplement agency collected data to evaluate trends in water quality and determine which streams are not meeting designated uses. City and county planners have requested data for local decision making. Data available to the public for information and education. Publications include training materials and newsletters.

Missouri Watershed Information Network

MoWIN is a partnership of state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, business, industry, citizen-based watershed groups, local government and natural resources interest groups, working together to assist citizens in locating and accessing watershed information for Missouri watersheds. In 2002, MoWIN Staff and Partners were directly involved in grassroots activities in a series of sixteen watershed Information Workshops across Missouri. Approximately 300 participants from various entities participated, over 40 individuals volunteered time and effort to plan, design and present various water and watershed-related topics. The original goal of 8 workshops was exceeded. MoWIN Staff held additional workshops for science teachers at the Missouri Environmental Education Conference, USDA Rural Development staff and 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution grant applicants. MoWIN staff participated in state, regional, national and international conference presentations to inform and educate citizens about water and the environment.

Mni Sose Intertribal Water Rights Coalition, Inc.

To protect, promote and preserve Indian water rights in the Missouri River Basin.

Mobile BayKeeper

Mobile Baykeeper's mission is to protect the beauty, health and heritage of the Mobile Bay Area. We formed in March of 1997 to stop a new chemical plant from coming into the area and discovered a host of other environmental and health concerns affecting our home and quality of life. We have been successful working with politicians, business, industrial, and citizen leaders to begin studying the impacts industrial growth has had on our community. We continue to work to restore the Bay to a healthy state by researching to discover the problems and then educating the community about any problems we find.

Mobile County Wildlife and Conservation Association

The MCWCA is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and rebuilding of natural wildlife habitat in and around the Mobile, AL county area. The MCWCA actively participates in removing derelict crab traps that continue to catch wildlife, planting submerged aquatic vegetation to prevent erosion and build habitat, erecting Wood Duck boxes in the Mobile/Tensaw Delta, and raise awareness of the need to protect our natural surroundings by hosting annual fundraising events for adults and children.

Mohawk River Research Center

The Mohawk River Research Center (MRRC) is dedicated to protecting the ecology and heritage of the Mohawk River through research and education. Incorporated on November 9th, 2005 by individuals with a common vision for protecting the rich ecological and cultural diversity within the Mohawk River watershed, MRRC was formed for scientific, education, and charitable purposes, to promote the study, research, preservation, conservation, restoration, understanding, and in general all aspects of the Mohawk River watershed. MRRC will carry out its purposes by assisting and sponsoring research projects in natural and human history pertaining to the Mohawk River watershed; to acquaint the public on the unique resources, past and present, of the Mohawk River watershed, and to foster a greater public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of this exceptional waterbody.

Mohawk River Watershed Partnership

Watershed assessment, watershed restoration projects, citizen involvement, natural resource curriculum for the local chool district, water quality monitoring, macroinvertebrate monitoring, and riparian fencing. The partnership is made up of a very diverse cross section of the community, and has been meeting for over two years. Voting is conducted in a consensus manner. The entire community is invited to all meetings and encouraged to participate.

Mohegan Land Trust

Preserve and conserve locally significant parcels of natural areas and open space in eastern Connecticut through the receipt of land gifts, developmental set-asides, outright purchase, and by catalyzing creative development.

Mokelumne River Watershed Basin

Reduced timber harvesting to sustainable yield levels. Grazing allotments reduced and eliminated in sensitive habitats. Stakeholder understanding greatly improved.

Molalla River

Mona Lake Watershed Council

Our group is developing a watershed management plan for the Mona Lake watershed in Muskegon, MI to address nonpoint source pollution. We are also pushing for a cleanup of the contaminated sediments in Little Black Creek. We publish a newsletter called the Mona Lake Watershed Community News as funding allows. We can be found on the web at www.monalakewatershed.org.

Monach Lake

Visually Monitor water Quality, animal and plant life in Monarch Lake

Monach Lake

Visually Monitor water Quality, animal and plant life in Monarch Lake

Monastery Run

Watershed restoration/conservation education

Monday Creek Restoration Project

The Monday Creek Restoration Project is a partnership committed to improving watershed health for the benefit of the community. MCRP is focused on returning Monday Creek to fishable and swimmable conditions. Our primary focus is the treatment of acid mine drainage from abandoned strip and deep mines.

Mondovi 6th Grade Science

We have completed one local aquatic field study on Mirror Lake in conjunction with the JASON Project Curriculum. In the spring we would like to do a follow-up study.

Monmouth County Environmental Council

Monmouth County Environmental Council collects data which is used for environmental planning purposes such as watershed and stormwater management, lake and stream restoration and conservation, and sustainable development plans.

Mono Lake Committee

The Mono Lake Committee is a non-profit citizen's group dedicated to protecting and restoring the Mono Basin Ecosystem; educating the public about Mono Lake and the impacts on the environment of excessive water use; and promoting cooperative solutions that protect Mono Lake and meet real water needs without transferring environmental problems to other areas. Working to protect Mono Lake and its watershed for 20 years. Quarterly Mono Lake Newsletter Naturalist-led tours and field seminars Environmental Education Programs Information Center and Bookstore in Lee Vining, CA

Monocacy Basin Stream Monitoring Project

The Monocacy Basin Stream Monitoring Project provides a framework to facilitate volunteer water quality monitoring in the Monocacy watershed. The project uses the watershed as a vehicle for hands-on environmental education and works with numerous public and private schools. Our purpose is to educate students about the watershed in which they live, while providing "red-flag" data to assess impairment in the watershed and identify sites fo restoration.

Monocacy Creek Watershed Association,Inc.

To protect preserve and enhance Monocacy Creek and it's watershed. We publish the "MCWA Bulletin" twice a year. We construct stream improvements with help from school groups and boy scouts.

Monoosnoc Brook Greenway Project

The Monoosnoc Brook Greenway Project is a partnership between residents and businesses of Leominster formed to provide stewardship for the Monoosnoc Brook and its watershed.

Monoshone Watershed Association

Montana Environmental Information Center

The Montana Environmental Information Center is a member-supported statewide advocacy and public education organization. It was founded by concerned Montanans in 1973 to protect and restore Montana's natural environment. MEIC has successfully changed public policy by exerting the influence of its members and staff on state government. It has increased the public's understanding of and involvement in environmental problems and issues. MEIC has been instrumental in the design, passage and implementation of many of Montana's landmark environmental laws. The Montana Environmental Policy Act, Montana Water Use Act, Metal Mine Reclamation Act, Coal Severance Tax, Subdivision and Platting Act, and Resource Indemnity Trust Fund are a few examples. Many of the state's laws are used as models for other state and national legislation. MEIC publishes a quarterly newsletter, Down to Earth, and a legislative bulletin, Capitol Monitor, during the biennial legislative sessions.

Montana Extension Voluntary Private Well Test Program

The Montana Extension Voluntary Private Well Test Program provides statewide voluntary monitoring and testing of private well water supplies, coordinated with the Department of Environmental Quality. We test for nitrates, bacteria, sodium, salinity, and pH, and provide interpretations and recommendations.

Montana Land Reliance

To permanently protect private lands that are ecologically significant for agricultural production, natural habitat and open spaces. MLR's immediate conservation goals are measured in miles of streambank and acres of land protected from inappropriate development.

Montana Public Interest Research Group (MontPIRG)

MontPIRG combines the expertise of professionals with the power of citizens in defense of clean air and water, strong safeguards for consumers, a free and vigorous democracy, and a way of living today that ensures a better quality of life tomorrow.

Montana River Action Network

Montana River Action Network is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 dedicated to protecting and improving Montana's stream flows and water quality.

Montana Science Institute, Inc.

Founded in 1984, the Institute provides water quality research opportunities to high school students and teacher in-service training primarily along the Missouri River and its tributaries.

Montana Volunteer Water Monitoring Project

The Montana Volunteer Water Monitoring Project promotes knowledge and stewardship of aquatic resources by teaching local citizens the skills needed to gather accuarate, non-based water quality information.

Montana Wildlife Federation

Montana Wildlife Federation strives to maintain and improve the wildlife resources of Montana through grassroots participation and education of our members and the general public. Members of the Federation work with the general public, various local, state, and federal land and wildlife management agencies, the state legislature and Congress to promote healthy fish and wildlife populations and promote quality hunting, fishing and wildlife enjoyment for the public.

Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project

Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project conducts monitoring as part of a hands-on curriculum used to instill stewardship of local watersheds.

Montessori Children's School - Lake Placid FL

We are a Montessori school and our school yard is and outdoor classroom. We have two gardens, and a small fish pond. The poind is full of plant life. We are also a memberof the Audubon Society.

Montgomery County Stream Teams Program

Stream Teams is a dynamic volunteer program for schools in Montgomery county which engages teachers and students (grades 4-12) in hands-on, experiential learning about water quality and aquatic habitats--both in and out of the classroom. It is also an exciting partnership between the Montogomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), and several private schools in the county.

Montgomery School 6Th Grade

To monitor the health of the headwaters of the Pickering Creek by testing the stream as it crosses our property. The data we collect is available to any group who requests it and is also published in the World Water Monitoring Day Website (www.worldwatermonitoringday.org/About/Annual_Reports.html). Our data will also be available on the LeafPack Network in 2009.

Monticello High School

Monticello High School students monitor Springs and Beaver Creeks in the Cumberland River Basin.

Montmorency County Conservation Club

Soil, water and wildlife conservation through education and restoration/improvement projects. River restoration; Membership-based fundraising and volunteer projects, 501c(3); Quarterly newsletter; Chair Award Winner - National Wildlife Federation, State of Michigan Legislature Recognition, MDNR - Year of the River Award

Monument Beach Civic Association

Monument Beach Civic Association cooperates with Buzzards Bay Coalition to monitor bays and inlets throughout Buzzards Bay, from Westport to Naushan.

Morgan Creek Valley Alliance

The Morgan Creek Valley Alliance seeks to protect the overall integrity of the Morgan Creek valley and increase public awareness of the importance of Morgan Creek to the natural and cultural heritage of the region. Our goals in each of these areas are to: - establish conservation corridors along perennial and intermittent streams using a variety of voluntary techniques, including conservation easements and other conservation agreements; -Secure conservation easements or other conservation agreements on all public and private lands along the creek and its tributaries; -Minimize, to the extent possible, the effects of existing and future sources of water pollution; -Prohibit any new discharges of pollution into perennial and intermittent streams of the Morgan Creek watershed and minimize other discharges; -Provide information about conservation options to the public, especially those whose property lies within the watershed; -Educate private landowners regarding the current "best land use" practices; -Profile the aquatic and terrestrial life that benefit from the Morgan Creek Valley habitats; -Encourage municipalities and utilities to adopt ecologically sound rights-of-way management plans.

Morris Creek Watershed Association

Morris Parks and Land Conservancy

Morris Parks and Land Conservnacy is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to initiate and assist land preservation efforts in Morris County, NJ; monitor, support and protect existing public parks and preserve; and foster awareness of ecological issues important to the environment of Morris County, NJ.

Morro Bay National Esturary Program

The 48,000-acres Morro Bay Watershed supports the most significant wetland system on the state's south-central coast. Morro Bay is an essential link in the Pacific Flyway. In the Audubon's winter bird count, Morro Bay is consistently one of the top five regions in the country for avian species diversity. The area is also home to numerous aquatic and terrestrial species of concern. The identified priority problems in the watershed include rapid sedimentation, increased bacterial and nutrient concentrations, freshwater flow reductions, increased heavy metal concentrations and habitat loss. The purpose of the program is to develop a community-based, comprehensive management plan to address these problems and to implement actions that will: -slow the process of bay sedimentation; -re-establish healthy steelhead trout habitat; -ensure that bay water remains of sufficient quality to support a viable commercial shellfish mariculture industry, safe recreational uses, healthy eelgrass beds, and thriving fish and shellfish populations; -Ensure the integrity of the broad diversity of natural habitats and associated native wildlife species in the bay and the watershed; -Maintain watershed functional integriy through appropriate riparian corridor management, impervious surface management, fire management, and grazing management; -Protect social, economic, and environmental benefits provided by the bay and watershed through comprehensive resource management planning; and -Promote public awareness and involvement in estuarine management issues.

Moshassuck River Monitors

Moshassuck River Monitors conduct four-season monitoring with our fecal bracket sampling project, land use assessment with aerial photos and student projects, nutrient loading analysis with colormeters, and wet weather sampling of combined sewer overflow (CSO) effects. Our long-term goal is to ensure water qualiy upstream for the Whitewater River Park and trout fishing in downtown Providence.

Mount Desert Island Water Quality Coalition

The MDI Water Quality Coalition is a 501(c)3 organization, which grew out of MDI High School's Sophomores for Clean Shores Program. Our mission is to engage citizens of all ages in preserving and improving the water quality of MDI through meaningful environmental research and community education. The Coalition supports water quality projects all over Mount Desert Island, in the high school, middle schools and elementary schools. Students and other community volunteers are involved in water quality monitoring, watershed surveys, identifying pollution sources, and non point source pollution prevention campaigns such as storm drain stenciling. Volunteers have also participated in stream and beach clean-ups, community presentations including an annual Water Quality Fair held in the spring at the high school, and planting vegetative buffers. In the fall of 2000, we received the New England Environmental Education Alliance's Environmental Program Award and the State of Maine Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence in Education.

Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust

Protect significant natural, agricultural, and scenic areas and encourage land stewardship in northcentral Massachusetts for the benefit of the environment, the local economy and future generations.

Mountain Area Land Trust

he Mountain Area Land Trust is the organization that spear-headed the successful effort in 1994 to save Noble Meadow (now Elk Meadow), a 408 acre tract that stretches west from Bergen Park along Squaw Pass Road. The cooperative project among developer, community, Evergreen Park and Recreation District, and Jefferson County Open Space, has since become a model for citizen initiatives statewide. MALT’s biggest success is the preservation of the Beaver Brook Watershed, or Golden Reservoir property, which the City of Golden had considered selling to developers. This spectacular 6000-acre parcel, long valued by area residents for its pristine beauty and recreational possibilities, will soon become part of the Arapahoe National Forest and Clear Creek County Open Space. MALT’s volunteer Board of Directors has nearly completed an ambitious Upper Bear Creek Resource Plan to assure that this beautiful drainage from Mount Evans is well protected and preserved for future generations.

Mountain Crest

Wetlands Education and wetland monitoring

Mountain Empire Community College Environmental Science

Site www.wateredu.com dedicated to disease prevention by water

Mountain Island Lake Association

Mountain Island Lake Association is a grass-roots organization to protect the environment and water quality of Mountain Island Lake and promote the recreational value this lake has to offer. Publishes quarterly news letter and maintains web page (geocities.com/milassociation). Participates yearly in Mount Holly's Springfest to help inform the public of clean water issues. Mountain Island Lake is a water supply for Charlotte and Gaston County(over 600,000 people recieve their drinking water from this lake). Also part of Big Sweep and was instrumental in local elections - making clean water and growth central issues this November!

Mountain Land Preservation and Restoration Society

Promoting education and research in preserving and restoring damaged land in the foothills and Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia, and western North and South Carolina; saving earth by respecting all life.

Mountain Watershed Association

The Mountain Watershed Association, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt community-based Pennsylvania corporation concerned with the preservation and remediation of the Indian Creek Watershed from Jones Mills, Westmoreland County to the Youghiogheny River, Fayette County. The Association has been in existence since March of 1994. It has approximately 200 members, an elected Board of Directors, an Executive Committee, and a Policy Board. The major purposes of the Association are to bring about remediation of the numerous acid mine discharges resulting from over 125 years of mining in the Indian Creek Watershed, to develop community awareness, to promote cooperative community efforts for remediation, and to encourage sound environmental practices.

Mountains Conservancy Foundation

Briefly, the MCF develops projects which promote conservation and stewardship. It acquires options on parcels for the 65 mile Backbone Trail that spans Ventura and Los Angeles counties across the Santa Monica Mountains with major watershed areas (in cooperation with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and the National Park Service/Santa Monica Mountains). National Recreation Area.

Mountains to Sound Greenway

Working with others to favorably impact the environmental qualities of rivers, streams and lakes in the greenway.

Mr. Trussell's Barbara Bush Elementary School Bobcats

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Mt. Diablo Unified School District students (mainly 5th graders) board a 56-foot vessel to take samples for testing various parameters at seven stations in Suisun Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Delta complex.

Mt. Hood Riverkeepers

Mt. Rose Water

Mt. Rose Water is concerned with the ground and surface water protection in the South Truckee Meadows greatly affected by the urban sprawl taking place. We are primariliy composed of 500 or more private domestic well owners who reside in what used to be a rural area which in 5 years has been exploited by overpopulation. Our wells are being sucked dry by production wells and the waters serving the area are being exploited.

Mt. View Sanitary District

Mt. View Sanitary District is a wastewater treament plant that discharges to a wetland. We have been noted for innovative wastewater treatment technology and for our wetlands education program.

Mud Creek Drainage District

Mud River Watershed Conservancy District

Muddy Creek Drainage District

Muir Heritage Land Trust

The Muir Heritage Land Trust was formed by active community members in the Briones Hills Agricultural Preserve Area to protect open space and wildlife habitat and support environmental education programs.

Mulberry, Blackwater, Big War, Richardson & Panther Crk, Middle & Upper Clinch Rivers

Active for 6 years with numerous cleanups, education efforts, monitoring activities, and advocacy roles to credit.

Mullett-Burt and Crooked-Pickrel Lake Watersheds Water Quality Monitoring Programs

Mullett-Burt and Crooked-Pickrel Lake Watersheds Water Quality Monitoring Programs involve teachers and students from a four-county area. Middle and high school students study their watersheds, sample local streams and rivers, collect and analyze data, and finally share the results via fax, video network, the Internet, and a day-long Water Quality Monitoring conference.

Multiple Affiliates Planning and Resource Assessment Program (MAP RAP)

Biodiversity conservation planning and monitoring with citizen participation and access to Geographic Information System (GIS) in the California North Coastal Basin.

Munuscong River Watershed Association

The Munuscong River Watershed Association was formed in 1998 to protect and enhance the Munuscong River Watershed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In the summer of 1999 the MRWA sponsored a cleanup project at Stirlingville where sediment islands had formed due to the existance of old bridge pilings from the early 1900's. Although the MRWA wrote at grant for the project we did not receive funding. The cleanup was completed through community involvement and the generous donation of labor and time from the Chippewa County Road Commission. Who also cleaned up 2 other similiar sites. The MRWA in 1999 wrote a Learn and Serve grant for Pickford High School. This grant allowed us to build an enviornmental platform and purchase water quality testing equipment and weather montioring equipment. The platform which is located on the banks of the Munuscong River will be used by over 400 students from high school to kindergarten. In 2002 we identified a water trail from Pickford to the Munuscong Bay with signage and several "lunch and launch sites for canoe and small boat travel. A brochure with map enables either a self-guided boat or car tour of the water trail. Future goals include highway signage to identify the boundaries of the watershed and sediment cleanup at the mouth of the Bay.

Murray Creek Drainage District

Murray Hill Middle School

Our group's purpose is to enhance and protect the environment around our school. We have focused on getting rid of the mud on our school evacuation path that is a result of erosion,and to keep it from polluting the stream. We also want to keep the water in our stream clean. We started a group called the Green Team this year, and they are devoted to improving or school's environment. We are working with the county Board of Education to resolve the erosion problem.

Muscle Shoals Parrot Head Club

The Muscle Shoals Parrot Head Club and Parrot Heads in Paradise are non-profit organizations whose purposes are to assist in community and environmental concerns and provide a variety of social activities for people with similar interests

Musconetcong Watershed Association

The Musconetcong Watershed Association sponsors water quality monitoring, river cleanups, municipal planning outreach, and outdoor activities. Works on Watershed Planning with the state Dept of Environmental Protection. The Musconetcong Wild and Scenic Rivers Eligibility Report was completed last Fall and we are working with the Musconetcong Advisory Committee to develop a River management plan that will improve the way the river is protected at the local government level.

Muskegon County Adopt-A-Watershed Program

The Adopt-A-Watershed Program includes volunteer, teacher and student involvment in hands on, community service and learning projects in the areas of water quality monitoring; storm drain stenciling; native plantings; invasive species management and shoreline and streambank cleanups.

Muskegon River Watershed Assembly

To Preserve, Protect, and Enhance the Muskegon River Watershed, it's natural, historic and cultural resources through educational & scientific initiatives, while supporting positive economic development, agricultural & quality of life initiatives of organizations working in the watershed. The MRWA publishes an annual report and quarterly newsletters.

Myakka Conservancy, Inc.

The Myakka Conservancy, inc. is a private non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the Myakka River basin's scenic resources. Founded in 1991, the Myakka Conservancy believes that enlightened land planning, responsible management, and the voluntary purchase of land titles, conservation easements and other legal rights are necessary to secure the perpetual protection and stewardship of the Myakka ecosystem.

Myers Park High School Biomonitoring Program

Myers Park High School is part of the Virtual High School Consortium. Students enrolled in Integrated Ecospheric Systems collect and share data via the Internet. We do a range of tests for inorganic and organic pollutants, and conduct macroinvertebrate counts, computer-based labs, and computer modeling.

Mystic River Watershed Association, Inc.

The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) was established by concerned citizens and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1972. Its mission is to protect and restore clean water and related natural resources in the basin's communities and to promote responsible stewardship of our natural resources through educational initiatives. Our overarching goal is to make the Mystic River fishable and swimmable by 2010. Since MyRWA's beginning, thousands of people have taken part in MyRWA-sponsored river and lake clean-ups, canoe trips, walks, lectures, and other activities. For the past three years, we have co-sponsored the annual Herring Run Celebration, a river festival that highlights the annual return of migrating herring to the Mystic. In addition to these activities, MyRWA is active in research, water quality monitoring, policy and advocacy.

N. California Fisheries Rest. Foundation

Na Pale O Ke Kai

Na Pale O Ke Kai is a volunteer coastal monitoring project sponsored by the West Maui Watershed, State Department of Health, and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. We collect comprehensive information about nuisance algal accumulations and water clarity in order to identify problems, set priorities for action, and track changes over time. We promote a cooperative management approach that involves government agencies, concerned citizens, and landowners.

Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy

We are committed to helping people, through private voluntary action, to preserve for public benefit, lands within the Nanticoke River watershed with exceptional wildlife, scenic, fishery, recreational or agricultural values.

Nanticoke Watershed Alliance

A bi-state consortium of 32 diverse groups organized to preserve the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Nanticoke River watershed for the benefit of present and future generations. Resources/Publications: NWA Newsletter (quarterly), Boat Traffic Study, User's Guide, Fact Sheet Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Annual Reports H20 Quality Monitoring- Nanticoke River River Clean-up Festivals Classroom Education Oyster Restoration Land-Use Planning

Nanticoke Watershed Preservation Committee

To conserve the natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Nanticoke River watershed for the benefit of present and future generations.

Nantootla Protect

Nantucket Conservation Foundation

The mission of the Foundation is to assist in the preservation of Nantucket's character by permanently conserving, maintaining, and managing natural areas and habitat and to encourage an appreciation of and interest in the Island's natural resources.

Nantucket Environmental Laboratory

Nantucket Environmental Laboratory monitors Nantucket Harbor and produces a yearly public outreach brochure raising awareness about pollution issues. We coordinate and provide certified analytical analyses for the parameters examined.

Napa County Resource Conservation District

The mission of the RCD is to encourage and assist acceptance of individual responsibility for watershed management.

Napa River Watershed Volunteer Monitoring Program

The Napa River Watershed Volunteer Monitoring Program is made up of three core groups: students and teachers, individual community members, and land stewardship groups. We encourage the development of land stewardships who then determine what they want to monitor. Schools include elementary, middle, and high schools and the local Napa Community College. We also work with several intens on special monitoring projects. We monitor the Napa River and 21 of its tributaries throughout the whole watershed.

Narragansett Bay Commission

The purpose of the Narragansett Bay Commission is to provide the highest quality wastewater treatment to its customers and in doing so maintain the health of Narragansett Bay and its tributaries.

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Prudence Conservancy

Narragansett BayKeeper

Narrow River Land Trust, Inc.

To preserve and protect the watershed of the Pettasquamscutt (Narrow) River through land preservation.

Narrow River Preservation Association

Preservation, protection, and management of water resources and the natural environment within the Narrow (or Pettaquamscutt) watershed. Education and outreach programs focus on fostering awareness of the history, problems, potentials, and proposed changes to the watershed.

Nashoba Paddler

Adventure based Environmental ed based out of canoes on rivers. 6 week day camp and contracts with public schools.

Nashua River Watershed Association

Nashua River Watershed Association is dedicated to working for the restoration and maintenance of clean water and the wise use and proper management of water and related natural resources in the Nashua River watershed.

Nassawango Creek Preserve, Stewardship Committee

Established: 1978 Mission: Manage Nature Conservancy Acquisitions, and protect a 3,000-acre preserve. Resources/Publications: Newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Maintain, and improve survey lines. Monitor integrity of property lines.

Natchaug River Alliance

Natchaug River Alliance is a grassroots organization which watches the water quality of the Natchaug River. Our activities include cleanups and community education programs, and we hope to establish a greenway through the Natchaug River Valley.

National Aquarium in Baltimore, Conservation Department

Human impact on the world's ecosystems is profound. As habitats are destroyed or degraded, species diversity and the complex relationships among species are threatened, with consequences for all living things--including humans. Zoos and aquariums have both the capacity and the responsibility to increase public awareness of these issues, and to implement conservation action programs. The National Aquarium in Baltimore promotes conservation through: Captive breeding of threatened or endangered species; Conservation education about environmental issues; Conservation projects, publications, and research; In-house efforts to conserve energy, water, and other resources. The Aquarium focuses its efforts on three areas. New programs are developed in each area to foster awareness, inspire leadership, and promote stewardship of aquatic habitats: Chesapeake Bay: An amazingly productive ecosystem, the Chesapeake Bay provides essential habitat for fish, waterfowl, mammals, and invertebrates such as oysters and blue crabs. However, human activities threaten the health of this vital natural resource. Designated by Coastal America as the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center for the Chesapeake region, the Aquarium is taking steps both to educate visitors about the Bay and to provide opportunities for conservation action. Ocean Health: The oceans cover almost three-quarters of the planet; however, their vastness does not make them immune to human influences. Fishing and pollution are taking their toll on individual marine species as well as altering whole marine ecosystems. The Aquarium is involved in researching issues in ocean health and in outreach efforts that call public attention to the oceans' problems. Biodiversity: Biodiversity refers to the immense variety of plant and animal species that inhabit the planet . The highest levels of biodiversity can be found in coral reefs and tropical rain forests. Through its exhibits and programs, the Aquarium provides visitors with opportunities to learn about these fragile ecosystems and to support efforts to protect them.

National Association of Conservation District - Madison County SWCD

National Association Of Conservation District - Batupan Bogue Drainage District

National Association of Conservation District - Batupan Bogue Drainage District

National Bison Range

The National Bison Range is a diverse ecosystem of grasslands, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests, riparian areas and ponds. Elevation ranges from 2,585 ft. at the headquarters to 4,885 ft. at High Point lookout. The National Bison Range is one of the last government owned palouse prairie native grasslands in the U.S. It supports a herd of 450 to 500 Bison, 125 elk, 200 mule deer, 200 white-tailed deer, 125 pronghorn, 40 big horn sheep, 40-50 mountain goats as well as various predators such as coyotes, mountain lions, bears and bobcat and a variety of smaller mammals. The refuge has recorded 205 bird species with more added every year as Neotropical Migratory Bird surveys continue. In addition to providing for bison and other wildife, the area now provides for the public enjoyment of over 200,000 visitors per year who come to observe the wildlife and their habitat, and participate in outdoor education activies. The range is also an important area for the study of wildlife populations and their natural history, native grasslands, and riparian corridors.

National Committee for the New River

NCNR is a nonprofit, membership organization whos vision is a fully protected New River throughout its watershed in NC, VA, and WV. NCNR will achieve this vision by advocating for successes and against threats to the river, restoring eroding stream and river banks and permanently protecting important land throughout the watershed.

National Park Service, Obed Wild and Scenic River

National Tribal Environmental Council

National Water Center

The National Water Center advocates clean water publications "We All Live Downstream " a guide to waste treatment that stops water polution. Aquaterra Metaecology and Culture; Aquaterra Concepts for the Ecological Society

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society

1. Provides technical assistance with natural resources management to federally recognized Indian tribes. 2. Sponsors the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Environmental Awareness Summer Youth Practicum. 3. National and Regional conferences. 4. Publication: Quarterly newsletter "From the Eagle's Nest".

Native Fish Society

Devoted to protection and conservation of wild salmon and other Northwest native fish.

Native Lands Institute: Research and Policy Analysis

Our primary purpose is to advocate and protect the rights, histories, practices, lifeways, environments and traditions of Native Americans.

Native Plant Society of Texas

Bi-monthly newsletter on Texas native plants; annual conference; and local chapter with monthly meetings and field trips.

Natural Area Guardians

Natural Area Guardians collect ecological data used by scientists to monitor long-term trends in ecosystem health. Our volunteer monitoring consists primarily of stream habitat and biological surveys, and is coordinated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois River Watch, a program of the Illinois EcoWatch Network.

Natural Heritage Institute

Natural Heritage Land Trust

The Natural Heritage Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of natural areas, farmland, and wildlife habitat in Dane County, Wisconsin. We are focusing on the Black Earth Creek and Upper Sugar River watersheds. To acheive our mission, we: 1) Protect and preserve lands through conservation easements and acquisition; 2) Provide technical and fundraising assistance to groups working to protect areas important to them; 3) Develop and advance innovative land protection strategies through conservation partnerships and community networks; 4) Maintain a conservation easement monitoring program; and 5) Maintain a strong, effective, and fiscally sound organization. Since our inception in 1983, we have protected more than 3,000 acres of land, including prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and farms.

Natural Land Institute

To preserve and protect natural areas and biological diversity through land acquisition and management, education, research, and advocacy.

Natural Resources and Employment Program (NREP)

NREP involves high school youth in monitoring the physical stream characteristics surrounding fish habitat enhancement structures we have installed. Characteristics monitored include pool size, particle-size composition of streambeds, temperature, cover, and general condition of structures.

Natural Resources Conservation Service - Toposhaw

Natural Resources Conservation Service Office - Chuquatonchee

Natural Resources Defense Council

NRDC promotes watershed protection for New York City's 19 reservoirs through law, education, lobbying and partnering with local groups. Publications include "A Guide to New York City's Reservoirs and their Watersheds" (September 1993) and "Under Attack: New York's Kensico and West Branch Reservoirs Confront Intensified Development" (February 1999).

Nature Center for Environmental Activities, Inc.

Nature Conservancy - Clinch Valley Bioreserve

The Nature Conservancy's Clinch Valley Program works throughout the 2,200-square-mile watersheds of the Clinch, Powell, and Holston rivers of southwestern Virginia and northeastern Tennessee. These three picturesque rivers provide habitat for 19 species of rare fish and the world's most remarkable collection of embattled freshwater mussels. Of the 40 mussel species remaining, 29 are globally rare. The Clinch Valley also harbors more than 400 other rare animal and plant species. Few areas of the United States can boast such ecological richness. Few areas have so much to lose

Nature Conservancy - Alabama Chapter

Purpose: Land and water conservation. Publications: Quarterly newsletter.

Nature Conservancy - Alaska Field Office

We promote conservation of biodiversity in a manner in which people and nature can flourish. We work across the state of Alaska. Support the formation and work of the Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF). KWF is a citizen based organization that promotes principles of watershed protection on the Kenai River.

Nature Conservancy - Arizona Field Office

For 40 years, The Nature Conservancy has been working with local communities, businesses and people like you to protect more than 1.5 million acres in Arizona providing hope for the conservation and preservation of our land, our water, our way of life

Nature Conservancy - Colorado

The Colorado Nature Conservancy has established community-based conservation programs across Colorado. We have many opportunities for you to experience the lands and waters within the Laramie Foothills project area. The Conservancy in Colorado works in 12 priority project areas across the state.

Nature Conservancy - Cosumnes River Project

The Cosumnes River Preserve is a 40,000 acre riparian and wetlands preserve located 20 miles south of Sacramento. The preserve has active restoration, outreach and sustainable farming programs.

Nature Conservancy - Dakotas Field Office

Endangered species and natural community conservation.

Nature Conservancy - Etowah River

The Nature Conservancy works closely with local organizations, business leaders, and landowners to protect the globally significant aquatic biodiversity of the Etowah watershed. The greatest threat to the river system is sprawling urban growth. The Nature Conservancy is working with local communities to develop sustainable land use planning practices that would protect ecologically sensitive areas.

Nature Conservancy - Florida

Volunteers from The Nature Conservancy conduct coral reef ecosystem monitoring utilizing divers, as well as estuarine and marine water quality monitoring in Florida Bay and nearshore waters in the Florida Keys.

Nature Conservancy - Great Swamp Program

The Great Swamp Program is a community-based partnership effort to conserve the Great Swamp, one of New York State's largest wetlands. The program has worked with numerous partners to: conduct a vegation community inventory; conduct a multi-taxa inventory (birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles, butterflies, dragonflies); compile a GIS mapping system; conduct a public opinion survey; gather water quality data; conduct a comparative analysis of local regulatory controls; and hold a conference on the Great Swamp. A watershed conservation strategy compiling this data is forthcoming.

Nature Conservancy - Hatchie River Project

The Nature Conservancy initiated a community-based conservation effort within the Hatchie River watershed in 1999. The vision of the project is to work with public and private partners to provide sustainable natural resource practices and management within the Hatchie watershed which will promote economic, cultural, and natural diversity.

Nature Conservancy - Idaho Field Office

The Conservancy actively restores and protects important stream systems fro our native plants and animals. Volunteers are a key part of our efforts at places like Silver Creek, Thousand Springs, the Upper Henry's Fork and many others.

Nature Conservancy - Illinois

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life in Illinois by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Illinois Nature Conservancy has several projects that preserve the habitat of the state. The Cache River Wetlands, at the far southern tip of the state, include some of country's northernmost tupelo and cypress swamps. The Nachusa Grasslands preserve combines pristine remnant prairie with innovative restoration.

Nature Conservancy - Iowa Field Office

The Conservancy protects places where plant and animal species can survive for generations to come. It employs scientific, systematic analysis to identify places large enough in scale and rich enough in plant and animal species to ensure meaningful conservation results. In Iowa, the Conservancy is focusing on six priority conservation areas – the Loess Hills, Little Sioux Valley, Lower Cedar Valley, Driftless Area,Grand River Grasslands and Upper Mississippi River. These are working landscapes with significant biodiversity where people and nature can work together to maintain healthy, functioning ecosystems.

Nature Conservancy - Kenai River Project Office

Nature Conservancy - Kern River Preserve

Founded in 1981, the Preserve seeks to restore the cotton-willow riparian forest to enhance nesting and foraging habitat for several California species. Since 1986, 300 acres have been planted and maintained.

Nature Conservancy - Kern River Preserve

Nature Conservancy - Maryland Field Office

Working in four major watersheds to protect critical habitat and water quality and control exotic species. Watersheds are Nanticoke River and Nassawango Creek on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Nanjemoy Creek in Southern Maryland,

Nature Conservancy - Massachusetts Field Office

Conserve rare plants and animals and their habitats.

Nature Conservancy - Michigan Chapter

Founded in 1980, the Michigan Chapter works to protect the state’s finest wetlands, forest, shoreline and prairies through purchase, partnership or donations. Created the largest conservation easements in our history and launched our first large-scale river initiatives around the Shiawassee and Paw Paw Rivers.

Nature Conservancy - Minnesota Field Office

Nature Conservancy works to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life in Minnesota by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Minnesota Nature Conservancy has numerous preserves across the state.

Nature Conservancy - Montana Field Office

To preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and water they need to survive.

Nature Conservancy - Nebraska Field Office

The Nebraska Chapter was founded in 1988. However, the Conservancy began its protection efforts in Nebraska in 1971 with the purchase of 320-acre Pawnee Prairie in Pawnee County. The Conservancy protects places where plant and animal species can survive for generations to come. We employ scientific, systematic analysis to identify places large enough in scale and rich enough in plant and animal species to ensure meaningful conservation results.

Nature Conservancy - Neversink River Program Office

The Nature Conservancy is working with local communities and state and federal agencies to apply the best scientific methods, management, and monitoring techniques to mitigate the primary threats to the river. Establishing more ecologically suitable management of water control and release structures throughout the Delaware Basin, including the Neversink Reservoir which diverts 80% of the Neversink River's water into New York City's water supply system. Collaborating with New York City, the States of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as well as the federal Delaware River Basin Commission and other stakeholders, the Conservancy has begun discussions to develop a model for science-based water resource management that balances human needs with that of freshwater ecosystems

Nature Conservancy - New Mexico Field Office

River conservation projects: Gila River, Mimbres River, Rio Nutria

Nature Conservancy - North Carolina Chapter

The North Carolina Chapter of the Nature Conservancy works to find, protect, and maintain the best examples of ecosystems, communities, and species native to the state. The chapter has protected 402,889 acres in the state with gifts from foundations, corporations, and 23,000 members. The chapter is a state office of The Nature Conservancy, an international, non-profit membership organization.

Nature Conservancy - Ohio Field Office

Our mission is to preserve plants, animals, and natural communties that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Nature Conservancy - Pennsylvania Field Office

Preservation of fur community.

Nature Conservancy - South Carolina Field Office

Identification, protection, and management of critical watersheds.

Nature Conservancy - Tennessee Field Office

Nature Conservancy - Texas

The Nature Conservancy of Texas is a non-profit wildlife conservation organization, using science-based research and a non- confrontational approach to protect the unique diversity of animals and plants native to the state.

Nature Conservancy - Vermont Field Office

Land acquisition and partnerships with private landowners to protect the aquatic resources and riparian habitats of the Poultney River in Southwestern Vernont. We're conducting a riparian habitat restoration assessment in 2000.

Nature Conservancy - Virginia Chapter

The Nature Conservancy seeks to preserve ecologically significant natural land. Many methods are used including land purchases, donations, swaps, and easements. In Virginia, the conservancy manages 30 nature preserves statewide totalling approximately 49,000 acres. Volunteers are untized indoors at offices in Charlottesville, Abingdon, and Nassawaddox, or outdoors at preserve sites. Indoor tasks include recptionist, filing, research, mapping, computer entry, and fundraising help. Outdoor tasks include trail maintenance, preserve monitoring, bird and plant surveys, dpeakers, outreach booth, and field trip leaders.

Nature Conservancy - Virginia Coast Resserve

Non-profit conservation group working to protect barrier islands adn Eastern Shore of Virginia mainland watersheds.

Nature Conservancy - West Virginia

For over 40 years, The Nature Conservancy has been present in West Virginia, protecting our first lands in Cranesville Swamp in 1964. Today, the West Virginia Chapter is proud to announce that through the ongoing support of our membership and conservation partners we have protected over 100,000 acres in West Virginia. There are several acres that we preserve throughout the state that include rivers, wetlands and streams.

Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter

Mission: To preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Projects: Land acquisition management, restoration (alone and cooperatively with partners); education and outreach in our community-based projects. Citizen Involvement: Volunteering with the conservancy and donations. Year Founded: 1960 (Wisconsin chptr.)

Nature Volunteer Care

Purpose- to voluntarily care for nature sights (Lakes,Rivers,Creeks and Springs), study, clean, care/manage, keep photos and water monitor nature sights year around. TVA Lakesights we voluntarily care for year-round 2000-2005 1. Awalt Road- Franklin county 2. Ridgeville Road/Neals Bridge- Moore County 3. Roy Smith Road- Moore County 4. Old Estill Springs Road/behind starlight skating-Franklin county.- Joined Duck/Elk River Watershed Team in order to adopt/care for Little Duck River(Manchester) From:McMinnville Hwy(55) Through:Fred Deadman Park To:Old Stone Fort State park 2003-2005 year-round! - Watershed sights adopted to care for year-round 2003-2005 7 Creeks= Rock creek -From Fletcher Rd(Franklin co)to Cedar Lane(Coffee co) Fall Lick-From Davis Springs Rd to Gourdneck Rd(Franklin co). Norman-From Arnold Ave to Tullahoma Rd into DuckRiver(Normandy city)-(Coffee/Bedford Counties). Carr-From Hwy 41A into Norman Creek(Normandy city)-(Bedford Co). Shipman-From Ledfords Mill-Down Shipman Cree Rd/Roseville rd into Duck River (Moore/Bedford County). Turkey-From Roy Smith Road to Cobb Hollow Rd (Moore co). Hurricane-From Cumberland Springs Rd to Hurricane Creek Rd (Moore Co). 2 Springs= Big Springs-From Rock Creek/Tullahoma across Hwy130 to the end of Big Spring (Coffee/Moore Counties) Cleek Spring-From Awalt Road-down BuckLane to Pleasant Grove Dr.(boat dock)-(Franklin County). Nature is important to use! Studying more water sights to adopt/care for year-round! Are now assisting local residents with information about water sights!

Nature Volunteer Care Organization

Nature Volunteer Care Is a non-profit volunteer group that voluntarily cares for local nature sights (lakes,rivers,creeks,springs,wells and smaller water sights) by studying, planning, monitoring, caring/cleaning, managing, taking photos, and working with local water sight residents voluntarily year-round in Bedford,Coffee,Franklin and Moore county! TVA Watershed Volunteer- voluntarily cares for lake sights year-round! TVA Lake Sights presently being cared for 2000–2009: 1.Awalt Road 2.Gourdneck Road 3.Old Estill Springs Road (behind starlite skating center) 4.Hurricane Creek Road – With more sights being studied/planned in 2009! TSRA Watershed Member –(Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association) Joined/became river watershed member (Jan/2003-2009) in order to adopt and voluntarily care for Elk and Duck River sights year-round ! Government EPA Watershed Member – (Environmental Protection Agency) Joined/became EPA watershed(Jan/2003–2009)in order to adopt and voluntarily care for local creeks,springs,wells and smaller water sights year-round ! Currently 2008 I care for 8 creeks and 2 springs: 8 Creeks: 1 Blue Creek 2.Carr Creek 3.Fall-Lick Creek 4.Hurricane Creek 5.Norman Creek 6.Rock Creek 7.Shipman Creek 8.Turkey Creek 2 Springs: 1.Big Spring in Moore County 2.Cleek Spring in Center Grove/Franklin County- More EPA water sights are being studied to be adopted/cared for year-round!

Naubesatuck Watershed Council

The purpose of the Naubesatuck Watershed Council is to protect and enhance the beauty, biotic diversity and ecological interactions, structures and processes of the three river systems--the Fenton, Mt. Hope and Natchaug--that converge in Naubesatuck Lake and provide all of the raw drinking water for the city of Willimantic and part of Mansfield. We are dedicated to promoting stewardship of, and sustainable development within, the 162 square mile watershed in the communities that share these rivers.

Naubesatuck Watershed Council

Naugatuck River Watershed Association

Working to restore, conserve, and develop the Naugatuck River Watershed as a multi-use resource. Publish Riverscape Quarterly. Planted more than 10,000 trees and bushes, varieties of grass and wild flowers. Erected bluebird and wood duck houses, wire wrapped trees to protect them from beaver, stocked trout, salmon, and catfish. Make presentations to schools.

Naugatuck Valley Trout Unlimited

None stated at this time.

Nazareth Area High School

Nazareth Area High School monitors Schoeneck Creek at least three times per year. We also participate in the Herpetological Educational Research Project sponsored by Lehigh University and Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.

Nebraska Wildlife Federation

The Nebraska Wildlife Federation's Adopt a Stream program is designed to help schools, communities, or youth groups adopt a portion of a local stream, assess the stream's biological condition, and develop effective conservation projects to improve the condition of Nebraska's streams.

Neenah Creek Priority

Stop sources of non-point source pollution.

Neighborhood Ecological Stewardship Training (NEST) Program

The Neighborhood Ecological Stewardship Training (NEST) Program is an award-winning exciting opportunity for residents to learn about local natural resources and to explore their local nest. A series of hands-on workshops and outings guide residents in enjoying their local resources through the arts and sciences. NEST workshops all fall into a 6-part framework: 1. Streams and Water 2. Soil and Plants 3. Land-based exploration 4. Water-based exploration 5. Outdoor arts 6. Personal Living More information at: www.exploreyournest.org

Nemadji River Basin Project

Report published.

Nemaha Natural Resources District

The organization works on the Missouri River Corridor Project to identify and enhance the area's fish and wildlife habitats, cultural resources and recreational opportunities.

Neponset River Watershed Association

To protect and restore the land and water of the Neponset River Basin for the sustainable use and enjoyment of its natural resources, on the basis that the quality and quantity of the water in the watershed is a measure of its overall health.

Neshaminy Watershed Association

Protect and preserve Neshaminy Creek and Watershed.

Neshoba Co Soil & Water Cons. District

Nestucca/Neskowin Watershed Council

To provide a forum for public participation and education regarding decisions that can have significant effects on those who live, work, and recreate in the Nestucca and Neskowin Watersheds, now and in the future.

Neuse River Foundation, Inc.

Founded in 1980, the Neuse River Foundation sponsored NC's first Riverkeeper beginning in 1993. Through our efforts to call public attention to the water quality problems in the Neuse River & Neuse estuary the State adopted its first set of basinwide regulations to reduce nitrogen loading to the estuary by 30% in 2003. Our organization was also successful in obtaining a TMDL for nutrients in 1998.

Nevada County Land Trust

The purpose of the Nevada County Land Trust is to acquire, conserve, and enhance land in support of a balanced and healthy environment for the benefit of the community.

New England Whitewater Center

NEOC

New England Wild Flower Society

THE NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States, promoting the conservation of temperate North American plants.

New Hampshire Lakes Lay Monitoring Program

The Lakes Lay Monitoring Program offers a wide range of monioring options for participants, with over two decades of experience supporting volunteer monitoring of lakes and watersheds throughout New Hampshire. We emphasize a modular approach that matches needs and concerns with appropriate monitoring and collaborative research projects. Recent projects include developing GIS applications using volunteer-derived data and impact site NPS assessments.

New Hampshire Resource Conservation and Development Area Councils

The Resource Conservation and Development Area Councils of New Hampshire promote and facilitate the development of the area's natural and human resources to improve economic conditions and environmental quality. Our organization is organized for the purpose of increasing cooperation among member sponsors, cooperating agencies, communities, organizations, and individuals.

New Hampshire Rivers Council

The New Hampshire Rivers Council is committed to the conservation and ecologically sound management of New Hampshire*s rivers, watersheds and related natural resources. NHRC seeks to conserve and improve the quality of the state*s rivers, watersheds and related natural resources, and to improve the management of these riparian resources to enhance and protect their ecological health. To achieve its mission, NHRC concentrates its activities in the following areas: * Educating and informing the public and decision makers about the benefits and value of New Hampshire*s rivers, watersheds and related natural resources; * Building the constituency for New Hampshire rivers, watersheds and related natural resources by coordinating and supporting grassroots river and watershed organizations throughout the state; * Advocating for legislation, policies, funding, and judicial decisions that benefit the state*s rivers, watersheds and related natural resources; * Encouraging and supporting the nomination of additional rivers into the state*s Rivers Management and Protection Program.

New Hampshire Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (NH VLAP)

NH VLAP was created by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and now includes over 120 lakes. Volunteers are trained annaully on-site by DES biologists, and sample both in-lake and in all major tributaries. When feasible, lake associations may find 18-month intensive diagnostic studies of the watershed to pinpoint areas of future concern.

New Haven Riverkeeper Program

The New Haven Riverkeeper Program works on removing debris and trash from the Quinnipiac, Mill, and West Rivers, and Beaver Pond and the Long Island Sound shoreline. We also conduct water quality tests and land use and wildlife inventories.

New Jersey Audubon Society

New Jersey Audubon Society coordinates NJ WATERS which is a statewide, school-based watershed and land use study program for junior and senior high school students. The NJ WATERS program facilitates inquiry-based learning which teaches students the skills they need to become involved in watershed issues in their communities.

New Jersey Community Water Watch

NJCWW is a project of NJPIRG and funded by AmeriCorps National Service Program. We are a statewide organization, but one of our sites is located right here in Ocean County. We are a program dedicated to education and service surrounding water quality issues and are actively involved in organizing beach and river clean-ups, stream monitoring various locations in the County, and teaching hands-on environmental education programs (Watershed Model) to K-12 students throughout Ocean County. We work with many different environmental organizations and assist with a variety of outreach programs throughout the area. All ages of volunteers are welcome as our program is oriented for the purpose of Community members educating Community members on water quality issues relevant to the area in which we live.

New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium

To provide unbiased information and research concerning NJ's coastal and estaurine resources. We offer student field programs and teacher training workshops. We have developed a secondary school curriculum on water quality monitoring in NJ/NY Harbor.

New Jersey Pinelands Commission

The Commission oversees the 19 rivers designated wild and scenic within the Pinelands National Reserve.

New Mexico Environmental Law Center

To protect and preserve New Mexico's natural environment and to protect its citizens from environmental pollution.

New Mexico Solar Energy Association

The purpose of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association is to further solar and related arts, sciences and technologies with concern for the ecological, social and economic fabric of the region. The Association serves to inform public institutions and governmental bodies, and seeks to raise the level of public awareness of its purposes.

New Mexico State Parks

Manage and conserve parklands within river corridors and assist in statewide river planning.

New Mexico Watching Our Waters

New Mexico Watching Our Waters provides coordination, training, and equipment for statewide volunteer groups in selected watersheds. Listings of New Mexico water quality programs may be located through our Web site. Our participants monitor streams for selected physical, chemical, biological, and morphological parameters.

New Mexico Water Project

To preserve and protect New Mexico's water resources.

New River Community Partners

New River Community Partners' mission is to serve the people and communities of the New River watershed through natural resources protection, historic & cultural preservation, education, economic revitalization, agriculture, transportation, and trails.

New River Foundation

Through education and stewardship, the New River Foundation is dedicated to restoring and protecting the quality of the local public trust waters.

New River Land Trust

The New River Land Trust conserves farmland, forests, open spaces and historic places in Virginia’s New River region. Our home is changing rapidly and we are in danger of losing our vital landscapes and our feeling of connection to the land -- literally the grounding of our communities. To enhance life in our communities, the New River Land Trust will work with landowners and local governments to protect land for farming, forestry, natural habitat, and recreation. Our region includes Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe counties and the cities of Galax and Radford. The New River Land Trust’s mission is Conserving the Natural Beauty and Cultural Heritage of Virginia’s New River Region. A primary goal is education and information for landowners. We seek to conserve our region’s rural character, through sustainable agriculture, by minimizing habitat fragmentation, and by protecting our views, especially from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The New River region is critical to the health of the New River and the Roanoke River (whose headwaters rise in Montgomery and Floyd counties). The New River’s designation as an American Heritage River adds urgency to our efforts to protect the region from haphazard development. Landowners whose properties harbor streams, rivers and wetlands are key partners in protecting the region's land. Our organization joins with 1,100 other land trusts, including the Western Virginia Land Trust, in protecting over four million endangered acres - making a major impact on the American landscape.

New River Research and Outreach Center (New River ROC)

New River Watershed Council

New River Watershed Office

New York Rivers United

NYRU is a not-for-profit organization which represents individuals and groups with an interest in river issues through active stewardship of the New York state rivers system. This stewardship is in response to a deep-felt obligation to conserve, restore, and enhance New York's river systems for the future. In doing so, public access to and enjoyment of rivers and their ecosystems, consistent with conservation of these valuable resources, is encouraged.

New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling

New York State's only professional association dedicated to waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. The primary purpose of the association is to improve and develop the skills, capabilities and resources of waste reduction, reuse and recycling practioners across New York State.

New York State Lakes

Have a question about your lake, pond or reservoir? We're here to help. Even if your lake is not in New York State, since FOLA is the New York State Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society, we can probably direct you to someone who can answer your question.

New York State Tug Hill Commission

A non-regulatory state agency charged with helping the citizens of the New York Tug Hill region shape their future.

New York/New Jersey Baykeeper

NY/NJ Baykeeper is beginning a monitoring project in 1998 which will use about 100 volunteers to monitor the physical characteristics of habitat areas around the New York Harbor (in both New Jersey and New York) that are of particular environmental importance.

Newcomb Central School

Newcomb Central School monitors the Hudson Headwaters near the source: Lake Tear of the Clouds. We are gathering baseline water quality data along with 15 to 30 other schools along the Hudson down to New York City.

Newfound Lake Region Association

We are a non-profit educational, stewardship and advocacy organization for the protection of the Newfound Lake and its watershed. Established 1971. www.newfoundlake.org

Newton County Wildlife Association

The NCWA is a grassroots environmental organization established in 1975 to stop the United States Forest Service (USFS) hardwood-to-pine forest conversion program and eliminate the aerial spraying of the Ozark National Forest (ONF) hardwood forests with the herbicides 2,4D and 2,4,5T. Using on-the-ground research, public outreach, and the federal court system, the USFS aerial spraying campaign was dropped in the ONF, setting a precedent for other successful legal challenges to USFS aerial herbicide spraying programs throughout the country. The NCWA successfully intervened in the 1986 ONF Land Resource and Management Plan (LRMP) and helped to establish a series of deferred 'Special Interest Areas' throughout the ONF, and reduce even-aged management and hardwood-to-pine forest conversion. We have been active in national and regional forest reform networking campaigns, and currently are working together on projects with Heartwood, and the Ouachita Watch League.

Nez Perce Soil & Watershed Conservation District

We currently have 7 watershed scale projects. We promote conservation for all natural resource issues within our District boundary. We work with land owners on a voluntary basis.

NH Wetlands Coalition

Monitoring the quality of wetlands and water quality in Durham, New Hampshire. With the belief that one should think globaly, but act localy :) Would love to hear from anyone at mailto:dan@deepfield.com With reference to Durham, or related water quality issues, Sincerely, Dan

Niantic River Watershed Plan Stakeholder Group

The Niantic River is currently not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality standards. It is not supporting aquatic life known to inhabit the estuary in the past. Symptoms of this condition include, algal blooms, seasonal variations in eelgrass populations, loss of scallop populations and changes to the fish communities. The leading suspected cause of the impairment is non-point source pollution. A Niantic River Watershed Management Plan is underway and public support is necessary to ensure that the recommendations are implemented. To find out more information about the plan and its watershed and what you can do in your own backyard, check out these links.

Nicholas Co. Conservation District

Nine Mile Creek Conservation Council (NMCCC)

The mission of the Nine Mile Creek Conservation Council (NMCCC) is to protect the watershed ecosystem associated with Nine Mile Creek from degradation, and to support continued recovery of this area to realize its full potential value to the community. We are dedicated to promoting stewardship for this area in the local community, creating educational programs, recovering appropriate recreational use, caring for and monitoring this river and watershed area. Activities: Riparian forest education, trout stocking, wildlife education, water quality education programs, Adopt-A-River clean-ups, water trail recreation. Accomplishments: Worked with government to have the river corridor designated a NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation "Critical Environmental Area", the first in Onondaga County. Took action in State Supreme Court to halt auction of watershed acreage resulting in perpetual preservation of 350 acres of forest-riparian buffer lands. Instituted the yearly stocking of trout into additional 4 miles of river. Created first water recreation trail (canoe & kayak) in Onondaga County. Work with State University of NY College of Environmental Science and Forestry to assist with gathering of scientific data. Implemented improved riparian zoning rules with local government. Inventoried wide variety of river and watershed resources within geographic area.

Nippersink Creek Watershed Planning Committee

The Watershed Planning Committee has completed its plan designed to preserve, protect and enhance into the future, natural resources within the watershed. This plan is based on the efforts of the 23 Local, County, State and Federal agencies, organizations and volunteer professional consultans who dedicated their time to verify the planning committee's concerns and recommend approaches to address them. Working copies are being distributed to interested parties upon request and through the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District. The planning committee has just completed a draft of Watershed Development Implementation Recommendations designed to support the McHenry County Watershed Development Ordinance and our own watershed planning document. This draft is currently under review by the McHenry County Stormwater Management Committee. Once approved, this document will provide recommended activities to minimize the negative impact of development on the rich natural resource base found in the Nippersink Creek watershed. Copies of the draft are available through the McHenry County SWCD.

Nisqually Land Trust

To protect natural resource lands in the Nisqually River Basin through acquisition of land and development rights.

Nisqually River Education Project

The Nisqually River Project is the watershed education program of the Nisqually River Council. We utilize the parameters and protocols of Stapp's "Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring." Fifteen schools from throughout the watershed monitor biannually. An annual student congress is held each March. Students also do the "SalmonWeb" protocls for biological (benthic macroinvertebrate) monitoring.

Nisqually River Management Program

The Nisqually River Management Program works to implement the 1987 Nisqually River Management Plan. Received 1992 Env Excellence Award from state Ecological Commission. Northwest finalist for geographic initiatives in EPA's 1992 Pollution Prevention Awards. Developed basin boundary signs for federal, state, and county roadways. Funded startup of Nisqually River Basin Land Trust. Facilitated creation of Nisqually River Interpretive Center prospectus and funded initial planning. Prepared Nisqually education and interpretation study. Funded and promoted Nisqually River Education Project. Published Nisqually River Basin Map for schools and other interested organizations. Developed first edition of Nisqually Basin Atlas. Developed Basin Watch Brochure. Produced Nisqually Destiny Video.

Nisqually River Restoration Society (N.R.R.S.)

Our group monitors and picks up a section of the Nisqually River that lies in the Nisqually River Basin. It is a heavily used area that is isolated and prone to degradation through littering, dumping and unauthorized motor vehicle useage along the riverbank.We began taking care of this area in 1992, by designating the area as a much needed restoration site in observance of Earth Day. Ever since then, we have held an annual community clean-up, and continually monitor and restore this area, especially during summer months when usage and degradation is heaviest. It is a critical area that is approx. 2 1/2 miles upstream from the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. We will also be monitoring water, habitat, macroinvertebrae production-providing information to the Dept of Ecology

Noble Junior High School

Noble Junior High monitors two estuarine systems along the southwest coast of Maine. Along with other schools and volunteers at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, we monitor twice each month. Through our efforts, local clam flats have been reopened for harvesting.

Nooksack Recovery Team

To facilitate partnerships tp complete watershed restoration projects.

Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring sustainable wild salmon runs in Whatcom County. NSEA does this through restoration, education, and monitoring.

North Adams High School Envirothon Team

Compete in the annual envirothon competitions. Building the NAALC (North Adams Arboretum Learning Center). Developing project ACWA (Adams County Water Awareness) Program to teach 3rd grade students, high school students and teachers about "water" issues. Participation in Adams/Brown Recycling's Brushcreek Sweep (annual canoe trip to clean up Brushcreek)

North American Lake Management Society

NALMS' mission is to forge partnerships among citizens, scientists and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs.

North American Weed Management Association

The mission of NAWMA is to provide education, regulatory direction, professional improvement, and environmental awareness to preserve and protect our natural resources from the degrading impacts of exotic, invasive noxious weeds.

North And South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc.

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc. (NSRWA) is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. The NSRWA was founded in 1970 and has grown to over 1,500 members today, comprised of individuals, families, businesses, and other environmentally-concerned organizations. The NSRWA was created by a handful of river-lovers bound together by an intense devotion to the natural beauty of the area and a strong commitment to protect these natural resources for their own and future generations. The mission of the NSRWA is to preserve, restore, maintain and conserve in their natural state, the waters and related natural resources within the watershed. Our goals are to: Protect the watershed and promote responsible growth by working in partnerships to preserve open space, scenic vistas and sensitive natural resources; Educate and encourage stewardship of the watershed through public education, outreach and recreation programs; and Restore the water quality of the rivers by identifying and correcting adverse impacts.

North Attleboro High School Environmental Science

Students monitor the Ten Mile River for MA Class B Warm Water parameters of temperature, pH, DO, % DO, specific conductivity, N-NO3, soluble reactive phosphorus, fecal coliform, and macro-invertebrates.

North Beach High School

Hyak Cyberlake monitors biotic and abiotic factors in and around a freshwater pond located between the Pacific Ocean and Grays Harbor (the nation's largest estuary).

North Branch Chicago River Watershed Project

Coordinate the implementation of the North Branch Chicago River Watershed Plan.

North Branch Restoration Project

The NORTH BRANCH RESTORATION PROJECT is working to restore and manage the few remaining savannas, woodlands, forests and prairies along the North Branch of the Chicago River in the Cook County Forest Preserves.

North Carolina Big Sweep

Conducts statewide land and water litter cleanup 1st Sat. in Oct. as part of international cleanup. Year-round education for litter-free environment.

North Carolina Coastal Federation

At 20 years old and with 8,000 members, NCCF is the largest and oldest coastal advocacy group in North Carolina. Our primary mission is to protect, preserve and enhance coastal water quality and habitat. We have restored thousands of acres of coastal wetlands, and our education program puts hundreds of school kids each year in canoes and kayaks to introduce them to the wonders of our coast. Our two full-time Coastkeepers -- with a third to be hired later this year -- patrol those waters by boat and plane to ensure that there is something for those kids to see. The Federation publishes a quarterly newsletter and an annual State of the Coast report that is sent to more than 200,000 people in North Carolina.

North Carolina Coastal Land Trust

To enhance the communities of coastal North Carolina by preserving the open lands and natural areas of the region, through land acquisition, education and model land stewardship programs.

North Carolina Division of Water Quality

Division of Water Quality manages the state's Basinwide water Quality Management Program including monitoring, modeling, planning, and permitting activities.

North Carolina Lake Management Society

Watershed Based education k-adults.

North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve

North Carolina Solar Energy Association

The North Carolina Solar Energy Association (NCSEA), as a private nonprofit, education organization that: Promotes public understanding and use of solar energy; Works with public and private organizations to develop high quality educational programs; Encourages environmentally sound energy decisions; and Publishes Carolina Sun, a quarterly publication that includes the latest in technology and consumer news.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

North Cascades Conservation Council

To obtain Wild and Scenic designation for the Stehekin River and to stop development directly impacting the river.

North Cascades Institute

The Skagit Watershed Education Project encompasses all 7 school districts in the watershed. Schools are involved in a long-term education effort which involves teachers and students in every elementary school. Skagit River Stewards is a volunteer monitoring program in cooperation witht he USFS which implements biological monitoring in the Skagit Watershed with 20+ volunteers per year.

North Cedar Middle School Stream Team

North Cedar Middle School Stream Team takes 6th grade students to Mill Creek monthly during the school year. Students do water quality monitoring, habitat studies, graphing of results, stream and stream bank clean-up, streambank restoration, and tree planting.

North Central Resource Conservation and Development Association

Nonprofit organization working on social, economic and environmental issues in Campbell, Walworth, Potter, Sully, Hyde, Hughes, Stanley, and Lyman Counties in South Dakota.

North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy

The North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy (NCCC) is a citizen-created nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a structured, dedicated framework for constructive, pro-active citizen involvement and support in conserving the significant natural, historic,and cultural resources located within and near the watershed area of North Chickamauga Creek. NCCC's work is supported through a combination of grants from local and national foundations and contributions and volunteer services from supportive individuals, companies, and organizations. NCCC pursues its initiatives through the work of its committees and also works in partnership with other organizations and governmental entities to accomplish common conservation goals. Our Projects Include: ? Extension of the Greenway along North Chickamauga Creek ? Preservation of the scenic North Chickamauga Creek Gorge ? Restoration of water quality in the upper 18 miles of the creek ? Development and implementation of a watershed protection plan ? Creation of opportunities for citizen involvement and education Along North Chickamauga Creek, NCCC and its partners have been working cooperatively with landowners to conserve the creek's floodplain areas and forested uplands, to provide for public access where appropriate, and to protect and restore water quality. To date, more than 4,700 acres have been conserved through land acquisition; another 1,300 acres are being managed as conservation lands by corporate owners; eight miles of trail have been established; and wetlands and other passive treatment systems are being installed to treat the acid mine damage. NCCC began a volunteer stream monitoring program, and plan to expand it to include monitoring of many of North Chickamauga Creek's tributaries as well as the Creek itself.

North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy

The mission of the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy is to conserve and enhance the important natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the North Chickamauga Creek watershed for the present and future use and enjoyment of its human and natural inhabitants. Conservation priorities include working with willing land owners to conserve land within the FEMA 100-year flood zone, ridge escarpments and gorges, and large forested tracts. Trail projects include a segment of the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail, extension of the Greenway Trail along the length of the creek, and linking it with Rivermont Park and the Tennessee Riverpark.

North Creek Watershed Keepers

The North Creek Watershed Keepers is a consortium of community organizations that the Adopt-A-Stream Foundation is working with to protect North Creek's Salmon run.

North Creek, Swamp Creek

Watershed plan, ongoing habitat restoration projects.

North Environmental Water Team (NEWT)

North Environmental Water Team (NEWT) concentrates its efforts on urban watersheds in Wichita, Kansas, which feed into the Arkansas River.

North Fork Environmental Council

The North Fork Environmental Council believes that there are solutions to enviromental problems besetting the North Fork.

North Fork Forked Deer Watershed

North Fork John Day Watershed Council

The North Fork John Day Watershed Council seeks to promote both broad-based discussion of the many natural resource issues that face us and on-the-ground watershed improvement projects. Projects sponsored by the Council in collaboration with landowners and managers include upland livestock water sources, improved irrigation diversions, ranch road improvements, riparian improvement projects, and weed control.

North Fork of Crazy Woman Creek

Implementation completed in 1996 and monitoring through 1997.

North Fork Preservation Association

Protect the North Fork of the Flathead River and Valley from environmental degradation.

North Fork River Improvement Association

To meet current and future demands for traditional uses of the river while improving stream stability, riparian habitat, and ecosystem function along the North Fork of the Gunnison River.

North Fork Shenandoah River/Holmans Creek Citizens Watershed Comm

North Fork Water Quality Committee

North Fork Watershed Association

North Idaho Citizens' Volunteer Monitoring Program

The North Idaho Citizens' Volunteer Monitoring Program is coordinated by the Idaho Division of Environmental Quality, which provides training, funding for analyses, and data management. Twelve volunteer organizations monitor rivers, lakes, and streams.

North Inlet/Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

North Landing Riverkeepers

Mission is to create an alliance among citizens, organizations, and municipalities that will advocate for the restoration and protection of the North Landing River Watershed.

North Landing Riverkeepers

Mission is to create an alliance among citizens, organizations, and municipalities that will advocate for the restoration and protection of the North Landing River Watershed.

North Landing Riverkeepers

Mission is to create an alliance among citizens, organizations, and municipalities that will advocate for the restoration and protection of the North Landing River Watershed.

North Mouse Creek and Spring Creek Watershed District

Enhance & maintain ecological integrity, and meet or exceed criteria for our stream's designated uses.

North Olympic Land Trust

Ensure the permanent protection of the natural resources, the cultural heritage and the beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula for the benefit of present and future generations.

North Penn Senior Center

Part of statewide /national organization-affiliated with EASI.

North River Friends of Clearwater

To provide and support Hudson River watershed (near Albany) resource awareness and promote environmental and conservation educational activities in concert with Clearwater; parent organization.

North Snohomish Watershed Council

North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District

North Tippah Drainage District

North Yarmouth Land Trust

Identify significant environmental, scenic and recreational land in North Yarmouth and take action to preserve that land.

Northcoast Environmental Center

Regional environmental education and activism. We work to educate, agitate and where necessary litigate to achieve protection and improvement for water quality and endangered salmonids. We publish "ECONEWS" and produce "Econews Report".

Northcoast Environmental Center

Northeast Creek Streamwatch

Northeast Creek Streamwatch is a group that conducts volunteer monitoring of Northeast Creek at two points near the Parkwood Neighborhood of Durham, NC, and promotes water quality and involvement in the preservation of water quality in the entire Northeast Creek Watershed. The group, started in 2006, has established a web site (http://www.necreek.org), conducted three cleanups, tabled at the Parkwood Flea Markets, and put a float in the Parkwood Christmas Parade.

Northeast Michigan Council of Governments

The Council is actively involved with water resource protection programs in the eight member counties. Its current programs include implementing the Cheboygan River/Lower Black River Watershed Management Plan, the Thunder Bay River Watershed Management Plan, the Burt Lake Watershed Nonpoint Source Management Plan and the Mullett Lake Watershed Resource Protection Strategy.

Northeast Natural Resource Center

The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to educate, inspire and assist individuals and organizations of diverse cultures to conserve wildlife and other natural resources and to protect the earth's environment in order to achieve a peaceful, equitable and sustainable future.

Northeast Ohio Rivers Project (NORP)

Northeast Ohio Rivers Project monitors water quality using chemical tests and macroinvertebrate studies. High school students are directly involved in the testing and data analysis.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Assocation

NESEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization. It was founded in 1974 to foster the use of renewable and sustainable energy, the responsible use of non-renewable forms of energy, and to convey the value of these practices for the preservation of the environment.

Northern Alaska Environmental Center

The mission of the Northern Alaska Environmental Center is to preserve and protect wilderness, natural habitats, and the quality of life in Interior and Arctic Alaska through advocacy and education.

Northern Allegheny Project

The PA Environmental Council (PEC)promotes "Conservation through Cooperation" and actively pursues environmental education opportunities. The Northern Allegheny Project (NAP)is one of several PEC initiatives. NAP's activities include school programs, best management practices implementation for agricultural and woodlot property owners, publications, water quality monitoring, among other activities.

Northern California Council Federation of Flyfishers

Coordinating Regional Council for 37 fly fishing clubs, individual and industry members in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Active in all aspects of fishery conservation and the habitat that supports fish as well as in public education related to the art, science, literature, and the enjoyment of the sport of fly fishing. Conducts Spring Fly Tying Festivals, Hall of FAme Dinners and September Conclaves to raise runds for its conservation and education programs. Initiated a coordinating coaliton of other like minded fishery organizations and provides major support for the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, California and Nevada's most significant advocate of water rights for fish. The NCCFFF is a major champion of appropriate catch-and-release angling to preserve the remaining stocks of premium fish that are being eliminated by overharvest. Newsletter: The River Mouth

Northern Environment Network

To preserve and protect the environment from pollution. There are 20 environmental groups that belong to NEN. Service area: Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin.

Northern Illinois Anglers Association

Protection and restoration of the streams and rivers of Northeastern Illinois to promote the act of angling.

Northern Klamath Bioregional Group

Northern Laughery Creek/Project CLEAR

roject CLEAR is a partnership of individuals, organizations and agencies working together to improve the water quality throughout the Northern Laughery Creek watershed. Over 50 organizations, youth groups and agencies as well as over 300 volunteers have formed this partnership. Activities include a storm drain stenciling program, Lake Sweep, volunteer water quality monitoring and various workshops for both landowners and teachers.

Northern Malheur County Groundwater

Water Quality issues.

Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council

NMEAC is dedicated to the protection of the natural environment through citizen action and education.

Northern Ozark Rivers Partnership

Meramec watershed, Huzzah, Courois, bourbeuse and Big Rivers.

Northern Thunder

Mission: Northern Thunder is an organization of people concerned about and work on issues relating to the human and natural environment in northern and western Wisconsin. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Northern Thunder. Year Founded: 1970

Northern Tittabawasse River Task Force

Water quality in lakes, streams and groundwater.

Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District

Activities: Sponsors water quality monitoring and storm drain stenciling

Northland Sportsmen's Club

Founded in 1946, the club provides financial and political support for specialized planning and management efforts on the Black River and Big Creek.

Northwest Consolidated Drainage District

Northwest Ecosystem Alliance

To protect and restore wildlands in the Pacific Northwest and support such efforts in British Columbia. Bridge science and advocacy to conserve our natural heritage.

Northwest Environmental Advocates

Works through advocacy and educational avenues to protect and restore water and air quality, wetlands, and wildlife habitat through implementation of Clean Water Act's water quality-based programs including Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL).

Northwest Environmental Defense Center

An organization of individual members and volunteers and committed to using public input opportunities and legal avenues to protect and restore the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Many of NEDC's members and volunteers are attorneys and law students.

Northwest Florida Water Management District

Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

To actively encourage communication, coordination, and information dissemination in the region. To provide technical assistance and education to communities to empower their local decision-making capabilities to improve quality of life in the region. To provide a forum for discussion and coordinated planning for elected and appointed officials, staff, and public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions in the region.

Northwest Mississippi Consolidated Drainage District

Northwest Neighborhood Citizens for Salmon

The Northwest Neighborhood Citizens for Salmon (NNC4S)is a volunteer group of concerned citizens residing in Burien's Northwest Neighborhood. The group is currently participating in Neighborhood Planning and is concerned about a prime resourse running through the heart of the neighborhood, namely Salmon Creek in the Salmon Creek Ravine Open Space. Salmon Creek empties into the Puget Sound. Historically there have been salmon in the creek. The NNC4S is planning to conduct a stream assessment using a quality assurance plan, participate in volunteer streem monitoring, and evaluate the potential for restoration of Salmon Creek. The NNC4S is still in its infancy. Appropriate research and planning is underway to develop the data necessary to proceed. At a very minimum, the group will participate as volunteer stream water quality monitors. A group website and newsletter is in the works. Using similar groups in teh area, we hope to create a teaching and learning environment for the citizens and elementary schools in the neighborhood. Classroom presentations are possible to expand the horizons of the children, out future stream caretakers.

Northwest Service Academy

They are an AmeriCorps based program and they have a 12 person team completely devoted to watershed restoration work.

Norwich Free Academy

Nottoway Scenic River Advisory Board

Nova River Runners Inc.

River tours and river rescue training. Local watershed assistance for planners and users. Conservation planning. Local land planning.

Nueces River

To promote safe drinking water and to involve community organizations in conducting water quality analysis.

Nutrioso Watershed Partnership

The Nutrioso Watershed Partnership is to demonstrate the integration of conservation and sustainable agricultural practices to improve ranching economics and wildlife habitat while helping to meet public policy objectives. The EC Bar Ranch, Rogers Ranch, and other ranchers have supported the recommendations of the Az Dept of Environmental Quality TMDL Report on Nutrioso Creek (June 2000) by applying for 319 funding to implement practices to reduce turbidity leading to removal of Nutrioso Creek from the 303d list of impaired water sources. Grant applications for the EC Bar Ranch (ADEQ 1-002) and Rogers Ranch (ADEQ 1-003)were approved August 1, 2000. Jim Crosswhite, owner EC Bar Ranch, has created a website to help ranchers and other interested persons learn about conservation practices underway in the Nutrioso Watershed. See html://www.ECBarRanch.com.

NW MS Resource Conservation & Development

NWF Aquatic Preserve

O.D. Wyatt High School

O.D. Wyatt High School's Environmental Chemistry class conducts standard water testing using the Texas Watch kit. We have expanded to include metals as well as the Urban Watch kit. We would like to exchange data and compare results with other sites throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Oak Hill Junior High

Oak Hill Junior High's 8th grade science students are conducting water quality monitoring in the Pipe Creek watershed, where most of the school district is located.

Oak Lawn Environmental Task Force

Rehabilitate Oak Lawn and Stoney Creeks through river clean-ups, stream bank restoration.

Oakhurst River Parkway Partnership

River restoration, Watchable wildlife, trail building

Oaklimeten/Chilli Creek Drainage Districts

Oatka Creek Watershed Committee

The Oatka Creek Watershed Committee was formed in 1999 after the "Caring for Creeks" symposium on water quality, with the objectives of protecting the quality of Oatka Creek by developing a watershed management plan, and by raising public awareness of the value of the resource and the importance of the contributing area in maintaining that value. The group, composed of representatives of agencies, governments, and private citizens, has completed a State of the Basin report, is involved in municipal outreach toward development, creation, and adoption of a watersheed management plan, participates in activities around the watershed to raise awareness of the resource, and has sponsored some data gathering and implementation activities. The Committee meets monthly,publishes a newsletter, and is completing a guide to the Oatka Creek watershed.

Obed Watershed Community Association

To protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the Obed River watershed. Conducts stream assessments, water quality monitoring, educational workshops and field trips, and general public education activities.

Octoraro Watershed Association

Our purpose is to educate our communities on the importance of watershed ecology and to be actively involved in improvement projects on the streams in our watershed. We are striving to create a "partnership" atmosphere in all that we do. Education creates awareness and awareness leads to involvement, and involvement leads to achievement, which results in a better community.

Office of Community Development

Enhance the region by developing housing, economic and environmental opportunities. We will plant riparian habitat and see that the D.E.C. enforces environmental regulations. Our first action has been confronting the release of over 15,000 cubic yards of sand by Niagara Mohawk from the dam at Chasm Falls into the Great Salmon River. We will be working on education and community organizing efforts geared toward enhancing the watershed.

Office of Community Environmental Protection

To work with Federal, State, and local governments, community organizations, schools and citizens to move forward an integrated, community-based approach to environmental protection.

Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper

Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper (OCRK) is a citizen-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring clean water throughout the Ogeechee Watershed. OCRK was formed in 2005 in the merger of two organizations, Friends of the Ogeechee River and Canoochee Riverkeeper. Since then, the organization has helped to stop numerous sources of pollution, engaged hundreds of people in cleaning up streams, and monitored thousands of miles of the watershed for pollution. We have numerous opportunities for volunteers to become involved in protecting the Ogeechee River and its tributaries from pollution. For more information, contact us via our website at www.ocrk.org.

Ogunquit Shellfish Conservation Commission

Ogunquit Shellfish Conservation Commission samples water weekly at eight estuarine and ocean sites for testing by the Department of Marine Resources. Since 1997 we have also worked to spread the clam (Mya arenaria) population by transplanting mature clams to fallow estuary areas and by studying clam responses to harvesting and transplanting.

Ohio Environmental Council

OEC is a non-profit, statewide umbrella organization for 100 member groups and over 400 individuals. OEC's goal is to unite and assist citizens in developing, advocating, and implementing policies and procedures to protect and restore the environment and to conserve natural resources.

Ohio Lake Management Society

The Ohio Lake Management Society, a State Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Ohio's lakes and their watersheds. Our makeup is diverse, with members including university professors, water quality professionals, lake owners , and interested citizens just to name a few.

Ohio River Basin Commission

Founded in 1981, the Commission promotes interaction and cooperation regarding water and related resources in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)

Riverwatchers monitors the Ohio River main stem and seven tributaries, involving 24 schools and hundreds of students in grades 4-12. Chemical test kits, supplemental educational materials and equipment for biological testing are provided to participants.

Ohio Scenic Rivers Program

Ohio Scenic Rivers Program Stream Quality Monitoring Project is an environmental education program started in 1980 to provide hands-on learning about the value of rivers in our lives. Data collected provides baseline river health information, and is tracked long-term in a database shared with the Ohio EPA. Ohio was the first state to use volunter data in state 305(b) water quality reports. In 2001, over 4000 participants monitored over 100 sites, including 80 reference sites monitored at least 3 times a year.

Ohio State University Extension Master Watershed Stewards

OSU's Master Watershed Stewards is a holistic watershed approach to volunteer monitoring and water quality education. Program participants and volunteers receive instruction and experience with such watershed issues as monitoring techniques, basic wetland, stream, lake, and riparian ecology, geology, soils, and implementation of best management practices (BMPs). Volunteers collect water quality data from both streams and lakes, and are offered a certfication process that includes volunteer time and 30 hou

Ohio Wetlands Foundation

The Ohio Wetlands Foundation, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1992 by the Ohio Home Builders Association. The Foundation's mission is to provide cost effective, high quality, wetland off-site compensatory mitigation credits and to fund wetlands research and education. The Ohio Wetlands Foundation restores and enhances land that was previously environmentally sensitive wetland.

Ojai Valley Land Conservancy

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is dedicated to preserving open space including agricultural, wildlands, & urban spaces.

Okaloosa County Environmental Council

Long-term database (Storet) documenting of normal/abnormal water quality trends/flucuations through monthly water sampling at 20+ sites throughout Choctawhatchee Bay. Each month, volunteers collect samples around the Bay and its tributaries. Samples are sent to Pensacola, Florida for processing by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The water is tested for qualities such as pH, temperature, salinity, depth, conductivity, clarity and dissolved oxygen. DEP includes this water quality information in state and national water quality trend databases.

Okaloosa County Environmental Council

Okanogan Conservation District

The Okanogan Conservation District have been working with private landowners, agency representatives, and private organizations to identify watershed health concerns, develop action plans, and implement conservation practices in a voluntary atmosphere for the purpose of conserving our natural resources

Okatie Collection Association

Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District

Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District conducts an evaluation and asssessment of improved grazing techniques on water quality.

Oklahoma Canoers

Oklahoma City Outdoor Network

The Oklahoma City Outdoor Network gives people who camp, hike, rock climb, canoe, kayak, cycle, mountain bike and walk a way to make new like-minded friends. One of the OKC-ON's activitites is an Annual River Clean up of the North Canadian River (of the part that runs through the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge, above Lake Overholser) from the 39th street Bridge to a point 3 "river" miles upstream

Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission

is a state agency established in 1977 in accordance with the Scenic Rivers Act. The Commission is invested with the power to establish minimum standards for planning and other ordinances necessary to carry out the provisions of the Scenic Rivers Act.

Oklahoma University College of Nursing, Career Ladder Program

As a class we are studying the effects of the environment on the communities we will eventually serve. As such, we take an active interest in the watershed issues.

Oklahoma Water Resources Board

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board was created in 1957 with the original charge of identifying water problems and proposing policies for fair and equitable water laws. the board now directs staff in many areas including the following: studying the quality and quantity of surface and groundwaters, administering loans and grants to communities to assist in the construction of wastewater facilities, inspecting nonfederal dams and maintaining a computer inventory of these structures, encouraging responsible floodplain management, coordinating activities of four interstate stream compacts, issuing permits for the beneficial use of stream and groundwater, measuing and monitoring water levels, developing Oklahoma Water Quality Standards to keep pollution in check, identifying pollution sources and restoring water quality, and assessing water quality and establishing baseline data.

Oklahoma Water Watch

Oklahoma Water Watch was created to assist the state in managing our vital surface waters. We promote understanding, awareness, protection, and restoration of Oklahoma lakes and watersheds through the dedication of volunteers who collect baseline water quality data.

Oklahoma Wildlife Federation

Defend and encourage sustainable use of the natural resources and wildlife of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Wildllife Federation serves as the official state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, tying it to the largest conservation organization in the world. We emphasize public awareness of wildlife conservation and education, and encourages sound scientific wildlife and natural resource management, which promotes the maximum opportunity for quality fishing, hunting, hiking, outdoor recreation, and nature appreciation. Our group has had numerous successes" Played a major role in creating a timber and wildlife management plan involving the transfer of 100,000 acres from Weyerhaeuser to the U.S. Forest Service, thus protecting the watershed of Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River. Worked on protecting the Illinois River, one of Oklahoma’s most scenic and popular rivers. Played a significant role in the passage of the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Act, the Duck Stamp Act, and other significant conservation legislation in Oklahoma. Helped establish the Operation Game Thief Program to curb poaching of Oklahoma’s fish and wildlife resources

Okontie Creek Drainage District

Olalla Creek Project

Olalla Creek Project monitors habitat, volume, and water quality of Olalla Creek throughout the Olalla Creek watershed. The creek supports two runs of native chum salmon (in November and January) and one run of coho salmon. We produced a 134-page monitoring handbook, "A Streamwatcher's Guide." published by the Water Watcher Program.

Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Inc.

Preserve the Big Timber Creek watershed, especially the parcels of relatively undeveloped wetlands and floodplains along the creek--to build and extend the greenway; secondarily, provide limited public access to some of the only open space left in the developed region.

Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve

The Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 26 National Estuarine Research Reserves established nationwide as living laboratories for long-term scientific research and estuarine education. Located in Huron, Ohio on the south-central shore of Lake Erie, Old Woman Creek is one of Ohio’s few remaining examples of a natural estuary. As a transition zone between land and water, the site contains a variety of habitats including marshes and swamps, upland forests, open waters of the estuary, tributary streams, barrier beach and near shore Lake Erie. The Reserve supports a diverse and important assemblage of native plants and animals representative of freshwater estuaries.

Oldham County Soil and Water Conservation District

Olentangy State Scenic River

The Olentangy River was the third river designated in Ohio. It is designated as a State Scenic River river for 22 river miles. The river is located within the rapidly developing area of northern Columbus and southern Delaware County. While development has been intense, the river has actually seen an increase in water quality and was upgraded to an exceptional warm water habitat by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The Olentangy, while continuing to experience development pressure, has retained a forest corridor which has greatly assisted in protecting its 54 species of fish. The relatively high quality of the Olentangy and its wooded banks provides habitat for a variety of breeding birds and other animals.

Olympia Natural Resources Center - University of Washington

The mission of the Center is to conduct research and education on natural resource management practices which integrate ecological and economic values. foster and support the research and education necessary to provide sound scientific information on which to base ecologically sustainable forest and marine industries. The Washington State Legislature created the Olympic Natural Resources Center to: demonstrate innovative management methods, through research and education, which successfully integrate environmental and economic interests into pragmatic management of forest and ocean resources; conduct research and provide education on marine and forest resources management practices to produce commodities (including terrestrial, aquatic and marine commodities), while ensuring ecological sustainability; foster research and education demonstrating that management methods based upon sound economic principles are made superior when combined with ecological principles.

Olympia Stream Team

Olympia Stream Team is a partner in a multi-jurisdictional program monitoring streams, wetlands, and wildlife. Adult volunteers monitor macroinvertebrates and other indicators of stream health, fish presence at salmon enhancement projects, and general stream and wetland characteristics using EPA's Streawalk and Wetland Walk protocols. We provide support to GREEN school activities.

Olympic Environmental Council

Advocacy and assistance to local groups on land use issues.

Olympic Park Associates

Citizens conservation advocacy group focussing on Olympic Peninsula, Washington.

Onesquethaw/Coeymans Watershed Council

Received a Hudson River Estuary Grant to be used for outreach and education regarding the Onesquethaw/Coeymans Watershed. Received a private foundation grant involving area high school students for the purpose of monitoring (chemical and macroinvertabrate analysis)of the Onesquethaw Creek

Open Ground

Open Ground is a grassroots educational and social service organization, helping people positively affect their natural and social environments through procreative participation. Though many of our programs serve the general population, our primary concern is for people who are frequently left out - those who have developmental, physical, or social disabilities; or who are marginalized for ethnic, cultural, or economic considerations. Our programs usually take the form of workshops, socials, or exhibitions. In these, we give each other tools and opportunities for personal and cultural expression. Programs are designed for participatory interaction, often address social issues, and, though not restricted to a specific location, consciously espouse good ecology.

Open Land Conservancy of Chester Co

Land Trust - open space preservation, including stream corriders, etc. Active in Valley Creek Coalition on all issues affecting the VC Watershed.

Open Space Alliance of Central Yarapai County

A membership non-profit organization represtenting the interests of the public in stewardship of water, land, plants, and wildlife. Member organizations and individuals represent all the interests in the region.

Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region

The Open Space Council encourages biodiversity through land and water conservation, preservation and restoration. Open Space Council's water stewardship program, Operation Clean Stream, is one of the largest river restoration projects in the nation, working in the Meramec River Basin for over 40 years.

Open Space Institute

To protect land in the Hudson Valley, Encompassing the watershed of the Hudson River. We have protected over 70,000 acres in the Adirondacks, Catskills, Hudson Highlands, Sterling Forest and all in between.

Opequon Creek Project Team

Our Purpose is to undertake projects that will lead to reduction in pollutants (primarily nutrients, sediment, fecal coliform bacteria, and trash) entering the Opequon Creek and its tributaries in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, West Virginia.

Opequon Creek Project Team

The OCPT undertakes projects to reduce pollutants from non-point sources from entering the Opequon Creek and its tributaries in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties and serve as a steward of the Opequon Watershed in West Virginia. OCPT projects include creek monitoring, planting riparian buffers, trash removal, installing rain gardens and conducting rain barrel workshops. A quarterly newletter is sent electronically to all members and partners.

Opequon Watershed, Inc.

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Operation Future

Oregon Conservancy Foundation

OCF has an ongoing commitment to protect our environment. We support the preservation of Oregon’s watersheds and the restoration of native salmon runs. Our work has principally focused on the Clackamas River Watershed where we have been successfully involved in litigation to save a wetland from a proposed gravel mining operation endangering its aquifers. OCF has also provided financial assistance for protection of Pacific Northwest forests, and the preservation of a Costa Rican rain forest under the auspices of a local sustainable community.

Oregon Conservation Network

The OCN is a network of over 100 of conservation organizations in Oregon. Through the OCN, staff and volunteers from larger state-wide groups and smaller all-volunteer local groups work together to provide a central source of information about legislative threats to conservation laws and opportunities to move forward in protecting Oregon's environment. The OCN also provides guidance and opportunities for conservationists to communicate directly with their state elected officials.

Oregon Division of State Lands

Oregon Environmental Council

As Oregon's oldest statewide environmental group, OEC works to restore and protect Oregon's clean air and water for now and for future generations. We advocate for clean, safe water in our rivers, lakes, groundwater, and our taps. Major elements of our water program currently include: advocating for pesticide use reporting, a public education campaign about nonpoint source pollution in the Willamette River, opposition to the Willamette as a short-term drinking water source for the city of Tigard, participation in two watershed councils, and participation in several task forces.

Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club

To promote kayaking and canoeing education, conservation, racing and access in the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon Lakes Association

To promote the understanding, protection, and thoughtful management of lake and watershed ecosystems in Oregon through assessment, education, coordination and organization. As a chapter of the North American Lake Management Society, OLA provides a link to an international network of individuals and groups with an interest in lake management.

Oregon Natural Desert Association

We are a 1,000-member grassroots conservation organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of desert wildlands in Oregon and the GreatBasin. ONDA was founded in 1989, and since then, we've become a leader in the effort to preserve Oregon's arid grasslands and reform public lands livestock grazing. ONDA uses education, litigation, and lobbying to achieve its mission and is one of only a handful of groups in the West focused on the protection of grasslands and desert waterways. In addition to our program work, we host an annual multi-state Desert Conference, lead field trips, produce slide shows, and act as a clearinghouse for other conservation groups working on desert issues. Some of ONDA's recent accomplishments and on-going projects include: gain support for the Oregon High Desert Protection Act, a six million acre wilderness, national park, and wild and scenic river proposal for Oregon's High Desert. We support scenic river plans to remove livestock from designated wild rivers. We support protecting salmon stocks listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. John Day River as a National Salmon Refuge through the Wild and Scenic River program. helped to elevate the issue of livestock-based water pollution to a statewide discourse. ONDA uses slide shows, a speakers bureau, letters-to-the-editor, mailings, and other avenues to communicate to Oregonians the importance of desert waterways and the gravity of the threats facing those waterways. challenging a State Land Board decision that disallows competitive bidding on state rangelands; if successful, ONDA will bid on a lease for a 29,000-acre parcel, which includes 26 miles of the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River. We have two offices, our main office in Bend, OR and a field office in Portland, OR.

Oregon State University Watershed Extension Program

The mission of watershed extension program is to increase the capacity of watershed groups and community members to identify and address water resource issues at local levels. Increasing capacity is achieved through comprehensive education programs, skill-building projects, and new partnerships amoung residents, local organizations, businesses, agencies, and educational insitutions.

Oregon Trout

Oregon Trout has spent the last 15 years successfully working with decision makers, local communities, and tomorrow's leaders to restore the best water and fish resources in the state of Oregon.

Oregon Water Resources Research Institute

To foster the entry of new water research scientists, educate future water scientists and educate the public on water issues, provide directory of water related expertise in Oregon, expore new ideas in water sciences and disseminate results to water managers and the public, and coordinate water related activities between various water organizations within the state. The OWRRI also sponsors and coordinates several educational programs including the Water Resouces minor degree for graduate students at OSU, the annual fall hydology seminar, and the watershed education program.

Oregon Water Trust

Lease and purchases consumptive water rights for in-stream use.

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board

Oregon statewide grant program that distributes and administers funding for Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. Supports work of local watershed councils.

Oregon Wildlife Federation

Founded in 1936, Oregon Wildlife Federation (OWF) is one of Oregon's oldest conservation organizations. Originally an affiliate of National Wildlife Federation, today OWF is an independent entity which links and supports grassroots activists throughout Oregon who are working to protect the state's rivers, ancient forests, deserts, and the species which depend upon them for survival. OWF accomplishes its mission though community organizing, education, and litigation. OWF's quarterly newsletter, The Activist, is distributed to hundreds of members statewide.

Oregonians for Labor Intensive Forest Economics

Oregonians for Labor Intensive Forest economics (OLIFE) is a grass-roots, non-profit Political Action Campaign (PAC), located in the state of Oregon. Our purpose is to educate the public as to the ecological, spiritual, and commercial values of our forestlands, as well as ensuring that the legacy of our natural heritage is passed on through to our children through the implementation of sustainable, non-destructive forest use policies.

Organization for Stewardship and Protection of River Environments (OSPRE)

Mission: At this time we are a single purpose group fighting the possible (probable) development of the "Action Traxx" snowmobile, motocross ATV race track 450 feet from the shoreline on the Wisconsin River. May turn into a waterfront property owners group in the future. Projects: Lobbying Citizen Involvement: Please contact OSPRE. Year Founded: 2001

Organization for the Assabet River (OAR)

Protects, preserves and enhances the Assabet River, its tributaries, and watershed. OAR manages an EPA-certified water quality testing program for the river and its tributaries, organizes hundreds of volunteers for an annual river clean up and holds informational and recreational events around the river.

Orlando Lakewatch

Orlando Lakewatch volunteers are currently monitoring about half of the lakes within Orlando city limits.

Orleans Marine Water Quality Task Force Monitoring Program

The Orleans Marine Water Quality Task Force Volunteer Monitoring Program is a component of a larger task force charged by the Town Meeting with monitoring the health of and maintaining an information bank on Orleans' three estuaries, making recommendations to the Board of /selectmen for remedial action, including construction of retention and/or filtration systems and land use regulations, and conducting a community education program on protection of Orleans marine resources.

Ormond Beach Observers

Purpose: Work for enhancement, restoration, acquisition of ormond Beach area Activites: Clean-ups (Beach) Keeping press notified of issues at beach and surrounding beach future Publications: newsletters Accomplishments: Great conscience raising within the community and beyond

Osbourn Park High School

The Bull Run Creek Project involves high school students in environmental research.

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Otoucalofa Creek Drainage District

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Ottawa River Coalition

Mission: To promote the wise management and use of the Ottawa River and its watershed as a valuable community resource. Activities: Water Pollution Prevention Guidebook published. 501(c)(3) status granted.319 grant 04/95-09/98 completed. 319 Grant 04/00-03/03 started. Hydrologic Study 1999-2003 with USGS. Watershed Inventory.

Otter Creek/ Koosharem Hydrolic Unit

Otter Lake

WQIP funding for years 1994, 1995 and 1996. Atrazine levels have declined and a sediment survey is underway.

Ouachita Riverkeeper, Inc

The Ouachita Riverkeeper will monitor the Ouachita watershed in both Arkansas and Louisiana.Our goal is to return the river to its original condition and restore its reputation as one of the 10 most beautiful rivers in the world.The Ouachita watershed's economic impact would increase, its people could fish, boat and swim in the waters with confidence. We will do this by putting patrol boats in the water. We will report violations to state and federal agencies.If necessary take legal action to protect the river and its watershed from pollution. Communicating with and educating the public on the importance of the watershed and how they can help will be a priority.

Ouachita Riverkeeper, Inc

The Ouachita Riverkeeper will monitor the Ouachita watershed in both Arkansas and Louisiana.Our goal is to return the river to its original condition and restore its reputation as one of the 10 most beautiful rivers in the world.The Ouachita watershed's economic impact would increase, its people could fish, boat and swim in the waters with confidence. We will do this by putting patrol boats in the water. We will report violations to state and federal agencies.If neccessery take legal action to protect the river and its watershed from pollution. Communicating with and educating the public on the importance of the watershed and how they can help will be a priority.

Ouachita Riverkeeper, Inc

The Ouachita Riverkeeper will monitor the Ouachita watershed in both Arkansas and Louisiana.Our goal is to return the river to its original condition and restore its reputation as one of the 10 most beautiful rivers in the world.The Ouachita watershed's economic impact would increase, its people could fish, boat and swim in the waters with confidence. We will do this by putting patrol boats in the water. We will report violations to state and federal agencies.If neccessery take legal action to protect the river and its watershed from pollution. Communicating with and educating the public on the importance of the watershed and how they can help will be a priority.

Outdoor Recreation Assistance Section

Oven Run

5 mine drainage treatment system completed. 15 miles of stream improved. fishery returning to stonycreek river

Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA)

Owasco Watershed Lake Association monitors coliform in Oswasco Lake and tributaries. Volunteers test over 20 sites on a weekly basis from June through September.

Owyhee Watershed Council

Council Vision: Watershed issues resolved through coordination, cooperation, and education resulting in enhanced watershed health, function, and use. Council Mission: To lead the effort in ensuring sustainable, responsible, and productive stewardship of all land and water resources for the economic and environmental benefit of the Owyhee Watershed. Council Goals: * Basin-wide collaboration in educating and communicating accurate and factual watershed information * Funding and support for projects that address watershed needs * A sound economy based on the local culture, customs, and values of Owyhee Watershed Communities * A watershed that captures, stores, and beneficially releases good quality water * Protection of public and private rights * Positive public participation and involvement in local watershed issues

Oxilume

Oxilume in cooperation with USL and Concurrent Technologies Corporation has founded the Mississippi /Atchafalaya River Watershed Research, Training and Technology Transfer Center, located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The MARS Research, Training and Tech Transfer Center is currently in its Phase I development stage.

Oyster Creek Community Led Environmental Action Network (OCCLEAN)

OCCLEAN monitors Oyster Creek twice a month. Volunteers contributed to an EPA Clean Lakes grant study of the creek, monitoring 16 sites every Saturday for 16 months. We have also assisted with a demonstration wetland that has recently been constructed by Imperial Holly Corporation.

Oyster Recovery Partnership

Hands on hatchery experience from spawning to final on site restoration.

Ozark Fly Fishers

Ozark Flyfishers work to improve and rehabilitate rivers and streams for fishing.

Ozark Greenways, Inc.

Preservation of open space through the creation of linear parks and greenway corridors.

Ozark Mountain Center for Environmental Education

Water Quality Database on Eleven Point River-biological, physical, chemical monitoring, also assessment of rare and endangered species of animal/plant life.

Ozark Regional Land Trust

Permanent protection of land and water resources.

Ozark River Keeper Network

Ozark River Keeper Network helps the local community solve water-related problems through education, water quality testing, and work on regulations. We also promote and find sponsors for Light Hawk flyovers.

Ozark Society

Preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness areas, and unique natural areas.

Ozark Watch League

To work in coalition with activists, local grassroots groups, other environmental, labor, and social justice groups to monitor public land management agencies. We attempt to keep public officials accountable and hopefully these officials will act responsibly. We advocate an end to logging, mining, motorized recreation, oil and gas exploration and grazing on public lands. We support the goals of The Wildlands Project to create a North American Recovery. we favor a stronger Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act.

Ozaukee Washington Land Trust (OWLT)

Mission: The mission at the OWLT is to protect and preserve the natural areas, open spaces, and the rural character of Ozaukee and Washington counties. Through conservation, outreach, and education, the OWLT will preserve the regions rich natural and rural heritage. Projects: Land preservation and restoration. Citizen Involvement: Office assistance, land stewardship. Year Founded: 1992

Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Association

A California nonprofit, non-government organization organized in 1976. PCFFA represents, through its member associations, mostly commercial fishermen and women who are owner-operators of their vessels. PCFFA is charged with representing fishermen before state, regional and federal regulatory and legislative bodies. During its 17 year history, the organization has become well known for its work in fishing port development and in the area of fish habitat protection.

Pacific Crest Biodiversity Project

Pacific Energy Institute

Pacific Forest Trust

The Pacific Forest Trust is the only conservation group in the nation solely committed to alleviating the threat to the integrity and productivity of America’s private forests with a comprehensive strategy to Retain, Sustain and Gain. Since 1993, the Pacific Forest Trust has been working to preserve, enhance and restore America’s vast and vital private forests – and safeguard their many public benefits – through education, innovation and collaboration. These forest eco-services serve as the basis for a sustainable business model that yields financial returns from forest management practices that enhance forest carbon stores, watershed quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Our leadership in this area has led to the creation of a first-in-the-nation California-based program that allows forest landowners to register and sell carbon credits generated by forest conservation and sustainable management.

Pacific Rivers Council

Non-profit organization with a mission to protect and restore rivers, their watersheds, and native aquatic species.

Pacifica Land Trust

The purpose of the Pacifica Land Trust is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural, scenic, recreational, cultural, historic and open space environment of Pacifica and the surrounding community for present and future generations.

Pacifica Open Space Committee

To advise the Pacifica City Council on important open space issues, research and review issues and ordinances relating to the use and preservation of open space, and take an active role in events promoting open space conservation.

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Implementation of programs in estuarine monitoring, research, public education, and interpretation.

Pages Creek Preservation Society of North Carolina

Paint Creek Watershed Project

The Paint Creek Project works with landowners and concerned citizens to protect and improve the water quality in the watershed. The Project offers cost sharing to landowners for nutrient and sediment run-off reducing best management practices. It also provides educational activities such as canoe floats and stream monitoring to schools, community groups and others. The Paint Creek Watershed has some of the highest water quality in the state with special features such as gorges and cave formations. A watershed newsletter is produced quarterly.

Paiute Creek Planning Group

The Paiute Creek Planning Group (PCPG) functions only in an advisory capacity to the City of Susanville on issues dealing with the management of Paiute Creek. The lower end of Paiute Creek flows through the city and frequently floods streets and residences before its confluence with the Susan River. The city has received a $3 million Hazard Mitigation Program Grant from FEMA. The first phase of flooding mitigation by the city along lower Paiute Creek below Main Street has been the construction of a flood wall, a flood bypass, and the utilization of a second culvert under Main Street, all designed to handle 50 year flood flows. The second phase is proposed and is based on a completed Initial Study for Upper Paiute Creek Flood Control Project prepared by the The City of Susanville Community Development Department and FEMA, Region IX. The Initial Study addresses five alternatives. Alternative five is recommended which proposes a total of seven detention basins, four in the upper watershed upstream of the city, and three within the city, along with upsizing a culvert within the city. The detention basins will be designed to handle flood flows from a 50 year event and drain down within one to three days. The PCPG and the City Council is supporting a proposal to implement a stream restoration effort for geomorphic recontruction of Paiute Creek within Memorial Park. Other sources of funding are being sought for the proposed Memorial Park creek reconstruction project.

Pajarito Plateau Watershed Restoration Including Burned Areas Of The Cerro Grande Fire

· Involve County and Pueblo government in NPS program management. · Target a watershed for intensive outreach and education. · Establish watershed associations and citizens monitoring groups. · Form locally led watershed groups and develop watershed action plans. · Provide educational opportunities for schools and youth programs, and conduct tours of BMP implementation sites. · Promote management of rangelands within a watershed context. · Execute rangeland projects demonstrating sound ecological principles. · Provide educational programs on preventing NPS pollution resulting from recreational activities. · Implement a systematic assessment/monitoring program.

Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District

The Association of Florida Conservation Districts (AFCD) is a private nonprofit organization representing the 63 Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout the State of Florida. Under the direction of its elected governing body, the AFCD provides information and support services to the Conservation Districts, analyzes conservation programs and policy issues that have direct impact on the local districts and offers cost-effective services to member districts.There are over 3,000 soil & water conservation districts in the United States. It is mainly through these local districts that the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assists individuals, groups, and units of government with natural resources conservation.

Palm Glades Girl Scout Troop 716

WE ARE GIRLS AGES 6-9 LEARNING ALL WE CAN ABOUT THE WATERSHEDS IN OUR AREA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA. WE ARE LEARNING ABOUT CONSERVING WATER, ARE TEACHING OTHERS ABOUT WATERSHEDS AND HOW IMPORTANT WATER IS AND THE DROUGHT WE ARE EXPERIENCING IN FLORIDA. WE ARE GETTING READY TO ATTEND THE EVERGLADES DAY AT LOXAHATCHEE WILDLIFE RESERVE TO LEARN MORE AND WE ARE ENTERING THE RIVER OF WORDS POETRY AND ART CONTEST

Palmer River Association

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is a nonprofit, non-political public-benefit corporation formed to preserve u ndeveloped land on California's Palos Verdes Peninsula in perpetuity as open space for historical, educational, ecological, recreational, and scenic purposes.

Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

The Paradise Creek Adopt-A-Stream Watershed Restoration Project works to enhance the physical, biological, and chemical quality of Paradise Creek. We will restore the urbanized and rural riparian floodplain through revegetation, bioengineered bank stabilization, and where possible, reconnection of the active stream channel with constructed functional floodplains. Biophysical monitoring of the riparian and aquatic environs of the stream, using protocols adopted by Idaho's Division of Environmental Quality

Papillion Creek Watershed Partnership

Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District

The Natural Resources District manages several lakes in the Omaha metro area, and clean water is a priority, as urban sprawl and erosion affect our lakes. Also, special clean-water programs took place before, during and after the building of a new dam site, completed 1998. NRD has numerous other resources programs as well

Park Creek Watershed Association

It is the mission of the Park Creek Watershed Association to provide people who live and work in the Park Creek Watershed with educational opportunities and community programs that serve to restore it to a healthy environment and to protect it as a place of natural beauty.

Park River Watershed Revitalization Initiative

An organization for the park river watershed is in the process of formation. For over a decade, water has been tested along the North Park (Hog River) by students of the Watkinson School through the Ct DEP Project SEARCH program. Efforts to transform the North and South Parks during the past decade have included river clean-ups, completion of The Annie Fisher Nature Trail, two Environmental Review Team Reports, and the recent design of a recreational trail along the Park River’s South branch. In May of 2002, the Park River’s North and South branches received official Greenway status from the Connecticut Greenways Council. Our activites include developing the parkriver.org website, as well as outreach to citizens, and networking with interested regional environmental organizations and government agencies to outline systemic improvements to the watershed. In the future, parkriver.org will concentrate on the dovetailing protection and restoration of urban ecology throughout the watershed into a 15 year storm sewer separation project.

Parker River Clean Water Association

Mission is to protect and restore the waters and ecosystems of the Parker River and Plum Island Sound Watersheds, for current and future generations. Volunteers are engaged in water quality and stream flow monitoring, alewife fish counts, nature trail, turtle habitat research, and eco-friendly landscaping.

ParkLands Foundation

ParkLands Foundation, a private not-for-profit organization founded in 1967, owns nature preserves in McLean and Woodford counties in central Illinois along the Mackinaw River. These lands are dedicated to nature preservation and passive nature recreation. We are active in restoring lands to high-quality prairie, wetlands, oak savanna, and closed canopy forest. We welcome all persons who share our mission to help us accomplish these goals.

Parks and People Foundation

Since 1984, Parks & People Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Baltimore’s neighborhoods. Our staff, volunteers and partners in the community have developed innovative solutions to issues facing our city including the restoration of our neighborhoods and their natural resources as well as the academic enrichment and motivation of our children. In order to realize our vision of a healthy environment where people live, work, learn and play, we have formed a strategy targeting two major fields of endeavor: We are assisting the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and the Watershed 263 Community Stakeholder Council to use greening or urban forestry techniques to measurably improve water quality and quality of life in an ultra-urban stormshed called Watershed 263, a 930-acre area in west and southwest Baltimore City that encompasses 12 city neighborhoods. We are also working with other non-profits and the Baltimore Ecosystem Study to assist with student ecological education to provide meaningful Chesapeake Bay experiences for urban youth.

Parks and Preserves Foundation

Preserve and protect land as new parks and/or nature preserves; promote tree planting, reforestation and habitat regeneration. We also offer planning, educational, and conservation services (including conservation easements) to private land owners and the general public.

Partners of Scott County Watersheds

Community education fostering watershed stewardship.

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, Inc., is a private non-profit organization established in 1996. The Partnership promotes the estuary as a regional resource through public outreach and education.

Partnership for Turtle Creek

Mission Statement: The Partnership for Turtle Creek shall: Promote, educate, and facilitate sound conservation practices to the watershed community. Activities have included a bank stabilization demonstration project, educational outreach activities, monthly steering committee meetings, educational sign installation in the watershed and the development of a Watershed Management Plan.

Paso del Norte Watershed Council

The purpose of the Paso del Norte Watershed Council (Council) is to investigate, develop, and recommend options for watershed planning and management and explore how water-related resources can best be balanced to benefit the Rio Grande ecosystem and the interests of all watershed stakeholders. The Council focuses on the Paso del Norte Watershed, defined as the Rio Grande basin between Elephant Butte Dam/Reservoir in southern New Mexico and Fort Quitman, Hudspeth County, Texas. The Council's mission is to improve the Rio Grande ecosystem while balancing the needs of all stakeholders. We provide an open and inclusive forum for communication, collaboration and innovative thinking among binational stakeholders to achieve a healthy watershed in the Rio Grande sub-basin between Elephant Butte Dam and Fort Quitman. The Council: --promotes and coordinates restoration and enhancement activities. --fosters communication and collaboration to make best use of available resources. --works to ensure both ecosystem and economic sustainability in our region.

Passaic River Coalition

Improved water quality Wellhead protection program Land trust established for land preservation flood management waterfront redevelopment

Passumpsic Valley Land Trust

Conserve locally important land resources with an emphasis on public access to lakes and rivers.

Patapsco/Back River

This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed model. Results will be available in late 1997. Purpose is to reduce nutrient pollution (N and P) to 40% of the 1985 levels and keep them at that level.

Patoka South Fork Watershed Steering Committee

Improvement of water and environment of the South Fork Patoka River watershed

Pattee Creek Watershed

Manage the flood retention structures constructed within the Pattee Creek Watershed.

Patton Valley Coalition

Patuxent River Commission

Mission: The Commission represents numerous constituencies in Maryland's largest watershed. They are responsible for addressing the watershed's water quality, living resource, and land use issues. The two primary activities of the Commission are implementing the Patuxent Policy Plan and the Patuxent Tributary Strategy.

Patuxent Riverkeeper

The Patuxent Riverkeeper works to conserve, protect and replenish the State's longest and deepest intrastate waterway. Our tools include strategic advocacy, restoration, and education to achieve long-term sustainability for the ecosystem of the entire Patuxent River Basin and the people who rely on its future.

Patuxent Watershed

This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997.

Paulinskill-Pequest Watershed Association

This organization was formed for the purposes of protecting and restoring the natural resources of the watershed, including soil, water, forest, wildlife, and open spaces; educating the public about watersheds; collecting information about watersheds; encouraging citizens to study, participate in and vote on environmental issues in the watershed, and forming conservation trusts.

Paw Paw Lake Association, Inc.

Paw Paw Lake Association volunteers collect baseline values for spring phosphorous, Secchi transparency, and rain and lake level. We have a complete Davis weather station connected to a data logger and a computer. Downloaded data is provided to the company guiding our Watershed Management Program. We also provide a volunteer and a pontoon boat for use by the company for water sampling, dissolved oxygen, pH, algae samples, etc., . In addition, volunteers with some additional training will be making measurements of stream volume and flow rate, and taking water samples from the three streams (drains) that feed Paw Paw Lake. The largest of these drains is a candidate for construction of a wetland to reduce entry of sediment and nutrients into the lake.

Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council

To work with the five cities and towns along the Pawtuxet and the citizens of those towns to increase awareness of the Pawtuxet River's historic and natural values, improve water quality, and develop a system of river-walks and access sites along the river. Published Pawtuxet River Greenway and Heritage Corridor Map in 1999. Quarterly newsletter Pawtuxet Newstream.

PA CleanWays

PA CleanWays, Inc. is a non-profit organization that helps people who are ready to take action against illegal dumping and littering in their communities. Since 1990, PA CleanWays has been dedicated to empowering people to resolve and prevent these destructive problems. The core programs of PA CleanWays revolve around cleanups, education, adoption, beautification, and proper disposal. Our experience shows that local involvement, partnerships, and support are vital to lasting success in addressing illegal dumping and littering.

PA CleanWays

Peachtree / Nancy Creek Keeper

We have organized and protected the basin known as Peachtree and Nancy Creeks in Atlanta, Georgia. We have been active for 10 years. We have 26 neighboorhood sub chapters in the basin.

Peacock Gap Watershed Neighborhhod Volunteers, San Rafael, California

To support the City of San Rafael and the industrial property owners within this community watershed and stormwater catch basin, in their efforts to restore of the Peacock Gap Watershed, San Rafael, California. Neighborhood volunteers conduct annual projects: community education, citizen monitoring, fundraising, clean-up.

Peconic Bay

Peconic Estuary Program

The PEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) was formally approved on November 15, 2001 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, with the concurrence of the New York State Governor. The Peconic Estuary Program?s CCMP promotes a holistic approach to improving and maintaining the estuary and its watershed. Priority management topics in the CCMP include Brown Tide, nutrients, habitat and living resources, pathogens, toxic pollutants, and critical lands protection. These six priority topics, together with the need for public education and outreach and financing, form the basis of the CCMP. Examples of CCMP actions include: implementing nonpoint source control plans; developing management plans for CNRAs (areas of particular ecological significance); managing shoreline stabilization structures to reduce or prevent additional shoreline hardening; encouraging the restoration of hardened structures to a natural state; developing and implementing specific restoration projects (wetlands, eelgrass, scallop seeding, etc.); demonstrating and implementing technologies to remediate stormwater runoff; and, reducing loadings of pesticides and herbicides within the estuary. Achievements include the designation of the entire Peconic Estuary as a "Vessel Waste No Discharge Zone", implementation of a point source nitrogen freeze for the western estuary; adoption of a water quality preservation policy for the eastern estuary, to protect existing dissolved oxygen levels and optimize conditions for eelgrass; and, completion of sewage treatment plant upgrades at Brookhaven National Lab, Riverhead, and Sag Harbor, all of the major point sources to the estuary. The PEP is currently developing a nitrogen TMDL for specific embayments in the western estuary.

Pecos High School Biology 2 Class

This class is currently involved in a watershed watch program with the Department of Game and Fish as well as the New Mexico Environmental Department.

Pecos River Watershed Restoration, Inc

Pecos River Watershed Restoration, Inc. was formed to serve the citizens and users in the watershed area of the Texas Pecos River from the Texas/New Mexico state line to the Rio Grande River, including any tributaries and the adjacent Devil's River watershed. Our mission is to protect, improve and restore the watershed health for all users/uses of the Texas Pecos River watershed by identifying watershed health concerns including, but not limited to, water quality and water quantity by developing strategies to address those concerns and seeking resources to implement practices that resolve the concerns of the watershed. PRWR will foster cooperation among organizations and individuals along the entire watershed in both Texas and New Mexico. PRWR will also seek and foster cooperation and working relationships among federal, state, and local agencies; including all surface and groundwater districts and the Pecos River Compact Commission. Additional information concerning the watershed protection plan located at http:\\pecosbasin.tamu.edu

Pecos Riverblitz

A core group of about 20 people organized a clean up of the Pecos river between Brantley lake and Avalon lake . On Saturday March 3 we had over 300 volunteers show up even though the weather was a little cool. We filled three county dump trucks with 12000 pounds of trash. We plan on making this an annual event.

Pelican River

Improved water quality in 2 lakes.

Pelican River Watershed District

Pelican River Watershed District's mission is to preserve and enhance lake water quality. We conduct 500 stream and lake observations (1600 samples) per year and provide funds to local schools to support lake and stream monitoring and related educational activities.

Pelucia Creek Drainage District of Carroll & LeFlore Counties

Pemaquid Watershed Association

Established in 1966 as a grassroots organization, the Pemaquid Watershed Association became a Land Trust in 1988. The mission of the PWA is to conserve the natural resources of the Pemaquid Peninsula through land and water stewardship and education.

Pembina County SCD

Section 319 water quality project Implementation project phase 1 1992-1997 phase 2 1998-2001 This is the Tongue River watershed (above Renwick Dam) Riparian restoration/management project.

Pembroke Watershed Association

Our purpose is to educate the public and to restore and preserve the ponds of Pembroke for clean and safe recreational use. We have just completed a year of teaching and implementing water quality testing, invasive weed identification, storm drain stenciling, a boat safety course, pond clean up on five ponds, flyers sent out to educate the public about watersheds and their affect on our ponds and a water quality testing work shop for students in the local high school. Our association has just purchased an EnviroScape watershed model to bring to the schools in several surrounding towns to better explain our watershed and what it means to them now and in the future. The Pembroke Watershed Association had its first Family Day Fundraiser in August of 2005 which raised $2000. During the event, we passed out flyers and other educational material to families that attended. We recently received a $30,000 grant from the state to continue water quality testing, and help us to further educate the public.

Pend Oreille Conservation District Watershed Monitoring

The Pend Oreille Conservation District watershed monitoring program has two components: (1) a grant-supported watershed assessment program in which monitoring is performed by trained staff with volunteer assistance to state, DOE, and USGS standards, and data is available to all agencies and interested parties. (2) An educational monitoring program. Volunteers, families, and schools carry out monitoring( not to state standards). Data is primarily educational but could be used to screen for problems and est

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) gives permanent protection to the beauty, character and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula and Santa Cruz Mountain range. POST encourages the use of these lands for natural resource protection, wildlife habitat, low-intensity public recreation and agriculture for people here now and for future generations. Since its founding in 1977, the organization has been responsible for saving 60,000 acres as permanent open space and parkland in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties.

Peninsula Open Space Trust

The mission of the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is to give permanent protection to the beauty, character and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula landscape for people here now and for future generations. We encourage the use of these lands for natural resource protection, wildlife habitat, low-intensity public recreation and agriculture. Since our founding in 1977, POST has helped to give permanent protection to 60,000 acres of land in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties – an area one and a half times the size of San Francisco and 12 times the size of Yosemite Valley. Donate and Support Your Local Open Space!

Penns Valley Conservation Association

Protects the Upper Penns Creek watershed and preserves the Penns Valley region quality of life by watershed assessment and implementation of recommendations. Monitors impacts of limestone mining on coldwater fishery Penns Creek. Led successful efforts to designate portions of Penns Creek tributaries Pine and Elk Creeks as Exceptional Value waterways.

Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks Watershed Education

The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks Watershed Education Program assists schools in monitoring physical, chemical, and biological parameters at least 2 times per school year. Data is reviewed at yearly seminars offered for students and teachers. Students study the watershed concept throughout the school year. State and National education standards are addressed. This is an educational program for grades 6-12.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

To protect and enhance the Commonwealth's rivers, streams and other water resources through technical assistance and grants to communities and nonprofit organizations for rivers conservation projects and partnerships. The Rivers Conservation Program has given grants and technical assistance to more than 80 watershed organizations, non-profit organizations, or municipalities statewide to develop comprehensive river conservation plans on a watershed basis. From very small subwatersheds encompassing only a few townships and minor tributaries to watersheds >1800 square miles.

Pennsylvania Organization for Rivers and Watersheds

Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers is committed to the protection and sound management of the State's river and watershed systems and to the empowerment of local organizations with the same commitment.

Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society

To promote recreation, parks, and conservation through a variety of training, education, and advocacy programs.

Pennsylvania Rivers Resource Advisory Council

The Pennsylvania Rivers Resources Advisory Council which guides and assists DCNR in matters relating to the conservation and management of the commonwealth's river resources. The Council provides guidance and assistance on the scenic rivers program; the Keystone Fund and the PA Rivers Conservation Program for Rivers Planning and Implementation Grants, Rivers Conservation Registry and Technical Assistance; and Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers.

Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps

Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps is a statewide water monitoring project coordinated by senior volunteers, and managed by EASI as a cooperative project with the PA Departments of Environmental Protection and Aging. We were the first statewide Senior Environment Corps and established the first statewide standardized quality assurance/quality control (QA/AC) plan and database. We cover 51 of PA's 67 counties with multiple testing stations and homebound seniors serve as "Web hosts" for data entry.

Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation

To educate Pennsylvanians about our environment and inspire them to respect, conserve and nurture our natural resources.

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

To develop and put into practice methods for restoring and preserving the ecological values of the central Pennypack Creek watershed such that the Trust becomes recognized as a center of excellence in natural area management.

Pensacola Citizens for Safe Drinking Water

Pensacola Gulf CoastKeepers, Inc

Pensacola Gulf CoastKeepers, Inc. a 501 3 c chapter of the Water Keeper Alliance dedicating to protecting the water bodies of Northwest Florida.

Pensaukee River

We have just completed and received approval of our plan. We are now entering the implementation phase.

People Against Littering Streams of West Virginia

AMD, litter, water quality, recreation

People Against the Hawkinsville Dam

People For Puget Sound

People For Puget Sound is a membership based, regional environmental organization that seeks to eliminate contamination of the Sound and Straits, halt the destruction of natural habitats of the Sound and Straits, and to sustain the Sound and Straits as a healthy source of people's livelihood, enjoyments and renewal. These goals are achieved by focusing on the long term health of the Puget Sound ecosystem and encouraging public involvement in both conservation actions and policy decisions. Our activities are too numerous to list here, but we do publish a quarterly newsletter titled the Sound and Straits, and maintain a website: www.pugetsound.org.

People Helping Patton Creek (PHPC)

People Helping Patton Creek is a new program designed to monitor and watch development along Patton Creek as well as on the small tributaries running into Patton Creek. We hope to work on advising developers on best management practices, restoring area creeks, and conducting storm drain stenciling programs & working with amd educating citizens on how to eliminate their non point source pollution

People Protecting Watershed Headwaters (PPWH)

Monitor, restore and protect the water quality of the headwaters (Rattlesnake Branch) of Mountain Run, in a subwatershed in the Rappahannock Watershed of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

People Who Care About Brush Creek

Pequabuck River Watershed Association

Through advocacy and collaboration increase public awareness and enjoyment, protection, and improvement of the river throughout the watershed communities.

Pequannock River Coalition

We are a grassroots watershed association dedicated to the preservation of the Pequannock River. We host clean-ups, seminars, hikes, tours, restoration projects and a variety of other events. We also conduct temperature and physical monitoring programs and advocate for river protection at the local, regional and state level.

Pequea-Mill Creek

100 farmers installed manure storages; 69 farmers installed barnyard runoff controls; 538 farmers installed at least one conservation practice; 180 farmers developed contracts to install conservation practices; 37 miles of stream have been fenced to exclude livestock in cooperation with the PA Game Commission, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited, and local sportsman's group and Trout Unlimited chapter; 25 rotational lot management systems implemented to reduce the amount of runoff from exercise areas; 2 pesticide mixing pad has been installed to demonstrate the benefits of proper mixing and storage of pesticides; demonstrations of stream crossings,livestack watering, and shade options have been developed in cooperation with the Lancaster County Conservation District; 49 fertilizer industry dealers and private consultants have been approved to develop nutrient management plans for farmers; 126 nutrient management plans have been submitted by the approved vendors, which cover approximately 7,125 acres of crop land in the project area; 17 fertilizer industry dealers and private consultants have been approved as Integrated Crop Management vendors; conducted Water Quality Incentive Program for farmers; piloted farmstead assessment with local milk company; and various other educational accomplishments.

Perdido Ecosystem Restoration Group

Pere Marquette Watershed Council, Inc.

Pere Marquette Watershed Council monitors water quality, macroinvertebrates, fish populations, streambed composition and depth, and temperatures (water and ambient) throughout the watershed.

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy seeks to protect and conserve the land and water resources of the Perkiomen Creek watershed through environmental education, watershed stewardship and conservation programs.

Persimmon Creek Drainage District

Pescadero-Butano Watershed CRMP

Volunteer monitoring, watershed management and restoration

Petaluma Watershed Technical Advisory Committee

Our principle mission is to improve resource management while supporting sustainable agriculture and our urban communities. Our purpose is to provide technical assistance, education and funding sources to empower landowners to be committed stewards working to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and improve natural habitat. Publications include: the Petaluma Watershed Enhancement Plan Creek Care Guide, The Vineyard Manual

PettyTrust

Land Conservation

Phalen Chain of Lakes

Completed plan & promoted issues. Established local natural resources board & local funding base that is ongoing. Completing several dozen implementation activities & have raised $800,000 to support these efforts.

Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity / Water Awareness and Protection

Members of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Water Awareness and Protection and UA Biology Department aided in the clean-up of a two mile stretch of the Cahaba River in Bibb County, Alabama. The stretch of road and river is part of a state park that will be converted to a National Wildlife Refuge in May 2004. The refuge will be dedicated to Senator Jeff Sessions and Senator Richard Shelby who played a large part in providing federal funding for the establishment of a refuge. The Cahaba River is Alabama’s last free flowing river and contains numerous endangered pines, flowers, and fishes.

Philadelphia Community Farm

Land Stewardship, Watershed Education, and Cleanup.

Phillips Lake Community Association

Phillips Lake Community Association monitors Phillips Lake for temperature, clarity, nitrate, and phosphate levels.

Phillipsburg Riverview Organization

To promote public interest in the Delaware River and the Pohatcong, Lopatcong and Buckhorn Creeks as a valuable resource; to work to create a greenway along the river.

Piasa Creek Watershed Education Team

Implement a middle school curriculum that focuses on watershed issues and a monitoring program of the local (Piasa Creek) watershed.

Pickering Creek Environmental Center

Community-based conservation of natural resources through environmental outreach and education.

Piedmont Environmental Council

Mission: To preserve the traditional character and visual order of the countryside, towns, and villages of the northern Piedmont region of Virginia and, at the same time, to provide for orderly economic progress sensitive to conservation of its land, water, air, and other natural resources. Resources/Publications: Annual report, monthly newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Holds periodic issues forums and participates in volunteer activities.

Piedmont Region TMDL Initiative

Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District

Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District

Pigeon Creek Watershed Association

AMD , Trash

Pigeon River Citizens Advisory Committee

Mission: To improve the Pigeon River water quality. Projects: Water Action Volunteers in coordination with the WDNR, University of Wisconsin, and Soil and Water Conservation Service. Citizen Involvement: Become a water action volunteer, make personal lifestyle changes to benefit the watershed, become a leader to help change attitudes toward wetlands and increase buffer zone funding. Year Founded: 1995

Pigeon River Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Project

The Pigeon River Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Project covers specific water quality problems and trends in the Pigeon River watershed of western Ottawa County, Michigan. Our project is intended to support community efforts to protect and restore the Pigeon River through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.

Pike County Conservation District Water Quality Monitoring Program

The Pike County Conservation District Water Quality Monitoring Program sampled 120 sites randomly from 1987 till 1990. We now sample physical, biological, and chemical parameters from June through October on 18 baseline sites at the mouth of each watershed, 17 nonpoint source sites, and 17 sewage treatment plant discharge stream sites. we also conduct fish and macroinvertebrate studies on baseline and nonpoint sites. Technical assistance is provided.

Pilot View Resource Conservation and Development, Inc.

Pilot View Inc. (Resource Conservation & Development ) is a non-profit organization formed in 1990 to protect and enhance the environment by helping community groups carry out projects that protect our natural and human resources while promoting economic development.

Pinchot Lake Project

EPA Clean Lakes Project, 319 Project

Pine Bluffs Cooperative Fish Project

Environmental and river research.

Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group

Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group works to preserve, protect, monitor, and restore Pine Creek, its watershed, and the Grand Canyon area of Pennsylvania. PCHPG also conducts environmental education for residents and students on the value and importance of the watershed and its resources.

Pine Creek Valley Watershed Association

We will be the watchdogs for the watershed. We are individuals interested in protecting and preserving the excellent water quality and natural resources of Pine Creek. We believe that the Pine Creek Valley, its unique water quality, historic sites, and the beauty of its rolling hills and open spaces should be preserved for future generations. Through a series of publications, newsletters and lectures by expert speakers, we show the local impact of timely environmental issues such as acid rain, herbicide spraying and nitrate use.

Pine Mountain Soil & Water Conservation District

Pine River Study and Information Network--PRISTINE

Mission: We are dedicated to collecting and sharing information regarding the Upper Pine River Watershed in southwestern Wisconsin. With a strong interest in history and scientific knowledge, we strive to enhance the appreciation of this cold-water resource. Projects: Monitoring Brush Creek, Stream Monitoring training with Trout Unlimited, Water Celebrations #1 and #2 with TU, UW-Extension, and UW-Richland Center. Citizen Involvement: We seek volunteers who want to get involved in PRISTINE's organization and stream monitoring activities. Year Founded: 2001

Pine River Watershed Group

The Pine River Watershed Group is comprised of agencies, citizens, and other stakeholders who are concerned about watershed health in the Pine River, Colorado. Its mission is to, "develop a collaboration that works to improve water quality and quantity by being a clearinghouse for information, an advisory group, a conduit for worthy projects in the watershed, and a source of research on the watershed." The group is newly formed and hopes to have a project plan developed by Spring 1999.

Pinehollow Watershed Council

Piney Creek Watershed Project

Piscataquog River Watershed Association Monitoring

Founded in 1971,Piscataguog Watershed Association protects land, monitors water quality and invasive species, conducts restoration projects, conducts research and inventory projects throughout the watershed for purposes primarily of identifying key potential land conservation priorities.

Pit River Watershed Alliance

The Pit River Watershed Alliance (PRWA) is a watershed group located in rural northeastern California. The Pit River is a 303(d) "impaired" waterbody. A Pit River watershed assessment is complete, which is essential to solve watershed issues. The PRWA is currently conducting a monitoring program on twenty tributaries and ten sites along the main stem of the Pit River to better understand the biological characteristics of the Pit River watershed.

Planning & Conservation League

PCL lobbies the California State Legislature on clean water and watershed protection and restoration issues. We have obtained substantial funding for these programs through bond acts and other measures.

Planning Alliance for the Damariscotta River Estuary (PADRE)

The primary goal of the Planning Alliance for the Damariscotta River Estuary (PADRE) is to coordinate the land and water uses in the in the Damariscotta River Estuary watershed. Our activities have included the identification and remediation of pollution sources to the estuary, forums on aquaculture, fisheries, sustainable economic opportunities, land use planning, best management practices, a State of the River Conference, a Riverfront Park, a PADRE newsletter. The group has a management plan with 50 recommendations that was developed by a local steering committee with extensive public input. PADRE coordinates the implementation of the management plan. Recent activities include a S. 319 Nonpoint source pollution project in Salt Bay of the Damariscotta River Estuary.

Plateau Action Network

AMD, wetlands restoration, outreach

Platte River Parkway Trust

To develop a parkway system that links public lands along the North Platte River through the greater Casper-metro area, to enhance wildlife habitat, to prevent loss of the vegetative fringe along the river, to encourage the replanting of native vegetation and to prevent further encroachment on the greenway.

Platte River Whooping Crane MaintenanceTrust, Inc.

Nonprofit land conservation organization involved in migratory bird habitat conservation.

Pleasant River Fish and Game Conservation Assoc., Inc.

Maintain high water quality of the Pleasant River and its drainage. The club constructed an Atlantic salmon fry hatchery in the former hydro plant.

Pleasant River Fish and Game Conservation Assoc., Inc.

Maintain high water quality of the Pleasant River and its drainage. The club assisted in constructed an Atlantic salmon fry hatchery in the former hydro plant located in Columbia Falls, Maine.

Pleasant River Lake Association

Our mission is to protect, enhance and improve the lake environs and it's watershed. We have produced and published a Ecosystem Management Plan for the watershed.

Plover River Alliance

Mission: Bring together landowners and the public to continue to protect, preserve, and enhance the Plover River corridor in terms of esthetics, recreation, and water quality. Projects: Water quality monitoring, education, easement acquisition, advocacy. Citizen Involvement: Can help with fundraising efforts, and outreach to landowners as part of easement projects. Year Founded: 1996

Plum Creek Watershed Association

The Association is a non-profit, public/private partnership, conservation organization with the purpose to protect and improve the water quality and recreational benefits of the watershed while educating the public on the necessity of water conservation and other natural and recreational resources of the Plum and Little Plum Creek Watershed.

Plum Creek Watershed Partnership

Watershed Protection Planning process - developing Watershed Protection Plan, assessing and monitoring water quality data, local stakeholder driven process for planning and implemention.

Plymouth Township

Point No Point Treaty Council

Fishery management services for four member tribes. Includes habitat restoration and protection program.

Point Option

Polk County Extension Service

Polk County Natural Resources

Pollution Posse

To educate the public about potential threats to the environment and humans. We also encourage conservation of lands, and natural resources which include wildlife, natural habitats, soil, water, and air. We also act as consultants for citizens who are exposed to toxic chemicals, teach them the regulatory process, help to organize their community members into activists, and how to work with the media.

Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition

The Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition will work to protect the quality and quantity of the Pomperaug River's surface and subsurface waters as well as the plants and wildlife that contribute to its natural beauty. This will be done by providing a partnership of local governments and businesses, private interests, environmental organizations and concerned citizens which will interact with the appropriate Regional, State and Federal agencies. We shall periodically report on the status of our efforts to the public and actively seek its views.

Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition

Pompeston Creek Watershed Association

Our mission is to promote the restoration and conservation of the natural resources of the Pompeston Creek and its watershed; to protect and conserve animal life, forest and other plant life, water sources, and soils; to encourage understanding of the need for such conservation through education, scientific investigations & research. The Association has been Monitoring water quality at upstream site in Moorestown since 1998 (volunteer monitoring for Delaware Riverkeeper Network). Our work was highlighted in the DRN 2003 publication, “Monitoring the Health of the Watershed: A Five-YearSummary of Volunteer Monitoring Data.” Historical DRN site in tidal marsh. Also, the Association is an invited member of DEP’s Watershed Watch Network Advisory Committee 2003- 2004. We also monitor reptiles and amphibians for NJ Herp Atlas and Vernal Pool Programs.

Pond Creek Watershed Conservancy District

Pond Fork Watershed Associaiton

Popo Agie Watershed Planning Process

Worked to reduce nonpoint source pollution in Squaw and Baldwin Creeks by correcting resource-related problems in riparian areas. 746,000 Ac within the Popo Agie Watershed are being evaluated for resource concerns. The Popo Agie Conservation District has developed partnerships with agencies and citizens to develop a complete Watershed Resource Management Plan.

Port Graham/Nanwalek Watershed Council

The Port Graham/Nanwalek Watershed Council Monitoring Program is based in the Alaska Native communities of Port Graham and Nanwalek on the Kenai Peninsula. We examine chemical, physical, and biological (rapid bioassessment) parameters of the Port Graham and English Bay Rivers. Local peoples gather data and report to the council so that tribally-based decisions concerning water quality can be made.

Port Orford Watershed Council

Protecting the Hubbard Creek watershed, which is the city's sole source of drinking water; monitoring water quality of streams, wetlands, and Garrison Lake; working to acquire property in the North Fork of Hubbard Creek upstream from our reservoir; educating and informing the public about the importance of wetlands and watersheds; assisting in the development of a Central Wetlands Greenway and Wetlands Interpretive Walkway. Periodically distribute a newsletter with information abuot wetlands and water quality.

Port Tobacco River Conservancy

To create awareness of environmental and health concerns of the Port Tobacco River and serve as the primary citizens group to identify problem areas and implement restoration strategies within the Port Tobacco River watershed.

Portage Lake Association

Portage Lake Association is involved in water quality testing and loon counts on Portage Lake.

Portland Trails

To create an inter-connected network of multi-use trails within Greater Portalnd. To serve as an advocate for the protection of and access to natural places within the region. To collaborate with neighborhoods, government, other non-profits and the business community in trail development and stewardship.

Portland Water District

Watershed protection, in support of a clean Sebago Lake; drinking water source for 170,000 residents of Southern Maine.

Portland West YouthBuild

YouthBuild provides vocational, academic, leadership, job readiness, and life skill training for at-risk youth who have dropped out of school. Trainees prepare for the GED exams and participate in service learning projects and at a construction site where they build affordable community housing. Students record levels of E. coli bacteria and phytoplankton at six sites in Casco Bay around Portlands.

Potacocowa Creek Drainage District

Potomac Conservancy

Mission: The Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to conserving and enhancing the scenic, natural recreational and historic qualities of the Potomac River and its landscape. Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Legislative lobbying, education, coordination of river groups, speakers.

Potomac Region Solar Energy Association

Potomac Region Solar Energy Association is a non-profit dedicated to fostering the development and use of solar energy resources. To achieve this goal, PRSEA develops awareness of solar energy issues, promotes renewable energy technologies, fosters educational opportunities, and supports policies friendly to solar energy and the environment, throughout the region. PRSEA operates in the Potomac Region, which as it suggests is in the general area of the watershed of the Potomac River.

Potomac River Association

Established: 1967 Mission: Watchdog group of county and state government. To enhance the quality of life in rural southern Maryland. Resources/Publications: Annual newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Notification of fish kills, oil spills, and algal blooms, runoff studies, land use change, and community visioning.

Potomac River Commission

Mission: To advocate, educate, and coordinate the conservation and enhancement of the Potomac River and its environs and to promote the public and private stewardship of a regional network of greenways as a protected corridor of natural, historic, scenic and recreational resources along the Potomac River and its tributaries.

Potomac River Paddlers,Sea Scout 444

Outdoor water sports Stream monitoring and cleanup Seneca Creek Watershed River Cleanup (Potomac)

Potomac Water Watch

Potomac Water Watch (PWW) is an information and education organization serving the Potomac River watershd and its tributaries by focusing on Fish Kills, Intersex, Emerging Contaminants and Endocrine Disrupters. Also distributing posters along waterways to get citizens to report sick or dead fish.

Poudre River Trust

Promote revitalization along the Cache la Poudre River; concerned with history, natural resources, recreation and mixed use development.

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers is a new Fort Collins-based nonprofit organization founded to fill a serious gap in the management of the pristine wilderness areas in the Estes, Poudre and Redfeather Ranger Districts of the Roosevelt National Forest.

Poultney Mettowee Watershed Partnership

The mission of the PM Watershed Partnership is to bring together the efforts of the citizens and organizations that share the common vision of conserving, protecting, and enhancing the natural and cultural resources of the watershed.

Powder Basin Watershed Council

Convened by Baker County Board of Commissioners to address the goal of sustaining natural resource and watershed protection and enhancement within the Powder Basin.

Powell County Soil Conservation District

PPWH (People Protecting Watershed Headwaters)

Join with like-minded husbandry-oriented environmentalists (PPWH)who wish for clear clean water. We have choosen cleansing streams by hand, if it is needed. Protecting watershed headwaters holds the keystone to successfully sustaining good water.

Prairie Rivers Network

Prairie Rivers Network is a state-wide river conservation organization. Prairie Rivers Network strives to protect the rivers and streams of Illinois and to promote the lasting health and beauty of watershed communities. By providing information, sound science, and hands-on assistance, Prairie Rivers helps individuals and community groups become effective river conservation leaders.

Prairie Rivers Resource Conservation and Development

Prairie Rivers RC&D is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization serving the Illinois Counties of Bureau, La Salle, Livingston, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford.

Prairie State Canoeists

To operate for pleasure, social, welfare and recreational purposes primarily for its members and incidentally for the benefit of the public generally, in the promotion and pursuit of canoeing, kayaking and directly related activities including the establishment, maintenance and preservation of canoe trails and natural water courses, and including the conservation of natural resources; and also to engender and maintain an ecological awareness in its members and the public generally in support of thse activities.

Pratt River Coalition

Currently standing by ready for action should the Pratt once again be threatned or lose its current level of protection.

Prescott Creeks Preservation Association

Prescott Creeks Preservation Association is a non-profit organization striving to protect the ecological integrity of Central Arizona's riparian systems and their associated wetlands through preservation, conservation, and education.

Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest

The Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest's goals are simple: - To promote the preservation and protection of Spring Creek Forest and associated watershed as a cultural and natural resource treasure. - To facilitate scientific and educational pursuits by the public. The Society's responsibilities are more complex: - To maintain nature trails, an interpretive center, and parking lot. - To plan activities, such as school ecology classes, ecological and plant research, and nature interpretation.

Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest

Preserve the Wetlands, Inc.

Mission: To preserve and protect inland and tidal wetlands. To provide guidance and obtain funds to restore wetlands. To speak to local and state communities concerned with wetlands protection and rehabilitation and restoration. We have taken the lead in getting grant money and city money to restore Wilson Cove in Long Island Sound at Norwalk. Assisted in the city acquiring Woods Pond land for park in Norwalk.

President James K. Polk Drainage District

Presumpscot River Watch

The Presumpscot River Watch is dedicated to preserving and improving the health of the Presumpscot River and its watershed by: 1) scientific monitoring 2) sharing data to increase awareness 3) serving as a steward for the river through participation in legislative, community, and individual efforts.

Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition

PRWC coordinates implementation of the Presumpscot Plan, finished in 2003, and serves as a forum for exchanging information and collaborating on issues related to the river and it's health.

Pride Academic Center Hydrosphere Monitors

Pride Academic Center Hydrosphere Monitors are part of the Texas Watch program sponsored by TNRCC. We do basic testing on the waters of the Blanco River and send our results to TNRCC monthly.

Priest Lake Citizens Volunteer Monitoring Program

Priest Lake CVMP monitors Priest Lake and Upper Priest Lake, both of which are high quality oligotrophic lakes, for seasonal and spatial water clarity data through an extensive Secchi disk network, and collects measurements and samples of standard limnological parameters. We record long-term trends for comparison to a 1993-1995 baseline study.

Prince William Conservation Alliance

The Prince William Conservation Alliance (PWCA) works to conserve, preserve and restore waterways and natural areas, and increase community stewardship opportunities.

Prior Lake-Spring Lake

Established lake outlet and man-made channel. Water quality project ditch 13. Easement on nearly 400 acres water storage and treatment.

Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District

The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) covers about 42 square miles in Scott County, Minnesota, mainly in the City of Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township. The District also covers portions of Sand Creek Township and the cities of Shakopee and Savage. The purpose of the District is to conserve, protect and manage the water resources in the watershed - including 14 lakes and the seven-mile long Prior Lake Outlet Channel.

Professional Paddlesports Association

PPA promotes safe and enjoyable canoeing, rafting, and kayaking, is involved in projects to protect and enhance the beauty of the Nation's waterways, such as litter clean-up and stream-bank restoration.

Project Del Rio

Project Del Rio is a binational environmental education program that involves high schools along the Rio Grande in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Modeled after GREEN's philosophy, we work with over 2000 students from more than 65 schools in a collective effort to improve the quality of life in the Rio Grande watershed. Our goal is to prepare students to become more active and effective community members. Students learn skills in water quality monitoring, problem solving, and working with others.

Project FREEFLOW

Project FREEFLOW takes student groups from participating schools to sample physical, chemical, and biological parameters at stream sites near their schools three times per year. Group data is compiled into one database and made available. Student and teacher education.

Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH is a state-wide environmental education and water quality monitoring program for high schools. Section 319 funds from the EPA and Clean Water Act. and administered through the Science Center of Connecticut and the CT Department of Environmental Protection. Teachers are provided with training, equipment, and technical support. During the 2004-2005 academic year 81 schools across CT submitted data on 77 different streams and 98 individual sites.

Project SHARE- Salmon Habitat And River Enhancement/Atlantic Salmon Federation

Project SHARE, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, was created in 1994 through the efforts of concerned landowners, salmon anglers, businesses and various government agencies to establish a forum to protect and enhance Atlantic salmon habitat in the five Downeast Rivers of Maine. For over a decade, we have dedicated millions to the restoration of Maine's wild Atlantic salmon habitat. "What a difference ten years can make" –Ed Baum, Atlantic Salmon Scientist

Project Watershed Central New York (Pwcny)

Project Watershed is a consortium of nine educational, industrial and governmental organizations that connect effective water resource programs with regional high school teachers and their students. IWLA Save Our Streams Program is our lead activity; we are presently educational and in transition as we develop a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) document. We monitor nine streams in Otisco, Onondaga, Skaneateles, and Oneida Lake watersheds using physical, chemical and biological testing/analysis procedures. 57 surveys conducted on 12 different streams in 1999.

Project WATER (Water Analysis Through Educational Resources)

Project WATER consists of seven different schools which monitor the Lake Erie watershed throughout the school year. Results are tabulated at Strong Vincent High School and forwarded to the Departments of Health and Environmental Protection.

Project Wet Montana of the Montana Watercourse

Teacher workshops, education events, watershed festivals and watershed tours.

Protect American River Canyons

Works with individuals, organizations, and local, state and federal agencies to protect the natural, cultural and historical values of the north and middle forks of the American River.

Protect Our Rivers Now

Formed in 1995 to advocate the protection of our central Indiana rivers and stream corridors in their natural state in order to preserve shrinking wildlife habitat, protect aquatic habitat and woodland and wetland environments, conserve natural flood control functions, and to provide visual relief from intense urban development.

Protect Our Wolf River (POWR)

Mission: To protect and preserve our water resources through education and communication. Projects: Education, lobbying on sulfide mining and cyanide ban issues; fundraising, participation in fairs and parades. Citizen Involvement: Writing and calling legislators, writing to newspapers, speaking at hearings, attending rallies and monthly meetings, staffing information booths. Year Founded: 1996

Prudence Conservancy

Prudence Conservancy does water quality monitoring to provide "sea-truthing" data for electronic monitoring by the Narrangansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Public school #1

I am a fourth grade teacher and the school environmental leader. I am looking for any resources to supplement and implement into our school and program.

Public Works Commission

Watershed education

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance engages citizens in pollution monitoring and water stewardship projects. We have trained our 200 Kayakers, divers & boaters to actively document & report sources of pollution to their local waters.

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (PSA) is dedicated to protecting and preserving the waters of Puget Sound. PSA actively monitors Puget Sound waters through boat and kayak patrols, engages stakeholders, enforces the Clean Water Act as citizens, and forms solution-oriented partnerships with local businesses to clean up and prevent water pollution.

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance

Pure Water for Kansas

Statewide network of grassroots volunteer stream teams under the Kansas Wildlife Federation-Kansas' largest conservation organization. Provides workshops on water quality, stormwater stenciling, funding to local teams, leadership training, and news though Outdoor Kansas Magazine.

Putah Creek Council

The Putah Creek Council is a non-profit public benefit corporation dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Putah Creek through advocacy, education, and activism.

Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District

Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District is establishing a new project to acquire a base of local stream and river information.

Puyallup River Watershed Council

The Puyallup River Watershed Council (PRWC) is a forum which promotes and implements programs that restore, maintain, and enhance the Watershed in order to protect its environmental, economic, and cultural health.

Pyramid Lake Tribe - Water Resources Office

Acting liaison for tribal water issues.

QLF/Atlantic Center for the Environment

To support the rural communities and environment of eastern Canada and northern New England. Publications, including "What Happens to Water: A Handbook on Hydrology."

Quad City Conservation Alliance, Inc.

Preserving natural resources and conservation, covering a 12-county, 2- state region.

Quaker Valley High School

Up the Creek Gang has been monitoring Little Sewickley Creek for 30 years.

Queen Anne's County Conservancy

Mission: To promote the stewardship of Queen Anne County's natural resources.

Quick Creek -- Hardy Lake

Conducting an ongoing studyof the Quick-Creek/Hardy Lake Watershed that lies within Jefferson and Scott Counties

Quileute Natural Resources

Our goals are to provide treaty year-round fishing opportunity within the Quileute Usual and Accustomed Treaty Area for Quileute Tribal members, for commercial, ceremonial, and subsistence purposes; and to assure primary hunting and gathering rights can be exercised within the Treaty Ceded Lands. Our staff will work with the elected Quileute Natural Resources Committee, a policy body, and the elected Quileute Tribal Council, the oversight body, to define and implement responsible management, including development of tribal ordinances and regulations; planning for resource management within state, federal, and tribal resource management entities; and design/implementation of of habitat management, protection, and restoration within our Treaty Areas on the land and in the ocean. The Quileute Tribe is a member tribe of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.

Quincy University Stream Team

Water quality monitoring of the South Fabius River via macroinvertebrate sampling and chemical testing.

Quinebaug Rivers Association, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Quinebaug Rivers Association seeks to establish permanent riverine greenways along the Quinebaug River and its primary tributaries in Eastern Connecticut, South Central, Massachusetts, and Western Rhode Island. The assocation and its members were instrumental in creation of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, the fourth such Heritage corridor in our nation.

Quinnipiac River Watershed Association

We would like info on helping in the removal of stream blockag ie: large trees and fallen debris, we have the canoe saws and winches availavble to remove fallen trees blocking sections for canoers.Contact Walter Heinz , ALL-HAUL removal service , 203-988-0706 we would help with inspections and debris clean-ups in conjunction with the Stream Team That does turbidity monitoring at 15 sites and bioassessment with other supplementary data at 7 sites on upper tributaries. We want to help protect and restore the Quinnipiac watershed; to rase public appreciation and understanding of its natural resources through recreational, educational, and hands-on conservation programs; and to promote recreational, use of the river corridor. Thank you for your consideration and any information you can supply us with. Sincerely, Walter Heinz- president ALL-HAUL Removal Srv. PO BOX 512 Wallingford, CT 06492 203-988-0706

R-S Central High School

To examine and record water quality data such as ph and dissolved oxygen.

R.A. Nock Middle School

R.A. Hock Middle School monitors water quality of Newburyport Harbor and the tidal reaches of the Lower Merrimack River. Our purpose is to compare current data with the only major study of our waters (done in 1965) and to compare water quality with that required for reopening of shellfish flats.

R.D. Holt Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring

R.D. Holt Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring performs a monthly depth profile in proximity to municipal water intake. Iron and manganese are also analyzed. Data is used to allow for the highest water quality water to be utilized for drinking water treatment.

Rabbit Valley

1.Working with DEQ State of Utah to write watershed management plan. A. Work group includes BLM, FS, Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne Co. Local Govt., NRCS, FSA Extension Service, Irrigation companies, Land owners, DEQ State of Utah, Soil Conservation District, work group meets 4 times a year. Subcommittee meets 8 times a year.

Raccoon Creek Citizens Advisory Committee

Mission: The Raccoon Creek Citizens Advisory Committee serves as an advisor group to direct conservation work in the watershed. Projects: Education through newsletters, conservation fair and workshops. Citizen Involvement: Attend workshops, events and landowner meetings. Year Founded: 2000

Raccoon Creek Improvement Committee

We are a citizen/community based group that is working toward the continued improvent of the envrironmental quality and in turn the health of our watershed.

Raccoon River Watershed Project

Since October '94, established over 65 demonstration sites. Mission: To increase awareness of watershed issues and help watershed residents develop environmental enhancements- while recognizing the associate economic impacts that will ultimately improve water quality.

Radford High School/Biology II

Radford High School students monitor a local stream according to Izaak Walton League Save Our Stream protocol as part of their Biology II curriculum. Students mentor elementary students on field trips to the stream. Students do chemical tests (eg. oxygen, nitrates, phosphorus, pH, hardness) on a monthly basis.

Radford University Place-Based Education

Radford University Place-Based Education monitors within New River watershed in Virginia. Our primary purpose is to engage preservice teachers in strategies of stream monitoring as a potential project in their future work as teachers.

Radnor Middle School

Radnor Middle School's WATERSHED program is a thematic, integrated academic program in which 36 randomly selected students spend the school year studying a local watershed. Students study the history, geology, and human use of the watershed, and also perform frequent water quality monitoring.

Raindrops to Refuge (R2R)

Raindrops to Refuge (R2R) is a new community-based effort to inspire, educate and facilitate community actions to assess, restore and preserve the ecological health of the local watershed. R2R's goals: Conservation: Collaborate with partners to conduct conservation planning, prioritize land acquisitions, and facilitate private voluntary conservation; Restoration: Collaborate with partners to organize and implement restoration activities on urban and rural lands, and private and public; Outreach: Increase awareness of those living and/or working in the local watershed about how their actions impact watershed health; Education: Educate/inform youth and adults about watershed functions and fish and wildlife habitat. Raindrops to Refuge is organized into 1 Advisory Committee, 3 subcommittees, and 1 task team to accomplish R2R's mission and adopted goals. The R2R Advisory Committee is made up of Sherwood residents and partnering-agency representatives and this committee provides guidance and oversight for the Coordinator and subcommittees (all of the Advisory Committee members also serve on a subcommittee). Each subcommittee is categorized by one of R2R's four Work Plan Areas, while the task team was initiated for sustainability and organizational development. Restoration/Conservation: Primary focus has been to identify geographical area of focus and existing data sources, gathering and compiling information, review and analyze maps and data matrices and develop Work Plan/Timeline and Outline for completing Draft R2R Action Plan by January 2003. The R2R Watershed Action Plan (to be completed in September 2003) will identify conservation and restoration priorities and guide R2R and its partners as they build and carry out homeowner and youth education, community outreach, restoration and conservation activities and programs in Chicken, Rock and Cedar Creek watersheds. This program area is addressed by 2 subcommittees, Youth Education and Homeowner Education, to better address the specific needs of each category. Youth Education: R2R's main function has been to provide a forum for better coordination among the various local and regional groups promoting and carrying out youth education programs in Sherwood's watersheds. This function has facilitated cooperative programs and activities between Sherwood YMCA and Earth Force for summer camps, Sherwood Middle School and City of Sherwood for restoration projects, R2R and Sherwood Middle school students to staff R2R displays, and Sherwood Institute for Sustainability, City of Sherwood and Sherwood students to complete an Interpretive Trail Signage project. Sub Committee will consider ideas for new programs that are R2R-specific, as appropriate. Homeowner Education: Most Sub Committee members are Sherwood residents. Consequently, the focus on this group has been to create outreach materials, seek out and take advantage of outreach opportunities in the community and begin a Homeowner Education Workshop pilot project for Sherwood residents. To date R2R has held 6 workshops and 6 interpretive greenway walks. R2R received an award from the Tualatin River Watershed Council for "outstanding accomplishments in watershed stewardship." Award received at Annual Dinner and Award Celebration on October 19, 2002. R2R was also recognized by the Tualatin Riverkeepers with an 2003 Green Heron Award for Outstanding Community Group in the Tualatin River Watershed.

Raisin Valley Land Trust

To preserve those natural areas, historical structures, active farmland and scenic roads that contribute to and enhance the rural nature of communities in and around the Upper River Raisin watershed; to promote public awareness of these natural features, and actively engage individuals and communities in helping to preserve them. We monitor 4 conservation easements totaling 250 acres.

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District

Completed water quality projects to reduce nutrient loads, completed flood control projects, completed education/demonstration projects, sealed numerous abandoned wells to protect groundwater. Numerous structural & non-structural projects completed to date to address specific water quality & flooding issues. Implemented water quality monitoring program & beginning bio-monitoring program. Implementing a District-wide integrated resource management approach to managing all natural resources.

Rancho Mission Viejo Land Conservancy

The Rancho Mission Viejo Land conservancy is a 1200 acre wilderness preserve located on the southern portion of the historic Rancho Mission Viejo in southern Orange County California. The plant communities and habitat found on the preserve are representative of how this part of California looked before the Spanish settlers arrived more than two centuries ago. This nearly pristine parcel of land has been recognized by many naturalists and ecologists who consistently use the Land Conservancy property for research.

Rancocas Conservancy

The Rancocas Conservancy works to protect the Rancocas Creek watershed through land preservation and environmental education. Since its founding in 1991, the Conservancy has preserved over 1,000 acres of land.

Rathbun Creek Technical Advisory Committee

The Rathbun Creek Watershed Restoration Project, funded by the 314 Clean Lakees Grant, is designed to address sedimentation and nutrient loading problmes from teh watershed that drains into Big Bear Lake. This lake's sedimentation and nutrient loading is causing the lake to suffer from higher levels of pollutants, eutrophication and infilling. The project also has helped with the Sand Canyon's problem with erosion of its banks.

Rathbun Land and Water Alliance

The Rathbun Land & Water Alliance is a cooperative effort that fosters a voluntary approach driven by landowners, water users, and public/private organizations to protect and enhance land, water, and economic resources in the Rathbun region. Current Projects include: A comprehensive watershed assessment Volunteer and professional water quality monitoring programs Informational and educational campaign Creation of rural business enterprises that rely on land use protective of soil and water resources

Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Assocation

Rebel Angels of Texas

To uphold freedom and independence to all and to preserve our rights to a pollution free environment

Red Cedar River Basin Steering Cmtee

Mission: To provide broad representation of stakeholders in the Red Cedar River Basin in: 1) identifying water quality issues, problems and basin needs; 2) seeking mgmt alternatives, formulating solutions and finding project partners; and 3) prioritizing water quality issues. Projects: Education, restoration and monitoring. Citizen Involvement: Work on projects or serve as Committee members. Year Founded: 1996

Red Clay Valley Association Inc.

The Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA), the second oldest small watershed organization in America, was founded in 1952 by a group of Delaware and Pennsylvania residents for the purpose of protection and conservation of the natural resources in the Red Clay Watershed. The Red Clay Valley, through which 43 million gallons of water flow daily, encompasses fifty-five square miles of rolling hills, woodlands, and farms in Chester County, Pennsylvania and New Castle County, Delaware. The valley is the home of nearly 50,000 people who live in small towns and suburban and rural settings, as well as to businesses, parks, recreation sites and many of the world's famous mushroom farms.

Red Hill High School

Red Hill High School conducts stream assessment as part of the Illinois EcoWatch Network.

Red River Watershed Association

The mission of the Red River Watershed Association is to enhance and protect the quality and quantity of water in the creeks and streams of our area through activities that educate, promote community cooperation, and encourage responsible stewardship. Our mission is achieved through water quality education, stream clean-ups, stream bank restoration workshops/demonstration projects, tree plantings, alliances with government and industry, and public meetings.

Red River Watershed Group

The Red River Watershed Group is a non-partisan association of local residents and representatives from Carson National Forest, Molycorp mine, state agencies, Village of Questa, Town of Red River and community groups. We address a variety of water quality issues throughout the entire drainage of the Red River and its tributaries - from the headwaters to the Rio Grande - through a collaborative, consensus-based approach in which every voice has equal weight.

Redbank Valley High School

We haven't really started anything yet, but I hope to change that. All I really need are some ideas and some direction. We are willing to help.

Redfield Biology Classes

Redlands Conservancy

The Redland Conservancy is a 501 C 3, not-for-profit, community-based organization which was incorporated in February, 1993. It is modeled after the 1000+ land trusts operating throughout the U.S. and is a sister organization to the 14 land trusts currently established in Florida. The Redland Conservancy is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the unique natural character and quality of life in the Redland and to rebuilding South Dade in an environmentally responsive manner.

Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area

Develop and implement plans to protect water and related land resources in the Redwood and Cottonwood River watersheds.

Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

Purposes include: to conserve lands for recreational, educational, ecological, agricultural, scenic and open spa opportunities; to promote, activate and develop public coastal accesses to the ocean, rivers and other natural or scenic features; to sudy, project and develop plans for future needs; to determine open space and conservation needs on the coastal areas of Mendocino and Sonoma counties and to arrange for necessary stewardship and conservation; and to publicize local needs of the type mentioned above and to raise funds to meet such objectives.

Redwood Community Action Agency

Redwood Community Action Agency, is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable development, protection, and restoration of natural resources in northern California. For over twenty years, NRS has helped private landowners, government agencies, timber and fisheries industries, tribes, and community-based groups to improve the quality and productivity of regional natural resources. Since 1982, we have designed and implemented several hundred fisheries, riparian, and wetland restoration projects in the north coast region, in addition to providing a variety of resource analysis and management services to private landowners, businesses, and public agencies. Our restoration projects include those designed to mitigate for impacts of development as well as those designed for the direct purpose of improving conditions for fish, wildlife, and entire ecosystems

Reeds Creek Watershed Conservancy

Reedy Creek Coalition

Purpose: (1) to protect the remaining natural sections of Reedy Creek and its tributary streams from further degradation due to development; (2) to educate the public on the state and value of the watershed. Accomplishments: A parcel of land containing the last remaining natural section of Reedy Creek has been designated as a City of Richmond park. Activities: In a joint project with the City we invited the public on a "Watershed Shuffle" in which participants were bussed to various points along Reedy Creek to show them the current state of the watershed. This event was heavily attended and very well received.

Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)

REEF's goals are to enlist, educate, and enable volunteer divers and snorkelers to systematically and reliably gather marine biodiversity data; and to provide this data to the marine science, resource management, and conservation communities.

Reef Relief

REEF RELIEF is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to Preserve and Protect Living Coral Reef Ecosystems through local, regional, and global efforts. REEF RELIEF provides technical assistance to NOAA, EPA, and many other visiting scientists studying corals and water quality at Key West-area coral reefs. REEF RELIEF's Coral Reef Conservation Program is a multi-media campaign educates residents and visitors of the Florida Keys and elsewhere on why and how to protect the coral reef eco-system. It includes publications such as brochures, newsletters, signs, videos, teacher kits and research materials, in addition to a year-round schedule of activities, including REEF AWARENESS WEEK, school presentations and field trips, speeches, radio and television announcements and programs and other special events. REEF RELIEF Reef Relief relies on memberships, contributions, and volunteer efforts. Join our grassroots efforts to save the reef! All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The basic membership contribution of $30.00 entitles you to a one year membership, the quarterly newsletter REEF LINE by mail, a window decal, bumper sticker, invitations to special events, and all membership privileges. You may find out more and/or join online at: http://www.reefrelief.org/membership.htm

Rees Elementary School, Alief Independent School District

Regional Environmental Council, Inc.

A private, nonprofit organization formed in 1971 to protect and improve the central Massachusetts environment. Through research, educational programs, and citizen action, REC seeks to build public awareness and to promote the best possible choices concerning air and water quality, land use, waste reduction, recycling and transportation in our region. Focus on outreach & education to local residents through neighborhood groups.

Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington

WINNER OF EPA AWARD FOR NEW YORK REGION- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AWARD--PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PORT WASHINGTON-MANHASSET-ROSLYN PENINSULA, NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. PRINT QUARTERLY NEWLETTER--HOLD DRINKING WATER CONFERENCES --BUILD TRAILS ON SHORELINE, PLANT GARDENS AND BUILD PARKS, QUALITY OF LIFE ADVOCACY, SPONSOR ENVIRO ED

Residents United for Planning and Action (RUPA)

RUPA is a broad-based organization under which more than 400 Island residents have joined together to provide a strong voice on issues that affect the Island, and to work toward the betterment of the Island community. The principle objectives of RUPA are: To promote responsible local government, To protect the natural environment of the Island, To promote effective community planning and responsible Island development

Reston Association

Large homeowners association, with multiple outdoor recreation facilites, 1,300 acres of open space, 4 lakes, 3 ponds and associated watersheds and streams

Restore Olmsted's Waterway Coalition (ROW)

Restore Olmsted's Waterway Coalition seeks to restore the water quality of the Frederick Law Olmsted-constructed Muddy River to fishable and swimmable standards, and to prevent flooding which has caused millions of dollars in damages in this urban area.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Our group has senior volunteers in three counties who monitor streams for water quality. Several newsletters have been published and there has been media coverage of the project as well. Currently we are recruiting volunteers to help us with our project to increase the number of sites being monitored on a regular basis. Monitoring data is entered in a state-wide database by one of our volunteers.

Revitalizing Baltimore-Streams

Revitalizing Baltimore brings together people who plant and care for trees and natural habitats, monitor and restore streams, turn trashy lots into community gardens, conduct environmental education, and provide job training for urban youth. We are a partnership of public agencies, academic institutions, businesses, and private nonprofit and community organizations in the Gwynns Falls, Jones Falls, and Herring Run watersheds of the Patapco and Back Rivers. We are supported in part with technical assistanc

Revive The San Joaquin

To promote a collective stewardship that sustains the economic, environmental, and recreational benefits of a healthy San Joaquin River, including adequate flows, habitat, and native fisheries. Conserve and enhance the wildlife habitat and scenic values of the San Joaquin River and work toward restoration of the historic salmon fishery.

RESTORE: The North Woods

RESTORE: The North Woods is a non-profit grassroots conservation organization working to restore, preserve, and defend the native ecosytems of the North Woods of the United States and Canada through public awareness and citizen activism. Our major programs include the proposal of a new Maine Woods National Park and Preserve, recovery of endangered wildlife such as wild Atlantic salmon, harlequin duck, and the eastern timber wolf, and protecting wild forests.

Rhode Island Rivers Council

The Rivers Council works statewide on river and watershed policy and works to strengthen and empower local watershed organizations in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Tree Council

The Rhode Island Tree Council was established in 1991 as a non-profit citizens' group dedicated to sustaining, improving, and expanding tree resources. Our vision is "A Flourishing Forest Ecosystem" accomplished through increased public awareness, good planning, knowledgeable volunteers, and proper tree planting.

Rice Creek Watershed District

The purpose of the Rice Creek Watershed District is to conserve and restore the water resources of the District for the beneficial use of current and future generations.

Richland Creek Environmental Association

Richmond Audubon Society

Mission: To promote conservation of wildlife and other natural resources through education and legislative action. Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Annual bird counts, monitor nesting eagles on the James River, and breeding of birds in conjunction with US Fish & Wildlife Service

Rickreall Watershed Council

Our mission is to foster better stewardship and understanding of the Rickreall Creek Watershed resources while promoting environmental and economic sustainability. The Council is an advisory committee that represents the diversity of stakeholders and interests in the watershed. The council was formed to share information, reduce duplication of activities, address watershed management issues, and promote a healthy watershed. The council makes recommendations concerning the protection, restoration, and enhancement of the quality of the Rickreall Creek Watershed. Education outreach is a major goal of the Council.

Ricreall Basin Watershed Council

Ridgefield Open Space Association

We are dedicated to the preservation of open space and protection of the region's natural heritage through education and public advocacy. ROSA's immediate goal is the preservation of the 680-acre property known as "Bennetts Ponds". The land, which is the only remaining significant undeveloped property in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The land is environmentally significant due to its size, proximity to existing town and state open space, vast areas of wetlands and watercourses, and presence in a public water suppy watershed.

Rio Bravo River Watchers

Rio Bravo River Watchers, a binational nonprofit, conducts monthly monitoring of the Rio Grande (known as the Rio Bravo in Mexico) for about 40 miles from Anthony, TX/NM to San Elizario, Texas, in order to protect and restore the watershed's environmental integrity. We also operate special projects including health assessment of people who have contact with the river or floodplain wells. We are part of the campaign to designate the Rio Grande as an American Heritage River.

Rio Grande Bioregional Project

Rio Grande High School

Students are studying environmental science.

Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Basin Coalition

he Coalition is a binational, basin-wide river organization that supports local efforts to restore and protect the river and natural resources of the Rio Grande Basin. It carries out its mission by promoting public stewardship through education, providing technical support and funding to local organizations, and facilitating collaborative efforts in the Basin. The Coalition sponsors the annual river celebration Dia del Rio, during which thousands of volunteers work in their local communities to restore the river.

Rio Puerco Management Committee

Section 401(c) of Public Law 104-333, the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 established the Rio Puerco Management Committee (RPMC) to carry out a broad-based collaborative effort to restore and manage the Rio Puerco Watershed in northwest New Mexico. This watershed has gained notoriety as a severely degraded basin where soil erosion surpasses that of any other watershed in the country, according to the Corps of Engineers. Beginning in February, 1997, the RPMC has evolved into a cohesive organization focused on the primary goals of sediment reduction, vegetation and habitat improvement, and promotion of interagency and public cooperation,socio-economic benefits, education and participation. The RPMC is presently active implementing several Clean Water Act section 319 projects through the NM Environment Dept. and EPA (stream restoration and subwatershed projects), and are participating in a number of watershed and educational projects throughout the watershed, developed under funding provided via an appropriation through the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management.

Riparia

Riparian Research and Restoration organization.

Rivanna Conservation Society

The Rivanna River is one of our nation's most historic rivers and its watershed includes the City of Charlottesville and some or all of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson Counties. The Rivanna Conservation Society, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, was created in 1991 to promote the protection and improvement of the ecological, scenic, recreational and historical resources of the Rivanna River and its tributaries. Problem Statement: Human activities within the Rivanna River basin are increasing, placing pressure on the environment, natural habitat, water quality and water quantity. Priorities: The Rivanna Conservation Society is committed to the protection and enhancement of the Rivanna River Basin's water quality and water quantity. Mission: To develop public support to safeguard the ecological, recreational, cultural, scenic and historic resources of the Rivanna River Watershed.

River Action, Inc.

River Action, Inc. founded in 1985, helps communities in the QuadCities enhance their riverfronts through a festival, fundraising projects, design principles, and educational services and wetland restoration. Through all these activities, River Action works for public access to the river front.

River Alliance

The River Alliance's mission is to connect people to the rivers, making them accessible and yet protected, and bring the rivers back into the daily lives of area residents and visitors.

River Alliance of Wisconsin

Mission: To protect, enhance, and restore Wisconsin's rivers and watersheds for their ecological, recreational, aesthetic and cultural values. Projects: Programs include river restoration through selective small dam removal, providing training and technical support to local river and watershed organizations, and advocating for river-friendly policies (e.g. nonpoint source pollution, groundwater, mining). Citizen Involvement: Volunteer participation is encouraged through event planning, fundraising, local organizing, river cleanups, letter writing, website development, providing testimony, doing research and attending annual meetings. Student internships are available. Year Founded: 1993

River Bend Nature Center - YWCA

Mission: To help people learn to live harmoniously and joyously in the natural world. Projects: Kids' environmental educational programming, inc. water/watershed issues. Other community education programs including: Keep Our Beaches Open, United Environmental Council, Friends of the Root River and SEWI Beach Task Force. Citizen Involvement: Volunteer!!! As a volunteer naturalist or as a member of our community education efforts.

River des Peres Watershed Coalition

The River des Peres Watershed Coalition aims to improve, protect, and maintain the River des Peres and its watershed as a vital natural and cultural resource in the St. Louis metropolitan area. We hold litter pick-up events, invasive species removal events, tree planting events, water monitoring events, community education events, public forums, and more.

River Docents

Outdoor environmental education along the San Joaquin River. SJR Parkway is a local non-profit organization.

River Environmental Action Project

To affect the future direction of the City of South St. Paul through the involvement of local citizens.

River Fields, Inc.

River Fields protects, preserves, and enhances natural and cultural resources on both sides of the Ohio River between Westport and West Point, for the benefit of the public.

River Keepers

River Keepers advocates for sustainable use of the Red River of the North. We are promoting a renewed vision for the Red River. We work with Government entities, local organizations and volunteers on river-friendly development, recreation, a clean-up program, a storm drain stenciling program and more.

River Management Society (RMS)

The purpose of the River Management Society is to develop and promote professional river management techniques, positively influence public policy on river management issues, educate decision makers and the public, serve as a forum for information sharing, and promote and encourage professional development opportunities for members. The ultimate mission of the society is to protect and conserve our nation's river resources.

River Network

River Network is a national nonprofit organization working to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds. Our unique role is to build and continually strengthen a nationwide network of people and groups working on freshwater-related issues. This network includes individual grassroots organizers, watershed associations, statewide groups, large river basin associations, Native American tribes, fishing and boating associations, state and federal agencies and other national nonprofit organizations. Across the United States, River Network connects people to save the rivers they care about and the rivers they rely upon in the watersheds where they live.

River Network - Vermont Office

River of Life Watershed Projects

River of Life was established to develop Environmental Stewardship within the Interfaith communities of Michigan Watersheds, by providing educational programs and volunteer involvement activities, which seek to restore and enhance our waterways.

River Partners

Our mission is to create wildlife habitat for the benefit of people and the environment. Since 1998 we have restored over 2,000 acres of riparian habitat in the Sacramento and San Joaquin watersheds. We protect and enhance habitat through acquisitions, restoration, studies, and education.

River Prairie Group

River Prairie Group is the Sierra Club chapter of DuPage County, Illinois. Its volunteers have collected and tested Chicago area rivers for nutrients, chloride, pH, and dissolved oxygen since 2000. In 2008, it performed the first study of Emerging Contaminants on the rivers, which will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

River Raisin Watershed Council

The River Raisin Watershed Council is a public service, non-profit (510 (c) 3) organization dedicated to protecting and preserving our beautiful watershed; it's wetlands, lakes, river and tributaries. It is our mission to inspire behaviors that enhance and sustain the River Raisin through advocacy, classroom and public education, water quality monitoring, volunteer clean ups and encourage recreation on the river. It is also our goal to promote and foster and understanding of the interdependence of the health and well being of humans, aquatic creatures, birds, fish and all forms of wildlife living within the watershed.

Riverbend Environmental Education Center

Riverbend Environmental Education Center, through its Stream Watch program, monitors Saw Mill Run and sends data to the Lower Merion Conservancy, which monitors that Mill Creek watershed. Our partner, the Presbyterian Children's Village, monitors Ithan Creek. We also monitor the confluence of Saw Mill Run with the Schuylkill River as one of many Schuylkill Riverkeeper monitoring sites.

Riverfront Commission

Private citizen volunteer board who organize and find funding for riverfront trail construction and riparian improvement.

Riverhog for the Black River

We live on the Black River next to Hunts Bluff State Wildlife Boat Landing. We are concerned about the river's status with all the hurricanes and floods. Our two big concerns are the water quality and the amounts of sand and debris that is keeping the river's flow impeded. After Floyd, there were huge amounts of sand that have been re-distributed. We want to do what we can to help protect this beautiful river.

Riverkeeper, Inc.

Riverkeeper's mission is to safeguard the ecological integrity of the Hudson River, its tributaries and the watershed of New York City (protecting the city's drinking water supply) by tracking down and stopping polluters. Since 1983, Riverkeeper has investigated and brought to justice more than 300 environmental lawbreakers. Riverkeeper believes in the rights of every citizen to enjoy and defend our nation's water resources. At any given time, Riverkeeper is involved with as many as 130 actions to protect the Hudson River, its tributaries, the Croton watershed, or other waters that affect New York City’s water supply. These actions take the form of litigation; investigations; environmental review of development projects; citizen empowerment projects; regulatory review and comment; and local, state, and federal policy issues. In the past, Riverkeeper has successfully challenged the illegal activities of some of the largest and most notorious polluters, including Mobil, General Electric, Consolidated Edison, Metropolitan Transit Authority, the City of New York, and the New York State Department of Transportation. Riverkeeper maintains a thirty-six foot wooden patrol and research vessel, the R. Ian Fletcher, operated by our Hudson Riverkeeper, Alex Matthiessen and Boat Captain, John Lipscomb. Riverkeeper’s full-time presence on the river enables us to respond to and investigate new reports of illegal discharges, facilitate scientific research on the Hudson, and provide access to the River to our members, public officials, students and the media. In accomplishing its mission, Riverkeeper and the communities we work with are a showcase of democracy in action. Despite typically overwhelming odds, Riverkeeper proves time and time again how concerned citizens have the power to reclaim their waterways and reclaim control over their communities and quality of life.

Riverlands Adopt-a-Shoreline Program

RiverLink

The economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River and its watershed as a place where the entire community can work, live and play.

Rivers Alliance of Connecticut

RAC aims to protect and restore rivers in Connecticut through public policy development, grassroots and volunteer action, and public education. RAC is the statewide organization in Connecticut dedicated to the protection of all the state's rivers and streams by assisting local watershed groups, educational programs, and promoting sound public policies and laws relating to our water resources.

Rivers Council Of Minnesota

Mission: The River Council of Minnesota helps people protect, restore and enjoy the state's 92,000 miles of rivers by building awareness of river resources, monitoring river health, and promoting actions that protect and enhance the ecological integrity of rivers. Projects: Education and monitoring. Citizen Involvement: River Watch Monitoring; event planning and participation; take action when and where appropriate. Year Founded: 1996

Rivers of Colorado Water Watch Network

Provides training, equipment and support for hands-on, year-round, real science water quality monitoring of rivers. Data collection includes macroinvertebrates, physical habitat, nutrients, metals and baseline water quality parameters. Data is available and used to set stream standards, for 303(d) listings, determine reclamtion goals, monitor pre-post project work, trend analyses and is often the only data available on a stream segment. Program has 270 participants monitoring 150 rivers at 555 stations. Annual effort reaches about 33,000 students at $7.50/student and 75% cost savings for government. Program has been used to assist government, watershed groups, and individuals in achieving goals. Products include a webpage that serves as resource page and annual watershed reports. Have sample plan and associated texts for support.

Rivers Project

The Rivers Project is an integrated, multi-dimensional science, social studies, mathematics, and language arts project developed to introduce water quality dimensions and the study of rivers into the nation's high schools. Training is accomplished through week-long summer programs. 6 curriculum units are available for teachers to use with students.

Riverview Middle School

Riverview Middle School monitors the physical and chemical characteristics of our river. We also collect benthic macroinvertebrates to help monitor water quality.

Riverways Programs

The Riverways Programs provide guidance and support to citizen groups doing shoreline surveys, fishway observations, water quality monitoring, and some habitat evaluations.

Roadrunners

1.To bring to the hearts and minds of others our love and respect for Texas rivers. 2. 1989-1991 benefit "River Concerts" to save the Paluxy River from being damed. 3."The Battle of Paluxy Waters" Vol. 1 No. 2 THE CORNER POST October 1, 1991. 4."Back to the Brazos" CD REQUEST 214-787-1893 KNON 89.3fm Dallas Mondays 4-6pm. 5. Pampers II River Concert/Trash-Off 7/8/01 Was HOT! Project net: 15 bags of assorted paper, broken bottles, fireworks hulls, 8 pampers and 1...ahem feminine napkin, 2 hours live performance by Jackie Moore and THE ROADRUNNERS, and ANNOUNCING the first 19 ROADRUNNER applications for recognition. 6. Back to the Brazos RiverConcert and TRASH-OFF 10/13&14/O1 4 hours live performance by THE ROADRUNNER BAND; 2 hours by the Rusty Wier Band; 2 hours by Tres Hombres Band; special appearance by Deanne Dewberry RR#39; 3 1/4 tires located and captured by RR#20 and RR#26...we may have made a noise before we lost...but who would lose. 7. "Stop Dairy Pollution...Save the Bosque Now!" Effort to install a portable wastewater treatment facility to abate stormwater at all the dairy lagoons in the Leon and Bosque River watersheds...and beyond! Farm Pilot Project Coordination Request for Proposal is in for review. TSSWCB proposal is next. Dairy-Aid RiverConcert scheduled for October 1, 2006. Find out how you can help. www.paisanoproductions.com

Roaring Fork Conservancy

The Roaring Fork Conservancy was founded in November of 1996 as an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed. The Conservancy addresses environmental concerns about the Roaring Fork River and its corridors that extend from Independence Pass to Glenwood Springs where it joins the Colorado River. Mission: "To inspire people to explore,value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed."

Roaring Run

Founded in 1982, the Roaring Run Watershed Association's mission is to restore land which has suffered environmental damage, and to protect unspoiled tracts from unwarranted development. We are a non-profit environmental organization registered under both Pennsylvania and Federal codes. The watershed, near Apollo, Pennsylvania, includes both Rattling Run and Roaring Run. Waterfalls, huge boulders and tree-covered hills make the area ideal for picnics, hiking and the enjoyment of nature. With the help of state and local authorities the Association has helped to curb the pollution and dumping that was once a common practice in the area. RRWA presently owns about 652 acres of land which is open to the public all year round.

Rochester City School District

Our involvement in water quality assessment has been documented in an educational film entitled Stewards of the Great Lakes. We have also received an award from the Monroe County Environmental Commission for promoting environmental education through active involvement in the community with students.

Rock Creek Conservany District

One objectives of project is to find out if there are any problems, which degrade the quality of the Rock Creek Channel. Then educate landowners and homeowners in the watershed that quality issues exist in their area, buy promoting landuse practices that are environmentally and economically compatible to improve the water quality for the Rock Creek Channel.

Rock Lake Priority Lake Project

Rock Lake was selected as a Priority Lake Project through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Nonpoint Source Abatement Program in 1995. The goal of this program is to improve and protect tge water quality of Rock Lake by reducing pollutants from urban and rural nonpoint sources. Best Management Practices will be implemented throughout the primarily agricultural watershed to reduce nonpoint source pollution. In addition, the project will work to restore wetlands, preserve important fish and wildlife habitat, and protect the ground water resources in the watershed.

Rock River Coalition Inc.

Mission: The Rock River Coalition is an organization that educates and provides opportunities for people of diverse interests to work together to improve the environmental, economic, recreational and cultural resources of the Rock River Basin. Projects: Stream and wetland monitoring programs, rain garden installation and workshops, Groundwater Guardian (develop award winning karst brochure and display), stormdrain stenciling, environmental action projects. Educational projects, seminars and demonstrations on native shoreline stabilization, well abandonment, storm water approaches, and conservation subdivision development. Awards: 2004 Wisconsin Stream Monitoring Group Effort Award, 2003 Wisconsin Groundwater Guardian Team Award, 2004 Wisconsin Rural Partners Top Ten Rural Partnerships in Wisconsin, 2003 Outstanding Team Award by the Wisconsin Extension Environment and Community Development Association, 2002 Gold and Bronze Awards for Educational Materials from the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals, Citizen Involvement: More than 300 people are members or volunteers. Year Founded: 1994

Rock River Headwaters, Inc.

Mission: A nonprofit corporation, is a catalyst for cooperation between citizens, business, agriculture, and government to protect, restore, and sustain the ecological, economic, cultural, historical, and recreational resources of the Upper Rock River Basin. Projects: Education, research, water quality monitoring, information sharing, collaboration. Citizen Involvement: In any way they choose. Contact Rock River Headwaters. Year Founded: 2000

Rockingham County Watershed Preservation Coalition

We are a diverse group of citizens with collective strengths who have recognized the need for protection of our watersheds and the rivers, streams and groundwater resources they contain. We work to facilitate building community partnerships and to provide educational outreach on these matters to the community. · Informing citizens about the potential closing of the Mayo Loop Road alongside of the Mayo River at Anglin Mill and generated support for its continued existence. If this right-of-way had been lost, public access for this section of river would have been eliminated. Thanks to a wonderful response to our call for help, both locally and regionally, DOT has completely redone the road. Before it was fixed, it was little more than a washed out, rutted roadbed. Even 4 wheel drive vehicles had a hard time driving to the bridge. Thanks to DOT and the foresight of our Commissioners and the County Attorney's office, it has been preserved for the recreational enjoyment of many generations to come. We have Adopted the Mayo Beach Road for cleanup under North Carolina DOT's Adop Highway Program. This sets an example for good stewardship of this area, one that has been long abused. Working with Piedmont Land Conservancy board member, Michael Adamson, and in conjunction with the planning department, we received the County Commissioners seal of approval on a project designed to build and maintain 2 canoe access sites on the Mayo River. The sites will be located above and below the whitewater stretch of the Mayo River at Anglin Mill. Once constructed, these sites will provide permanent recreational access for this stretch of river, access previously in question and denied for years. Through this process, a heightened sense of awareness of our aquatic resources and the importance of their conservation was created. We conceputalized and formed the Mayo Association, an umbrella group of organizations and individuals dedicated to creating a park at the Anglin Mill site. The interium steering committe of this group is meeting to begin its important work April 27. Our challenges? one day at a time? Expanding our focus: The other rivers in the county need our help also. We have, as a group, become aware of and are addressing the Haw River pollution problem by providing information on toxicity to the public. Many of us are also working individually to bring awareness to this problem with an eye towards resolving it. The Smith, Dan and Mayo rivers also need the same protection. Growing: The need to expand our membership has been identified and, through that expansion, lies the means to achieve our goals. We are developing programs, which will be presented bi-monthly to generate greater public interest in watershed conservation. Our Streamwatch program will be launched soon. It is hoped that this program will offer educational opportunities while providing an outing that will generate the interest and enjoyment of many families. Conservation of greenspace/riparian buffers: This will, I believe, historically prove to be our largest and I hope, most meaningful undertaking. Once our 501-c3 is in place, we will be able to develop the means to put these concepts into action. Our watersheds are in great need of protection, and our mission is to protect them. This can be permanently achieved through the preservation of the lands that surround them.

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

RMI fosters the efficient and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security. The water program provides information on technologies, policies and implementation techniques to increase water-use efficiency in the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors.

Rocky River Watershed Council

The Mission of the Rocky River Watershed Council is to protect, restore and perpetuate a healthy watershed through public education, watershed planning, communication, and cooperation among stakeholders. Activities include conducting the annual Rocky River Watershed Festival, the Rocky River Backyard Buffers Program, and watershed/subwatershed planning. The Rocky RIver Watershed Action Plan was fully endorsed by Ohio EPA and Ohio DNR in 2006.

Rodeo Creek Watershed Vision Planning Group

The Rodeo Creek Watershed Vision Planning Group was created to develop a vision for protecting and improving the Rodeo Creek watershed by creating an environment that promotes local collaborative planning processes. This concensus-based planning effort is addressing recreation, flood management, creek bank stability, fish and wildlife habitat, and other topics important to the community. Participants will meet monthly to learn about the watershed, discuss concerns, and seek a concensus on planning priorities. This collaborative project is led by the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and the Restoration Design Group. Project sponsors include Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency, Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Contra Costa County Public Works and the Muir Heritage Land Trust.

Rogue Basin Coordinating Council

To coordinate watershed restoration, water quality and fish passage barrier removal for the entire Rogue River Basin. Members include watershed councils, conservation districts, Extension Service, state and federal natural resource agencies and the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. One of the chief tasks of the Council is the identification of over 1,000 fish passage barriers in the Rogue basin, and prioritization for removal.

Rohan Woods School Stream Team 2790

The Fourth and Fifth Grades comprise Missouri Stream Team 2790. We conduct chemical, physical and biological monitoring of sites along Deer Creek and Shady Grove Creek. We also conduct storm drain labeling outings, watershed mapping, soil sampling, litter pick-ups, community education projects, honeysuckle removal and native species replanting.

Rome, Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Program

Rome, Georgia Adopt-A-Stream is partnered with Alabama Water Watch volunteers that share our watershed.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

The Rookery Bay Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America. An amazing world exists within the 110,000 acres of pristine mangrove forest, uplands and protected waters of Rookery Bay. Where rivers and streams meet the sea, a unique habitat is formed. A myriad of wildlife, including 150 species of birds and many threatened and endangered animals, thrive in the estuarine environment and surrounding upland hammocks and scrub found within the Reserve. The mission of the Reserve is to provide a basis for informed coastal decisions through land management, restoration, research and education. The Reserve works in partnership with local communities to promote coastal stewardship. The Rookery Bay Research Reserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network

Mission: Vision: To protect, restore, and sustain the ecosystem in the watersheds through the funding and facilitation of locally-initiated projects. Projects: Root-Pike WIN awards watershed grants twice a year and works on educating the community about watershed issues. Citizen Involvement: Root-Pike WIN members/volunteers review and award watershed projects. Year Founded: 2000

Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network

Root River 2000- Washington Park High School

Mission: To test the Root River for temperature, turbidity, pH, and dissolved oxygen on a regular basis and report the results to Water Action Volunteers, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Projects: Monitoring, reporting, and educating Racine area residents about Root River conditions. Citizen Involvement: Students are involved in our Biology and Environmental Science classes. Year Founded: 1996

Root River Stewardship Council

To protect and enhance the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the Root River and advocate for best practice land use management as it relates to the river, it's interconnecting tributary streams, and ecosystem. New grass-roots group - just getting started!

Rootdrinker Institute

Focus on Normanskill. Watershed Association. Publishes NORMANSKILL, A Watershed Anthology. Includes Art and Cutural aspects as well as natural systems. RD Newsletter goes out to members. Maintains Rootdrinker.com web site.

Roots and Shoots Club

We are tracing the entire length of the Pithlachascotee River and taking water samples from the source to the Gulf with the intent of testing for water quality diminished by encroaching housing developments. We are conducting this project in coordination with SWFWMD. Our general inteests are in water pollution, recycling, energy saving measures, community service projects. Our club was just formed in August 2003.

Rosemary Romero Consulting

Round Valley Resource Center (RVR Center)

Linking our community with resource agencies in order to improve the quality of our watershed ? via education, employment training, and riparian habitat restoration projects.

Roxbury Land Trust

In an effort to preserve Roxbury's heritage and landscape, the Land Trust focuses on the following: Conserving Open Space The Land Trust maintains more than two dozen preserves; most are open to the public. Many of the preserves are linked together, creating large tracts of unspoiled land. Preserving Roxbury's History The Mine Hill Preserve with its quarries, roasting oven and furnace complex, and tunnel system provides one of the best examples of mining history in Northwest Connecticut. On other preserves, traces of Roxbury's past can be found in old foundations, dams and stonewalls. Saving our Farms The Land Trust maintains nearly 400 acres of farmland and works with local farmers to provide grazing and crop production opportunities on certain preserves. Protecting our Waterways A key focus of the Land Trust is to protect the Shepaug River and associated tributaries.

ROW (Restore Our Wapsipinicon) River

We are a grassroots organization organized in 2001 to retore the Upper Wapsipinicon River to a state of cleanliness. We are determined to eliminate siltation through the use of buffer strips. We educate farmers to lessen or restrict the use of pesticides and herbicides near the water. We promote alternative farming methods such as organic farming.

Rum River River Watch

Rum River River Watch tests the Rum River at Princeton and will start testing the St. Francis River where it enters the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Our results on the Rum will be compared to those in Milaca to our north and Anoka to our south.

Rural Madison

Rural Madison is a citizens organization dedicated to careful and responsible growth for Madison County that conserves our cultural, historical, and natural resources, protects the rural character of our county and improves the general welfare of all the county's citizens. We have a water monitoring committee actively involved at one site in the county, we publish a quarterly newsletter and present programs with guest speakers on a range of subjects that impact on the quality of life in our county.

Russian River Cleanup/Education

Rebecca Kress is the organizer of the Russian River Cleanup in Mendocino County since 1991. Removed 5,480 tires, hundreds of tons of appliances, toxics and trash, recycling what was possible. Working for the Mendocino County Water Agency teaching watershed education since 2006, including tree planting and rain gardens.

Russian River Property Owners Association

Russian River Protecion and Property Rights

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Quality Team

Rutgers Cooperative Extension's Water Quality Group-part of Rutgers University-develops informational & educational programs & publications to protect & enhance water quality statewide in New Jersey. Ongoing efforts include: Home*A*Syst, Project NEMO, A Greener Thumb, FARM*A*SYST

S.A.V.E. Environmental Club: Students Against Violating the Environment, East Brunswick Schools System

S.A.V.E. Environmental Clubs have been active in East Brunswick Elementary Schools, Middle School, Junior High School and High School for many years. A previous EPA Environmental Education grant established the basis for a water monitoring program with participants from SAVE Clubs from 9 schools. Older (jr. high and high school) students with experience using water monitoring test kits served as mentors for younger students. Two multi-age multi-level groups of students monitored 8 water sites in East Brunswick on a Bi-monthly basis, performing chemical, biological and physical assessments. Students learned the significance of their observations and test results. This project has been expanded into Service Learning and Community SErvice opportunities.

S.O.S. Save Our Shoulders

Sabine River Authority

Sabine River, San Miguel

Saco River Corridor Commission

Saco River Recreation Council, Inc.

Water quality testing programs, trash and blown down clean-ups, on-river education.

Sacramento River Discovery Center

To show that the evolution of the river and the balanced use of its water is not static, but rather is dynamic and is often a struggle between competing interests; provide a place to be part on on-going research; provide a place to improve public viewing of fish; provide a place for groups to gather for education and informational experiences.

Sacramento River Preservation Trust

To protect, preserve and restore the natural values of the Sacramento River and her environs. Advocacy, education, monitoring,. Incorporation in 1984. Accomplishments are many.

Sacramento River Watershed Program

Sacramento Tree Foundation

Sacramento Tree Foundation volunteers monitor Sacramento's elms for signs of Dutch elm disease. Our five-year-old program is active during spring, summer, and autumn months. Volunteer monitoring has resulted in a reduction of elms removed due to Dutch elm disease, as well as greater understanding and appreciation of Sacramento's urban forest.

Sacramento Watersheds Action Group (SWAG)

A Community Watershed restoration group, SWAG is a 501-3-c public benefit corporation which solicits grant funding to restore salmonid and riparian habit. We provide education and awareness and try to provide jobs in restoration to the private sector. Our most recent work is in Sulphur Creek, a small tributary to the Sacramento River in Redding, CA. We have organized a CRMP group for over three years and conducted a Sulphur Creek Watershed Analysis and completed several stream restoration projects intended to stabilize streambanks using bioengineering techniques, restore stream form and function by using Shasta College students and heavy equipment to restore channel morphology, and provide spawning and rearing habitat for chinook salmon and steelhead and rainbow trout. See www.watershedrestoration.org

Safarivision Watershed Protection

we are watershed organization that works with local, state,faith based organization, federal government agencies, environmental consulting firm, international and national environmental organization magazine publication and the general public to provide objextive and scientifically sound information on effects technics to protect and restore urban watershed.

Saginaw Bay

Development of irrigation district and farmer directed self help groups.

Saint George Stream Team

to introduce citizens to their watershed by enjoying and investigating local streams and rivers in order to gain an understanding and appreciation of their value. Visual, biological and chemical assessments will be done to augment the database of the StreamLink program sponsored by the Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance

Salem County Watershed Task Force

Salem County Watershed Task Force works to educate those living on lakes, streams, rivers and watersheds. Chemically test water in our 6 watersheds for pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrates & phosphates using Lamott Test Kits, monthly

Salem Land Trust

As a member of the Land Trust Service Bureau and the national Land Trust Alliance, works to ensure that the land donor's options to preserve undeveloped land are protected forever.

Salem Reservoir

Novarns and City of Salem monitoring water sampling data. Technical committee established and functioning (a resource plan has been developed). Partnerships established and functioning (non-atrazine & low level program has been developed). EQIP Priority Area for Salem Reservoir Watershed has been approved for 1998. Contracting for the watershed area has been completed.

Salem Sound Coastwatch

Salem Sound Coastwatch (SSCW)is a coastal watershed protection organization working in the communities of Manchester, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem, & Marblehead to improve the environmental quality of Salem Sound. Over the past 14 years, SSCW has worked in partnership with local government, businesses, state agencies, and concerned citizens to raise public awareness of the importance of the region's natural resources. Some important programs include water quality and habitat monitoring, marine invasive species awareness and monitoring, beach clean ups, and anadromous fish habitat restoration. SSCW has developed a corp of dedicated citizen scientists and is known for incorporating sound science into local decision-making and resource managment.

Saline, Solomon River

Three years of cost-share grants to approximately 70 landowners for plugging abandoned wells, upgrading failing septic systems, pollution controls on small confined feedlots and grazing management.

Salmon River Restoration Council

Community based watershed education , planning & restoration group. We promote cooperation and coordination between community residents, managing agencies and the Karuk Tribe.

Salt Creek Greenway Association

To identify, preserve and promote the natural, historic, cultural and recreational resources of the Salt Creek Greenway.

Salt Creek Watershed

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: rivers Type of Monitoring: chemical, biological, physical

Salt Lick Creek Watershed Conservancy District

Salt Ponds Coalition

Preservation of Southern Rhode Island's Salt Ponds. Education about relevant issues and providing a conduit for information and activites about the Salt Ponds.

Salt River/Mark Twain Lake

Information/education/technical outreach. Partnerships are one strong suit.

Samish Bay Watershed Management Committee

Nookachamps, Samish, Padilla Bay View Implementation Review Committee. Reviews desired, implementations to improve watershed h20 quality.

San Antonio River Basin Alliance (SARBA)

To protect the area west of Goliad, TX (the San Antonio River Valley) from inundation by a 28,000 acre feet reservoir and to preserve its unique environment.

San Bernard Flood Research

Study the historical flooding of the lower San Bernard, Colorado, and Brazos rivers

San Diego BayKeeper

The San Diego Baykeeper monitors from watershed to wetland, from spring to surf in an effort to identify sources of water pollution, shoreline degradation, or habitat destruction. Our purpose is to protect, preserve, and enhance natural resources by using the appropriate forms of advocacy that are every citizen's right.

San Diego County Water Authority

San Diego County Water Authority provides water testing equipment which is available for checkout at 20 locations around our county. We offer three one-day training workshops a year for teachers, and nature centers, ecology groups, county parks, etc., use our equipment as well. The entire program is offered free of charge and paid for by our organization.

San Dieguito River Valley Land Conservancy

To conserve, restore and enhance the lands and waters that comprise the San Dieguito River Valley system and promote public awareness of its environmental features and conservation benefits; to provide public access, historic, recreational, agricultural, scenic, open space and educational opportunities; to solicit donations of funds and properties.

San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

To preserve and protect the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, working with county and state agencies to monitor health of lagoon, remove exotic species, restore habitat, educate public, lead nature walks, put out quarterly newsletter, influence local decisions regarding development and watershed protection.

San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory monitors breeding colonies of gulls, terns, and skimmers in the extensive salt pond system and marshes of the South Bay. We also coordinate shorebird surveys, since the South Bay is a major stopover along the Pacific Flyway for millions of these birds during spring and fall migrations.

San Francisco Bay Tidal and Seasonal Wetlands Monitoring

San Francisco Bay Tidal and Seasonal Wetlands Monitoring is made up of 10 small groups who meet together monthly. Our citizen volunteers watch wetlands from Alameda to Alviso to Foster City for any signs of degradation. We also watch for public notices that might affect wetlands and comment and rally others to take action. We have purchased sevral wetland areas and are working with Peninsula Open Space Trust to acquire our remaining wetlands.

San Francisco Baykeeper

San Francisco Baykeeper is the Bay’s pollution watchdog, using science and advocacy to reform policy and enforce clean water laws for the benefit of its ecosystems and human communities.

San Francisco Estuary Project

The San Francisco Estury Project is one of 28 Estuary projects established by the National Estuary Program to protect and improve the water quality and natural resources of estuaries nationwide. We were formed in 1987 as a cooperative federal/state/local program to promote effetive management of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary. In addition to spearheading and participating in a wide variety of projects the Estuary Project also serves as a clearinghouse for information on the Bay-Delta ecosystem, including such topics as wetlands, wildlife, aquatic resources and land use. The Estuary Porject is financed by federal appropriations under the Clean Water Act and matching funds from the state and local entities.

San Francisquito Creek Watershed Council

San Francisquito Creek CRMP is made up of a broad base of participating organizations including city and county government representatives as well as a number of community and environment organizations. Representatives from each of the stakeholders work together in a consensus-based manner to examine issues related to the creek and propose solutions. Phil Chang, Watershed Coordinator and Project Director

San Gorgonio Volunteer Association

The San Gorgonio Volunteer Association is a non-profit group dedicated to protecting the San Bernardino National Forest and the San Gorgonio Wilderness (southern California) and to serving the public visiting the forest.

San Jacinto Basin Resource Conservation District

To help people conserve, protect and restore natural resources through programs of information, education and technical assistance.

San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust

To preserve and restore San Joaquin River lands having ecological, scenic or historic significance, to educate the public on the need for stewardship, to research issues affecting the river, and to promote educational, recreational, and agricultural uses consistent with the protection of the river's resources.

San Lorenzo Creek Watershed Project

Roundtable addressing Government's role in creek and stream issues in Alameda County Homeowner's meeting. Web page "Watershed Corner" articles published in local newspaper.

San Luis Valley Quality Demonstration Project

3 BMP publications, over 100 weekly columns, 3 conference proceedings, 4 popular magazine articles, 2 journal publications.

San Miguel Watershed Coalition

A coordinated focus on the San Miguel River began in 1990 with a group called the San Miguel River Coalition. This group, formed to address river corridor issues, consisted of the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Telluride Institute, Town of Telluride, San Miguel County, The Nature Conservancy, Telluride Visitor Services, commercial river outfitters, and others. The idea of expanding into a watershed approach had its early origins in 1993, as a result of a major conference on water issues developed by the Telluride Institute. This multi-day event led to a newspaper supplement and a strong desire by many participants to continue discussions. Dialogues, research and information gathering began at that conference and soon a network of interested people and organizations was established, first focusing mostly on upper San Miguel basin issues and resources. Over the course of the next several meetings and discussions, it was felt that it was important to extend planning efforts to include the lower San Miguel basin. The National Park Service (NPS), through its Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program became involved in the process in 1994. Jointly, the NPS and the Telluride Institute agreed to act as facilitators in a community planning process that would result in a watershed-wide action plan. As stewards of some of the world's highest, wildest and most beautiful lands, the San Miguel watershed Coalition will develop, through a process of collaborative planning and substantive public involvement, a watershed management plan which conserves and enhances the natural, cultural, recreational, social and economic vitality of our communities. The Coalition will guide the plan's implementation and address ongoing issues in the watershed. The San Miguel Watershed Coalition publishes The Watershed Connection twice a year.

Sand County Foundation

Mission: To develop private conservation leadership through ethics, science, and incentives. Local Project: Wisconsin River Flood Plain Rehabilitation Projects: Education, demonstration quality hunting ecology projects, savanna restoration. Citizen Involvement: Become a member. Year Founded: 1965

Sand Creek Watershed Project

Our vision for the Sand Creek watershed: "Clean Water, Full of Life, Safe & Scenic." Directed by Steering Committee composed of local leaders, business people, farmers, media contacts and concerned citizens. Major funding from EPA 319 grant, also supported by many local businesses and organizations. Activities include: community and classroom education of local water quality/watershed issues, Hoosier Riverwatch monitoring, watershed management planning, creek cleanups

Sand Mountain-Lake Guntersville Watershed Conservancy District

Sand Mountain-Lake Guntersville Watershed Conservancy District monitors numerous small streams draining to Lake Guntersville on the Tennessee River. We have a team monitoring contest featuring FFA and science groups from local schools. Plaques and prize money are awarded to the top three teams and a barbecue lunch is provided for all contestants.

Sandusky River Watershed Coalition

It is an association of individuals and organizations concerned with and/or affected by the protection and enhancement of the water resources in the Sandusky Watershed. We are a diverse group of individuals and organizations that provides leadership for the conservation and enhancement of the Sandusky River watershed and its natural resources through community-based planning, education, and action.

Sandusky State Scenic River

The Sandusky River is a component of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program with state Scenic designation in Wyandot, Seneca and Sandusky counties. The program's goal is to preserve and protect the natural qualities of Ohio's finest streams for future generations.

Sandy Lick Conservation Initiative

Sandy River Basin Watershed Council

Mission: To protect the natural, cultural & historical resources of the Sandy River Basin Watershed. Newsletter: The Sandy Basin News. Accomplishments: 1999 Phase I Assessment & Action Plan.

Sandy River Watershed Group

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

Preserve natural resources and wildlife habitat on and around Sanibel and Captiva,through land acquisition, habitat management, landscaping for wildlife, sea turtle conservation, and environmental education.

Santa Ana Watershed Association

The Santa Ana Watershed Association will develop, coordinate, and implement natural resource programs which support a sustainable ecosystem and social benefits from the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Ana Watershed is the largest coastal river system in Southern California. The Watershed area is home to more than 4.5 million people and includes portions of San Bernardino,. Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. The Santa Ana Watershed is composed of four Resource Conservation Districts, the Orange County Water District, and several participating agencies. SAWA is involved in a variety of projects designed to improve environmental quality and natural habitat within the watershed of the Santa Ana River. The flow of the Santa Ana River begins in the San Bernardino Mountains and discharges into the ocean at Huntington Beach. The watershed of the Santa Ana River covers 2650 acres of mountains, foothills, and valleys. This watershed area contains portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties, and supports a population of over 4.5 million people. The Santa Ana Watershed Association (SAWA) is committed to the protection and improvement of areas within the Santa Ana River Watershed. Major focuses of SAWA are the removal of invasive species, which is a significant problem throughout the watershed, native habitat enhancement and the protection of endangered and threatened species.

Santa Barbara SEA

Santa Barbara SEA seeks to enhance and restore fisheries in the Santa Barbara area.

Santa Clara Valley Biodiversity Group

Santa Fe Watershed Association

We work with local governments, private citizens, other non-profit groups, and businesses to protect the Santa Fe Watershed and restore environmental flow to our much abused river.

Santa Margarita River Water Quality Monitoring Group

The Santa Margarita River Water Quality Monitoring Group serves as a clearinghouse for water resource data, and coordinates the review and meta-analysis of water quality and quantity monitoring programs; thereby, providing more comprehensive, representative, and cost effective watershed monitoring. Group members seek a Santa Margarita River with water plentiful and clean enough to sustainably balance residential, commercial, and recreational activities with aquatic and riparian biodiversity and riparian habitat connectivity. The group supports this vision through effective data management and communication. The Group has been active since 1998. Successes include development of a Strategic Plan, Framework Monitoring Plan, a consolidated water quality database, and formation of an Executive Management Team concerned with water resources issues in the watershed.

Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project

Completion and implementation of the Bay Restoration Plan

Santa Monica BayKeeper

Our citizen water quality monitoring program began in 1995. The program trains volunteers to visually monitor the over 300 storm drains that empty into the Santa Monica Bay. Data collected each month includes the physical appearance of the beach, the amount of debris near drains, and the diversity of wildlife. BeachKeepers currently monitor the entire 46 miles of coastline of the Santa Monica Bay, providing an early warning system that identifies toxins flowing from storm drains that could seriously harm coastal waters. Special snapshot sampling events, held each quarter together with other local environmental groups and agencies, provide a comprehensive report on the condition of area storm drains at a particular moment in time. Samples of stormwater are taken by the volunteers and tested for basic water quality parameters including bacteria and heavy metals. We are also expanding this program into Ballona creek, the number one source of pollution emptying into the Santa Monica Bay.

Santiago Creek Greenway Alliance

Volunteers working to help create a 12 mile greenway with walking and bicycle trails from Irvine Lake and rural foothills to urban Santa Ana.

Saranac Waterkeeper/Upper Saranac Lake Foundation

The Saranac Waterkeeper is the new voice of the Upper Saranac Lake watershed. We advocate for the public's use of the watershed and for enforcement of environmental laws pertaining to this and other similar watersheds. We monitor the water quality of the lake and keep up with the land use changes and status of septic systems on the shoreline. The Saranac Waterkeeper is available to the public for receiving reports of environmental concerns in the watershed. We work with shoreowners, volunteers, local, county and state governments as well as other non-profits in the Adirondacks. The Saranac Waterkeeper also is in a Partnership with the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith's College. Check out our website at www.saranacwaterkeeper.org, the website of the Upper Saranac Lake Foundation at www.uslf.org and the website of the Waterkeeper Alliance, Inc. at www.waterkeeper.org. We will be publishing a newsletter in the future.

Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program

Restoration and preservation of Sarasota Bay. Mission: The Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program is dedicated to improving and protecting the area's greatest and most important natural asset-Sarasota Bay. The Program strives to improve water quality, increase habitat and enhance the natural resources of the area for use and enjoyment by the public.

Sarett Nature Center

Provide environmental education to all members of the community. Protect and teach on 800 acre sanctuary along Paw Paw River. We are a nature center of the Michigan Audubon Society.

Sassafras River Association

We are an advocate for the Sassafras River watershed, educating stakeholders; idenfifying, prioritizing, and addressing issues and problems in the River and watershed; and partnering with other groups that share our vision.

Saugatuck River Watershed Partnership

The Saugatuck River Watershed Partnership is a partnership of the eleven municipalities in the Saugatuck River Watershed, representatives or local, state and federal agencies, stakeholder groups and interested others. Our goal is to protect and enhance the health of the watershed. We work collaboratively to link, maintain, and restore habitats which support healthy populations representing the natural biological diversity of the watershed system. We present workshops, conduct stream monitoring projects and have been actively restoring fish passage over dams.

Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor Coalition

The Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor Coalition (SRHCC), is a not-for-profit corporation in South Kingstown, RI. We educate the public about the river and its watershed and involve area residents in river stewardship. We work to create partnerships among diverse stakeholders and have grown to include representatives of fifteen neighborhood, civic and other organizations interested in the welfare of the watershed, as well as several members-at-large. This membership structure promotes consideration of many points of view and consensus for activities concerning the river and its watershed. The SRHCC is an all-volunteer organization and there are many ways to get involved. We participate in river clean-ups, test water quality, build and maintain hiking trails, plan and sponsor educational programs, and publish a newsletter. Goals: To provide a forum for views and attainment of consensus on uses of the river and its immediate environs; To seek funding for projects to improve access for conservation sensitive uses; To increase the river's value as a source of scenic enjoyment; To increase public awareness of the river's cultural history. To promote economic well being through sustainable business

Saugus River Watershed Council

The Saugus River Watershed Council's volunteer program monitors the length of the river including the Rumney Marsh estuary (900 acres of salt marsh) and Reedy Meadows (a 450-acre wetland). This is a small, urban watershed. The river serves as a source of drinking water for one of the ten most populated communities within the state, which has a major impact on flow.

Sauk River Watershed District

The Mission of the Sauk River Watershed Distirct (SRWD) it to use our unique capabilities to protect and enhance surface and ground water for future generations. Information and Education programs is a major component of our organization. In addition, the SRWD offers cost share and low interest loan programs to help landowners fund improvement projects. The SRWD conducts water quality monitoring on area lakes and streams to determine water quality status and trends. Some of the successful projects within our watershed distirct are Big Birch Lake, Osakis Lake and the Sauk River Chain of Lakes.

Savage River Watershed Association

Savannah River

Save-the-Redwoods League

The Save-the-Redwoods League is a national nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1918 to protect the magnificent redwoods of California, to foster a better understanding of the value of America's primeval forests, and to support conservation of our forests. The League purchases Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia forest and watershed land for public parks. Since 1918 we have helped establish 37 redwood parks and purchased over 160,000 acres of redwood land for the California Redwood State Parks, Redwood and Sequoia National Parks, and many local parks and reserves.

Save Barton Creek Association

Save Barton Creek Association protects the water quality, flora and fauna of Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer (a federally-designated "sole-source" acquifer), and its six contributing creeks, through research, education, advocacy and conservation of open space in the aquifer region.

Save Little Pimmit Run

Little Pimmit is an urban watershed. Many of the storm water practices create major problems in the watershed, bringing extreme flooding, sewer and pollutants into the stream. The work of the group is to force greater water retention up stream. reduce flow, protect stream beds, promote cleaner water and stewardship for the people and animals who call this place home.

Save Open Space

To develop ways to facilitate acquisition and management of open space in and around the urban areas of Missoula, and through educational efforts, to promote an awareness of open space and its value to the community.

Save Our Buffalo River

Save Our Buffalo River monitors the Buffalo River in south central Tennessee near the Natchez Trail Parkway. We take macroinvertebrate samples, remove litter, and distribute a brochure on the natural and human history of the river. We plan to revive and expand our monitoring efforts in 1998 after cleaning the previous year's tornado damage.

Save Our Mountains

Fight against strip mining; protect the environment and waters of West Virginia for future generations; and pick up garbage.

Save Our Rivers, Incorporated

Save Our Saugahatchee, Inc. (S.O.S., Inc.)

Save Our Saugahatchee, Inc. monitors from Opelika to Reeltown, Alabama, in the Saugahatchee Creek watershed. S.O.S. was organized with the purpose of preserving, protecting and restoring the biological integrity of the Saugahatchee Creek watershed. Activities include water quality monitoring and reporting, environmental education and promotion of the watershed for recreational and environmental purposes.

Save Our Seas

We are working on research concerning awareness, community based coral reef monitoring and resource management. Our organization has fostered applying traditional Polynesian watershed management practices to present day management of marine resources. The objective is to raise community awareness about protection of marine resources through the combined application of traditional watershed management practices and modern scientific monitoring techniques. The project provides the community with the means of responsibly managing their own marine resources for sustainable fish and food production, and for the benefit of future generations through community education and coral reef monitoring. Ultimately, we are interested in monitoring change through science education and community based resource management.

Save Our Seas

We are working on research concerning awareness, community based coral reef monitoring and resource management for the Kapa'a Stream. The objective is to raise community awareness about protection of marine resources through the combined application of traditional watershed management practices and modern scientific monitoring techniques. The project provides the community with the means of responsibly managing their own marine resources for sustainable fish and food production, and for the benefit of future generations through community education and coral reef monitoring. Ultimately, we are interested in monitoring change through science education and community based resource management.

Save Our Seashore

Save Our Seashore (SOS) is a non-profit public advocacy group whose critical mission is to preserve and protect precious coastal resources.

Save Our Slough/Watershed Watchers

Education Project/Program for Flathead Community

Save Our South Bay Wetlands

SAVE OUR SOUTH BAY WETLANDS invites you to help us preserve the few remaining South Bay wetlands. Wetlands support teeming, abundant life. In South Bay wetlands, fish and shellfish find spawning grounds and ducks find cover and food for their young. Waterfowl of the Pacific Flyway, the flight path of millions of migrating birds, find wintering grounds or a haven for feeding and resting before continuing their journey. In adjacent seasonal wetlands, eagles, owls and hawks find prime hunting, while rabbits, foxes, raccoons, and other animals thrive within sight and sound of busy highways and industrial parks. Of San Francisco Bay's 200,000 acres of original wetlands, only 37,000 acres remain, Besides wildlife, these remaining wetlands and marshes are essential for pollution control, flood control, ground water recharge and saltwater intrusion control. Many of these remaining wetland parcels are proposed for development. SOS Bay Wetlands is acting to protect these wetlands and the quality of life they represent before they disappear.

Save Our Springs Alliance

The Save Our Springs Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization which works with its 3000-plus members and other conservation organizations to promote protection and responsible enjoyment of the Edwards Aquifer, its Springs and Hill County watersheds through public education, research and enforcement of local, state, and federal environmental protection laws. Our primary focus is protecting Barton Springs and its contributing streams from pollution and overpumping caused by rapid urbanization in Austin and the Hill Country watersheds.

Save Our Stream

Our mission is to educate the residents and students of the Chagrin River watershed about the threatened native Ohio brook trout, and work to preserve its habitat.

Save Our Streams

Save Our Streams (SOS) is the grassroots stream, river, and wetlands monitoring and restoration program of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA). Since 1969, we have trained volunteers in every state. IWLA chapters in 32 states use the SOS program and thousands of other programs use SOS monitoring methods. We track projects in all 50 states througn our database, and have produced a variety of workshops, booklests, fact sheets, training videos, habitat restoration guides, and curricula for grades 1-12

Save Our Streams

Save Our Streams Program

Save Our Suwannee, Inc.

Save Our Suwannee, Inc. is a grassroots group that organized for the purpose of educating the public about the vulnerable waters of the Suwannee River Basin. Pollution in the Suwannee River is increasing. To address this, SOS monitors water quality and ecosystems and follows land use changes and permitting in the Suwannee River Watershed in Florida.

Save the American River Association

Save the American River Assocation (SARA) is a grass roots organization established in 1961 to spearhead establishment of the American River Parkway (the "crown jewel" of the Sacramento County Park System) and adoption of the Parkway Plan. Our mission is to protect and enhance the wildlife habitat, fishery, and recreational resources of the American River Parkway. Our volunteer, non-profit group of over 400 members and Board of Directors work to ensure that the American River Parkway will survive and prosper for the benefit of future generations. SARA is the only local volunteer organization with the primary mission of protecting and, when necessary, fighting for the public interest in land and water issues concerning the Lower American River and the Parkway. Some of our achievements and responsibilities include: Publication of the RIVERWATCH, informing our members of current issues affecting the American River Parkway. Serving as advocate in cases where publicly owned Parkway property or zoning ordinances are threatened by private and commercial interests.

Save the Barren River

Operate a Spaces.msn blog and other information groups at Care2.com and yahoo.com to increase awareness of the Barren River and its decline.

Save the Bay

Save the Bay's activities focus primarily on monitoring the habitats of Narragansett Bay including assessing the health of salt marshes, evaluating restoration potential, groundtruthing aerial habitat surveys, and monitoring herring runs. We also conduct surveys of how people are using the urban rivers and waterfront to advocate for better management of urban waters.

Save the Bays Association, Inc.

Save the Bays Association monitors, on a monthly basis, Doctors Pass Inlet on the Gulf of Mexico and waterways a few miles to the north and south. We are assisted by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.

Save the Duck Committee

Save the Dunes Conservation Fund

Save the Dunes Conservation Fund is currently developing a watershed management plan for the Dunes Creek Watershed. The Watershed Plan will address nonpoint sources of pollution that cause E. coli exceedances and contribute to impaired biotic communities. The exceedances frequently require closing the beach to swimming at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Dunes Creek has been identified in the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Impaired Waters List. The Watershed Plan will assess current water quality and biological integrity using existing data and acquiring new data as necessary. The final plan will make recommendations for improving water quality in the Dunes Creek watershed and will engage the public in this process. Citizen input is encouraged at quarterly public meetings.

Save the Illinois River, Inc. (STIR)

Chartered to protect the Illinois River, its tributaries, and Lake Tenkiller.

Save the Manatee Club

Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by former Florida Governor Bob Graham and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. SMC was started so the public could participate in conservation efforts to save endangered manatees from extinction. Funds from the Adopt-A-Manatee program go toward public awareness and education projects; manatee research; rescue and rehabilitation efforts; advocacy and legal action in order to ensure better protection for manatees and their habitat Each year, SMC sends out press releases on manatee issues to local, state and national media. SMC also produces public awareness waterway signs that alert boaters to the presence of manatees. The signs are distributed free to Florida shoreline property owners through Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission district offices. Additionally, SMC produces waterproof decals for boats that have tips on how to reduce manatee injury and death. In conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Florida Audubon Society, SMC has produced brochures highlighting the problems associated with feeding manatee.SMC has been part of the U.S. Manatee Recovery Team and has participated in drafting and revising the Florida Manatee Recovery Plan. Club staff also serve on the state of Florida's Manatee Technical Advisory Council and make recommendations on many state and local task forces.

Save the Ole Piankatank, Incorporated

To raise public consciousness of the fragility of the Piankatank River and consequentially the Chesapeake Bay.

Save the Sound, Inc.

Work with local high schools - Bring students into the field to monitor water quality and study the watershed concepts. Students are exposed to suence (hands on), learn to connect members with concepts, summarize and present results after 5 months of monitoring.

Save the Tygart Watershed Associaiton

Efforts to deal with acid mine drainage, water quality, trash

Save The River/Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper

Save The River is an international, non-profit, member-based environmental organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the Thousand Islands Region of the St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education and research. We were designated the Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper in 2003 by the Waterkeeper Alliance and are a founding member (1982) of the international coalition, Great Lakes United. For almost 30 years, Save The River has taken a leadership role in advocating for both the St. Lawrence River itself and the area’s key interests that rely on a healthy environment. As the region's only environmental grassroots group, we have taken an active role in debates on water levels, water diversion, invasive species, wildlife and habitat restoration, air and water pollution, and, most especially, on the winter passage of ships and the expansion of St. Lawrence Seaway infrastructure. Since 1979, STR has successfully spearheaded efforts that have prevented commercial ships from transiting the St. Lawrence in the winter months and Seaway Corporation plans to engage the US Army Corps of Engineers in deepening the shipping channel and doubling its locks. Apart from our advocacy work, we maintain a number of on-the-ground research and educational programs, including: Muskie Catch and Release, Free Septic Surveys, Shoal Marking, and Water Quality Testing. Save The River maintains a year-round office staffed with two full-time and three part-time employees. STR sponsors an annual winter conference on the second weekend of February and an annual River Day celebration the last Saturday in July. STR publishes River Watch, a quarterly newsletter, as well as numerous pamphlets and brochures and produces for sale, t-shirts, bumper stickers, totes, and other merchandise.

Save The Valley, Inc.

Save the Valley is a non-profit volunteer organization incorprated in the Commenwealth of Kentucky and Licensed in the State of Indiana. Our purpose is to hold the line and prevent further pollution of our air, water, and land in the Valley of the Ohio River between Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky. STV represents environmental and public interest before regulatory agencies and at all levels of the court system.

Save Wetlands in Mayhews

Mayhew's Landing is important for our quality of life: *Adjacent to the Refuge, it is a buffer against urban sprawl *It protects us through flood control, groundwater recharge, and saltwater intrusion control *Like all wetlands, it filters pollutants from urban areas to keep them out of the Bay. *It is a feeding and breeding ground for migratory shore birds and waterfowl. Over 100 species of birds and animals, including the endangered Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, live there. Without wetlands like Mayhew's, they cannot survive.

Scajaquada Creek Watershed Advisory Council

The SCWAC mission is to develop and implement a community-based Watershed Management Plan for the Scajaquada Creek watershed, to encourage and support environmental stewardship efforts, and to provide for improved opportunities for public enjoyment of the watershed.

Scappoose Bay Watershed Council

Our purpose is to restore and enhance the Scappoose Bay Watershed. We have done numerous projects including a watershed assessment, a fish passage barrier assessment, public education, and other projects.

Scarborough Coastal Pollution Committee

Scarborough Coastal Pollution Committee monitors water quality in the Scarborough River watershed and works to pinpoint sources of pollution that threaten shellfish beds.

Scarborough Land Conservation Trust

The Scarborough Land Conservation Trust was originally founded as the Owascoag Land Conservation Trust in 1977, Owascoag being the Indian name for the area meaning "the land of many grasses". Later renamed the Scarborough Land Conservation Trust in 1984 to reflect and include the town's other rich natural areas in addition to coastal assets, its mission continues to be the acquisition, preservation, and management of unique land within Scarborough for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.

Scenic Hudson, Inc.

Scenic Hudson works to protect and restore the Hudson River and its majestic landscape as an irreplaceable national treasure and a vital resource for residents and visitors. A crusader for the valley since 1963, today we are the largest, environmental group focused on the Hudson River Valley. Our team of experts combines land aquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley's inspiring beauty and natural resources. Scenic Hudson's Great River Sweep is an annual volunteer cleanup of the Hudson River, its tributaries and public spaces, from Manhattan, to the Adirondack foothills. Each spring, thousands of volunteers join Scenic Hudson to clean, beautify, and restore the Hudson River and its riverfronts as public and natural resources. In 2004, over 6,000 volunteers participated in 236 cleanups and removed over 80 tons of trash.

Scenic Rivers Association of Oklahoma

Preserve and extend Oklahoma's system of scenic rivers.

Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association

Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association conducts water testing, river clean-ups, canoe trips, and educational programs and attends public meetings as water advocates. We also sponsor flyovers of problem areas.

School District of Waukesha

The School District of Waukesha's Fox River Sanctuary Program monitors the Fox River in 9 categories plus benthic evaluation each fall and spring. Our program is part of the grade 7 & 8 science curriculum and part of a K-8 integrated sequential environmental education program. Each year assorted 9-12 classes also monitor the Fox River and Pebble Creek which flows into it.

School of Environmental Studies

The School of Environmental Studies' program is part of a county-wide water monitoring series.

Schooner, Inc.

Schooner, Inc. is studying six sites on New Haven Harbor. We will be monitoring water quality weekly.

Schultz Lake Association

Mission: The mission of the Lake Superior Alliance is to work together to protect, restore and enhance the ecological and economic health of natural and human communities in the Lake Superior Basin. Projects: Educating citizens about government legal and regulatory initiatives in Lake Superior's jurisdictions which may help protect Lake Superior including the Lake Superior Lakewide Management Plan and specific regulatory initiatives. Citizen Involvement: Contact specifically targeted officials in order to educate and inform their decisions with regard to important regulatory issues. Attend public informational meetings. Year Founded: 1992

Scioto River Valley Federation

- "River Keeper" full time position - SQM Projects - In-stream habitat improvement projects - Steam assessment / Educational activities

Scotland School for Veterans' Children

THIS IS A SCHOOL. WE JUST VOLUNTEER TO HELP AROUND OUR COMMUNITY CLEANING UP THE WATERWAYS.

Scott Conservancy

Land conservation ,reparian and stream bank improvements, AMD treatment,water conservation education.

Scott Creek Watershed Council

Protect and enhance the natural economic and community values of the Scotts Creek Watershed.

Scott River Watershed CRMP Committee

Plans and prioritizes many restoration projects.

Sea Resources

Non-profit salmon recovery and education center

Seco Creek Water Quality Demonstration Project

The Seco Creek project currently has sixty five field demonstration sites with private land owners voluntarily installing 520 applications of 70 best management practices. 140 landowners representing approximately 80% of the land in the watershed have installed best managmenet practices that will maintain or improve water quality and/or quantity. Irrigation managment, crop residue use, conservation cropping sequences, nutrient management, integreated pest mangement, and buffer strips have been applied to approximately 70% of the cropland. Best management practices usch as irrigation management, proper grazing use, and nutrient management have been applied to approximately 92% of the pasture and hay land. filter strips, buffer zones, and furrow dikes have increased water infiltration and decreased sediment, pesticide, and nutrient runoff. Best management prcactices on grazing lands such as brush mangemnt, prescribed grazing, spring enhancemet, cross fencing, riparian area mangement, wildlife upland, habitat management, water development, and prescribed buring have been applied to 80% of the rangland in the project area. Ten water and sediment control structures have been installed to reduced sediment loading in streams and to improve recharge to aquifers. Food plot and watering sites for wildlife and been utilized to reduce their impacts on reiparian zones. Over 420 educational tours, programs and exhibits have reached more than 200,000 people in teh past eight years.

Second St. Environmental Partnership

We intend to eliminate the Brazilian Pepper Tree from our local shorelines. This is listed as an envasive plant species and is killing the local Mangove Trees our native species. The Mangroves are unique in they hold our shoreline together due to their root systems natural qualities

Seeley Lake Water District

Board of Directors adopted a resolution in 1994 to promote and strengthen watershed awareness and prctices. Board is currently involved in pilot project in partnership with Butte School of Mines and the City of Havre to do a Source water Assessment project that will ultimately be used as guidence for other public water suppliers in Montana.

Senior Environment Corps

Water Quality Monitoring by Senior Citizens in a Pilot Project in Pennsylvania. We also focus on intergenerational education and mentoring by partnering with local school groups..

Seqouyah Middle School Ecology Club

The Ecology Club at Seqouyah Middle School has adopted the creek, which borders the campus. Thanks to the efforts of the organization a sewage leak was repaired, eliminating contamination. Additional clean up efforts have been made as part of an ongoing process. The banks of the stream have been made into nature walks for education.

Sequalitchew Creek Council

Creek Restoration Tree Planting Public Awareness

Sequoia Paddling Club

We do an annual Russian River cleanup, membership ~300, RR deckupp ~~200 volunteers from all over.

Sequoia Riverlands Trust

Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT), a community-based non-profit, is dedicated to conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. SRT engages in land protection, stewardship and educational efforts in the Kings, Kaweah, Tule and Kern river watersheds from the southern Sierra foothills to the Tulare Lake Basin. Our efforts include: • Working with willing landowners on conservation easements and other forms of creative land protection • Using the best available science to care for and restore the land • Educating the general community about the value of conserving natural and agricultural resources • Showcasing on-the-ground conservation • Participating, as appropriate, in public planning efforts that keep our communities vibrant, thriving and beautiful Sequoia Riverlands Trust owns and manages seven nature preserves, protecting 4,566 acres. Through partnerships with dedicated landowners, voluntary conservation agreements protect 2,654 acres on 14 properties.

Seventh Generation/The Black River Environmental Center

Seventh Generation operates the Black River Environmental Center, providing year-round environmental education programs, with a special focus on interdisciplinary, place-based watershed management and education. As a GLOBE franchise and an "Adopt-a-Watershed" project administrator, we are a training center for schools, educators and the general public, as well as the base of operations for region-wide community beautification/preservation projects.

Severn River Association, Inc.

Established: 1911 Mission: Dedicated to preserving the quality of life around the Severn River and the river?s wildlife. Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter, monthly. A help book ?Watershed Conservationist?. Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Operation Clearwater (29yrs,)

Severn River Land Trust

Founded in 1988, the Trust supports the conservation of the river through the acquisition of easements and other land preservation tools.

Shade Creek Watershed Association

Our mission is to protect and restore water and fish habitat of the Shade Creek Watershed. Volunteer water monitoring was our primary focus, but since our inception in 1999, we have performed stream cleanups, roadside litter cleanups, and community outreach, especially with the local schools. Also, our remediation projects have grown in size. Through the funding of a Growing Greener Grant, we have installed an anoxic limestone drain (ALD) in the headwaters of Shingle Run, a naturally acidic tributary to Dark Shade Creek. Additional lime dosing will occur this spring. Dark Shade Creek is one of the largest polluters to the Stonycreek River, which is a great source of industrial grade water to Johnstown and is also a beautiful recreational river widely used for whitewater rafting. In an effort to decrease the effects of AMD, which is very prevalent in this region, we are working with the Dark Shade Brownfield Project to treat Laurel Run, another trib to Dark Shade Creek. With another Growing Greener Grant, we will be treating the "Skating Pond" and small AMD seeps with a limestone channel and wetlands. We are seeking further monies to expound on the adjacent walking park and make this area an aesthetically-pleasing recreational area. In conjunction with the Skating Pond treatment system, we have applied for yet another Growing Greener Grant to treat the Reitz #1 discharge, the fourth largest discharge in our watershed and has an average pH of 3.4. We have also partnered with a number of agencies and organizations and have assisted with some of their projects. One such project is the Gahagen Community Park. After meeting with the community, it was decided that a community recreation park would replace a large refuse pile that sat in the middle of town. The refuse was removed and a walking trail, pavilion slab, and volleyball and basketball courts were put in. Finishing touches will be added this summer. Finally, we are cooperating with the cleanup of three old coal mining buildings that will be restored for reuse.

Sharon Lake Association

Approved dor $20,000 Grant from DEP

Shasta-Tehama Bioregional Council

Landowners, managers, agencies, academia, labor, business, environmentalists workng toward ecologically, economically, and politically sustainable communities. Monthly meetings and occasional newsletters.

Shasta River Cooridor Resources Mngmt & Plan. Com.

All landowners, selected agencies/

Shavers Fork Coalition Inc

Outreach, cleanup, monitoring

Shawnee 4-H Club

Shawnee 4-H Club is primarily an educational program. Youth from ages 5 through 21 are given the opportunity to "count critters" in the water and to study the effects of agriculture and mining on the water quality of our streams.

Shawsheen Watershed Environmental Action Team

SWEAT is a 15 year old organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Shawsheen River. We hold monthly clean-ups to remove trash from the river channel. We are part of the newly-formed Shawsheen River Watershed Association; which addresses water quality, open space, land use, and habitat protection.

Sheboygan River Basin Partnership

The Sheboygan River Basin Partnership is an assemblage of conservation and environmental groups, local businesses, local, state, and federal agency staff, and individuals that are working together on Natural Resource issues in the Sheboygan River Basin. The partnership exists to bring together or enhance conservation information with each other and the public. The partnership meets on a regular basis and the public is invited toa attend.

Sheepscot Valley Conservation Assoc.

To conserve and restore the natural and historic heritage of the Sheepscot watershed.

Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance

Protect and restore the headwaters of the Sheepscot River through conservation easements, land acquisition, environmental advocacy and education.

Sheffield Land Trust

Be a voice for all who seek to guard the natural resources and rural character of Sheffield as it develops; preserve significant tracts of land, which enhance the quality of life for all who live, work or visit Sheffield; work in concert with town and regional agencies to attain these goals; engage in any activity consistent with these purposes.

Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Shell Lake NWR is in the southeast corner of Mountrail County, ND, west of Minot. The refuge is dominated by a 530 acre permanent brackish to sub-saline lake, surrounded by native grasses. The refuge receives water from Shell Creek and drains into Lake Sakakawea on the Missouri River. The refuge is managed to provide nesting and migration habitat for migratory birds. No public use is allowed on the refuge. Total watershed of about 95 square miles.

Shelton Land Conservation Trust

Preserve natural resources in Shelton, educate the public regarding local natural resources, and accept or purchase land and maintain it for the public benefit.

Shenandoah State Scenic River Advisory Board

It is the responsibility of the SSSRAB to comment on any action or prepared actions by governmental entities impacting the Scenic River.

Shenandoah Valley Pure Water 2000 Forum

The Forum is an umbrella group (non-profit) linking business, industry, agriculture, educators, local and state governments, and citizen groups. Our mission statement is to "promote water pollution prevention, prioritize and address water quality issues, and enhance environmental education in our schools and communities throughout the Shenandoah Valley watershed." One way the Forum intends to fulfill its mission statement is by serving as a communicator between partners and others in the watershed. We keep our partners aware of each other's activities, in order to foster the exchange of resources. By working together, we can accomplish bigger and better things! We also hold meetings for all partners, providing neutral ground for the exchange of ideas and opinions. We are currently working to establish a widely-accepted database for Shenandoah River watershed water quality data.

Shenango River Watchers Inc.

To cleanup protect and preserve the environmental, scenic and recreational attributes of the Shenango River. To date SRW has held 15 cleanups on the Shenango River since 4-01. The group has pulled over 45,000 pounds of illegal dumping from the watershed. The group does it's best to recycle as much as they can from the cleanups. Approx 10,000 pounds of steel glass plastic and other metals have been recycled. The group holds Tires recycling days once to two times a year to keep the tires from ending up in the river. To this date 1257 tires have been recycled. We have educated over 600 school children through programs offered between Srw and Thiel college. This year the group has built a community park in the city of Sharon Pennsylvania. The park contains two picnic shelters and a canoe launch. This provides public access to a section of the river where prior to that you had to get landowner permission. The group has a newsletter that is produced four times a year.The group holds many other functions too numerous to list.

Sherwood Forest Naturalist Program

Sherwood Forest Naturalist Program is an educational conservation program that produces proficient skill-oriented naturalists capable of conducting direct-action environmental missions. Our monitoring projects include SAV, stream, and species diversity surveys, and water quality monitoring. We also sponsor a full spectrum of restoration projects on the Severn River.

Shorewalkers, Inc.

A nonprofit group dedicated to promoting and preserving New York City's surrounding shores. Our environmental and outdoors group has been a leading advocate for projects such as the development of the 330-mile Hudson River Shore Trail, and the opening to the public of Donald Trump's Hudson River property.

Shorewood High School - Watershed Wisdom

"Watershed Wisdom" is a multidisciplinary course designed for high school students who want to explore the boundaries their local watershed. For two weeks each summer, we circumnavigate the Milwaukee River watershed at a human pace (bike, hike, paddle) on a human scale. Through formal and informal readings and observations, we discuss a wide range of issues and record our reactions in writing. At the end of the course, students share their observations and insights at a public reading. For their efforts, students earn one credit in health and one credit in English.

Short Creek Watershed Conservancy District

Show-Me Clean Streams

Show-Me Clean Streams conducts volunteer water quality monitoring and provides a broad community-based watershed partnership working to improve and maintain water quality in an urban/rural transition zone with extensive karst systems, natural areas, and multiple land uses.

Sierra Club-Foothills Group

Sierra Club - Alabama Chapter

Sierra Club - Alaska Chapter

The Sierra Club is a non-profit, member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment through public education and lobbying. Grassroots advocacy has made The Sierra Club America's most influential environmental organization. Founded in 1892, the Club is now more than 700,000 members strong. The Alaska chapter applies the principles of the national Sierra Club to the environmental issues facing Alaska. The Chapter's Executive Committee, conservation committees and member volunteers work to affect governmental and community actions regarding those issues.

Sierra Club - Arkansas Chapter

Environmental activism, lobbying, filing suit, writing letters to editor, etc., on water quality and air quality issues, forests, urban sprawl, etc.

Sierra Club - Atlantic Chapter

The Sierra Club is a non-profit, member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment through public education and lobbying. Grassroots advocacy has made The Sierra Club America's most influential environmental organization. Founded in 1892, the Club is now more than 700,000 members strong. The Atlantic Chapter applies the principles of the national Sierra Club to the environmental issues facing New York State. The Chapter's Executive Committee, conservation committees and member volunteers work to affect governmental and community actions regarding those issues.

Sierra Club - Cascade Chapter

The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. The Cascade Chapter is its voice for most of Washington State. Our members are some 30,000 of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet.

Sierra Club - Delaware Chapter

Publication: Delaware Sierra News - 5x year Our chapter seeks to protect the water resources of the state through participation in administrative processes, advocating better land use practices and recycling programs, and by getting people out into the areas threatened. We would like to see ALL of the waters of the state fishable and swimmable. Through Ugal steps got the state of DE on 10 year plan to colate TMDLs for usted waters. 3 years down - 7 to go!

Sierra Club - Georgia Chapter

Working to protect Georgia's environment/waterways through grassroots lobbying, legislation, public education, and outings.

Sierra Club - Hawaii Chapter

It shall be the policy of Sierra Club, Hawai`i Chapter, to support actions that protect Hawaii's land, water, and ocean resources from environmentally damaging and other inappropriate uses, and actions that preserve those resources for future generations. Position Statements 1. Recognize that the maintenance of extensive native watershed forest is essential for the maximum sustained yeild of both groundwater and natural surface water supplies. We support vigorous protection of watershed forest systems on all islands, particularly from the activities of feral mammals, from the spread of invasive plant species, and from the disruptive activities of man.

Sierra Club - Heartlands Group

The Heartlands Group is one of six local groups of the Hoosier Chapter of the Sierra Club. It covers the nine counties that surround Indianapolis. The Sierra Club was established in 1892; the Hoosier Chapter in 1975. It works on environmental issues of all types.

Sierra Club - Hoosier Chapter

The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by Naturalist John Muir. The mission of the club is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. The Hoosier Chapter of the Sierra Club serves Indiana and has seven local groups around the state that work on local issues including water quality.

Sierra Club - Illinois Chapter

Volunteer conservation organization. Advocacy for clean water in Illinois, recreation outings on Illinois waterways.

Sierra Club - Iowa Chapter

The Sierra Club's members are 750,000 of your friends and neighbors. And in the Iowa Chapter we number approximately 6,000. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Iowa Chapter has been active in the Club since 1972. The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Sierra Club and "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet." are registered trademarks of the Sierra Club

Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter

The John Muir Chapter (JMC) is the Wisconsin state branch of the Sierra Club. To better address regional, state and local issues, the Club is broken down into Chapters, which in turn contain local Groups. We are primarily a volunteer organization at this level, dedicated to environmental education and conservation. We have an executive committee of elected and appointed leaders, as well as two paid staff in our office in Madison. Our membership area covers the entire state of Wisconsin. What does the JMC do? We have an active conservation agenda within our Chapter that concentrate on a range of environmental concerns like water and air quality, sprawl reduction, transportation, smart growth, public lands, forests and more. We are also active in local elections, since one of our best hopes for long term gains is building a strong legislative base to protect our environment. However, the Sierra Club, as a whole, is well aware of the dangers of "all work and no play" so we are very active in group activities such as hikes, biking events, camping trips, water sports, group meetings and potlucks

Sierra Club - Kern-Kaweah Chapter

Our chapter has 1290 members. Several are actively interested in allstretches of the Kern River.

Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter

We have been active in local watershed preservation work for as long as any of us can remember. Our most recent efforts led to the permanent preservation of Bair Island wetlands. The last and largest unprotected wetland in the S.F. Bay Wildlife Refuge. We are also leading the fight to protect the Lexington Reservoir and Crystal Springs Reservioor from development in their hillsides.

Sierra Club - Lone Star Chapter

The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club consists of over 25,000 members. The Chapter spans the entire state of Texas, excepting El Paso, which is part of the Rio Grande Chapter. The Lone Star Chapter seeks protection and promotion of environmental water needs, water conservation, and rational drought management in the regional water planning process and in the development of the state water plan; promotion of proper groundwater management and protection of groundwater quality; protection of clean water and achievement of the highest levels of surface water quality; and strengthened regulation of confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to lessen their impacts on water quality.

Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter

The Maryland Chapter publishes the Chesapeake, the newsletter of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club. Maryland Chapter supports a broad range of environmental issues that support and protect water, land, and air

Sierra Club - Midwest Region

Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky.

Sierra Club - Mother Lode Chapter

Mother Lode Chapter serves 24 northern California counties. Volunteer leaders in 11 local groups work together to provide opportunities for Club members to explore, enjoy and protect the planet.

Sierra Club - New Hampshire Chapter

Grassroots/Politics/Advocacy

Sierra Club - New Jersey Chapter

NJ Chapter Sierra Club Mission Statement: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environments

Sierra Club - Northwest Region

Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska.

Sierra Club - Ozark Chapter

The Ozark Chapter works to fulfill hte mission of the Sierra Club - to protect, preserve and enjoy wilderness - in Missouri by engaging in grassroots environmental activism, legislative reform and organizing outings to the region's many rivers, streams and wild area.

Sierra Club - Pennsylvania Chapter

State chapter of National organization active on spectrum of environmental issues.

Sierra Club - Redwood Chapter

To preserve, protect and enhance our natural environment and ecosystems.

Sierra Club - Rhode Island Chapter

The Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club represents one of 63 chapters across the U.S. and Canada. Read about some of our history here. The RI Chapter Leadership consists of people giving some of their own time, to make a difference. In August 2005 the Sierra Club, along with the Rhode Island Public Interest Group (RIPIRG) and Toxics Action Center, filed a lawsuit in federal court against Bradford Dyeing Association (BDA), a textile finishing plant located on the banks of the Pawcatuck River in the Bradford section of Westerly. The plant discharges about 24 million gallons of wastewater monthly into the Pawcatuck. Among other things, the lawsuit references more than 200 times since June 2000 that the company has not met water quality standards in its required test samples, in violation of its state wastewater-discharge permit and federal environmental laws.

Sierra Club - San Diego Chapter

Local Chapter of National Sierra Club, a grassroots, volunteer led non-profit environmental organization working to protect the environment and providing opportunities to explore the natural world.

Sierra Club - San Gorgonio Chapter

Sierra Club - South Carolina Chapter

Mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth.

Sierra Club - Vermont Chapter

The Sierra Club is a non-profit, member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment through public education and lobbying. Grassroots advocacy has made The Sierra Club America's most influential environmental organization. Founded in 1892, the Club is now more than 700,000 members strong. The Vermont Chapter applies the principles of the national Sierra Club to the environmental issues facing Vermont. The Chapter's Executive Committee, conservation committees and member volunteers work to affect governmental and community actions regarding those issues.

Sierra Club - Virginia Chapter

The Sierra Club is a non-profit, member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment through public education and lobbying. Grassroots advocacy has made The Sierra Club America's most influential environmental organization. Founded in 1892, the Club is now more than 700,000 members strong. The Virginia chapter applies the principles of the national Sierra Club to the environmental issues facing Virginia. The Chapter's Executive Committee, conservation committees and member volunteers work to affect governmental and community actions regarding those issues.

Sierra Club - West Virginia Chapter

We love clean water, fresh air, and wild forests. And we're willing to work hard to protect the natural resources we cherish. Come join us as we enjoy, explore and protect the environment of West Virginia.

Sierra Club - Wyoming Chapter

The Sierra Club is a non-profit, member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment through public education and lobbying. Grassroots advocacy has made The Sierra Club America's most influential environmental organization. Founded in 1892, the Club is now more than 700,000 members strong. The Wyoming chapter applies the principles of the national Sierra Club to the environmental issues facing VWyoming. The Chapter's Executive Committee, conservation committees and member volunteers work to affect governmental and community actions regarding those issues.

Sierra Club -Midwest Office

Mission: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment. Projects: Education and lobbying. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Sierra Club -Midwest Office. Year Founded: 1892

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) is a diverse grassroots nonprofit organization consisting of environmental and neighborhood groups, labor unions, public health leaders, people affected by toxic exposure and others. Our core values include a commitment to the practice of social justice and multiracial democracy. Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition coordinates the work of CLEAN South Bay on behalf of environmental groups participating in the South Bay Copper/Nickel Total Maximum Daily Load process and is a stakeholder in the Santa Clara Basin Watershed Management Initiative. We present interactive information on groundwater contamination and point source and hazardous air pollutants in the Santa Clara Basin (USGS Coyote Basin) through our Eco-Maps series: www.svtc.org/svtchome.htm. Address: 760 N. First Street

Silver Lake Association of Madison

Silver Lake Association conducts monitoring of water quality of Silver Lake in Madison, New Hampshire.

Silvermine Community Association

Watch-dog group monitoring zoning, development projects, and water quality issues along Silvermine.

Simply Country

group, purpose to clean areas around the river or stream and or land, unfurtionaly we have notice sveral areas in and around Amarillo, Texasthat have become verey unsightly unfurtionly must of this mess (refrigarators, roofing,trash,mattress,junk)was caused by the cummunity we would start with a small group og four and try to show by example to the cummunity and education through school lectures at schools. We will display pictures of before and after of locations that we clean to show what a positive influences can have on the eviroment and community.thank you for your concern in this matter.

Simpson Creek Watershed Association

Water quality, sewage, flooding

Sinking Creek Biomonitoring Stream Team 134

Chemical and biological monitoring of the Sinking Creek Watershed, a tributary of the upper Black River located in Reynolds County Missouri. Tree planting within the riparian corridor,and stream bank stabilization projects, Litter pickup.

Siskiyou Resource Conservation District

Implement resource restoration projects.Our organization has worked to improve water quality and erosion reduction.

Sitka Conservation Society

Our goals are:to educate citizens on environmental issues,to help citizens, participate in the public process, to adovcate responsible stewardship of natural resources, to protect wilderness areas. The first major effort of SCS was to endorse the creation of a wilderness area on Yakobi and West Chichagof Island, an area of 380,000 acres.

Siuslaw Basin Watershed Plan. Comm.

SJWD Water District

Provide excellent quality water and related services to our current and future customers and lead efforts to protect our water resources while continuously improving cost effectiveness. We accomplish this through the collaborative efforts of our employees, outside resources and agencies employing sound business practices and optimal use of technology.

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group is a private nonprofit organization formed in 1990 to engage communities in habitat restoration and watershed stewardship in order to enhance salmon populations. As one of 14 Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups in Washington State, we are part of a coordinated effort to educate and involve the public in salmon enhancement activities across the state at the community level.

Skagit Land Trust

Skagit Land Trust protects wildlife habitat, wetlands, agriculture and forest lands, scenic open space and shorelines throughout the mainland and islands of Skagit County for the benefit of our community and as a legacy for future generations.

Skagit River Stewards

Skagit River Stewards perform yearly monitoring on the Skagit Wild and Scenic River corridor in conjunction with Forest Service biologists.

Skagit Stream Team

Padilla Bay Outreach Education conducts chemical and biological monitoring of Padilla, Nookachamps and Samish Bay watersheds. Local high school students, volunteers, and staff gather data in sub-basins and share data locally and nationally with Estuary Net, as the web site of each watershed..

Skagit Watershed Council

To understand, protect and restore the production and productivity of healthy ecosystems in order to support sustainable fisheries.

Skaneateles Lake

27 whole farm plans complete, 24 implemented; lake book published. City of Syracuse - primary driver of watershed protection efforts, received a 5-year filtration waiver (June 1999) under the Surface Water Treatment of the 1986 Amendments to the SDWA. Includes 3 components: public education; agricultural program; land conservation program.

Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program

The Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program is a cooperative effort between the Soil & Water Conservation District and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga, Cortland, and Cayuga counties, the USDA-NRCS, and the City of Syracuse to develop and implement Best Management Practices on farms in the Skaneateles Lake Watershed.

Skokomish Indian Tribe

Substantially restore watershed/ecosystem functions of the Skokomish River system and estuary on Hood Canal.

Skuna Watershed Drainage District

Slade National Wildlife Refugee

Slade NWR consists of terrain carved from Missouri Coteau glacial outwash and is interspersed with over 900 acres of wetlands. The primary function of the refuge has been to provide habitat for nesting and migrating waterfowl. Much of the refuge was farmed prior to acquisition as a refuge by the FWS. The soils have been reseeded to cover mixes which provide tall, dense nesting cover for waterfowl. The refuge hosts some of the most beautiful and productive marshes in the prairie pothole region. Management practices include farming, grazing, haying, burning, and planting nesting cover.

Sleepy Creek Watershed Association

Smallmouth Alliance

To protect and improve Smallmouth Bass habitat, and work for conservation/management changes that foster improved smallmouth populations.

Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee

The mission of the SLEPC is to preserve and enhance the water quality of Smith Lake and its tributaries for people, fish, recreation, and wildlife through education and volunteer efforts. With the end goal of knowledge about our water quality, we do participate in the Alabama Water Watch program and monitor about 15 to 20 sites around the watershed. We send qurterly educational newsletters, and also have quarterly membership/educational meeting with speakers from various agencies, professions, etc. to help us educate ourselves. In addition, we have a Spring and fall Watershed clean-up.

Smith Mountain Lake Association

The Lake Association is interested in improving life at the Lake and in the surrounding Counties by working to enhance water quality, balance water quantity, improve water safety, encourage responsible development and work with our local and state governments to benefit all residents. We work hard to keep our membership and the public informed of events and important issues. Our non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization is the largest volunteer association in the area with over 1400 family memberships.

Smith River Advisory Council

Formed in 1990, the SRAC is an independent group of representatives from: city, county, state and federal agencies; landowners; fishing groups; Smith River watershed resource users; environmental groups; tribes; and industry. These representatives attend open meetings to discuss Smith River fishery and wateshed issues. SRAC promotes forums that address questions and offer guidance concerning Smith River fishery issues and supports a basin wide approach toward Smith River resource managment. The goals of the SRAC include the following: 1. Coordinate and integrate fishery research and restoration efforts in the Smith River Basin. 2. Pursue funding sources to facilitate research and restoration efforts in the Smith River Basin. 3. Encourage and/or provide forums and materials to help educate the public about fishery/watershed issues of the Smith River Basin. 4. Facilitate the development of a Smith River fishery management plan to benefit the biological, social and economic aspects of the Smith River Basin and Del Norte County. This includes influencing legislation and/or regulatory agencies.

Smithfield High School

Blackstone River Watershed Education Project conducts biological tests on the Blackstone and Woonasquatucket Rivers. Blackstone watershed is part of the National Heritage Corridor.

Smoky Hill River Kanopolis Lake Watersheds

To protect and improve water quality in the Big Creek and Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds. A Watershed Restoration And Protection Strategies (WRAPS) plan has been developed for the protection and improvement of water quality.

Smoky Hills Resouce Conservation and Development, Inc.

Snake River Preservation Council

To protect and preserve the Snake River for wildlife and recreation. River Clean Ups; Environmental Watch Dogs. Reviewed and revised Asotin County Shoreline Management Plan.

Snake River Watershed Management Board

The mission of the Snake River Watershed Management Board is to provide a coordinated planning effort to evaluate the water quality of all the sub-watersheds of the Snake River. To determine where actual problems exist, set priorities and work cooperatively toward the implementation of solutions. Along with these goals, the Board seeks to improve the quality of the area's water resources for the enjoyment and well being of the surrouding communities.

Snohomish County Lake Management Program

Snohomish County Lake Management Program volunteers monitor water quality and general health of lakes.

Snohomish County Surface Water Management

Assist residents in the Snohomish River Basin with restoration projects, erosion control, invasive plant management and other concerns related to living near our waterways.

Snohomish County Watershed Stewardship Program

Work in partnership with citizens of Snohomish County to minimize damage from flooding and erosion, to protect and enhance water quality and aquatic habitats, and to preserve a water resource legacy for future generations. Activities include Streamside Landowner Workshops, restoration projects, volunteer opportunities.

Society for Ecological Restoration

To promote ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture. - Restoration expertise directory - Restoration training program - Annual international restoration conference

Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forest

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is now one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations. As a non-profit membership organization, the Forest Society is dedicated to protecting the state's most important landscapes while promoting the wise use of its renewable natural resources. Our accomplishments include: Helping to protect over one million acres of open space in the state Effectively promoting good land stewardship, through education and by example Advocating for public policies that encourage the wise conservation of natural resources To protect the state's most important landscapes and promote wise use of its renewable natural resources, model drinking water conservation easements available.

Soft Maple - Hay Creek

Soil & Water Conservation Society - Keystone

Soil and Water Conservation Society - Wyoming Chap

As a multi-disciplinary membership organization, we advocate the protection, enhancement, and wise use of soil, water, and related natural resources.

Solomon Valley Resource Conservation and Develoopment

Sonoma Ecology Center

Since 1990 Sonoma Ecology Center has been working toward a condition of sustainable ecological health in the Sonoma Valley through community-supported research, education, restoration and preservation. Citizen “Stream Stewards” and scientists are focusing their detective efforts on factors limiting the steelhead population - fish that act as indicators of the Valley’s health. Our Historical Ecology Project reaches into the past, providing perspectives that guide restoration and land use in the present. With the help of willing landowners and dedicated volunteers, we apply the best available science and techniques to repair habitats in streams and on the land—planting trees, building stream pools, removing invasive weeds—recreating the niches that Sonoma Valley’s native plant communities and animals need. Our education program offers hands-on science for Sonoma Valley schools and serves nearly 800 students each year. The Sonoma Garden Park offers experiences for students in sustainable organic farming practices.

Sonterra Watershed Management Area Committee

SWMAC is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of the Upper Hondo watershed, which includes the land, water, vegetation, and general environment surrounding and including the properties of the Ranches of Sonterra (ROS), located in Lincoln County, New Mexico. SWMAC plans to sponsor educational events and work in conjunction and in collaboration with other organizations in the area on projects that affect the Rio Bonito and subsequently the entire Upper Honda Watershed drainage. Preserving and enhancing the quality of the watershed include issues of fire safety, forest health, ground water maintenance, invasive vegetation, and river water quality and flow, all for the benefit of the public welfare.

Soque River Watershed Association

Our mission is to work with individuals and organizations in Habersham County to maintain and improve the Soque River, its triburtaries and Watershed.

Sotoyome-Santa Rosa RCD

Citizen education, develop sustainable managment practices for maintaining a healthy watershed.

Souhegan Watershed Association

The Souhegan Watershed Association represents the river and watershed in a number of projects - including water quality monitoring, the Adopt A Salmon Family program, river cleanups, canoe trips, and educational outreach.

Sounds Conservancy

The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program offers small grants to all university, and high school students, private individuals, and non-profit organizations whose projects are wtithin the sounds (and their adjacent coastlines) of Long Island, Fishers Island, Bloch Island, Rhode Island, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.

South Branch Kawkawlin River

A PL-566 Water quality watershed working to reduce sediment and nutrient loading on the Kawkawlin River. Works closely with Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association.

South Branch Science Consortium

Scientists, teachers, farmers, and students of science and agriculture working toward a better understanding of the watershed of the South Branch of the Potomac River. Volunteers participate in data collection and development on river statistics and water quality, and data presentation for public use. Volunteers are also involved in wetlands restoration, streambank protection and restoration, developing alternative agriculture (nut crops, fuel grasses, mushrooms and other forest crops), invasive plant and animal monitoring, removal and prevention, and promoting sound agricultural practices. Over 1200 trees planted in 2005-2006, restoration of wetland wildlife pond, wood turtle sighting, created new wildlife pond, wetland trail, riverside trail and woodland trails.

South Branch Watershed Association

The overall purpose of the Association is to preserve and enhance the natural resources of the South Branch of the Raritan River and its watershed. This purpose is achieved through a variety of programs that include: education and outreach, water quality monitoring, well testing, river clean-ups, open space acquisitions, planning assistance and advocacy.

South Branch Watershed Association of Hamsphire County

South Carolina Coastal Conservation League

Protect and preserve the cultural and natural resources of the South Carolina coast.

South Carolina Water Watch

Encourages SC citizens to become active in protecting the quality of the state's water resources.

South Cecil County Committee and Watershed Associa

South Chickamauga Creek LTP Workgroup

South Coast Watershed Council

Our mission is to protect and restore the watersheds of Curry County, Oregon, on the SW Oregon Coast. We have 10 watersheds, all with intact runs of native steelhead, chinook, and coho salmon.

South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District

Mission: To provide leadership in implementing conservation programs and technology that facilitate enchancement, sustainment and stewrdship of our natural resources and environment.

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resourc

To provide environmental and natural resource assessment, financial assistance, and regulation in a customer service orientated manner which provides protection of public health, conservation of natural resources, preservation of the environment and promotes economic development.

South Dakota Dept of Environment & Natural Resourc

South Dakota Lakes and Streams Association

South Dakota Lakes & Streams Association works with South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium in equipping and training citizens to assure the water quality of their watersheds.

South Dakotans for Natural Flood Control

Encourage cooperation in attaining joint organizational efforts to provide environmentally friendly flood control solutions with minimal social and agricultural impact.

South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force

The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force (Task Force) was established by section 528(f) of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1996. The Task Force consists of 14 members from four sovereign entities. There are seven federal, two tribal, and five state and local government representatives. The duties of the Task Force are to: Coordinate the development of consistent policies, strategies, plans, programs, projects, activities, and priorities addressing the restoration, preservation, and protection of the South Florida ecosystem; Exchange information regarding programs, projects and activities of the agencies and entities represented on the Task Force to promote ecosystem restoration and maintenance; Facilitate the resolution of interagency and intergovernmental conflicts associated with the restoration of the South Florida ecosystem among the agencies and entities represented on the Task Force; Coordinate scientific and other research associated with the restoration of the South Florida ecosystem; Provide assistance and support to agencies and entities represented on the Task Force in their restoration activities

South Fork

Bi-monthly monitoring on tributaries and the mainstem of the South Fork Catawba River since 1992. Parameters measured include nutrients, concentrations, bacteria counts and sediment loads. Urban and agricultural best management practice ave been installed and are being moitored as part of teh Long Creek National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Program.

South Fork American Watershed Partnership

South Fork Trinity River CRMP

South Fork Watershed Advisory Group

Purpose is to participate as part of the Idaho BAGs and WAGs initiative, providing opportunities for local stakeholders to have access to information and to provide a forum for discussion. The group has been in existence over eight years with recent meetings hosting BLM personnel presenting information relative to updating their management plans.

South Grand River

Preliminary meetings only (as of 11/4/96).

South Grand River Watershed Alliance

To support, encourage, and promote the enjoyment,restoration and protection and prudent management of our cultural and natural resources within the entire South Grand River Watershed

South Platte Natural Resources District

To provide the leadership in the management, protection and enhancement of the natural resources within the District.

South Platte River Commission

With $50 million in expenditures from 1995-99: have developed 133 acres of new riverfront parks, a flow management program, restored 3 miles of channel and natural riparian vegetation, and extremely active partnership under the South Platte River Commission.

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Our missision is to improve the understanding and stewardship of Pacific Northwest estuaries and coastal watersheds. The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (South Slough NERR) is a 4,771 acre natural area located in the Coos estuary on the south coast of Oregon. The Reserve was designated in 1974 at the first unit of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), a network of estuarine habitats protected and managed for the purposes of long-term research, education, and coastal stewardship. Established by Congress in 1972 as part of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), the NERRS is administered as a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the coastal states. In particular, South Slough NERR is affiliated with both NOAA and the Oregon Department of State Lands. The Reserve's immediate governing body is the South Slough NERR Management Commission whose members are appointed by the Governor of Oregon. South Slough NERR encompasses a mixture of open water channels, tidal and freshwater wetlands, riparian areas, and forested uplands. The Reserve supports and coordinates research, education, and stewardship programs which serve to enhance a scientific and public understanding of estuaries and contribute to improved estuarine management. Over the past 30 years, South Slough NERR has grown in the depth and scope of its programs and developed facilities to meet the needs of visitors and staff.

South Sound GREEN

South Sound GREEN (formerly known as Budd/Deschutes GREEN) involves teachers and students from five school districts and two colleges. Most students monitor local rivers, streams, and inlets. We effectively unite students with community members and orgnizations to take action on behalf of the environment.

South Two River Watershed District

Organized watershed district

South Yadkin River

To improve water quality using BMP's River used for public water supply.

South Yuba River Citizens League

SYRCL is a community-based, educational, nonprofit corporation dedicated to the protection, preservation and restoration of the Yuba River Watershed.

Southampton Watershed Association

Produced an award winning educational video about Southampton's watersheds. Our purpose is to educate our residents and participate in projects that improve the quality of water and life in the watersheds.

Southborough Open Land Foundation

Conserves land by undertaking or assisting the purchase or donations of land or easements.

Southeast Alaska Conservation Council

A coalition of 17 member groups in 13 southeast Alaska communities, SEACC works to reform management of the Tongass National Forest (America's largest forest) to maintain the health and integrity of the largest remaining temperate rainforest on Earth.

Southeast Land Preservation Trust

Southern Accents Realty, LLC is developing 170 home Community of Trotter's Farm in Historic Fairburn, Georgia. Approximately 35-45 acres will be set aside via Conservation Eastment for the protection and oversite of the Whitewater Creek Water Basin forming the basis for a Greenway along the I-85 corridor in South Fulton County. SAR, LLC is working with Southeast Land Preservation Trust for the programming and oversite in conjunction with local schools and the National Science for Youth Foundation

Southeast Minnesota Water Resources Board

Nine-county water quality planning organization

Southeastern Association for Virginia's Environmen

We are a coalition of concerned individuals, organizations, and businesses dedicated to the preservation and protection of the total environment of southeastern Virginia. Through our unified and concerted efforts, we believe we can make a difference in the policies and attitudes that will shape our environment and quality of life for future generations.

Southeastern Fisheries Association

Conservation, enhancement, and utilization of the fishery resource. Southeastern Fisheries Association is a trade association of seafood businesses. Members pay dues to belong.

Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition

The Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition (SAFC) is a non-profit organization formed in 1994 when conservation groups determined a regional voice was needed to address the increasing threats facing Southern Appalachian public lands. The objectives for the Coalition were to create a unified and compelling regional conservation vision for the 21st Century; to achieve greater representation in Washington DC ; and to strengthen grassroots groups with the tools and leadership needed to protect the forests at the local level - with organizational development, science, mapping, and regional coordination. SAFC is now comprised of 22 of the best conservation groups spanning the six states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. SAFC calls out not only to the conservationist and the activist, but also to every citizen to engage in the discussions and take the action that can lead us in the direction of health for our forests, our lands, and our people. Through SAFC’s Conservation Vision, and with our growing list of members and partners, we work to: • Improve management of the 4.6 million acres of public land in the region – especially roadless areas, old growth forests, and key habitats; • Add acres to our protected landscape through public and voluntary private actions; • Strengthen grassroots organizations and citizen leadership in the region. The Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition advocates a new way of understanding the region that employs both regional and landscape analysis and planning. If we are to achieve the ambitious goal of protecting and restoring the essential natural qualities of the Southern Appalachians, a regional perspective is fundamental. SAFC plays a crucial role in providing this perspective. By uniting local, state, regional and national conservation organizations from Alabama to Virginia and equipping them with the science, fundraising, and organizing tools they need to attract, inspire, educate and mobilize stakeholders - we provide a stronger and louder stakeholder voice on behalf of our mountains and communities.

Southern Alameda Creek Watershed Project

- HACCP-Based program to control cryptosporidium and other water borne pathogens in the Southern Alameda Creek Watershed - April 1997 - HACCP-Based source water protection program for the Southern Alameda Creek Watershed - Dec, 1999

Southern Alleghenies Conservancy

Our multi-faceted program features water quality protection and improvements; protection and creation of wetlands; protection of significant habitats; creation of linear and water-based recreational parks; preserving the natural beauty of stream corridors, flood plains, and scenic vistas; making all parks handicapped-usable; promoting forest stewardship and urban forestry; promoting solid waste management; promoting soil stewardship for sustained agricultural production without environmental degradation; and preservation of cultural and historic resources. SAC is involved in abandoned mine drainage abatement projects; wetland delineation and protection, habitat acquisition, stream restoration and related endeavors. SAC is a non-profit non-government organization that serves Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties in Southwestern PA.

Southern Environmental Law Center

To protect the natural resources and beauty of the southeast through legal advocacy. For the past 20 years, the Southern Environmental Law Center has used the full power of the law to conserve clean water, healthy air, wild lands, and livable communities throughout the Southeast. As the biggest, most powerful environmental organization headquartered in the South, SELC is able to work simultaneously in all three branches of government, and in all of our six focus states, to comprehensively address the most urgent problems facing our region. SELC is using targeted legal action to stop or prevent environmental abuses and ensure that existing laws and policies are enforced. By choosing our cases carefully, we are able to set far-reaching precedents.

Southern Illinois University

The Rivers Project provides educational materials, equipment and training on a variety of water education programs. Curriculum materials for high school and middle school students and teachers include the Rivers Project set of units: biology, chemistry, earth science, geography, language arts and mathematics. Combining the units allows schools to develop an interdisciplinary curriculum based on river study. Groundwater and zebra mussel curriculum units are also available.

Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission

Several public meetings will be held to develop map and inventory of values and threats on rivers in the region. We will also collaborate with the State Agency of Natural Resources in their monitoring program in the region and will organize volunteers and school groups to survey sections of the rivers.

Southwest Environmental Center

The mission of the Southwest Environmental Center is to restore and protect the natural heritage of the Southwest. Through education, advocacy and on-the-ground projects it works to enhance native habitat and biodiversity in southern New Mexico and west Texas. While maintaining an active involvement in a broad range of environmental issues, its activities are largely focused on restoring the Rio Grande River to ecological health.

Southwest Florida Water Management District- SWIM

Surface water improvement and management. Various habitat restoration projects involving estuaries, lakes, streams, rivers, uplands, including stormwater treatment, water quality, and seagrass monitoring

Southwest Mississippi Resource Conservation and Development

Southwest Mississippi Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. (SW MS RC&D) is one of seven groups forming the Mississippi Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (MARCDC). RC&D is a "Project to Develop our Natural and Human Resources for Community Improvements". SW MS RC&D provides for the interests of Adams, Amite, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Marion, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Walthall, and Wilkinson Counties. Projects and activities are selected to meet goals and objectives identified by a Council made up of two representatives from each of the 12 counties. Funds and technical assistance are solicited from local, state and federal agencies as well as organizations, foundations and corporations.

Southwest Ochiltree County Women's Group

Protection of our wetlands and water.

Southwest Research and Information Center

Southwest Research and Information Center exists to provide timely, accurate information to the public on matters that affect the environment, human health, and the community in order to protect natural resources, promote citizen participation and to ensure environmental awareness.

Southwest Wetlands Focus Area

The Southwest Colorado Wetlands Focus Area is a non-regulatory, non-profit partnership of voluntary and willing participants. Our mission is to preserve wetlands, riparian areas, and associated uplands through community partnerships, conservation, enhancement, restoration, creation, and education. The area of focus is southwest Colorado and its drainages that extend into New Mexico and Utah.

Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association

Strives to preserve, protect, educate and assist in acquisition of wetlands. Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association (SWIA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1979. SWIA is dedicated to the education in and acquisition, preservation and restoration of wetlands. Since 1979, SWIA has managed $30 million of wetlands projects in the Tijuana Estuary. SWIA works in collaborative partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies and is a cooperating association with California State Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association (SWIA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1979. SWIA is dedicated to the education in and acquisition, preservation and restoration of wetlands. Since 1979, SWIA has managed $30 million of wetlands projects in the Tijuana Estuary. SWIA works in collaborative partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies and is a cooperating association with California State Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association (SWIA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1979. SWIA is dedicated to the education in and acquisition, preservation and restoration of wetlands. Since 1979, SWIA has managed $30 million of wetlands projects in the Tijuana Estuary. SWIA works in collaborative partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies and is a cooperating association with California State Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. SWIA supports education programs at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center and serves as a public member of the Management Authority plus various committees countywide. SWIA’s volunteer Board of Directors is committed to preserving wetlands and working wherever needed.

Southwestern Ecoregion Planning Group

Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation and Development, Inc.

The Southwestern Illinois RC&D, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation formed in 1989 to address regional natural resource concerns to help find ways to solve regional issues and also to assist in the development of the natural resources for the betterment of the community. Technical assistance is provided to the Southwestern Illinois RC&D, Inc. through USDA-NRCS.

SOLV Watershed Programs

A waterway stewardship and education programs working to increase volunteer action in watersheds across the state. SOLV operates Oregon's Adopt-a-River program that encourages citizens to adopt a stretch of their favorite waterway. SOLV's Team Up for Watershed Health program works on urban stream restoration in the Portland Metro area. The Down By The Riverside program is the largest statewide watershed enhancement day in the nation. Each of these programs includes a service learning component.

SOS Response Team

SOS Response Team oversees data collection for six sites around Seldovia as part of the Cook Inlet Keeper program. We also train and educate people about preventing and responding to small petroleum or hazmat incidents and awareness of local subsistence

Spartanburg Area Conservancy

To protect and preserve natural areas of ecological, historical, and aesthetic value to enhance the quality of life for all residents and future generations.

Spawners

SPAWNERS is a grassroots, volunteer organization whose mission is: to protect the San Pablo Creek Watershed and inspire community appreciation and stewardship through advocacy, education, and habitat restoration. SPAWNERS began on Earth Day 2000 when over ninety volunteers came together to remove ivy, blackberry, and garbage from the grounds of the El Sobrante Library bordering San Pablo Creek. This effort evolved into the El Sobrante Library restoration project, which includes community demonstration gardens and extensive creek side re-vegetation. This project has attracted hundreds of volunteers and has been continually successful in meeting and expanding its goals. As interest and participation has grown over the years, we have undertaken additional programs and projects and have increased our geographic scope to cover the entire watershed from San Pablo Dam to the Bay. More than 85% of our volunteers come from the unincorporated El Sobrante Valley, a community of about 12,000 residents.

Spencer County Riverwatch

Spencer County Riverwatch recently implemented a program of bimonthly biological and chemical monitoring on Anderson River and Crooked Creek watersheds with the addition of other watersheds as more volunteers are recruited.

Spirit of the Rogue Nature Center

Working in development of an outdoor living laboratory and eco-lab partnership project with main U.S. resource agencies, to foster appreciation of the multiple/sustainable use of natural resources and the role of stewardship in helping to assure that our youth and future generations will have a natural world in which to live.

Spokane Watershed Education Alliance

The Spokane Watershed Education Alliance helps students in grades 3-12 participate in age-appropriate monitoring activities within their own subwatersheds of the Spokane watershed. These activities are part of an integrated multi-displinary study of their watersheds.

Sportsman's Pond Association, Inc.

Sportsman's Pond Association works to protect what is right and correct what is wrong in our 100-acre pond and adjoining properties.

Sportsman's Voice of Illinois

SVI's goal is to get the Sportsman's voice heard in conservation related matters. Using the media as a primary tool will be a main priority. Membership is free....Please contact us if you have anything you'd like to see submitted as a project.

Sportsmen Conservationists of Texas

Conservation of natural resources.

Spring Branch Creek

Conservation tillage (40% or greater on 3,500 acres) Nutrient and pest management - 6,100 acres

Spring Creek Coalition

The Spring Creek Coalition(SCC) is a nonprofit organization comprised of private landowners and citizens. SCC's objectiv is to preserve Spring Creek and its watershed through community involvement. Activities include litter clean-up, water quality monitoring and biological studies. Public meetings offer information on improved management practices for home, land, and livestock. SCC advocates the rights and responsibilities of landowners to protect their own natural resources.

Spring Creek Priority Area Local Work Group

Spring Creek Watershed Community

Promoting actions that protect and enhance the quality of life, environment and economy throughout the watershed while maintaining and improving the high quality of Spring Creek and its tributaries.

Spring Creek Watershed Partnership

The Spring Creek Watershed Partnership is a group dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the fish and wildlife resouces in Spring Creek, Georgia. On October 8, 2003, a Conservation Stewardhship Agreement was signed by local, state and federal governments and non-profit organizations. This agreement is the foundation of the partnership that includes protection of important resources, restoration and enhancement for surrounding habitats, and by-laws for the function of the Partnership. The Partnership has a Steering Committee, Outreach Committee, and Technical Committee. A full stream assessment is in the process of being completed to rank and prioritize habitat restoration projects. Additionally, a management plan is being developed to direct long-term activities for the Partnership. Several stream related restoration project are in the process of being designed and completed.

Springfield Science Museum

The River Education Awareness Program is a middle school science program which includes 2,000 students. Trained volunteers teach the students in the classroom and then take them on a field trip to sample the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the Mill River in Springfield.

Springside School Biology Classes

Springside School Biology Classes monitor Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon watershed. In addition to water quality studies, we conduct erosion studies, generating 3-D images of erosion ditches and calculating their volume over time, using NIH Image software. Articles published in 1)The Science Teacher, 12/98 - "Stream Studies" 2)Chestnut Hill Local 1/29/99

Spruce Creek Association

The Spruce Creek Association is a group of citizens and organizations working together to provide a framework to coordinate the assessment of the Spruce Creek Watershed’s conditions and to implement and monitor proven management practices that support environmental and economic vitality for the communities of the Spruce Creek Watershed and adjacent areas. The association is composed of a broad array of participants with interest in, livelihoods around or on, or land ownership with the Spruce Creek Watershed.

Spruce Up Croswell - Black River Watershed Clean-Up

Annual clean-up and removal of debris from the Black River which flows through the City of Croswell.

Squam Lakes Association

Protection and conservation of the Squam Lakes Watershed. Volunteer monitoring of lakes and tributaries. Youth outdoor education programs. Trail construction and maintainance. Legislative advocacy and boating safety.

Squaw Creek

1996 Topography completed. 2' contours. HEC-RAS model and Hec-1 model is completed.

Squaw Creek Watershed Coalition

Education,Restoration/Conservation,Water Quality Monitoring

St Croix Lakes

The St Croix Lakes Cluster Priority Watershed Project includes two eutrophic lakes (Baldwin-Pine and Squaw) and two mesotrophic lakes (Bass and Perch). The project has a 25 member advisory committe made up of watershed residents. The project has an implementation life of 8 yrs ending in 2005. The project has 800,000 dollars approved to install Best Management Practices to control runoff pollution.

St Joseph River

Approval for WQIP, WQ monitoring efforts at 15 pesticide sites & 14 E-coli sites,Sediment Reduction Plan completed, developing GIS capabilities on St Joseph River, Use of Cross Slot Planter at 2 sites, 18 acre wetland reserve site, Hamilton Lake W/S Land Treatment Project, 2 sites funded with EWP funds, Funding proposal submitted, Fish Creek, WQ Monitoring, Prairie Grass Program, Cedar Crk W/S Alliance-2 stream labelled signs, Organization of "Canoe Trail" maintenance effort, Volunteer water monitoring for Clear and Hamilton Lakes, WQ Mobile Education Unit, Forestry field days, Abandoned well plugging demo, Possible sub-conservancy district, Groundwater Festival, No-till drill over 325 acres, Tree sales at 15,000, Several completed construction projects, 1 waterway fully constructed, Aprox 60% of W/S planted by 06/24/96, 15 requests for wetland demonstration, State Windbreak program, Tillage transect started on 06/28/96, Proposal for Toledo Harbor Sediment Reduction Project, WQIP, WQ Monitoring equipment for Noble Co watersheds, Well water testing, Field Day.

St Regis Mohawk Tribe

Environmental protection of St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Reservation natural resources, and the health and welfare of residents and the surrounding area.

St. Andrew's Long Term Ecological Resource Monitoring Program

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: rivers, lakes, wetlands Type of Monitoring: chemical, biological, physical, site assessment, debris cleanup

St. Andrew's School

We measure physical and biological features of the Noxontown Pond and the Appoquinimink River several times each year.

St. Clair River Waterways for Wildlife Project

Through the St. Clair River Waterways for Wildlife Project, corporate and other private landowners in the St. Clair River Basin are called to take the lead in developing and promoting wildlife habitat management activities needed for the protection of biodiversity throughout the region. Our goal is to engage an international coalition of individuals, schools, corporations, conservation organizations and state, federal and provincial agencies in a coordinated effort to enhance wildlife habitat in the St. Clair River Basin.

St. Clair Shores Waterfront Advisory Committee

Our goals are directed towards promoting better water quality, a cleaner Lake St. Clair and greater public awareness concerning our waterfront stewardship. We are a pro-active group who does beach cleanups, storm drain stenciling, wildlife projects like wood duck and bat projects, stream monitoring, highway cleanups, create brochures and give student scholarships to deserving students, just to name a few of our projects. Please visit our website for more information.

St. Croix International Waterway Commission

The Commission plans and facilitates management initiatives for the St. Croix River system, forming the boundary between the State of Maine and the Province of New Brunswick, Canada.

St. Croix River Association

St. Croix Valley Scenic Corridor Coalition

Mission: To promote awareness of the scenic, natural, and cultural values of the rvierway through active participation of organizations, citizens and government in order to protect the scenic resources fo the St. Croix River Valley. Projects: Part of the St. Croix Regional Wireless Group that published a resource booklet about cell tower installations, design and model ordinances. Citizen Involvement: Serve on committees, report on successes/challenges of their own projects, research existing ordinances, recruit new members, suggest and help implement new projects, help develop human resource directory. Year Founded: 2002

St. Johns River Alliance

St. Joseph County Well Testing

St. Joseph County Well Testing conducts voluntary well testing for nitrates, pesticides, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), and metals.

St. Joseph River Basin Commission

To preserve, improve and maintain the water quality of the St. Joseph River Basin, through monitoring programs and information dissemination. The commission currently acts as the clearinghouse for the water quality information concerning the St. Joseph River Basin. Acts as a liason to several groups interested in River Cleanup and volunteer monitoring.

St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative

Promote landuse practices that are environmentally, economically compatible to improve water quality in the St. Joseph River Watershed

St. Louis River Board

Made up of elected representatives from the counties and townships in the St. Louis River watershed and the Fond du Lac Tribe. Mission is to develop a strong management and protection plan for the St. Louis River and its two main tributaries, the Whiteface and Cloquet Rivers.

St. Louis River Citizens Action Committee

Working together to restore, protect and enhance the St. Louis River. Coordinating community efforts, increasing public awareness, focusing on the St. Louis River Area of Concern, and helping to implement the St. Louis River System Remedial Action Plan. Year Founded: 1996

St. Louis River Watch

St. Louis River Watch works with students and teachers to incorporate River Watch concepts into existing science curriculum.

St. Mary's River Watershed Project

Established: 1993 Mission: To coordinate various activities of environmental and civic groups concerned with the St. Mary's River environment and sustainable development & ecosystem management and to archive information about St. Mary's River.

St. Patrick's School

We monitor the water quality of the Grand River and the Looking Glass River in Portland, MI. Some of the test we perform are DO, BOD, nitrate levels, phosphate levels, pH, and fecal coliform. These test are completed in October and May.

St. Thomas Academy

St. Thomas Academy's Environmental Studies Class conducts water quality studies for the Mendota Heights City Council, Dakota County Urban Lawn Care Program, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Dodge Nature Center, and Pagel Pond Neighborhood Association.

Standing Bear Lake Watershed Council

Watershed Council conducts educational programs in the watershed relating to runoff pollution prevention from homes, businesses and construction sites.

Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy, Inc.

Mission: Preserve and protect field and forest and support rural community values along the lower St. Croix River. Projects: Land acquisition in fee. Conservation easements. Restoration. Citizen Involvement: Give money, provide volunteer labor, enjoy the 1301 acres open to the public. Year Founded: 1994

Standley Lake Monitoring Program

Standley Lake Monitoring Program provides data to support watershed protection efforts and assess the long-term water quality trends. Standley Lake is a municipal drinking water supply that serves about 250,000 people.

Standley Lake Monitoring Program

Staunton River Watch

The Staunton River Watch was formed after several incidents caused local citizens to be concerned about who was watching out for the Staunton River, which is located in the Roanoke River watershed and is the section of the Roanoke River from Smith Mountain Lake to the Kerr Reservoir.

Steamboat Creek Restoration Steering Committee

The Steamboat Creek Restoration Project is a community-wide, cooperative effort to restore, enhance and preserve the Steamboat Creek Watershed. A group of concerned citizens led by the Washoe-Storey Conservation District including public, private agencies and citizens gathered to write the Steamboat Creek Restoration Master Plan for the watershed. The Steamboat Creek Restoration Plan is a guide for policy makers, landowners, developers, and citizens with interest in land adjacent to Steamboat Creek and its tributaries. The recommendations in this plan are voluntary for current landowners. The plan was developed by studying and inventorying the geomorphologic characteristics of the Creek, approved but unbuilt developments adjacent to the Creek, and existing land use policies around the Creek in order to identify strategies to reduce pollution in Steamboat Creek which ultimately enters the Truckee River.

Steamboaters

The group's mission is to preserve, promote, and restore natural production of North Umpqua wild fish populations and their habitats.

Stephen Foster Lake

Federal Clean Lakes Phase I Study completed.

Sterling Falls Gorge Natural Area Trust

To protect and conserve the unique environmental asset that is Sterling Falls Gorge, using its protection as an example and a leading wedge for the protection of similar areas in northern Vermont which share its special scenic beauties and unusually rich plant and wildlife habitat.

Stetson Brook Team

The Stetson Brook Team is a member of the state of Maine's DEP Stream Team Program. The Stetson Brook Team is particularly interested in presevering and improving trout and other fish habitat on the section of Stetson brook between N 54 12' and 33" E and Stetson road bridge. This area is a particularly diverse habitat and was the center of a Maine Forestry Service study on beetle's finding this area to be one of only 11 similarly diverse habitats in Maine, with two new beetle species in the state identified. A more complete listing of the flora an fauna in our teams area can be found on our National Wildlife Federation page. The Stetson brook team is interested in understanding the former Alewife run and potential for restoration on Stetson brook. As well we are interested in frog and amphibian populations and beetles and their unique roles as highly sensitive monitors of the environment and generally the biodiversity unique to Stetson brook.

Stevens and Permanente Creek Watershed Council

Our mission is to involve all interested parties in protecting, improving, and restoring the Stevens and Permanente Creeks watershed through collaboration and consensus management. We are a collection of community residents, city representatives, agency officials, scientists, environmental advocates, and other interested stakeholders with a common vision for a better watershed. All community members and interested parties are invited and strongly encouraged to attend and participate! Our website is http://www.spcwc.org

Stewards of the Platte

Non-profit Environmental Education whose purpose is to provide education and promote awareness of the Platte River and its related ecosystems.

Stewards of the St Johns River

SSJR is a private, nonprofit, citizen organization which seeks to restore, preserve, and protect the water of the St. Johns River and its tributaries for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Stillaguamish River Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

Stilliquamish Tribe

Provide an opportunity for Stilliquamish Tribal members to exercise their federally recognized Treaty Rights. Improve and protect water quality and fish habitat for future generations. We have created a five year database of water quality monitoring at 30 sites in the watershed.

Stillwater River and Greenville Creek State Scenic & Recreational Rivers

The Stillwater River and Greenville Creek, located between Greenville and Dayton, are components of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program with Scenic and Recreational designation in Darke, Miami and Montgomery counties. The program's goal is to preserve and protect the natural qualities of Ohio's finest streams for future generations.

Stillwater River Association

Local landowners involvement along a scenic river, Stillwater River and Greenville Creek providing dos and don'ts for streambank conservation.

Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

The purpose of the Stilly-Snohomish Task Force is to restore and enhance salmon habitat, to facilitate the cultural shift necessary to complete our mission through public education, and to protect habitat in the Stillaguamish and Snohomish River watersheds.

Stilwell Junior High Water Study

Stilwell Junior High Water Study monitors the Walnut Creek, a tributary of the Raccoon River. Our purpose is to educate middle school students about water as a finite, controllable resource.

Stone Lagoon Action Committee

Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association

The Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association is a member supported non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of the natural environment in the 265-square mile region drained by Stony Brook and the Millstone River. We are committed to improving community awareness of environmental issues, protecting water quality and quantity, and supporting informed land use decision-making.

Stony Creek Anglers

We are a group of about 6 volunteer monitors that take monthly chemical and physical measurements of the Stony Creek Watershed in the Greater Norristown Area of Pennsylvania. We were founded by the Stony Creek Anglers, an NPO.

Stonycreek and Little Conemaugh Rivers

Funded and implemented acid mine drainage treatment systems and other educational, public access, water quality activities.

Strafford Rivers Conservancy

This county land trust operating in Strafford County, New Hampshire, works on land conservation and river protection on seven major county rivers. It is also involved in conservation and protection of farm lands, forests, wetlands and scenic areas through education and conservation.

Straight Creek Clean-up Committee

Group of local entitities, state and federal agencies committed to the restoration of the Straight Creek watershed in Colorado.

Straits Watershed Council

The Straits Watershed Council seeks to sustain and improve the health of our lakes, streams, wetlands, shorelines, and groundwater through advocacy, education, and action --- individual action and community action. 2008 projects include recycling education and advocacy, Lake Michigan shoreline clean-up, and stream and shoreline problem definition.

Strategic Cable Alliance

"WaterFronts" is show series designed to air via Strategic Cable Alliance. "WaterFronts" Series spotlights the relationship of waterbodies to communities, as well as cultural,economic social, educational, and recreationalimpacts. "WaterFronts"seeks out those groups and individuals that are making an impact in their watershed. And helps to empower the general public through suggesting ways they may be invited to participate.

Streamkeepers of Clallam County

Streamkeepers volunteers assess 22 measures of biological, physical, and chemical stream health through a structured quarterly monitoring program designed to provide useful, credible data to local natural resource planners acting to protect and restore streams. We also perform a variety of special monitoring projects at clients' requests.

Streamteam

The StreamTeam program is a volunteer based stream restoration and environmental education program of Clark Public Utilities' Watershed Enhancement program. The StreamTeam completes projects that include native tree plantings, environmental education, water quality monitoring and maintenance of our restored sites. In addition to our restoration opportunities, we also have an extensive watershed education program that includes service learning outings and the Stream Stewards program. The Stream Stewards program is a learn-n-serve program which provides 45 hours of hands-on watershed education ranging from hydrology and geology to native plants and stream ecology in exchange for 45 hours of volunteer time. Not only is the StreamTeam committed to bringing salmon back to Salmon Creek but to facilitating meaningful, hands-on experiences in our community. Visit our webpage for more information at www.StreamTeam.net.

StreamTeach, Inc.

StreamTeach's mission is to provide St. Louis and the Midwest with a stream environment for education, conservation, recreation, and world-class athletic competition. Our activities include monitoring Watkins Creek, organizing cleanups along the creek and developing an ongoing group of concerned citizens to act as care takers - a block captain type of approach. Last year we hosted two cleanups and pulled over 5 tons of trash from the creek. This year we have both a Spring - April 16th and Summer - June 17th cleanup planned. Our other activities include teaching canoeing and kayaking and training canoe and kayak instructors. We are hosting a workshop for instructors to learn how to include persons with disabilities in their programs this June. We are a local St. Louis organization. We monitor the creek and adjacent land.

Striker Water System

Conservation of adjacent watershed areas, not related to Cherry Creek as the creek drainage is below local neighborhood private well systems.

Student Stream Teams of Kent County

Student Stream Teams monitor small tributaries of the Grand River. We provide educational opportunities for children to learn basic scientific inquiry, and for school staff and students to take ownership of local watersheds.

Student Environmental Network

Student Watershed Research Project

The Student Watershed Research Project (SWRP™) is a long-term riparian and aquatic monitoring program that couples watershed education with the collection of high quality data. SWRP coordinates long term stream monitoring in the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan area while offering training and technical assistance to teachers and volunteer monitors in other areas. Since 1991 SWRP has involved more than 13,000 high school students in the study of their local streams and watersheds. All data and student abstracts are available on our web site as well as infomration on training and materials. SWRP is a self-funded program in PSU's Environmental Sciences and Resources.

Students for Environmental Awareness Club

Our Environmental Awareness group focuses on the clean up and the restoring of the streams in our area. We focus on educating others about how the small things make such a big difference. Lately, we been doing a lot of small projects,which we accompanied by the medias, the Mayor Keith Villere, members from the Lake Ponchatrain Basin Foundation,volunteers that assisted us in the clean up activities. Our main purpose is to educate people on how pollution affects us all no matter how long it has been there. This year we have added a stream restoration internship project for seniors. The project is funded by an EPA 5 Star Grant in association with Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation.

STAND

STAND creates partnerships in response to political issues in order to resolve watershed-related issues at the request of our membership. We work throughout the Delaware River drainage basins in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.

Sudbury River Watershed Monitoring and Protection

SWAMP was created in 1998 to monitor the river and encroaching development. We actively solicited for volunteers to conduct a stream team inventory and draw up our goals and plans. We do monthly water sampling, depth and flow measurements. We have canoe your river days and have participated in Massachusett's annual Biodiversity days. Our group is highlighted at the local library starting with June as rivers month and throughout the summer. We actively promote the river within the town at schools and youth groups, heritage day and the local town history museum.

Sudbury River Watershed Organization

The Sudbury River Watershed Organization is made of several smaller watershed, streamteams and land organizations. It's purpose is to protect the river from harmful over-development, water withdrawels that may affect the flows of the river and tribs and to educate and reach out to the public about the importance of our river.

Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc.

A volunteer association of individuals, families, and businesses committed to protecting wildlife habitat and the ecological integrity of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers for the benefit of present and future generations. SVT carries out its mission through land acquisition and stewardship, advocacy, and education. Partner with towns, watershed associations and other environmental organizations in SuAsCo watershed. Currently owns 1900+ acres in 13 towns and holds conservation restrictions on 500+ acres. Assisted in preservation of several thousand additional acres now protected by public agencies.

Sugar - Pecatonica Rivers Ecosystem Partnership

GOALS: To preserve, enhance, and reconnect the natural resource bases of our communities. To educate residents about their home watersheds, and the natural communities that make up the ecosystem. To promote citizen participation in the stewardship of the watershed. To provide a forum for communication about watershed-related activities and concerns. To support community economic development and recreation that is ecosystem based and sustainable. OBJECTIVES: Identify resources, partners, and tools for resource protection, and share the information within the watershed. Establish a framework for communication, planning, and action within the watershed and with outside partners; including public and private sectors, and emphasizing upstream/downstream and urban/rural relationships and responsibilities. Provide a clearinghouse for activities across the watershed. Encourage and recognize ecosystem protection and improvement projects of all shapes and sizes. Develop a database to consolidate information on, and identify needs of, natural resources found within the watershed. ! ! ! PLEASE JOIN US ! ! !

Sugar Creek Protection Society

Maintain and improve Sugar Creek. We inspect Sugar Creek twice each year to identify areas where obstruction limit the flow of the stream and cut through or remove them. We publish a newsletter "Sugar Creek Newsletter" in January and August. We have a slide presentation "The Sugar Creek Story" which members will take to any meeting. The slide presentation discusses volunteer stream maintenance and opposes channelization.

Sugden Reservoir Association

Sugden Reservoir Association works to evaluate and improve the weed condition and water quality of our lake.

Sumner High School

Wapsipinicon River Watch has been collecting data twice monthly since before the Wapsipinicon became a protected waterway. We also have aerial footage of the entire river in 1975 and in 1996.

Sun River, Muddy Creek

Improve water quality and quantity for all water users. Control the spread of noxious weeds.

Superior Lakewatch

Superior Lakewatch is an international citizen-based monitoring program for the nearshore waters of Lake Superior, operating in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada.

Superior Lakewatch

Superior Lakewatch is a volunteer monitoring program covering all of Lake Superior. Volunteers take Secchi disk measurements and water temperatures. Coordinators are located in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ontario, Canada.

Superior Watershed Partnership

The Superior Watershed Partnership is a nationally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization and a regional leader in Great Lakes protection and restoration. Our service area includes the Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron Watersheds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Superior Watershed Partnership works to protect and improve the natural resources of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on a watershed basis; by promoting responsible individual and community actions that ensure a sustainable environment, encourage a sustainable economy, and help improve the quality of life.

Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is an environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the world's waves and beaches through conservation, research, education, and local activism. Locally we are dedicated to the protection of the beaches and public health of Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Surfrider Foundation - DC Chapter

The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people. The DC chapter's efforts include river, bay, and beach clean-ups; water quality monitoring; and public education. Current campaigns target plastics and river-friendly gardens.

Surfrider Foundation, Santa Cruz Chapter

Surfrider Foundation's Blue Water Task Force monitors our nearshore waters in Santa Cruz. The main focus of our chapter is education: to reach out to the community, especially the children, and create consciousness of the conditions of the ocean.

Susitna Valley Association

Organized to fight large-scale timber sales in the Sustina Valley, it is now involved in developing the area's forest management plan.

Susquehanna River Basin Commission

To manage the water resources of the Susquehana River

Susquehanna River Watch Inc.

To stimulate and coordinate the planning, design, and development of projects that will create and raise the level of public awareness in preserving, protecting and revitalizing the valuable resources encompassed by the Susquehanna River, its tributaries and watershed; to unite community groups to bring concerted action to bear on selected priority projects; to help community members and groups engage in meaningful activity directed toward these goals; and to publish the achievements of these members and groups engage in meaningful activity directed toward these goals; and to publish the achievements of these members and groups in the community.

Susquehanna River Wetlands Trust

Wetland preservation and enhancement and establishing nesting sites and installing nest boxes and rafts.

Sustainable Racine

Mission: Friends of Root River: to promote awareness, education and stewardship of the Root River Watershed. Sustainable Racine: a non profit organization working to make the Greater Racine Area a more sustainable community by balancing the environment, social equity and economic development in every aspect of the community. Citizen Involvement: Sustainable Racine is based on community imvolvement and partnerships promotine sustainability in the Greater Racine area. Year Founded: 1996

Suwannee Audubon Society

The mission of Suwannee Audubon is to defend the Suwannee River against actions that would compromise its ecological integrity. Education in river values as applicable to the Suwannee and its tributaries/estuary is the primary focus.

Swan Conservation Trust

Swan Conservation Trust is a nonprofit 50l( c )3 land trust organization, established in 1992, to preserve native forests and streams and to protect biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and water quality on the Western Highland Rim of Tennessee. Memorials We accomplish this mission by purchasing and owning significant tracts, cooperatively managing land with other agencies or landowners, and holding conservation easements. Swan Conservation Trust began its work in the watersheds of Big Swan Creek and Big Bigby Creek in Lewis County, where its largest project, a 10,000-acre headwaters protection area, is focused. Recently, the Tennessee Nature Conservancy donated a 23-acre state natural area called Langford Branch to Swan Trust.

Swan River Corridor

The Swan River Corridor is a non-profit organization whose mission is to purchase the land surrounding 2 miles of the lower Swan River from an electric utility, PacifiCorp. The goal is to keep the land open to public access as it is today. It is comprised of 480 acres of pine forest, a two mile Nature Trail, the river corridor lands and a county playground and bandstand area park. The Swan River Corridor is seeking allied organizations and donations to help to purchase the land. The corridor is a beautiful place to walk, bicycle, fish, x-country ski, job or seek peaceful solitude. It is also home to the annual " wild mile" Bigfork Whitewater Festival.

Swatara Creek Watershed Association

Mission: To promote the conservation of the natural resources of the Swatara Creek Watershed by conducting educational programs, sponsoring conservation projects and all the activities incindental thereto.

Sweetwater Creek Watershed District

Sweetwater High

Monitoring Sweetwater Creek twice a year

Swift Creek Reservoir, Chesterfield County Utilities

Physical, Chemical, and Biological Monitoring of Drinking Water Reservoir. Swift Creek Water Treatment Plant is part of Chesterfield County Utilities. As a water treatment plant, we are interested in the monitoring of the reservoir and its tributaries in regards to water quality. The focus of our work is nutrient analysis and related biological measures.

Swift River Local Advisory Committee

The Swift River Advisory Committee is part of the New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection and contains members representing the towns along the Swift River. The duties of the Committee include writing a corridor management plan, and advising the towns and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services on proposed projects and other matters pertaining to the Swift River.

SW Oregon RC&D Council

Provide technical and administrative support to watershed councils, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and others implementing conservation and watershed enhancement activities.

Sycamore Land Trust

The Sycamore Land Trust is a regional south-central Indiana non-profit organization whose mission is "the preservation of our disappearing landscape." We work to preserve land in a natural state to provide greenspace in the human environment and to provide wildlife habitat.

T.I.L.T. (Teens Improving Life Today)

We are an unoffcial group of teen and preteen volunteers from elkhart, IN. so far we have raised $300 for the Faith Mission (a homeless shelter). Next week we plan to have a basketball shoot-out for the Goshen Women's Shelter.

T.R.U.E. Blue

The T.R.U.E. Blue watershed partnership was founded to enhance knowledge and stewardship of the Blue River. The Blue River has its headwaters in eastern Kansas, flows through Kansas City, Missouri, and enters the Missouri River. Jim Benz is a middle school teacher who received a Christa McAuliffe scholarship. This enabled him to take a year sabbatical from teaching to start the T.R.U.E. Blue partnership. He has involved the ten school districts located in the watershed in water quality monitoring and has a web site established where they can enter and share data. In April, 1998 the partnership is holding a Student Congress in Kansas City, MO, to bring together all participating school districts and other interested parties. Jim is a member of the Missouri Stream Team and Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Programs. He has also participated in training water quality monitoring to teachers in Leavenworth County, Kansas, under a grant provided through Fort Leavenworth by the Department of Defense.

Table Rock Lake Water Quality

Table Rock Lake Water Quality, Inc. is a 501 C-3 corporation committed to improving the water quality of Table Rock Lake. The corporation was formed in December, 1998 by the Table Rock Lake/Kimberling City Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber currently remains the major funding source for the corporation. The Chamber\rquote s board of directors recognized that the improvement and preservation of the water quality of Table Rock Lake to be a monumental challenge deserving of a commitment from a one purpose organization. Each of the trustees of the water quality board concentrated heavily on the overwhelming task of self -education, knowing full well that it would be a continuing long-term process. They focused on various water quality issues; cause of the problem; origination of the source; other organizations and state agencies working on the problem ; and how this organization could make a difference. The Board concluded that they would be an action group, with projects that actually stopped pollution sources, and accomplish these projects in a determined, positive, helpful and organized manner. In addition they noted that it will be paramount to have the support and involvement of a broad range of community leaders

Taiya Inlet Watershed council

The Taiya Inlet Watershed Council is concerned with the health and vitality of upper Taiya Inlet streams and rivers including the Skagway and Taiya Rivers, Burro Creek, Kasidaya Creek, and Pullen Creek.

Tallahatchie River Drainage District

Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Tampa Bay National Estuary Program. Tampa Bay is one of 28 estuaries in the National Estuary Program; others in Florida are Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Indian River Lagoon. Since its inception, the Program has sponsored groundbreaking scientific research into the bay's most pressing problems and secured more than $1 million in grants to assist in the repair and restoration of the bay.

Tampa Baywatch, Inc.

Tampa Baywatch conducts numerous volunteer monitoring programs including the Great Bay Scallop Search, monofilament fishing line watch in bird nesting colonies, high school wetland nursery program, seagrass transplanting, and others.

Tangipahoa River

Prior to 1988, only 2059 individual sewage systems were installed. Since that time over 6000 systems have been installed. To date, 157 dairy waste management systems have been installed and approximately 42 dairies are planning to include systems.

Tanners Creek Watershed Project

The Tanners Creek Watershed Project is a partnership of individuals, organizations and agencies working together to improve the water quality throughout the Tanners Creek Watershed. Organizations, youth groups, agencies and volunteers have formed this partnership. Activities include a fourth grade "Water Festival", storm drain marking programs, Creek-Cleanups, 'STREAM' the quarterly newsletter, volunteer water quality monitoring and various workshops for both landowners and teachers. Currently, the watershed coordinator is developing a Best Management Plan for the watershed. Check the Tanners Creek website for more information: www.dearbornswcd.org/Tanners.html

Taos Pueblo Environmental Office

To become self sufficient in the area of environmental monitoring & management for the Pueblo of Taos. To sustain the water quality in the Outstanding National Resource Waters of the two head waters within the reservation. Implementation of scientifically credible monitoring program - specifically, in benthic macroinvertebrate investigation.

Tapteal Greenway

The Tapteal Greenway Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1995 with the missions of preserving the rustic character of the lower Yakima River, protecting native habitats and species through conservation, enhancing recreational opportunities throughout the corridor, providing outdoor education programs, and promoting public access to and understanding of these resources. TG also works to improve the Amon Creek environs.

Tate-Panola Drainage District

Tatnuck Brook Watershed Association

TBWA is a non-profit corporation registered in the state of Massachusetts and the official Lakes & Ponds Adopt-A-Stream steward of Tatnuck Brook. Our purpose is to restore, preserve and maintain the environmental, water and recreationsl quality of the Tatnuck Brook watershed. TBWA meets three times a year and is responsbile for public awareness, resident,city & state governmental support towards these ends.

Taunton River Watershed Alliance

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: rivers, streams, lakes Type of Monitoring: chemical, physical, site assessment, debris cleanup Citizen action= River Action Focus Teams

Taunton River Watershed Alliance

Member-based organization united to protect, preserve and restore the southeastern Massachusets Taunton River Watershed running Through 43 communities from Easton and Brockton to Fall River and Narragansett Bay. Focus is on river awareness and education (outreach and canoe trips); water quality improvement (monitoring, cleanups, stream adoption groups); fish and wildlife preservation ( fish ladders, aquatic resource clinics, habitat preservation and restoration); and watershed advocacy during public policy development and permitting.

Taxpayers for the Animas River

Long time opposition to the Animas La Plata Project as well as working for a sensible water policy in Colorado, as well as protecting the intequity of the Animas River, its wetland, floodplain and riparian habitat, fish and wildlife.

Taylorsville Lake, Upper Salt River

Installation of 27 animal waste facilities, 7000 feet of pipeline and 22 livestock watering tanks, creating 12084 feet of streambank stabilization and 3500 feet of diversions. Integrated Pest Management and soil testing have also become common.

Teaching Our Youth

I'm working to help my daughter and another girl learn and find out how to protect our env., and watershed. The creek runs on the back side of our farm and my daughter is very interested in the environment; we have built a small lad to to erosion testing soil and water testing, and we have done some wellhead protection work

Tecolote Canyon Citizens Advisory Committee

To monitor and make recommendations for the implementation of the Master Plan for Tecolote Canyon Natural Park.

Tehama County Resource Conservation District

Our mission is to assist people to manage, conserve, and improve the natural resources of Tehama County, and to improve the quality of life for all county residents and visitors. Our vision is for a balanced use of the county's natural resources, where all land use decisions are socially acceptable, environmentally sound, and economically feasible. One of our projects includes the Tehama West Watershed Assessment.

Tehama Fly Fishers

We are a nonprofit voluntary fisheries conservation organization that concentrates its efforts primarily on Northern California Watersheds, and especially on those in Tehama and adjacent counties. The membership includes marine biologists, fisheries managers, sportsmen, and landowners. Although the TFF have not adopted any particular watershed, and do not have their own organized watershed conservancy, it is our belief that the "stakeholder" aspect by all citizens in our watersheds is of great importance. Since we don't have a organized watershed group per se, we advocate State and Federal protection of all North State waters and fisheries and wildlife they support. The TFF have been active in this aspect for many years, even prior to the enactment of the California Endangered Species Act, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, and California's Upper Sacremento River Fisheries and Riparian Habitat Management Plan, authorized by California Senate Bill #1086. The TFF conservation track record has been affirmative to date in that all major legislation and/or Agency action that we have persued has been implemented. This includes, but is not limited to, positive additions to the National Marine Fisheries Serivce's ten point recovery plan for the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta waters on migrating fish. The TFF also petitioned the California Fish and Game Commission t list winter run salmon as endangered under the CESA, and a TFF member headed fish passage research at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Red Bluff Diversion Dam on the Sacramento River, which demonstrated that the dam was causing significant losses of both juvenile and adult salmon, and resulted in corrective changes in the dam operation.

Ten Mile Lakes Basin Partnership

The Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership is a balanced representation of groups interested in the Tenmile Watershed. The main focus of the Partnership is to improve the water quality in the basin for the residents as well as the fish and wildlife that live within our Watershed.

Ten Mile River Watershed Council

To protect the Ten Mile River and its tributaries while increasing recreational opportunities on the River and along its banks. We are a group of citizens who are working to create a blueway, which is a well marked paddling route. We are also mapping out the miles of walking and hiking trails. The Ten Mile River Watershed Council conducts several clean ups each year, and also organizes group paddles throughout the watershed.

Ten Mile River Watershed Council

To protect the Ten Mile River and its tributaries while increasing recreational opportunities on the River and along its banks. We are a group of citizens who are working to create a blueway, which is a well marked padling route. We are also mapping out the miles of walking and hiking trails. The Ten Mile River Watershed Council conducts several clean ups each year, and also organizes group paddles throughout the watershed.

Ten Mile River Watershed Council

The Ten Mile River Watershed Council is a diverse group of citizens from several communities who share a common goal: to preserve, protect and enhance our local waterways. We work toward our goal both directly and indirectly. Direct action takes the form of semi-annual river cleaups in which we muster a force of some 150 volunteers who remove literally tons of trash and debris. We are undertaking a water monitoring project to evaluate the quality of the rivers and streams on an ongoing basis and collect a database of this information. We have co-sponsored canoe races and a fishing education program. Indirectly, we are constantly involved in public education about environmental issues. We are stockpiling information in our archives relating to the history of the rivers and streams, the quality of water over the years and efforts to improve our valuable natural resources.

Ten Towns Great Swamp Watershed Management Committee

The committee is composed of representatives from each of the ten municipalities in the Great Swamp watershed. Our goal is to preserve and protect the ecological condition of the Great swamp. We have established a water quality monitoring program in the five streams in the watershed. We are also conducting macroinvertebrate monitoring. We have researched and created model environmental land use ordinances and have witnessed the ten municipalities revise their old ordinances. We have received over $ 800,000 in grants of which $ 300,000 was from the USEPA.

Tenaya Wildlife Club

Our group is composed of 7th and 8th grade students that want to learn more about their local environment and the plants and animals that live there. We have adopted a 275 acre riparian site that was formally a gravel mine. The land is owned by the California State Department of Fish and Game. Our students have begun planting valley oak trees and cottonwoods. Our school is in the process of building a greenhouse on campus to grow native plants for revegetation work.

Tenmile Lakes' Basin

Our Mission The Tenmile Lakes’ Basin Partnership is a community-based cooperative endeavor involving industry, local citizens, natural resource agencies, native American tribes, and conservation groups to protect, encourage and enhance the use of natural resources principles that promote ecosystem health and diversity. Through community involvement and education, this partnership supports management of all land and water in a manner that sustains natural resources and that, in turn, will contribute to environmental vitality and community betterment within the Tenmile Lakes’ basin—From the farthest reaches of the watershed to the Pacific. Goals and Objectives: * Protect the present and improve the expectation for tomorrow. * Improve communication among all parties interested in the future of the Tenmile Lakes’ Basin. * Provide a framework for coordination, cooperation and participation of diverse elements holding varying points of view. * Develop action plans to protect, promote, and enhance fish and wildlife within the basin while recognizing the need for economic growth and utilization of the community. * Promote on going monitoring of health of the Tenmile Lakes’ Basin. * Serve as a mechanism for representing the Basin’s interest before regional, state, and federal bodies.

Tennessee Amphibian Monitoring Program (TAMP)

The TAMP is a volunteer-based effort to monitor and evaluate the distribution, status, and population trends of native frogs, toads, and salamanders in Tennessee. Participation is open to all persons interested in the well-being of Tennessee's amphibian populations. Active volunteers receive all the training materials needed to survey amphibians in their area.

Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning

Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning is an organization dedicated to the care of Tennessee's superb natural environment. Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning acts to define the issues, to clarify the interrelation of aesthetic, economic, scientific, and other relevant factors, and to help in the comprehensive planning needed for the preservation of wild lands and waters.

Tennessee Clean Water Network

To promote a greater base of knowledge about clean water isuues in TN, and to provide a vehicle for networking between organizations including environmental, paddling, and angler groups in order to answer tough questions, get advice, and gather needed support to ensure the protection and restoration of individual watersheds.

Tennessee Conservation League

To encourage the conservation and responsible use of Tennessee's natural resources - its forests, water, air, wildlife, minerals and soil.

Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club

The non-profit outdoors club, founded in 1946, offering a year-round program of hiking, paddling, and other outdoor activities.Our mission is to provide a program of hiking, paddling, and similar outdoor recreational activities. The Club seeks to establish and expand area hiking trails and provide education in outdoor skills and safety. TEHCC was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee. As of December 18, 2003, we had 663 members

Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club

Tennessee Environmental Council

TEC is a statewide environmental advocacy group, working on environmental policy on the state level. Our traditional focus has always been on protecting the air we breathe and the water we drink. TEC has individual members and member organizations from all across Tennessee and thus represents tens of thousands of environmentally concerned citizens.

Tennessee Environmental Education Association

TEEA is a network of environmnetal educators across Tennessee. Members are active in providing a variety of TEEA services. TEEA provides a variety of resources and opportunities to support environmental educators and their efforts.

Tennessee Natural Heritage

The Tennessee Rivers Assessment is a coalition of federal and state agencies, local development agencies, conservation groups and concerned citizens interested in Tennessee's rivers and streams. All share a commitment to understanding the biological, aesthetic, recreational and cultural river resources. The assessment uses the information to foster multi-agency watershed planning.

Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation

The mission of the Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation is to preserve Tennessee’s natural treasures. Our vision is to create a network of parks, greenways, and wildlife areas across Tennessee. Our goal is to preserve Tennessee’s scenic beauty and rich wildlife by creating an interconnected network of state parks, greenways and wild areas from the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains and beyond. By working together, we can make this happen.

Tennessee River Gorge Trust

To enrich the Chattanooga community by conservation of the Tennessee River Gorge through land protection, education and the promotion of good land stewardship; to protect the ecological diversity, scenic beauty and historic past of this nationally significant river canyon.

Tennessee River Rescue

The Tennessee River Rescue started as a small group of concerned citizens wanting to clean up their hometown. Today, the annual event draws close to a thousand volunteers to waterways all over the Tennessee Valley. Volunteers have participated in clean-ups and to discuss how to establish a similar effort in Chattanooga.

Tennessee Trails Association

he Tennessee Trails Association is a non-profit (501c3) organization, founded in 1968, whose mission is to promote the development of a state wide system of hiking trails. Throughout the year, TTA members enjoy the many hiking opportunities afforded by the hundreds of miles of Tennessee Trails Many TTA members also volunteer their time and energy to build and maintain trails on both public and private land throughout Tennessee.

Tennessee Water Education Team (W.E.T.)

Tennessee W.E.T. involves three schools (East High School in Memphis, Germantown High School in Shelby County, and Fayette-Ware High School in Fayette County) in monitoring the Wolf River. The sites represent the agricultural, suburban, and urban parts of the river.

Tensas River Basin

45,000 acres marginal farmland restored to native bottomland hardwoods. Two environmental education summer camp for high school students. NPS/ Hypoxia Reduction Demonstration Projects.

Testing the Waters-Riveredge Center

Mission: Provide training for teachers and students in riverine system ecology, Milwaukee River issues and intervention strategies, networking high schools collecting and reporting water quality data through a website. Projects: Education Citizen Involvement: Make use of Water Education Resource Centers. Year Founded: 1989-1990

Teton Regional Land Trust

The Teton Regional Land Trust, located in Eastern Idaho, is a nonprofit organization working to conserve the agricultural and natural resources of the Upper Snake River Valley, for the benefit of today's communities and as a legacy for future generations. The Teton Regional Land Trust's (TRLT) conservation efforts are for charitable and educational intentions exclusively. TRLT works with willing landowners in cooperative conservation of priority landscapes. TRLT strives to make landowners fully aware of available conservation options to assure that each landowner has the information needed to make informed decisions. TRLT fully discloses the financial implications of its transactions, and encourages landowners to seek professional tax and legal advice.

Teton River Watershed Group

The Teton River Watershed Group is a collaborative, locally-directed group of interested individuals, organizations, and agencies dedicated to monitoring, improving and maintaining the quality of the natural resources within the Teton River Basin.

Tewaukon National Wildlife Refugee

Tewaukon NWR is primarily a migratory bird breeding and rest area. It is located in the southeastern corner of North Dakota in Sargent County near Cayuga, ND. The refuge is located astride the Wild Rice River (western tributary of the Red River), which flows from west to east and then north out of Lake Tewaukon. Numerous wetlands dot the gently rolling glacial till plain which forms the prairie. A mile or two to the south rise the beautiful hills of the Coteau, a glacial moraine. The rich bird and animal life associated with the many lakes and marshes made the Lake Tewaukon area a heavily used hunting and living site for early man. Lake Tewaukon was named for an ancient religious leader, the "Son of Heaven" or the Great Khan, Te Wauk Kon. Wildlife species seen on the refuge include whitetailed deer, red fox, mink, raccoon, skunk, muskrats, beaver, badger and coyotes. A wide range of small mammals from weasels to shrews, mice and ground squirrels live on Tewaukon. Over 243 species of birds have been seen on the refuge including many species of waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and prairie species.

Texans for Equal Justice and Allied Support

Enviornmental Advocates

Texas Adopt-A-Beach, Clean Rivers, and Lakeshore Cleanup Programs

Volunteers pick up trash on Texas beaches and record information about the type of litter and marine debris.

Texas Boys Choir at the Trinity

Texas Boys Choir teaches 10-12 year-old boys that what they learn in the classroom is part of real science all around them. We have observed both human impact in development of the area and the even more powerful effects of nature on the Clear Fork of the Trinity.

Texas Center for Policy Studies

Provide research and technical assistance to community organizations on a variety of local, state and regional environmental issues including water pollution, with a focus on ensuring that environmental concerns are incorporated into development policy.

Texas Committee on Natural Resources

Texas Committee on Natural Resources (TCONR) is a 35-year-old conservation organization committed to protecting native ecosystems and promoting efficient use of natural resources in Texas. TCONR volunteers contribute thousands of hours annually to influence public policies and activities that impact the environment. TCONR is a multi-purpose organization with task forces addressing forests, rivers, public land management, wildlife, coastal issues, water planning, water quality, and recycling. Our primary focus is on preserving native Texas wildlife habitat.

Texas Rivers News Letter

A web based news letter to inform the public of the condition of the rivers and lakes of the area, and of the low rate of compliance of existing government, state, and ocunty health rules.

Texas Rivers Protection Association

The Texas River Protection Association is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the rivers of Texas.

Texas State Technical College Aquaculture Technology

Texas State Technical College Aquaculture Technology monitors water quality of fish/shrimp farm effluents to collect meaningful and scientific information for enchancement of the aquaculture industry.

Thames River Watershed Association

Protection and enhancement of Thames River watershed.

The Friends of the Maple River

To improve, protect and educate the public regarding the Maple River and the Maple River Watershed

The Glen Rose Conservancy

Preservation and protection of the watersheds and natural resources in East Fallowfield, PA.

The Land Trust of Huntsville and Northern Alabama

Established in 1987 as Alabama's first land trust, The Land Trust of Huntsville & North Alabama is a member supported, not-for-profit dedicated to preserving North Alabama natural lands and scenic areas to enhance quality of life and foster economic prosperity. We currently preserve and maintain almost 6,000 urban acres, have 31+ miles of public trails on three major mountain preserves, and offer seasonal hikes and education programs.

The Order Of Rainbow for Girls

TCWA formed in 1968 and received our non-profit designation in 1971 as the first watershed organization in western Pennsylvania. Since that time, we have worked to address water quality and water quantity issues in our 147 square mile watershed - stretching from North Braddock on the Monongahela River to the western edge of Greensburg. Abandoned mine drainage, stream restoration, multi-municipal stormwater management, water monitoring, and community education are our main areas of focus.

The Watershed Project

The Watershed Project educates and inspires communities to protect their local watersheds. We offer solutions to problems related to population growth and urbanization by giving people the practical skills they need to reduce pollution and restore the health of the Bay. We offer programs to K-12 educators, home gardeners, bird and wildlife enthusiasts and anyone who has an interest in caring for the Bay Area environment. We empower communities to be stewards of their neighborhood waterways through outreach, financial and organizational assistance.

Thornapple River Watershed Council

To protect, preserve and enhance the quality, aesthetic and recreational value of the Thornapple River Watershed through education, planning and management.

Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Thorne Swift Nature Preserve was initiated in 1981 by a West Traverse Township resident, who offered to donate 30 acres to the Little Traverse Conservancy. The Conservancy agreed to lease the property to West Traverse Township for management so that township residents and others could enjoy the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, cedar swamp, and other natural features of the property.

Three Lakes Water Quality Project

BMPs implemented: Planned Grazing Systems - 568 acres Grade Stabilization Structures - 15@804 acres Conservation Tillage - 1321.2 acres Conservation Cropping Sequence - 41 acres Contour Farming - 318.6 acres Contour Strip Cropping - 11 acres Critical Area Planting - 3 acres Grasses & Legumes in Rotation - 267 acres Integrated Crop Management - 1716.4 acres Pasture & Hayland Planting - 151 acres Nutrient and Pest Management 202 acres Contour Buffer Strips 8.9 Consevation Reserve Program 2418.8 Pat. & Hayland Management 436.2 Riparian Forested Buffers 17.4 Terraces 42,800 ft.

Three Rivers Habitat Partnership

The Three Rivers Habitat Partnership promotes habitat enhancement and environmental education on corporate and private lands through voluntary, diverse partnerships. Over 22 corporate sites, including Bayer, PPG,and U.S. Steel, manage their property for wildlife and watershed protection through TRHP. TRHP also assists schools with naturalization projects on school grounds and conducts backyard conservation workshops for the general public. TRHP is also working with US Steel to treat acid-mine drainage using wetlands and slag. TRHP produces a quarterly newsletter and a website at http://trfn.clpgh.org/trhp.

Thurston County Stream Team

Thurston County Stream Team volunteers monitor streams in the north part of the county, including Totten Inlet, Eld Inlet, Budd-Deschutes, Henderson Inlet, and Nisqually watersheds

Tidewater Catmasters

Monthly tournament on various bodies of water in Virginia.

Tidewater Resource Conservation and Development Council

Tierra y Montes Soil & Water Conservation District

We are working in the Upper Pecos Watershed and the Gallinas Watershed. We work with the youth in the schools, hold locally led meetings, provide cost-share for landowners for streambank stabilization, fencing sensitive areas, upland erosion and other water quality improvements.

Tiffin River Scenic and Historic Association

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (TRNERR)

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve runs a Student Research and Mentoring Program, in which high school students carry out research projects on water quality themes with guidance from trained college student interns. In addition, we are part of a binational partnership providing water quality training and kits to teachers in Baja California, Mexico.

Tijuana Watershed International Reserve Project

Tillamook-Nestucca Watershed Council

Tillamook Bay Estuary Partnership

The Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the five Tillamook County estuaries and the watersheds that sustain them.

Tillatoba Creek Drainage District

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council

The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program involves 50 volunteers who collect water clarity measurements and chlorophyll-a concentrations on 30 area lakes in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. Publications: Living With Michigan's Wetlands - a guide to protecting wetlands geared toward property owners. Understanding Living With and Controlling Shoreline Erosion- informative guidebook covering a variety of techniques to control erosion as well as ways to prevent it.

Tippecanoe Environmental Lake and Watershed Foundation

To promote the understanding and management of our lakes and watershed, fostering their preservation for today and for the future. To preserve, improve and maintain the water quality of the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, through monitoring programs and information dissemination. The Foundation currently acts as the clearinghouse for the water quality information concerning the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed. Acts as a liason to several groups interested in River Cleanup and volunteer monitoring.

Toby Creek Watershed Association

Eliminate stream pollution, improve stream habitat, recovery of strip mines, reduction of soil erosion and flood damage, improve woodlands, and restoration of wildlife.

Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock Creek Watershed Association

Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock Creek Watershed Association monitors 26 sites within our 125-mile watershed. All sites are monitored monthly for flow rate, temperature, pH, and EPA protocol stream habitat bioassessment. Five sites are monitored quarterly for nitrates, nitrites, phosphorus, coliform, and total dissolved solids. Twenty-two sites are monitored annually for macroinvertebates.

Todd Co. Conservation

Token Creek Watershed Association

Mission: Protect and enhance all the natural components of the Token Creek Watershed. Projects: River restoration and educational forums. Citizen Involvement: Any citizen and/or member can be involved. Specific tasks are on a project by project basis. Year Founded: 1996

Tolland County Soil and Water Conservation District

Tolland County Soil and Water Conservation District is conducting benthic monitoring of the Scantic River in northcentral Connecticut in cooperation with River Watch Network. Our project is funded in part by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection through an EPA Section 319 nonpoint source grant. Our monitoring is part of a comprehensive nonpoint source watershed project.

Tomahawk River Association

To protect and preserve the area, including bald eagle nests and wolf packs. Also cleanup of the river.

Tomorrow/Waupaca Watershed Association

To protect, preserve and promote good water quality in surface and groundwater.

Tonantzin Land Trust

To defend the land, water, and sovereignty rights of traditional communities in the Southwest.

Topanga Creek Watershed Mngt. Committee

The Topanga Canyon Watershed Management Committee is an outgrowth of concerned citizens trying to develop the best way to manage flood hazards, water quality issues, fuel modifications &its role in sedimentation, pull together strategies for reducing runoff & maintaining streambanks.

Toposhaw Creek Watershed

Towaliga Soil and Water Conservation District

Soil and Water Conservation Districts are comprised of single and multi- county units; and are located throughout Georgia. In Georgia there are 159 counties and 40 Soil & Water Conservation Districts. Each county has at least two supervisor representatives on the District Board of Supervisors. Serving as the coordinator and guide to all these efforts is the Georgia Soil and Water Commission appointed by the Governor and comprised of five supervisors from different regions of the state.

Town Branch Neighborhood Association

Work to encourage responsible development and preservation of wetland prairie and the wooded wetland in the watershed of the Town Branch of the West Fork of the White River in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the benefit of the people and other living things that share the area. Maintain Web site http://www.aubunique.com to share information on our neighborhood. Created a city nature park: World Peace Wetland Prairie. See http://www.worldpeacewetlandprairie.com

Town Creek Master Water Management District of Lee

Town of Centreville

The Town of Centreville is involved in the protection and restoration of the Corsica River Watershed as the urban parter in the total watershed restoration and protection effort.

Town of Rhinebeck Landsman Kill Watershed Committee

The Town of Rhinebeck Landsman Kill Watershed Committee monitors the Landsman Kill watershed for biological, physical, and chemical parameters.

Transylvania County Volunteer Monitoring Project

Transylvania County Volunteer Monitoring Project conducts monthly screening to identify potential impacts to water quality due to recreational uses.

Trap Hill Watershed Association

Flooding, trash, habitat, sewage

Tree Musketeers

Tree Musketeers® is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to lead environmental improvement movements, such as tree planting programs, and to help these young leaders motivate their peers to get involved in an united youth movement for the health and well being of both their local and global communitities.

Trego Lake District

Mission: To support and encourage the preservation of the natural beauty, peacefulness, safety, and recreational value of the shoreline and waters of Trego Lake; and to coordinate and cooperate with the various public and private organizations involved in those efforts. Projects: Monitoring and safety regulations. Citizen Involvement: Please contact Trego Lake District. Year Founded: 1990

Tri-State Implementation Council

Established basinwide phosphate detergent ban, development of Clark Fork River TMDL for phosphorus & nitrogen, established educational programs for adults & schools

Triangle Land Conservancy

Founded in 1983, this land trust saves land in North Carolina's Research Triangle region to provide important and often rare habitat for plants and wildlife and places for people to enjoy the outdoors. Recent land acquisition project have protected land along the Deep, Little and Rocky Rivers; and Buffalo, New Hope and Swift Creeks.

Triangle Land Conservancy

TLC’s mission is to protect important open space—stream corridors, forests, wildlife habitat, farmland, and natural areas—to help keep our region a healthy and vibrant place to work. TLC is a private, nonprofit land trust serving Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Orange and Wake counties. Members, foundations, corporations and government agencies support TLC’s conservation work. Since 1983, TLC has protected 10,000 acres in scores of sites across the Triangle region. Our conservation areas protect a cross-section of the Piedmont’s rich heritage, including working farms and forests, rivers and wetlands, unique natural areas and historic homesteads. These sites enhance the quality of life in the Triangle by protecting wildlife habitats, water quality, recreation areas and open space.

Tributaries of Stillwater, Rock Creek

Enhancement, protection and restoration of stillwater river and tributaries. Bank stabilization, revegetation of riparian species and habitat development

Tripp Lake, Allen Pond, Turner Ponds, Androscoggin River

To promote the conservation and stewardship of soil, water, and related natural resources, by providing leadership, facilitation, technical assistance and educational programming with the citizens of Androscoggin and Sagadaloc counties. Publications: "The Buffer Handbook"

Triton Regional High School

I am a teacher at Triton Regional High School. I hope to utilize our proximity to the Parker River as an educational tool for my students. We have not yet begun to monitor (8/2000)

Trout Creek Watershed Association

To salvage and restore Trout Creek.

Trout Creek Watershed Council/Willow Creek Watershed Council

The watersheds are located in Jefferson County in Central Oregon and are drainages into the Deschutes River System. Both watersheds cover approximately 450,000 acres. Our major concern is water issues, we are developing alternative irrigation management systems, restoring riparian areas, implementing improved livestock management projects, and working with timber managers in the uplands. We are developing a five year management plan for Trout Creek watershed.

Trout Run

Terraces:16, 550' installed, Strip cropping: 554 ac., Sediment water control basin: 6 installed, Ag waste structure: 7 installed, Nutrient management: 10 produces, Grass waterways: 1, Diversion structure: 675'installed, Streambank protection: 800'

Trout Unlimited - Alaska Council

The goal of the Trout Unlimited Alaska Program is to preserve, protect and restore wild salmon and trout populations throughout Alaska. The Alaska program will focus its work in three areas: habitat protection, watershed restoration and Pacific Salmon Treaty reauthorization I. Habitat Protection In Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest TU will work to organize sportsmen, guides, lodge owners and fishing related businesses to support stronger administrative and/or legislative protections for critical wild salmon watersheds and key hunting areas of the America's largest and wildest national forest and other adjacent lands. We will accomplish this in part by developing information that makes clear to hunters and anglers the links among habitat protection, hunting and fishing opportunities, and intact roadless areas though reports such as TU's “Where the Wildlands Are: Alaska," report. In Southwest Alaska, TU has merged forces with the Bristol Bay Alliance in an effort to organize sportsmen, lodge-owners, guides, visitors, commercial fishermen, Alaska Natives and others, to oppose the massive Pebble open pit mine proposal and the creation of a Bristol Bay Mining District. The Bristol Bay Mining District would be the largest in North America, and would be situated directly upstream of one of the worlds most prolific salmon fisheries. TU will also work with key allies in an effort to reinstate the moratorium on oil and gas development in the Bay. Throughout the next two years TU’s Southwest Alaska Project Director, Brian Kraft, will continue to inform Bristol Bay Area residents of the huge potential negative social and environmental impacts of large scale mining development in the region. Rather than simply advocate for opposition to a mine, TU will work with others in the State to build a diverse constituency in support of durable, lasting protection for this incomparable wild salmon fishery.

Trout Unlimited - Arrowhead Chapter

Buffalo Creek Stream Improvement Project--Construction of in-stream devices to improve fisheries habitat.

Trout Unlimited - California

For over 35 years, Trout Unlimited has been America's leading trout and salmon conservation organization, dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring cold-water fisheries and their watersheds. Whether they are planning and building stream improvement projects, working with government to secure fish-friendly legislation, or teaching young people the importance of protecting wild fish and their habitat, TU members are actively engaged in the fight to preserve our precious trout and salmon resources.

Trout Unlimited - California

Trout Unlimited - Connecticut Council

Our chapters take on local issues like stream restoration or hydropower relicensing and organize youth education events. Our state councils advocate for salmonids in the state legislature or governor's office, strengthening existing protections and challenging new threats. TU’s national fundraising initiatives such as the Coldwater Conservation Fund and the Embrace-A-Stream program provide hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for groundbreaking scientific research and local instream restoration projects across the country. TU's national office advocates in Washington, D.C. and in the courts, and supports our individual chapters and state councils.

Trout Unlimited - Donegal Chapter

The Donegal Chapter of Trout Unlimited conducts chemical and macroinvertebrate monitoring on the Litiz and Segloch Runs in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Data is used for educational purposes and to monitor progress of our stream restoration projects, and utilized by the local watershed association. Students at a local high school do both the chimical and the macroinvertebrate analysis.

Trout Unlimited - Donegal Chapter

Trout Unlimited - East Jersey

Trout Unlimited of East Jersey actively monitors 5 rivers. We trace siltation back to its source and notify the state. In addition, we have donated to the New Jersey Audubon Society to aid in having high school students monitor additional streams in Morris County.

Trout Unlimited - Ferdinand Hayden Chapter

Trout Unlimited is the nations Foremost cold water conservation group. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's cold water fisheries and their watersheds. The Ferdinand Hayden Chapter is very active in the Eagle, Roaring Fork and upper Colorado Watersheds.

Trout Unlimited - Idaho Council

The mission of Idaho trout unlimited is to conserve, protect and enhance the watersheds and cold water fisheries of the state of Idaho. We also participate in the conservation of coldwater fish and their habitat.

Trout Unlimited - Illinois Council

Trout Unlimited - Kentucky Council

Working to protect & restore coldwater fish and their watersheds.

Trout Unlimited - Long Island Chapter #069

"To conserve, protect and restore Long Island's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds."

Trout Unlimited - Mad Men Chapter

The Mad Men Chapter of Trout Unlimited supports the Mad River watershed protection and management plans. The Mad River contains 30 miles of spring-fed water providing Ohio fishermen with a Brown Trout fishery. The Mad Men Chapter will include a stream monitoring program to supplement other activitiew, such as habitat improvement projects.

Trout Unlimited - Maine Council

Dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Cold-Water fisheries.

Trout Unlimited - Massachusetts-Rhode Island Council

Massachusetts-Rhode Island Council of Trout Unlimited is the umbrella organization that all TU Chapters within the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The Council is currently working to create a wild trout policy in Massachusetts. The Council also publishes "An Angler's Guide to Trout Fishing in Massachusetts" and works to help Chapters in educating anglers, habitat restoration and cold water conservation issues.

Trout Unlimited - Massachusetts/Rhode Island Council

The Greater Boston Chapter is taking the lead in getting the new Anglers Guide to Trout Fishing in Massachusetts published. The cover will be of a brook trout which was drawn by Alan James Robinson. You may recall that the first edition of that book provided lots of funds for the council and the various chapters which sold them. Much time and sweat has gone into the new edition and it will be very different that its predecessor. Peter Schilling of the Boston Chapter says that it should be available in Early April with the initial printing being around 5000 copies. This book will be required reading for any serious angler in this area. It will have new color graphics as well as some old maps. Read more about the book here ... >>Anglers Guide to Trout Fishing in Massachusetts The Council, Pioneer and Taconic Chapters and TU National is closely watching the biomass wood burning power plant being proposed along the banks of the Westfield River in Russell. Meetings have been attended and letters have been sent to MEPA expressing our concerns dealing with the 850,000 water withdrawal out of the river. On November 6, 2005, thanks to our and other environmental organizations, the EOEA announced that it is requiring a full environmental impact report (EIR) on the project. At the same time, the Council is heavily involved with the Bring Back the Brookie campaign

Trout Unlimited - Mid-Atlantic Council

Trout Unlimited - Minnesota Council

Trout Unlimited’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. TU accomplishes this mission on local, state and national levels with an extensive and dedicated volunteer network. TU’s national office, based just outside of Washington, D.C., and its regional offices employ professionals who testify before Congress, publish a quarterly magazine, intervene in federal legal proceedings, and work with the organization’s 152,000 volunteers in 450 chapters nationwide to keep them active and involved in conservation issues.

Trout Unlimited - Montana Council

MONTANA STATE COUNCIL Montana Trout Unlimited, or the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited, represents the 3,000 members and 12 chapters of TU in Montana. Its mission mirrors that of the national organization. A State Council consisting of representatives from each chapter and six at-large representatives governs Montana TU. Montana TU staff is comprised of three full-time employees in Missoula and one full-time employee in Helena. The State Council meets quarterly at different locations around the state.

Trout Unlimited - Mountaineer Chapter

Mountaineer Chapter of Trout Unlimited adopted the Upper Shavers Fork Watershed as it's chapter stream in May, 1998. The area includes 18 miles of the upper river and several miles of tributaries. This is a pristine, undeveloped area that is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest. MCTU is beginning the first phase in habitat restoration. The river has sustained damage over the years resulting from improper timber and mining practices. We are seeking to protect the riparian habitat on a national level, and protection of the fishery on a state level through catch and release regulations. progress MCTU has gathered wide support from the public and private sectors. There is an initial committment for catch and release regulations in conjunction with habitat improvement. Plans for habitat improvement include boulder and large woody debris placement, tree plantings, and stockings of trout fingerlings. There are also plans for stream cleanup and improved stream access sites. There is ongoing monitoring of water temperature, pH levels, and aquatic life.

Trout Unlimited - Narragansett Chapter

The Narragansett Chapter of Trout Unlimited is conducting an ongoing study of Rhode Island trout waters in cooperation with URI Watershed Watch. Two important rivers under study are Falls River in Exeter and Moosup River in Coventry, Rhode Island. Also, our flow monitoring program is continung on Rhode Island's only catch-and-release fishing area. The program helps protect a significant population of wild and native brook trout.

Trout Unlimited - Naugatuck Valley Chapter

Naugatuck Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited conducts water quality monitoring in the interest of conserving, protecting, and restoring trout and salmon habitat in the Naugatuck and Pomperang River watershed areas. We are involved in in-stream restoration projects, ongoing pollution cleanups, and development of low-impact parks and access areas.

Trout Unlimited - New Hampshire Council

Mission Trout Unlimited’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. TU accomplishes this mission on local, state and national levels with an extensive and dedicated volunteer network. TU’s national office, based just outside of Washington, D.C., and its regional offices employ professionals who testify before Congress, publish a quarterly magazine, intervene in federal legal proceedings, and work with the organization’s 152,000 volunteers in 450 chapters nationwide to keep them active and involved in conservation issues

Trout Unlimited - New Jersey Council

Conserve and protect wild trout and salmon habitat Our input to local, county and State government is necessary to assure conservation of our cold-water fisheries. For example our recent efforts helped to prevent the construction of a commercial waste handling facility on the banks of the upper Pequannock River and have influenced zoning decisions along the South Branch. When common sense and persuasion fail to protect our trout waters New Jersey TU stands ready to take action in the courts. After many months of negotiations failed to produce adequate flows for the upper Pequannock River we are leading the legal battle to save this valuable resource. We believe streams should not only be preserved, but enhanced whenever possible. Our hands-on work includes miles of bank-side plantings, installation of water current deflectors and cover logs, and a host of bank stabilization projects. Through the use of Vibert boxes we are working to increase the number of 'stream-bred' trout. Our efforts have not only improved the quality of trout fishing in New Jersey but allowed more streams to be enjoyed by more anglers. We negotiated the opening of New Jersey Audubon's Sherman/Hoffman Sanctuary to catch-and-release angling for the wild trout of the upper Passaic River. Construction of special access points on other rivers allow our waters to be enjoyed by physically challenged and elderly anglers.

Trout Unlimited - New York City #447

press release and website for stream restoration project in New York City

Trout Unlimited - New York Council

Coldwater Fisheries Alliance/NY Council New York State Council of Trout Unlimited is comprised of over 8,500 volunteers in 36 grass-root Chapters spread across the Empire State with a common goal to conserve, protect and restore (CPR) the cold-water streams and fisheries of New York State. Our volunteers restore streams through habitat improvement projects on their "home-waters". Many times these Chapters combine their efforts with other TU chapters, local, county, state and federal government agencies as well as other conservation clubs and organizations. We also conduct seminars and workshops on water quality and fisheries management and work hard to educate the next generation about the importance of clean water and wild trout. New York State Council of Trout Unlimited serves as a co-ordination and communications link between it's State Chapters. As you travel throughout New York State, you can be assured that there is a New York TU Chapter nearby, working to conserve, protect and restore the state's numerous cold water resources. One of the many special areas we are working to protect. New York has more than 4,000 lakes and ponds plus over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams. This includes 15,000 miles of trout streams. You may check out the great fishing waters of our State by visiting the DEC fishing information pages. This site contains the top fishing waters, New York fishing regulations, stocking information and other interesting fishing links.

Trout Unlimited - Northwest Steelhead and Salmon Council

The Washington Council of Trout Unlimited's mission is "to conserve, protect and restore coldwater fisheries, their watersheds and ecosystems as a means of maintaining our quality of life." Our volunteers (in 1998) put forward over 17,000 hours in stream restoration activities, aquatic education programs and fish rearing. We also are strongly involved in both state and federal legislation. We are heavily involved in the Pacific Salmon Treaty, the Breaching of the 4 Lower Dams of the Snake River, working with private landowners in fish habitat restoration. We have a quarterly publication "The Trout and Salmon Leader" which goes to roughly 10,000 TU members in the NW and 3,000-4,000 copies to sport shows, libraries, etc.

Trout Unlimited - Nutmeg Chapter

Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

Trout Unlimited - Olympia Chapter

To Preserve, restore and enhance the coldwater fisheries resource of the great Pacific North West. We have officially adopted the Deschutes River (WA) as our home waters and are concentrating our restoration efforts around this watershed. Our major projects include working with the local county conservation district and office of N.R.C.S.on several successful bioengineering projects along the Deschutes to enhance salmon spawning, reduce erosion and recover riparian areas. We maintain a hatchery that has raised searun cutthroat in the past, we have a net pen project where we rear and release 200,000 chinook into south puget sound. Our local chapter has a current membership of 260 and our chapter newsletter "The Fishing Line" is mailed monthly to almost 300 individuals. Our major focus along the Deschutes is to enhace coho, chinook and steelhead returns to the river. This river is special as it runs through a major metropolitan area (Olympia WA) and prior to 1930, there were no anadromous fish run on the river due to the series of 3 large falls in Tumwater. A fish ladder was built by the state department of fisheries to allow fish passage. We feel our mission is special because while most organizations try to rebuild and preserve a legacy, we are helping to create one where none existed before.

Trout Unlimited - Olympia Chapter

Trout Unlimited - Susquehanna Chapter

Trout Unlimited's Susquehanna Chapter currently monitors pH on Lycoming Creek and tributaries, Red, Grays, and Frozen Runs, Pleasent Stream, Loyalsock Creek, Muncy Creek at its tributary Rock Run, and Blockhouse Creek. We also monitor pollution indicators. clear cutting, and questionable construction and projects along streams. We have worked to get fines lvied, trout stream habitat restored, industry's replenishing of river water restricted, and alternates to a seqage treatment proposal considered.

Trout Unlimited - Upper Chattahoochee Chapter

Conserve, protect and restore the cold water fisheries in Georgia

Truckee and Carson Rivers

Truckee River Habitat Restoration Group

Our mission is to promote watershed restoration for the sustainable environmental and economic health of the Truckee River watershed. We engage in on-the-ground restoration, community education and efforts to develop a coordinated Truckee River Basin Management Plan. Emphasis is on the California portion of the watershed at this early stage in our life. One of our primary efforts is producing Truckee River Day which draws 800 volunteers each year to work on restoration projects such as revegetation and streambank stabilization. Some clean up work is also done. We publish a newsletter titled "Truckee River Currents". We also produce a symposium each year dealing with some aspect of watershed health. We are actively working to bring stakeholders within the watershed together to develop a coordinated resource management and planning effort.

Truckee River Watershed Council

The Truckee River Watershed Council was founded in May 1998 to develop and implement local public-private collaborative solutions to protect and improve water quality and biological resources for the sustainable environmental and economic health of the Truckee River watershed.

Truckee River Yacht Club

To work and play for a healthy Truckee River. Currently partnering with a community-based coalition to develop a flood protection project that provides river enhancement and naturalizing, river cleanups, trail building, park construction supported by benchmarkers. Goals on request.

Trust for Public Land

A private, nonprofit land conservation organization that works nationwide to conserve land for people, increase awareness of land conservation issues, and to encourage livable communities and a healthy environment for generations to come.

Trustees for Alaska

Founded in 1974, Trustees acts as the legal arm of Alaska's grassroots conservation community.

Tryon Resource Management Partnership

Sponsored by West Mult. Co. Coil and Water Conservation District

Tryon Resource Partnership Watershed Council

Tryon Resource Partnership Watershed Council works in the Tryon Creek system watershed. We have begun monitoring sewage collection system pollutants and other limiting factors for native wild spring run steelhead. We plan to conduct a macroinvertebrate survey, habitat assessment, and local wetland conservation planning. We conduct water quality testing and conservation planning for the Fanno Creek system watershed.

Tualatin Basin Watershed Council

Vision Statement: A balanced ecosystem that supports a healthy watershed, provides for an economic base and viable communities. Mission Statement: To foster better stewardship and understanding of the Tualatin River watershed resources; address natural resource issues; and ensure sustainable watershed health, functions, and uses. Explanation: The Tualatin River Watershed consists of the river, its tributaries, its ground water, and the land that drains to them. The components listed below must work in harmony for the vitality of the river to be realized. The basin is far larger than the river, encompassing nearly all lands within Washington County, and small areas of Multnomah, Clackamas, Yamhill, Tillamook, and Columbia Counties. When people think of the Tualatin, the river may come first to mind but the entire drainage area is vital to the health of the system. Water Quality: A watershed that contributes water of such quality that people can use it for consumption, recreation, work, and the support of terrestrial and aquatic life. A river and its tributaries that contain the highest achievable water quality that surrounding soils, rocks, natural vegetation, wildlife, ground water, and wise use of land resources will allow. Natural Resources: A balanced ecosystem that supports its component parts throughout the Tualatin River Watershed including a varied habitat that thrives along the banks of the watershed's streams and river. Use of Resources: Wise stewardship of the resource to maximize their renewal and minimize permanent loss. Land Use: Recognize that owners of property within the watershed have land use rights, as well as responsibility to protect the welfare of the ecosystem through the use of their land. Recreation: A watershed that provides various types of recreation and an experience that foster an appreciation of the watershed's natural resources including its rivers and streams. Economics: A watershed that provides water quality and quantity sufficient to support a viable and healthy community in which its citizens are proud to live, work, and recreate. Education: An informed populace that understands and appreciates the river, its ecosystem and needs, and works to achieve them.

Tualatin River Watershed Council

We are a diverse group of stakeholders from the Tualatin Watershed. Our mission is to foster better stewardship and understanding of the Tualatin River watershed resources, deal with issues in advance of resource degradation, and ensure sustainable watershed health, functions, and uses. We analyze and research watershed conditions, implement watershed improvement projects, and conduct education and outreach regarding watershed issues and solutions. Publications include: Tualatin River Watershed Technical Supplement, Tualatin River Watershed Council Action Plan, Dairy-McKay Watershed Analysis, Scoggins-Upper Tualatin Watershed Analysis, and the Gales Creek Watershed Assessment Project.

Tualatin Riverkeepers

TRK is a citizen based organization working to restore and protect Oregon's Tualatin River System. The Tualatin Riverkeepers promotes watershed stewardship through public education, public access, citizen involvement and advocacy.

Tucannon River Model Watershed Project

Four years of in stream bio-engineering to create habitat, increase geomorphic stability, decrease water temperature, restore riparian biological function, monitoring,

Tucare

The Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources and the Environment (TuCARE) was established to enlighten and advise the public on conservation and the wise use of natural resources in the environment. Committed to ensuring long time viability of our natural resources and environment, TuCARE is involved in critical and controversial issues related to the productivity and conservation of public and private lands. TuCARE feels this is essential for a vital and functioning local, state, and national economy. The alliance researches and analyzes facts and opinions available from experts, political leaders, and other interested people. Informative reports are produced to communicate to the populace, the media, and public forums. High on our advocacy list is creating an increased awareness about natural resources in our children by presenting various educational programs to heighten their knowledge of the environment.

Tug Fork Watershed Association

Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust

To help retain Tug Hill's forest, farm, recreation and wild lands through education, research, and voluntary land protection.

Tule Oaks Land Trust

The Tule Oaks Land Trust was organized in 1995 by landowners and other residents of this region to preserve the natural, scenic, historic and agricultural character of this landscape of beauty.

Tule River Parkway Association

Tulpehocken Creek/Blue Marsh Lake

1.25 mile streambank stabilization, 12 to 15 farms fenced, several easements

Tuolumne River Trust

The Tuolumne River Trust, founded in 1981, promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed. The Trust is the only organization working on the entire Tuolumne River, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust believes that serious river restoration and protection efforts, strategic land acquisitions, and improved water flow policies create a healthier river for people and a habitat sanctuary for spawning fish, riparian species, waterfowl, and other wildlife.

Turkey Creek W/S Protection Project

Just starting the project/Water quality Protection: 319 Project, State AGNPS Project.

Turner Foundation, Inc.

As a new millennium begins, society approaches a watershed moment for wildlife and wilderness. The environment is at risk and an audacious plan is needed for its survival and recovery. We believe our habitat funding has become more clear, focused and strategic. It is based on two main approaches: Ecosystem protection and restoration based on the principles of conservation biology; and; Relieving the relentless pressure that our consumption of resources and land, multiplied by growing human numbers, has placed on these ecosystems. This goal is pursued through efforts to reverse population growth and tactics such as our Wood Reduction Campaign.

Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station

We are extensively involved in wetlands restoration, including both herbaceous and forested wetland ecosystems. Turtle Cove participates with numerous student groups ranging from Alternative Spring Break groups from across the U.S., to the local Roots and Shoots chapter here at Southeastern. Envrionmental education and awareness programs are integral to our mission, as are service-learning projects that directly involve students in the solution of crucial environmental problems in our community.

Tuscola High School

Tuscola's Environmental Science classes and Hiking and Ecology Club are actively involved in stream monitoring and stream cleanup. Students are also involved in air quality monitoring.

Tuscumbia Water Management District

TVA Volunteer Monitoring

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: streams and lakes. Type of Monitoring: physical, chemical, and biological. Approach: TVA helps establish and works with watershed groups in a number of ways, including volunteer monitoring. TVA supports volunteer monitoring efforts with equipment, expertise, and money (for equipment and coordination expenses). Also, volunteers sometimes work with hand-in-hand with TVA crews.

Twelvepole Watershed Association

Twin Platte Natural Resource District

Technical and cost-share assistance for soil and water conservation. Regulatory authorities for soil erosion and ground water.

Two Forks of Brown's Run Creek

Keep litter free, keep asthetic, provide erosion control the two forks of Brown's Run Creek that flows into the Lower Great Miami River.

Two Forks of Brown's Run Creek

Keep litter free, keep asthetic, provide erosion control on the two forks of Brown's Run Creek that flows into the Lower Great Miami River.

Two Rivers - Ottauquechee Regional Planning Commission

TRORC is a compact of 30 municipalities in east-central Vermont, and was founded in 1970 by acts of its constituent towns. It is not a part of State Government, but is governed by a Board of Representatives appointed by each of our member towns. Our primary goals are to advocate for the needs of our member towns, and to help bridge the opportunities and concerns that exist between towns and the State. The Commission's staff provides technical planning services to town officials, and acts as a resource to local government.

Two Rivers Resource Conservation & Development

Two Rivers RC&D is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) corporation. It was created through authority of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962 (PL 87-703). There are 300 RC&D's in the nation today, located in all 50 states and U. S. Territories. Office Space, a coordinator, and a program assistant are provided through the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service. No federal funds are provided for the operation of the RC&D Council.

Two Yosemites

Restoration of Hetch Hetchy Valley(Tuolumne River, a tributary to the San Joaquin River) in Yosemite National Park.

Tye River Rangers

This group of volunteers aims to profile the Tye River watershed as a prototype for Chesapeake Bay resortation effors. The intent is to involve all residents of the watershed in self-education, planning, data collection and analysis and remediation.

Tyler Mountain Community Association

Flooding, trash

Ugashik Watershed

Ugashik Watershed is an representative advisory group comprising the stakeholders, governmental agencies, residents and interested parties concerned with the watershed areas od Ugashik Lakes, Ugashik River and Bay, Dog Salmon, King Salmon, Cinder and Meshik Rivers and Dago Creek as well as the extensive wetlands and critical habitats of the area.The Villages, including the Tribal Councils and City Councils of Pilot Point, Ugashik, and Port Heiden are sponsoring the Watershed Group.

Uintah Riverwatch

To monitor the health of the following watersheds, and to use the watersheds as an outdoor classroom for the students of Uintah High School. Ashley Creek Kids Canal Steinaker Reservoir Upper Green River, from Jarvie Ranch to Swallow Canyon takeout Lower White River, from Bonanza Bridge to Enron takeout

Ulao Creek Partnership

Mission: To form an alliance of concerned citizens, landowners, and public and private organizations to protect and improve the water quality and habitats in the Ulao Creek watershed. Projects: Water quality monitoring, Ulao Swamp vegetative study, herp survey, reforestation project, and bird survey. Development of stormwater management plan. Citizen Involvement: Citizens are involved in all the abovementioned projects. Citizens participate in monitoring, completing surveys, planting trees, etc. Year Founded: 1996

Umpqua Basin Watershed Council

Improve environmental integrity and economic stability of the Umpqua Basin watershed.

Underwood Conservation District

The Underwood Conservation District (UCD) was established in 1940 when concerned orchardists and farmers from the area around Underwood Mountain gathered to discuss irrigation needs, the decline of forest productivity, and the impacts that development was having on their land - increasing soil erosion and degrading water quality. The meeting resulted in a partnership between the Soil Conservation Service (a Federal USDA Agency, now called the Natural Resource Conservation Service) and private landowners. The Underwood Conservation District was formed to find feasible solutions to the community's land-use concerns.

Union County Soil Conservation District

The Union County Soil Conservation Distrit is a legally constituted unit of state government that utilizes state, federal and local government resource to solve conservation problems. Organized by a referendum of landowners of Union County of April 4, 1953, with a purpose of developing a district program and work plan for applying soil and water conservation practices. A five-member Board of Supervisors guide the District program. Three members are elected by landowners and two members are appointed by the State Soil Conservation Committee. The USDA, Natural Resources Consercation Service and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture provides technical assistance for the District program. The District possesses the technical expertise, information and delivery system for providing assistance to landowners with respect to the county's soil and water quality, and to develop a safe and healthy environment in which to live and work.

Union River Watershed Coalition

Work with community volunteers, organizations, businesses, government, and agencies to promote the integrated social, economic, and ecological values of the watershed. Watershed towns include Ellsworth, Trenton, Otis, Mariaville, Waltham, Eastbrook, Osborn, Amherst, Aurora, and Great Pond.

United Gillnetters Southeast

United Peninsula Homeowner Assn.

United Plant Savers

United Plant Savers (UpS) is a non-profit grassroots membership organization devoted to protecting and replanting at risk native medicinal plant species and to raising public awareness of the plight of our native medicinal plants. It is stewarded by a board committed to native medicinal plants who have been working for decades in the woods and fields to preserve our native medicinal species. UpS is a grass roots organization staffed by people with dirt under their fingernails and first-hand knowledge of what it takes to replenish the land.

United Waterfowlers - Florida, Inc.

The United Waterfowlers - Florida, as an organization, was conceived in October of 2000. The purposes/goals were and are: To provide Florida waterfowlers with a unified voice. To promote better relationships between waterfowlers and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the citizens of Florida. To provide hunter input through a statewide communication network to the legal processes that determine land use of state and federally owned properties. To promote waterfowl hunting by providing hunting opportunities for both youth and adults. To promote conservation and enhancement of Florida's natural resources. To preserve the waterfowling heritage for future generations of Floridians.

Univeristy of Wyoming

Environmental Science class which needs to get involved in community environmental issues.

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension/Sea Grant

The Great Bay Watch trains retired citizens, teachers, and students who live and work near the Great Bay estuarine system as volunteers. Sampling occurs at low and high tide twice monthly from April through November. Observations include water condition, activities, birds, and weather. Other projects now include rainfall characteization, shoreline sanitary surveys, and habitat surveys.

University of Rhode Island (URI) Watershed Watch

URI Watershed Watch is the largest water quality program in Rhode Island. Our goals include educating the public, promoting active citizenship participation, obtaining multi-year surface water quality data, and encouraging information-based water quality programs. With monitoring in all 14 of RI's watersheds, we cover cover the 'source to the sea.' Local sponsors pay an annual registration fee which helps cover the costs associated with training, equipment, laboratory analyses, interpretation and reporting of the data.

Upper American River Foundation

Please visit http://arwg.net/uarf.html

Upper Arkansas Watershed Council

The Upper Arkansas Watershed Council was formed to help address watershed issues in the Upper Arkansas River Basin of Colorado (Lake, Chaffee, Fremont, and Custer counties) and provide a framework for coordination and cooperation among watershed interests. Mission: "The Upper Arkansas Watershed Council, as representatives of interested parties, will foster improved communication, collaboration, education and scientific understanding, and will develop strategies and make recommendations to conserve, protect and enhance watershed natural resources for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations."

Upper Big Sioux River Watershed Board of Directors

Watershed Restoration/Lake Restoration

Upper Carson River Coordinated Resource Management Group

Goal: To develop an openly accessible network of technical, financial, and political support from private and public sectors that will assist interested private landowners, tribal government, and agencies in VOLUNTARILY planning and implementing ways to enhance the natural resource values of the Upper Carson River Watershed Area.

Upper Chattachoochee Riverkeeper Inc.

Our mission is to advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed, in order to restore and preserve their ecological health for the people, fish and wildlife that depend on the River system. Established in 1994, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (UCR) is an environmental advocacy organization with more than 5,000 members dedicated solely to protecting and restoring the Chattahoochee River Basin—drinking water source for 3.5 million people. UCR was the 11th licensed program in the international Waterkeeper Alliance, now 182 organizations strong.

Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Fund

UCRF seeks to advocate for and to secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed in order to improve and maintain its environmental integrity and to preserve the natural, scenic, and recreational character of the river corridor.

Upper Chattooga River, Upper Chickamauga Creek

Plans approved for 100% of dairies in watershed with incentive payments for most to implement. All dairies now have lagoons or plans to construct one with cost/share help. Poultry operations have waste management plans with FSA incentive payments, composters, and/or stack houses with FSA c/s help.

Upper Chippewa Basin Partner Team

Mission: To foster protection and enhancement of the ecological values of the Basin and the quality of life for citizens who live and recreate in the Basin. Projects: Education, awareness, advocacy with local governments. Citizen Involvement: Join one of our two committees and help develop, plan, and implement projects. Year Founded: 1998

Upper Clam River

tree/shrub plantings along riparian areas-1000 feet. critical area treatment-1 road/stream crossing. 1000 feet stabilization of gravel roadway.

Upper Cullasaja Watershed Association

Organizations that Initiated the Project: In early 1999 when a small group of Highlands Plateau residents began to consider the need for local watershed improvement, little was known locally about the water resources or water quality issues. It was realized by this group of charter members that citizens needed to take local responsibility for local water issues. Upper Cullasaja Watershed Association (UCWA) evolved as a partner of the Little Tennessee Watershed Association (LTWA) and was strongly supported by TVA. 1999 was an organizational year. UCWA formed, wrote its by-laws, incorporated, and filed for 501(c)(3) status which it received. Membership was approximately 25 at the end of 1999.

Upper Cuyahoga Association

To promote the quiet enjoyment of the Upper Cuyahoga River. Instrumental in obtaining Scenic River Designation for Upper Cuyahoga River in 1974. Instrumental in obtaining permanent protection for Charles A. Tummonds Scenic River Preserve, Mantua Bog State Nature Preserve, and Birdena Marsh Wetlands State Nature Preserve. Also played role in reestablishing the Portage County Park District.

Upper Cuyahoga State Scenic River

The Upper Cuyahoga River is a component of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program with state Scenic designation in Geauga and Portage counties. The program's goal is to preserve and protect the natural qualities of Ohio's finest streams for future generation.

Upper Delaware Council, Inc.

The Upper Delaware Council works in partnership with the National Park Service to oversee the implementation of the River Management Plan for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York and Pennsylvania, a component since 1978 of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Program. The UDC publishes a visitor information map and guide, a free quarterly newsletter, and other literature.

Upper Deschutes Watershed Council

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council has a mission which "actively fosters stewardship of Upper Deschutes River resources through cooperative voluntary endeavors with watershed landowners, residents, and other interested parties."

Upper Eastern Shore Tributary Team

Assist the State of Maryland in their efforts to reduce the loading of nitrogen and phosphorus to the Chesapeake Bay by 40% of the 1985 loads. Assistance is given in the form of direction from the Team (a group of local citizens representing a variety of watershed stakeholders) to the state on what nutrient strategies should be the priorities within the basin, assistance is also given in the form of public outreach to the groups/citizens within the watershed to make them aware of the nutrient issues. The Team has made a number of recommendations to the State as to what the priorities are, but the Team is still trying to define how best to reach out to the watershed groups/citizens. This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997

Upper Embarras River

Some monitoring. Obstructions removed in river (1994). 8 miles of filterstrips/riparian buffers installed. Silt removed where ag tile outlets submerged in some areas.

Upper Esopus Creek Stream Watch

The monitoring project started by this group has been taken over by the local school district [Onteora Central School, Boiceville, NY] and the UEC Stream Watch group is no longer involved or active. A successor group has been doing GIS mapping of the Beaverkill Creek in the same region.

Upper Etowah River Alliance

Educate the public about the threat of nonpoint source pollution in the Etowah Watershed north of Lake Allatoona

Upper Falls Community Association

We are working to ensure safe, reliable drinking water for area communities that depend on Coal River, protect residents from the ravages of flooding and shelter the environment from the harmful effects of development.

Upper Flint Watershed Council

We monitor water quality on Whitewater creek and the adjacent wetlands. Recently we rebuilt streamside roads to help with erosion. Planted grasses and trees as a buffer along our stretch of the creek. We hope to provide baseline data and be able to pinpoint changes in water quality more quickly.

Upper Gila Watershed Alliance

UGWA is a grassroots, rural community-based conservation organization. UGWA "seeks to harmonize our presence and activities within the upper Gila River watershed of New Mexico for the health and integrity of the entire community, which includes the soil, the air, the water, the people, the plants and animals. We share the conviction that men and women work best together in a spirit of cooperation, conflict resolution, and consensual agreement that benefits from the views and concerns of each individual acting as uncoerced free agents..." (excerpt from our bylaws).

Upper Guadalupe River Authority

Upper Guyandotte Watershed Association

Southern West Virginia is plagued with poverty making many watershed issues a hard pill to swallow. For years dumping one?s trash into the stream out back has been an accepted practice. Because of issues related to poverty, many people shun the idea of improving water quality. However, despite the demoralized attitude associated with the low quality of life, there are still those who feel strongly about improving the waterways. Many are citizens whose families have lived in the area for decades and witnessed first hand the changing of the landscape. All active watershed members desire a clean, safe water system for generations to come. Two stream cleanup dates were met with a huge community turnout on April 15 and June 15, 2003. The community is very interested in removing visible debris from the waterways and has been extremely receptive to efforts put forth by OSM/VISTA Suzi Zakowski. The Building that the UGWA operates out of is the Old Mullens Grade School. The Building has been renamed The Mullens Opportunity Center,? and is operated by Rural Appalachian Improvement League. The facility is the only one of it's kind in the county. RAIL VISTA Brian Henry is currently trying to secure funding to keep the building running. Other activities in the building include a fitness center, 4-H camps, Gardening Classes, a Marshall University computer lab, GED classes and public meeting rooms. The UGWA now operates out of Room 15 within the community center. Regular meetings are held here, as well as other resources for public education and use. The UGWA has allowed Trout Unlimited to use the same room because several Watershed members also belong to TU. Additionally, members keep Topographic maps and testing equipment in the room for use. These facilities? resources have all come to be as a result of OSM/VISTA Suzi Zakowski and VISTA Brian Henry.

Upper Kanawha Valley Citizens Action Network

Upper Killbuck Creek

Stream monitoring and education.

Upper Klamath Watershed Council

Organizing/Coordinating Body for seven sub councils formed in naturally occuring hydrologic subbasins.

Upper Knapps Creek Watershed Association

Flooding

Upper Mahoning Creek Watershed Association

The Upper Mahoning Creek Watershed Association is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Mahoning Creek, its tributaries, lakes, ponds and surrounding lands within Clearfield, Indiana, and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania for present and future generations. The vision of the organization is to achieve the highest quality water in the Mahoning Creek Watershed. The UMCWA will work tirelessly to return the waters of the Mahoning Valley to the purest state possible within current federal and state water quality standards. Our goal is to encourage all residential, commercial, agricultural and municipal tenants within this watershed to comply with present environmental laws. Our objective is to return this watershed to a near pristine condition for the benefit of the citizens residing in Clearfield, Indiana, and Jefferson Counties and the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition, one of our goals is to educate the public on the need to preserve streams and wetlands for their recreational, esthetic, and historic value. This engenders an appreciation of the natural world and the necessity of preserving our planet to insure the survival of all species.

Upper Manistee River Association

River/corridor restoration

Upper Merced River Watershed Council

The mission of the Upper Merced River Watershed Council is to work with individuals and organizations to protect and enhance the natural, economic, and cultural resources of the Watershed through education, coommunity-based projects, reponsible planning, and stewardship. Our activities include; citizen water quality monitoring on the Merced River and some tributaries, invasive weed monitoring and eradication, education and outreach in local schools, trail docents, citizen benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring and physical habitat assessment, indoor and outdoor educational presentations for our stakeholders in conjunction with partner organizations, and work has begun to assess the restoration of a more natural fishery in the watershed. Our River Reach publication is mailed to our stakeholders several times a year.

Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee

The Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program is completely staffed and managed by volunteers. We sample 11 sites along the Upper Merrimack, Pemigewasset, Winnipesaukee and Contoocook Rivers for chemical analysis, bacteria testing, and benthic macroinvertebrate analysis with identification to the family level. We work throughout the region in education and outreach.

Upper Minnesota River Watershed District

None stated.

Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee

Preservation and wise utilization of Upper Mississippi River fish and wildlife resources. Publishes bi-monthly newsletter and technical reports on Upper Mississippi River fish and wildlife.

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

The Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge is located along 284 miles of the Mississippi River valley extending from the confluence of the Chippewa River near Wabasha, MN to near Rock Island, IL. The lands that make up the refuge lie in four states: MN, WI, IA, IL. The Refuge is largely confined to the floodplain. The Refuge provides migratory habitat for a large percentage of the migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Tundra swans and canvasback ducks use the Refuge as a resting and feeding area in the spring and fall.

Upper Nehalem Watershed Council

The Upper Nehalem Watershed Council seeks to foster better stewardship and understanding of the Upper Nehalem Watershed resources, deal with issues in advance of resource degradation, and ensure sustainable watershed health, functions, and uses.

Upper Neuse River Basin Association

Our mission: To preserve and protect the water quality in the Upper Neuse River Basin through innovative, cost effective and environmentally sound strategies and to create a coalition of local governments and stakeholders in a water resources partnership. Accomplishments: Upper Neuse Watershed Management Plan Upper Neuse Watershed Management Plan implementation Low-Impact Development Workshop New projects: Upper Neuse Site Evaluation Tool Upper Neuse Watershed Evaluation Tool Little Lick Creek Local Watershed Plan (for Durham City/County and NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program) Little River Riparian Corridor Conservation Plan (for Eno River Association) Goals: Upper Neuse basinwide monitoring program (with USGS, state, and local governments)

Upper Newport Bay Naturalists

Group supports the California Department of Fish and Game and Orange County Regional Parks. Trained Naturalists give school tours, public programs on weekends such as canoe tours, kayak tours, walkings of the bay. The group also helps with wetlands restoration work.

Upper Niangua River Water Quality Project

The Niangua River Water Quality Project provided federal funding and technical assistance to help livestock producers install manure management facilities in the Niangua River watershed. A primary purpose for the project was protection of the aquatic habitat for the Niangua Darter an endangered species. The watershed includes parts of Camden, Dallas, Laclede and Webster counties in Missouri.

Upper Nianqua

Project's goal is to encourage the management of manure through grazing systems, alternative watering systems, and lane management in order to utilize the nutrients as fertilizer and minimize nutrients lost to surface and ground water.

Upper Oconee Watershed Network

The Upper Oconee Watershed Network (UOWN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality in our watershed through community-based advocacy, monitoring, and education.

Upper Paint Creek Watershed Association

Flooding, trash, water quality

Upper Potomac Tributary Team

One of 10 governor--appointed regional nutrient reduction/water quality advisory groups in Maryland.

Upper Quiver River Drainage District

Upper Raritan Watershed Association

The Upper Raritan Watershed Association is private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that is dedicated to conserving and restoring the natural resources of our region. The Association's mission is achieved through advocacy, research and education. We monitor streams and rivers through visual, chemical and biological monitoring. Conservation projects such as reforestation, restoration stream clean ups and storm drain markings also take place.

Upper Raritan Watershed Association

Upper Roanoke River Roundtable

To serve as an advisory group in the upper basin that will identify and address issues of water quality and quantity and will make recommendations about appropriate management solutions to those whose decision impact the upper basin of the Roanoke River.

Upper S. Fork - John Day Basin Council

Upper Sacramento River Advisory Council

Upper Salinas Watershed Coalition

Non-profit organization devoted to resource protection/enhancement, education, and stream monitoring programs; wetland restoration; stream habitat restoration and similar programs. We have embarked upon a project to prepare a watershed management plan for the Upper Salinas River and tributaries, an area of over 1.1 million acres. We are addressing issues such as loss of fisheries, degradation of water quality, erosion, sedimentation, dam construction, channel gravel mining, off-road use of channel, urbanization, an explosion of vineyard development, groundwater overdraft, etc.

Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Project

Objective: To protect, enhance, and restore anadromous and resident fish habitat and to achieve and to maintain a balance between resource protection and resource use on a holistic watershed basis. Publications: Model Watershed Plan (1995); Quaterly newsletter- Model Watershed News Accomplishments: Irrigation diversion. Consolidations, Streambank protection with fencing and pasture management, fish friendly passage alternatives.

Upper Salt Fork River

Resource concerns identified & prioritized.

Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

Since 1991, the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District has worked with the US Forest Service, Mt. Baldy Ranger District to organize volunteer participation in watershed restoration efforts. Several times a year, volunteers of all ages help collect seeds and re-plant saplings in the Angeles National Forest, which is a crucial part of the San Gabriel Watershed. Other efforts have included removal of man-made dams from streambeds, trash collection, and Arundo eradication. Interpretive signage was also developed to inform visitors about the function and importance of our local watershed and provide historical background about the local dams and the San Gabriel River. Planted approximately 20,000 Pine seedlings in heavily used recreation areas, 6,000 Oak seedlings in areas burned by wildfire. Accomplishments: - 40,000 bare-root Pine seedlings potted and transplanted. - Restoration, through re-seeding efforts, of numerous acres damaged by erosion. - Constructed native plant greenhouse and potting shed at Mt. Baldy Visitors Center. - Roughly 6,000 volunteers have contributed over 30,000 hours of work at watershed restoration events. - Funded interpretive signage installed at three sites along Highway 39 in the Angeles National Forest. - Close to $200,000 in funding provided for watershed restoration efforts.

Upper San Marcos Watershed Reclaimation and Flood Control District

Upper Sangamon River

N-serve incentive program implemented, one-on-one contacts made twice to 100 landowners, nitrogen education campaign, $19000 to pay for nitrogen flow monitors on all toolbars in the watershed.

Upper Savannah Senior Environment Corps

The Upper Savannah Senior Environment Corps is a senior volunteer program whose main goal is to conduct community based projects that address a wide range of environmental issues throughout the Upper Savannah region. The groups in in the process of conducting a large scale (regional) storm drain tagging project and educational outreach campaign.

Upper Shoal Creek

Project's goal is to work with poultry producers to maximize nutrient utilization and minimize nutrients lost to surface and ground water.

Upper Sugar River Watershed Association

The Upper Sugar River Initiative, a partnership developed by the WDNR, joined local government, other public resource agencies, private organizations, community groups and volunteers to identify and address natural resource issues

Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC)

The goal of the coalition is to work on non-point source pollution issues.

Upper Suwannee River Watershed Initiative

Upper Tallahatchie Drainage District

Upper Tallopoosa Watershed Group

The Upper Tallapoosa Watershed Group is a diverse group of concerned citizens that are interested in protecting, preserving, and using the Tallapoosa watershed in Haralson and Carroll Counties, Georgia. Protection, preservation, and usage of the Tallapoosa River need not be exclusive of each other.

Upper Tennessee River Roundtable

The Mission of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable is to achieve clean water throughout the watershed with the involvement of citizens in planning, education, coordination, attracting funding and serving as an advocate for our water resources.

Upper Tippah Drainage District

Upper Tippecanoe River

Too many to list! See Internet home page.

Upper Trempealeau River

Annual report provided upon request.

Upper Valley Citizens

Volunteer monitoring

Upper Waubay Watershed Project

Upper Western Shore Watershed

This will be assessed through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. Results will be available in late 1997.

Upper White River Basin Foundation

To create Bi-state partnerships in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas to reduce pollution on the Upper White River so that Beaver, Table Rock, Taneycomo and Bull Shoals Lakes will become the four cleanest manmade lakes in North America. The Foundation works with a wide variety of public and private organizations to improve water quality monitoring in the watershed, identify the most effective on-site wastewater treatment systems for the Ozarks, assist willing communities to find the resources to design and install appropriate centralized wastewater treatment systems in order to eliminate standard septic tanks, and promote programs to eliminate nutrient rich agricultural run-off. The Foundation maintains an email update service on water quality news from the Basin as well as publishing a quarterly newsletter. The Foundation is conducting real-world field testing in the Ozarks of two different advanced on-site treatment systems, working with developers to identify the most effective treatment systems to protect an environmentally sensative stream, promoting alternative uses for the 1,000,000 tons of poultry litter produced annually in the watershed, creating a model Missouri program for small communities on wastewater treatment and is a recipient of first round EPA Watershed Initiative Grant.

Upper Yocona Drainage District

Upshur County Litter Control Board

Trash, bank stabalization, habitat

Urban Creeks Council

Creek Currents (Newsletter) Creek restoration, preservation, protection Education, public awareness

Urban Creeks Council - Sacramento Chapter

Urban Creeks Council coordinates activities with the local stormwater program, the Regional Water Board, and USGS NAWQA. We are concentrating on determining the biological and geomorphological effects of urbanization and urban runoff pollutants, especially diazinon and chlorpyrifos.

Urban Creeks Council - Santa Barbara Chapter

Education. Protection & restoration of watersheds 3 creeks in Santa Barbara County, CA.

Urban Ecology Center

Mission: To preserve, enhance, and use the natural resources of Riverside Park, the Milwaukee River, and adjacent green spaces. With this living laboratory as its outdoor classroom, the Urban Ecology Center provides opportunities for education, and stewardship. Projects: Education, restoration, monitoring. Citizen Involvement: Participate fully in all projects. We depend on citizens for our development as an urban community center. Year Founded: 1991

Urban Edges Inc

Urban Edges works through public/private partnerships to attain quality outdoor space through improved trails, river and stream restoration, open space and other stewardship projects.

Urban Habitat Program

Founded in 1989, Urban Habitat’s mission is to work in partnership with low-income communities and communities of color to advance social, economic, and environmental justice in the Bay Area region and beyond. Through advocacy and the promotion of equitable policies, leadership development, research, and participation in strategic coalitions, Urban Habitat helps to build a democratic society in which all communities have the power to influence and benefit from the decisions impacting their neighborhoods.

Urban Tree House

Community Environmental Education for Youth. Located on the banks of the Anacostia River, we provide opportunities for urban youth to learn about and experience nature in their own backyards.

Urban Watershed Project

The Urban Watershed Project demonstrates the importance of environmental resource stewardship within an urban setting through science-based advocacy and by providing educational opportunities to the public. We are monitoring the creeks, springs, lakes, plants, and animals of the Presidio watershed in San Francisco.

Usgs, Oklahoma District

Study and monitor natural resources in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma District provides water resources information to the public through publications, the world wide web, and personal contacts.

US EPA Region 3 Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

US EPA Region 3 funds state volunteer monitoring coordinators in various states, basinwide programs, and specific monitoring projects throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and DC. We provide numerous methods monitoring manuals, technical expertise, volunteer conferences and meetings, and partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental agencies. A US EPA publication is available for preparing quality assurance (QA) project plans.

USDA-Forest Service - Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

USTAP

The USTAP program is aimed at promoting the formation of Adopt a Watershed groups throughout the West with an initial outreach in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. USTAP will focus on protecting the wtareshed that provide drinking water for western cities and towns.

Utah Adopt-A-Waterbody

Adopt-A-Waterbody (AAW) is an innovative community involvement program designed to benefit Utah's water resources and be rewarding and educational for the volunteer groups involved. A partnership of three state agencies directs the program. It includes the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, the Utah Department of Natural Resources, and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. In addition, Utah State University Water Quality Extension provides local coordination and assistance for water-related education, monitoring, and restoration activities.

Utah Rivers Council

Designed to achieve Wild and Scenic status for Utah's rivers and halt destructive and wastefull water projects to keep Utah's wild rivers free flowing.

UW Nutrient and Pest Management Program, Northeast

Demonstrate to and assist farmers and rural landowners to adopt best management practices that improve farm profitability and water quality. Project covers 16 counties in east-central and northeast Wisconsin. Activities include demonstrations, field days, meetings, a newsletter and other events throughout the basin. Student intern program received the national 1997 Earth Team Group Volunteer Award for innovative efforts in farmer education.

Vallejo Watershed Alliance

The Vallejo Watershed Alliance is a community-based group formed to improve the quality of local waterways throughout the Vallejo watershed, providing support and resources for citizen and group involvement. The planning group meets once a month; monthly workdays are held to restore habitat and clean creeks along Blue Rock Springs Creek, Rindler Creek, and Lake Chabot. The group partners with local agencies and nonprofits. We host outreach activities, habitat restoration workdays, and partner with the Vallejo Sanitation & Flood Control District in their environmental education efforts along Blue Rock Springs Creek.

Valley City National Wildlife Refuge

Established to provide breeding and resting areas for migratory birds, with the main emphasis on waterfowl. The waterfowl production areas are scattered throughout the five county area of Barnes, Cass, Steele, Traill and Griggs.

Valley Conservation Council

We preserve the rural and small town character of the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia through education, natural resource conservation and environmentally sound land use. Our main protection tools are the use of conservation easements that vary in form from the protection of riparian areas, wildlife habitat, agricultural and open space to the protection of historic sites, scenery, and land suitable for public recreation. Another tool we use to prevent the destruction of prime cultivated land from development is to promote and create agricultural and forestal districts. Publications: "Better Models for Development in the Shenandoah Valley" by Edward T. McMahon and Sarah S. Hollberg 1999

Valley Land Fund

[Purpose] to promote conservation and protection of agricultural and other open space land in the Connecticut River Valley; to coordinate activities of agencies and organizations with an interest in preserving open space and agricultural land. [Accomplishments] since its founding in 1986, Valley Land Fund has worked alone and in partnerships to preotect over 4000 acres of prime farmland, scenic vistas, drinking water supply waterhseds, productive forest, critical habitat for threatened plant and animal species, and important recreational assets such as trail corridors and river access points.

Valley Stewardship Network (VSN)

Mission: To encourage, promote, and help create opportunities for pro-active stewardship efforts in the Kickapoo River Watershed through education and awareness efforts. Projects: Citizen water quality monitoring, watershed celebration, forestry field day, smart growth, river clean-up, GIS mapping. Citizen Involvement: Help to organize and attend events, water monitoring, join event-planning committees, write newsletter, grants, create a slide presentation, membership, etc. Year Founded: 1999

Venango Museum

Allegheny River support group

Verde River Citizens Alliance

Educational for public and public officials; sponsor educational forums, support initiatives to further regional management, river bank cleanups, river water quality measurements, publish quarterly "The VRCA River Watch"

Verde Watershed Association

VWA provides thoughtful advice and counsel directed at those whose decisions affect the watershed. A newsletter (The Confluence), an internet site, public forums, conferences, a library distribution system and river trips are ongoing VWA activities.

Vermont Lay Monitoring Program

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: lakes Type of Monitoring: chemical, physical, site assessment biological (chlorophyll-a)

Vermont River Conservancy, Inc.

It is the mission of the Vermont River Conservancy, Inc. to conserve and enhance the special waterfalls, gorges, river and lakes shores of Vermont.

Virgin Islands Resource Conservation and Development Council

Vision statement: To enhance the quality of life for the people of the Virgin Isalnds Resource Conservation and Development Area through conservation of natural and cultural resources, and the stimulation of growth and development.

Virginia Audubon Council

Virginia B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation

The Virginia Bass Federation strives to preserve and promote the sport of bass fishing. Federation activities include the introduction of sport fishing to young people and the conservation of water and other natural resources. The 2,400 Virginia members support and cooperate with fishery management agencies and educational institutions to develop and protect quality fisheries.

Virginia Canals and Navigations Society

Mission: Dedicated to historic canal and river navigation research, restoration and parks. Resources/Publications: River atlases, quarterly magazine. Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Initiate and participate in river festivals and canal and river archeological projects. We supply historical and geographical information to help the work of local river groups.

Virginia Conservation Network

Mission: To bring together Virginia conservation and environmental organizations to monitor and disseminate information on state legislative and regulatory activities, achieve consensus among member organizations on select issues, and facilitate and coordinate collaborative activities. Resources/Publications: Lastly, the Virginia Environmental Assembly is "held annually"

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

The Department of Conservation and Recreation works with Virginians to conserve, protect, and enhance their lands and improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and our rivers and streams, promotes the stewardship and enjoyment of natural, cultural and outdoor recreational resources, and insures the safety of Virginia's dams. DCR, with the cooperation of partners and customers, is a leader in: providing tangible and lasting improvements to the quality of Virginia's resource lands and waters; serving as a trusted steward of the outdoor recreational and natural resources placed under its care; promoting the conservation and enjoyment of Virginia's diverse and unique environment and rich cultural legacy for future generation; protecting public safety through regulatory programs and conservation law enforcement; and recognizing the value of its dedicated and committed workforce.

Virginia Forest Watch

Virginia Forest Watch (VAFW) is a grass-roots based coalition of individuals and environmental groups organizing throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our mission is "to maintain and restore the natural ecology and biodiversity of woodlands across Virginia through education and citizen participation." Virginia Forest Watch supports an end to commerical logging on Public Lands. VAFW supports creating conditions on private land that benefit biodiversity and wildlife mobility, as well as safeguard water quality and riparian and old-growth forests. VAFW's goals on private land are to educate landowners in methods of forest conservation and sustainable/restorative forestry, to advocate for better regulation of forestry by the state, and to teach Virginia's conservation community about the importance of forest protection state-wide.

Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association

VLWA is the statewide organization that conducts educational and scientific efforts to protect the quality and uses of Virginia’s lakes, watersheds and other water resources. It is a chapter of the North American Lake Management Society.

Virginia Save Our Streams Program

The purpose of Virginia Save Our Streams is to educate individuals about water quality and stream ecology and to train individuals to make observations of their stream (using biomonitoring) that is useful to state water quality agencies.

Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History

Volunteer monitoring using macroinvertebrates, IWLA-SOS method. The VTMNH serves as a training center and data archive: providing regional site data and volunteer coordination

VINCR

Natural & cultural resource conservation of US Army installation. We have worked for 5 years to restore or otherwise safeguard the installations natural and cultural heritage. We have over 100 volunteers from the community.

Volunteer Water Information Network (VWIN)

VWIN takes water samples every two weeks at selected locations.

Volunteer Water Information Network/Environmental Quality Institute

The Volunteer Water Information Network (VWIN) monitors monthly over 200 stream, river, and lake sites mainly in western North Carolina, northern Georgia, and eastern Tennessee, but also in some other areas. Samples are analyzed for pH, alkalinity, sediment, turbidity, heavy metals, and nutrients. VWIN works with local organizations and governments, and each monitoring organization receives an annual report on water quality comparing results with other watersheds in the region and analyzing trends over time and season. The program began in 1990 and has operated continuously since then. With volunteers collecting samples and analysis provided by the laboratories of the Environmental Quality Institute of the University of North Carolina-Asheville, the low cost of the program allows many communities to receive valid data with which to make effective watershed management decisions. VWIN also works with local groups to monitor stream sedimentation during storms, the effectiveness of BMP's, and urban stormwater management. The EQI laboratory is state certified for almost all parameters analyzed.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a non-profit organization that promotes volunteer opportunities for individuals to give something back to Colorado's public lands. VOC also conducts outdoor training projects in partnership with land management agencies throughout Colorado in the natural resource and environmental areas; and provides training in volunteer project management, crew leading skills, and trail construction/maintenance skills.

Volusia/Flagler Sierra Group

We do the survey work for the NMDMP at Region #3, Survey Site 14. of the Group's activities besides holding many outings throughout the year are: land, animal, and marine conservation, service work, political activism, attending meeting on future development, population and growth issues, active in campaigns to preserve sensitive lands and waterways for the future, and many other pressing environmental issues.

W. Haywood Burns Environmental Education Center

the W. Haywood Burns Environmental Education Center was formed in 1998. A not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, the WHBEEC works to educate the Arbor Hill community about its natural urban environment and how stewardship of its resources leads to individual and collective empowerment. WHBEEC mobilizes the community to work toward model sustainable solutions, conduct research with our own community based environmental data warehouse, Global Information Systems and Web based reporting system technology, and provide youth empowerment programs around environmental curricula utilizing partnerships with educational institutions and youth NGO's around the world.

W.W.W........Gone (Without Water We're) Gone

I am Brandon Tolle, I'm 15 and go to Lanier Co. High School, I'm in the 10th grade. I have been working on a 4-H project in Enviromental Science. I formed this group to educate as many students as I can on the importance of our water. I have meet with after school YMCA Kids (17), Brownie troup (28) Junior 4-H'ers (150), K-students(17), wriiten articles in our local paper, am presently a you mediator for "Friends of Banks Lake" and am continuing to educate as many students as I can. I feel the younger we teach kids the basic water facts the easier it will be for them to take care of it. I do most of my talks about the Alapaha River, Banks Lake WMA, and home water usuage.

Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission

The Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission, representing the Wabash River Heritage Corridor, shall protect and enhance the natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources and encourage sustainable development of the corridor. Standing committees include Interpretive Brochure; Teach the River; Wabash Water Trail; Wabash Video - The Land and its Uses; De-Trash the Wabash and Budget. Publications include "Wabash Reflections" and "Esprit de Oubache". The Commission has facilitated the use of the Corridor Fund to provide locally owned sustainable development exceeding $13 Million by matching grants in excess of $7.9 Million over a 14 year period.

Waccamaw Waterwatchers

The Environmental Quality Laboratory at Coastal Carolina University monitors water and sediment quality in the Waccamaw River and 45 sites from the North Carolina state line to Bucksports, SC, using EPA-approved methods. We make monthly physical, chemical, and biological analyses and occasional measurements of nutrients and heavy metals. Results are interpreted using in-situ instantaneous USGS data on water stage and flow. The sampling plan is designed to identify nonpoint pollution sources. We share the r

Wahkiakum Conservation District

Watershed & habitat restoration, public education & outreach, watershed planning, best management practice design & implementation

Walker Creek Watershed Co-op

water quality monitoring, watershed education, streambank restoration, cleanups

Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council

assessment, watershed restoration, (including aquifer restoration)

Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council

The mission of the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council is to protect the resources of the Walla Walla Watershed, deal with issues in advance of resource degradation, and enhance the overall health of the watershed, while also protecting, as far as possible, the welfare, customs, and cultures of all citizens residing in the basin. The Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council was recognized by Umatilla County on May 18, 1994. The Council addresses issues on the Oregon portion of the watershed and collaborates with partners in Washington. The Council fosters education and cooperation among all parties with interests in the Walla Walla Watershed in Oregon. Such cooperation and education leads to efforts that improve and maintain a healthy watershed for fish, invertebrates, plants, and people. Goals: The goals of the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council People: Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council members & staff 10th Anniversary Celebration: Salmon BBQ Action Plan: WWBWC's 2003 Strategic Action Plan Meetings: The Council meets on the third Monday of each month Funding Sources: Links to our funding sources Media Coverage: Walla Walla Basin Watershed in the news

Walla Walla County Conservation District

Wallen Creek Watershed Committee

Wallkill River Task Force

The Wallkill River Task Force is a coalition of organizations in the Wallkill River watershed that promote and coordinate activities that enhance water quality and quantity; protect ecosystems and habitats; encourage economic and agricultural activities; and expand public access and recreation.

Wallowa Resources

Wallowa Resources' is a non-profit with a mission is develop, promote, and implement innovative solutions to help the people of Wallowa County sustain and improve their communities and their lands. We have a range of programs, including noxious weed control and monitoring, watershed restoration, and stewardship research and education (the Wallowa Mountain Institute). Encompassed within the Wallowa Mountain Institute is a Wallowa and Imnaha River Watershed Evaluation Teams (WET) program. For more information on this program, visit our website: www.wallowaresources.org/wet.php.

Walnut Creek Watershed Project

Work with landowners and residents in the Walnut Creek Watershed in helping them develop a conservation ethic for their watershed. Impliment conservation practices that will improve the water quality of Walnut Creek.

Walnut Lake Clean Lake Council

Walpack Valley Environmental Education Center

Walpack Valley Environmental Education Center's program is sponsored by the Eatontown Public Schools and located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We monitor a lowland stream, an upland brook, glacial ponds, and the Delaware River at differnet intervals with a variety of grade level groups.

Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)

The Wampanoag Tribe has established an extensive watershed monitoring program on the island of Martha's Vineyard. We have received treatment as a state from the U.S. EPA and currently are funded through many EPA Media Programs.

Wappinger Creek Watershed Planning Committee

The Wappinger Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council (WIC) is a group of municipal officials and volunteers from thirteen (13) municipalities in Dutchess County, New York who are working together to protect the environment of the Wappinger Creek Watershed. This includes the Wappinger Creek, its tributaries, wetlands, ponds and lakes, and the land in-between these water bodies. The Wappinger Creek Watershed extends from the Towns of Milan and Pine Plains in northern Dutchess County, to the Towns of Wappinger and Fishkill in the south.

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve monitors endangered birds including piping plovers and least terns. We conduct population surveys, monitor nests and nesting sites, and erect predator exclusions. We provide education programs and erect symbolic fencing to keep foot traffic on trails.

Warner River

Water quality improvement, shoreline protection and monitoring riverfront development.

Warrington Township Environmental Advisory Council

The purpose is to protect and enhance the environment of Warrington Township, PA. Activities Include: - Manages County owned park land surrounding Bradford lake and has planted hundreds of trees and has installed miles of trails. - Assumed ownership of a former federal military base and converted the land to a township park which includes passive recreation and soccer fields. - Converted all Township street and stop lights to LED - A leader in Low Impact Development (LID)practices, having negotiated with Valley Square, one of the largest shopping complexes in South Eastern PA to install LID storm water controls - Manages an aggressive and successful Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program - One of twenty (20) municipalities in SE PA to sign an agreement with SMART Power to utilize a minimum of 20% Clean Energy by 2010 and to create an incentive program for homeowners and businesses to use clean energy. - The first municipality to approve the Little Neshaminy Rivers Conservation Plan and encourage surrounding municipalities to follow suite. - Using Township public works staff to install rain gardens on public property to control storm water. - Received a DEP Growing Greener to retrofit stormwater detention basins using lower cost technologies - Received a Water Resources Education Network Grant to establish a Healthy Yards program for home owners. - Implementing a program to provide free rain barrels to home owners. - Implemented a local Adopt-A-Road program to reduce litter - Hosts an annual Earth Day of Community Service that draws over 150 volunteers that conduct a variety of environmental projects throughout the Township - Hosts a fall Warrington Day celebration that provides an opportunity to reach thousands of local residents with conservation, clean energy and other environmentally beneficial messages - Publishes an award winning quarterly newsletters that always contains articles and tips on how to reduce energy use.

Warrior River Basin Clean Water Partnership

The mission of the Warrior River Basin Clean Water Partnership is to enhance, restore, and protect water resources and the aquatic ecosystem of the Warrior River Basin through a basin-wide public/private partnership.

Warriors' Path State Park

Warriors' Path State Park, although not a formal monitoring organization, does monitor all streams in the park, and assists area schools, scout camps, etc. with monitoring. Most of our results focus on environmental awareness and learning.

Wasatch Mountains Connection Group

To inform, inspire and empower people to make responsible choices regarding the environment and its future through respect, integrity, knowledge and commitment.

Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Assn (WCLRA)

Mission: Our purpose is to promote the environmental protection and responsible use of Washburn County surface waters and their attendant shoreline and wildlife resources; to share ideas and information through education and active participation. Projects: Educational programs through workshops and fairs. No lobbying. Citizen Involvement: Please contact the Washburn County Lakes & Rivers Association. Year Founded: 1999

Washington State University (WSU) Beach Watchers - Island County

Types of Waterbodies Monitored: beaches, streams, estuaries, wetlands Type of Monitoring: bioassessment (transects, quadrats), physical, site assessment, some chemical

Washington Trout

Washington Trout was formed to pursue all lawful options to preserve, protect, and restore Washington's wild fish and their habitats in Washington state. Washington Trout evaluates resource management policies, advocating for policy changes where appropriate and engages in on-the-ground resource assessment, preservation and restoration. Washington Trout has a ten year record of bringing a critical perspective to salmon recovery planning at the state and local levels.

Washington WaterWeeks

Annual statewide series of water and habitat realted education and hands-on events and activites held during September

Washingtonians for Wildlife Conservation

Washingtonians for Wildlife Conservation are committed to working together to advance the tenet of scientific wildlife management and protect the rights of Washington State conservationists, sportsmen and sportswomen. Washingtonians for Wildlife Conservation resolve to protect the heritage of our husbandry, to educate, assist and assimilate information about wildlife issues, to be a focal point for public involvement.

Waste Wise

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, composting, household hazardous waste, sustainable living, and septic system education

Watauga Watershed Alliance

Watershed monitoring and advocacy.

Watauga Watershed Alliance

WWA educates and encourages citizens’ to be proactive about drinking water contamination, degradation of high quality trout streams, wetlands, and additional impairment to our 303d listed creeks. We fear rapid seepage into our aquifer and wells from industrial and agricultural pollution is a problem not given adequate consideration in state issued permits. Our creeks already suffer 60 miles of class five impairments.

Water and Wildlife Society, Southwestern Ohio Region

Water and Wildlife Society consults with owners of small lakes, ponds, wetlands, and EPA-required retention waters improve their waters as habitat for aquatic and other wildlife. Working also with state and county conservation organizations, we offer consulting to the owners. They supply major funds. We support our youth group's projects with finding and training materials. Other activitities include lake design and construction, and preventive maintenance and safety programs.

Water Action Volunteers

Water Action Volunteers is a statewide stream and river education program for all ages. Volunteers are given the tools to care for a local stream or river through projects, hands-on activities and monitoring.

Water And Land Resources Division

Water Tenders, Inc.

Water Tenders volunteers monitor rainfall and water quality in the Bear Creek Basin.

Water Watch International

Water Watch International conducts water quality monitoring, lobbying, and educational programs. We are presently involved in coalitions to work on new wastewater recycling technologies, improved water quality sampling protocols, and establishment of uniform national and international water quality testing standards. In 1997 we broke ground in Atlantic City, NJ, for the Marine Life Education Center to support water research and education.

Water Watchdogs

Water Watchdogs focuses on the chemistry of all urban watersheds in Austin, Texas, utilizing city employees, college students, and concerned citizens. Our program is fairly structured and uses regulated QA/QC procedures. The data generated is used in prioritizing management decisions and reporting environmental quality to the public. We monitor all watersheds recognized by the City of Austin on a three year rotation, apporximately 15 watersheds per year. Every watershed gets monitored for one year, every three years.

Water Watcher of Indiana

Water Watcher of Indiana carries out a project called Indiana Rivers and Streams. We train teachers and group leaders across the state in water monitoring of streams and rivers, and sometimes in other interdisciplinary curriculum activities related to water testing and watershed study.

Water Works Group

The Water Works Group is committed to enhancing the renewable economic resources of traditional fishing and farming communities. Our Bay Scallop Restoration Project (BSRP) in the Westport River and Apponagansett Bay estuaries has pioneered the use of innovative aquaculture techniques (spawning sanctuaries and artificial spat collectors) as a means of increasing the bay scallop population here in New England. Our reaearch merges hands-on marine education of K-6, middle, and high school students with actual

Waterkeepers of Wisconsin

Mission: To protect our springs. Projects: Lobbying and monitoring. Citizen Involvement: Help support our lobbying effort, contribute to the organization. Year Founded: 2000

Watershed Defense Association

protection of downstream water right holders, dedicated to restoring the watershed and floodplains towards efforts of retaining and protecting river's flow, quality and quantity of river/irrigation/wildlife/domestic drinking water or all downstream inhabitants, private property rights

Watershed Alliance

Students learn about their local watersheds, conduct hands-on aquatic field studies, analyze results, develop action projects, and locally share their data and other watershed information. By adopting a section of their watershed, students investigate, monitor and analyze aquatic and land-based indicators that are impacting the quality of life and the environment within the Lake Champlain Basin. Vermont watersheds are turned into outside learning laboratories that allow students to explore aquatic, terrestrial and social aspects of their communities. Students analyze, display and manipulate local watershed spatial data, while making decisions based on real-world interdependent information.

Watershed Alliance for the Upper Eel River

Mission-to facilitate and support the improvement of water quality of the Eel River through environmental awareness, education and enhancement. Projects sponsored: 3 bioengineering riverbank stabilization sites, 3 watershed river clean-ups, coordinated water testing, storm drain awareness stenciling, River Friendly Farmer Recognition program. We have completed 3 soil bio-engineering projects, and continue to do clean-ups and inventories.

Watershed Alliance of Adams County

We are a non-profit group committed to the improvement, and protection of the water resources in Adams County, Pennsylvania.

Watershed Alliance of York

The Watershed Aliiance of York (WAY) is a coalition of stakeholders committed to encouraging watershed-based planning, restoration and protection through locally led conservation, education and stewardship initiatives. Our programs include watershed education, policy and planning, and technical assistance. The WAY is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) corporation.

Watershed Appreciation Through Education and Research (W.A.T.E.R.)

W.A.T.E.R., founded in response to 1996 flooding, is now training citizens to monitor the Kishwaukee River. We are also conducting a fish study with supporting macroinvertebrate data collection, as a follow-up to a recent Department of Natural Resources study. We address issues of agriculture (we studied swine spill effects and held a mini-conference for farmers) and increasing development pressures. Our new Blue Heron Outdoor School will invove students in local stream, wetland, and prairie restoration e

Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River

To promote the quality of the water and the aquatic and riparian habitats of the Tuckasegee River and its tributaries.

Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River (WATR)

To preserve and protect the water quality and the stream bank ecology of the Tuckasegee River and its tributaries.

Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay

A private non-profit organization, founded in 1990 and devoted to the protection and enhancement of Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and surrounding watershed through research, education and collaboration with partners.

Watershed Committee of the Ozarks

Accepted into the Groundwater Guardian Program. Pilot county water well supply. Adopt-A-Spring Program. CWA Section 319 Grant. Clean Lakes Grant.

Watershed Health Clinic, University of Montana

The Watershed Health Clinic matches University of Montana students and staff with Montana citizen groups, agencies or businesses that need technical help protecting watersheds. The clinic helps with planning, monitoring, education & grant writing.

Watershed Improvement Network (WIN)

The Watershed Improvement Network (WIN) is a collaborative alliance of watershed restorationists, planners, and managers throughout Humboldt County. Participants include citizens groups, private landowners, government agencies, private industry, native American tribes, educators, and small business owners. The long-term goal of the WIN project is to improve the health and productivity of Humboldt County's natural resources and economy. Activities and services include a Restoration Directory, WIN Forums, and a quarterly journal.

Watershed Information Center

The Watershed Information Center is an inter-agency/organizational effort which acts as a clearinghouse for water quality and related information in the Yakima River basin. The Center maintains a database on projects, people working in the basin, special events, regulations, publications and funding sources - all connected to water quality and watershed health. Number of Volunteers: Volunteers are used for a variety of the Center's functions on an as needed basis. Additionally, the Center gets requests from a variety of other agencies and organizations asking for volunteer help.

Watershed Institute of Central Virginia

The environmental science major is an interdisciplinary program for students wishing to pursue careers in the natural resources. LC students prepare to become foresters, wildlife or aquatic ecologists, hydrologists, geologists, meteorologists, and GIS technicians. Potential employers include government agencies, commercial environmental laboratories, private consulting firms, and teaching institutions. Graduate studies are also possible. A key component of the Environmental Science Program is the opportunity to work closely with professors, as well as with professionals from the community. Diverse learning opportunities are available in the classroom, the laboratory, and in the field. Our students develop critical thinking and sound scientific reasoning abilities, as well as a general awareness of the physical and biological factors at work in the environment. Additionally, they engage in a research or intern project that integrates training into an analysis of an environmental problem.

Watershed Land Trust - Alabama

The Watershed Land Trust (WLT) Is a nonprofit charitable organization which was formed to hold land in fee simple and/or conservation easements in perpetuity. Most Land Trust's mission is to hold vast areas of land typically in large sections. With the ability and expertise to work with any Mitigation Bank or In Lieu Fee arrangement, the WLT is unique in that its mission and focus is to preserve watersheds, waterways, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and adjacent (riparian) corridors and green space primarily for the benefit of water quality, ecosystems, and Open Space. Given this ability to fill a Unique Stewardship Niche, the WLT is a good choice to be a co-holder of a conservation easement with another Land Trust or Governmental Entity to protect a legitimate Conservation Purpose (Click on the links above for more information or examples). Such a Conservation Purpose could be for preservation of fish, wildlife, or plant habitats or ecosystems. Often times, these will be mitigation sites or in other words, sites that were created or improved as a result of an adverse impact elsewhere which will also include the Conservation Purpose of preservation of open space. If the easement preserves open space to advance a federal, state, or local governmental conservation policy – for example, it protects farmland under a state flood control program or to advance the no net loss of wetlands provision under the Clean Water Act– it may limit public access to the land as long as the limitation does not undermine the purpose of the easement.

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Watershed Master Volunteers

volunteers receive 40 hours of training on local water quality issues and return 40 hours of volunteer time working on water quality related activities in our community.

Watershed Stewards of Clark County

Watershed Stewards are local residents interested in protecting Clark County water resources - making a positive difference in the environment through public outreach and education, habitat restoration and water quality monitoring.

Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use

Development and implementation of the Waukesha County Land and Water Resource Management Plan. The plan describes how the county will meet state performance standards for all sources of nonpoint pollution in the Fox, Rock, Menomonee and Root River basins within Waukesha County, WI.

Waukesha County Environmental Action League

Our mission is to represent the Waukesha County Community for the protection of Waukesha County's natural resources through dedicated grass-roots participation and action.

Waukesha Land Conservancy

The Waukesha Land Conservancy is a land trust that is not for profit, tax-exempt, & volunteer organization funded through memberships and other donations. With the assistance of professional biologists, naturalists and other land professionals, the Waukesha Land Conservancy is seeking to protect the most environmentally significant remaining natural areas for the public benefit. When used in this way, the term "trust" means the resource is made permanently save against harmful uses. Preservation can be accomplished in several ways: lEstablishing conservation easements lAccepting land donations lPurchasing land

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Inc.

The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation was formed to protect water quality in the Wawasee Watershed for present and future generations.

Wayne-Holmes Wetland Coalition

The Wayne-Holmes Wetland Coalition finds and protects the last most intact and biologically rich wetlands in Wayne and Holmes Counties. We work with private and public landowners instigating conservation measures to conserve biodiversity.

Weatherby Lake Improvement Company

Weatherby Lake Improvement Company volunteers take samples from watercourses and construction sites in the Weatherby Lake watershed. We determine the increase in suspended and settleable solids, phosphates, nutrients, and other contaminants in stormwater runoff from construction sites, pastureland, and row crop farming. We also monitor the lake for increases in nutrient loading, chlorophyll, and contaminants.

Webster County Watershed Association

bank stabalization, trash, monitoring, outreach

Webster Lake Association

Webster Lake Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing, preserving and protecting the quality of the lake and its watershed through the promotion of responsible, effective environmental & educational policies. We shall strive to strengthen and unite the Webster Lake Community through recreational, social and civic activities. Our mission is to preserve this regionally unique resource as a pristine legacy for future generations.

Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Weeks Bay NERR Water Watch volunteers monitor Weeks Bay Watershed, which includes Fish and Magnolia Rivers and their tributaries. Data is evaluated locally by Weeks Bay Watershed Project and sent to Alabama Water Watch for inclusion in the state-wide database. The Watershed Project also works with local landowners to solve water quality problems.

Weeks Bay Watershed Protective Association

work with watershed initiatives, education, restoration, protection, land use planning and zoning

Weems Creek Conservancy

Weems Creek Conservancy works to protect, preserve, and improve the Weems Creek Watershed from its non-tidal branches (Moreland and Cowhide Branches) through the tidal creek to its confluence with the Severn River. We work with City, County, State, and Federal Agencies, as well as other environmental and civic organizations, to mitigate the effects of development, educate residents and businesses in the Watershed, and perform restoration projects for the creek.

Wellner-Hageman Reservoir

Ongoing.

Wells Creek

Volunteer monitoring network in place, watershed plan written with local resident vision as the guide, active steering committee & technical committee, some GIS mapping. Beginning implementation phase with funding thru EQIP, other programs and private donations.

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

The Wells Reserve Watershed Evaluation Team (W.E.T.) was established to characterize and monitor the aquatic environment of the Little and Webhannet River estuaries. Students and volunteers participate in hands-on scientific research and management activities at the Reserve. The information is valuable as baseline data for the Reserve's research and may help guide current management priorities. Reserve staff, E.E.T. volunteers and students, the Town of Wells, and the Maine Edpartment of Marine Resources

Wenatchee River Watershed Steering Comm.

West Atlanta Watershed Alliance

In existence since April 1995 the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance has undertaken several activities in preservation, education and recreation, most ongoing, to protect greenspace, water, and other quality of life resources in southwest Atlanta. WAWA members perform all activities on a volunteer basis. Ongoing activities, are as follows: Our major accomplishments include pioneering projects to protect and restore important tracts of greenspace and critical riparian areas along major tributaries of the Chattahoochee River, one of the country’s 10 most endangered rivers. One of our most significant victories includes our work to protect over 170 acres of greenspace (December 2002) by facilitating a multi-stakeholder greenspace coalition.

West Bank Community Coalition

Citizen participation groups which addresses and reviews development issues within the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood

West Creek Preservation Committee

WCPC has two specific goals: --to create a natural preserve ensuring on-going habitat protection and low-impact outdoor recreation in the largest undeveloped area along West Creek, a 400 acre area in Parma that includes a scenic gorge --to connect the natural preserve with the regional system of parks and trails including the Cleveland Metroparks, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, and the Ohio &Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor's Towpath Trail.

West Delaware Middle School

West Delaware Middle School tests water quality, evaluating chemical, physical, and biological parameters, over a 20-mile stretch of river. Our year-long study concludes in late May with a River Day celebration for the community. We conduct an intensive study of water quality during two oneweek summer school experiences.

West Elementry

West Florida Resource Conservation and Development Council

West Fork E.P.A.

The Mission of the West Fork E.P.A. is the protection of the West Fork Watershed thru education and community action. The West Fork E.P.A. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization

West Fork Mayfield Creek Watershed Conservancy District

West Hatchie Drainage District

West Hempstead Civic Association, Community Green Project

To promote and preserve the community and its environment for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. Michael Uhl, Chair of the Civic Association's Community Green Project, also was a locally elected Water Commissioner.

West Lyon Future Farmers of America

West Lyon FFA monitors Lake Pahoja quarterly to find out if improved agricultural practices and man-made structures in the watershed are positively affecting the lake's water quality.

West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership

On November 20, 1998, state and private landowners officially formed The West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership. Although the members of the partnership have different priorities, mandates, and constituencies, all share a common commitment- the long term protection and preservation of the West Maui Mountains Watershed. The lands under the jurisdiction of the WMMWP comprise roughly 48,000 acres of the Lahaina and Wailuku Districts of Maui. Elevations range from near sea level at the windward side to nearly 6,000 feet on the wet rainforest summit of Pu'u Kukui. The Watershed vegetation of the West Maui Mountains is home to thousands of native plants, birds, snails, insects and other invertebrates that are under assault from invading feral ungulates and aggressive weed species. The partnership has developed a comprehensive management plan, and is currently working on an environmental assessment for its weed and animal control projects. Type of organization is a partnership of landowners and managers that have signed a memorandum of understanding to protect the watershed. Group meets every two months. Full time coordinator is employed by the Research Corporation, University of Hawaii.

West Michigan Environmental Action Council

Adopt-A-Stream program, primarily operating in Kent County. Biological and habitat monitoring training twice yearly. Lake monitoring and trainings.

West River Watershed Alliance

Our mission is to protect and preserve the West River, Saxtons River and Williams River and their watersheds. We manage water quality monitoring programs on these rivers, as well as providing educational opportunities for the surrounding communities and local governments.

West Riverwatch, Saxtons Riverwatch, Whetstone Brook Project

BEEC's mission is to develop a more ecologically literate and involved citizenry through education and action in order to enhance and sustain the vitality of our bioregion.

West Texas Watch

West Texas Watch was one of the first monitoring programs in Texas. It was activated in late 1995 and since then we have been incorporating the involvement of 4-H organizations, schools, and our local Nature Center. In 1997 we received an award from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) at the annual Meeting of the Monitors in Austin.

West Virginia Highlands Conservancy

Formed in 1967 to preserve the natural beauty of the West Virginia Highlands, the Conservancy is the state's oldest environmental advocacy organization. The Conservancy has been instrumental in creation of the Monongahela National Forest Wilderness areas and in preventing the flooding of Canaan Valley . The Conservancy is currently campaigning for designation of additional Wilderness and participating in the current and crucial Mon Forest management plan revision. While the Highlands Conservancy was borne out of the need for struggle to save West Virginia ’s hills, hollows, streams and people from societal abuse

West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project

The West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project is funded by the National Science Foundation and administered through West Virginia University. Our primary mission is to train and assist K-12 science teachers to use Internet resources to enhance science education.

West Virginia Save Our Streams

West Virginia Save Our Streams is the volunteer stream monitoring part of the Watershed Assessment Program for the Office of Water Resources in the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. We are coordinated with watershed associations, educators, and the WV Soil Conservation Agency.

West Wisconsin Land Trust

The WWLT works as a regional land trust in western and northwestern Wisconsin. We assist individual landowners in developing protection plans for their property. We provide technical assistance to local community groups or smaller land trusts in completing land protection projects.

Westchester Land Trust

The Westchester Land Trust has been developing a model watershed protection program for the Titicus watershed. As part of the program, we are conducting a 10-month pilot volunteer water quality monitoring project. The project, besides promoting citizen awareness and involvement in environmental protection, will provide towns with baseline information to guide local efforts to protect river water quality.

Western Colorado Congress

WCC is a grassroots organization working on consumer, natural resource, and agricultural issues. It supports National Wild and Scenic River designation on the Gunnison River and is fighting a hydropower plant proposed for the Gunnison. It is also opposing water transfer from the western slope of Colorado to elsewhere and in-stream gravel mining.

Western New York Land Conservancy

The objective of the project is to prevent water quality related problems from developing in the Eighteenmile Creek Watershed. This is being achieved by establishing working partnerships between the towns of the watershed (watershed council), public outreach and education, exploring land protection tools and stewardship options with municipalities and private landowners, and utilizing geographic information systems products.

Western North Carolina Alliance

The WNC Alliance works to protect our national forests and parks from abusive commercial logging and development by searching out the last old-growth forests, opposing the proliferation of high-capacity chip mills that encourage clearcutting and pine plantations, and promoting ecological forestry on private lands. We also have water quality projects encourage citizen participation in water-quality monitoring and river stewardship. Studies of local air quality problems have resulted in the formation of the Mountain Clean Air Task Force. Our organization also promotes ecologically sound business practices and development patterns, more livable communities, alternative transportation, recycling, and conservation of family farms, forest lands, and watersheds.

Western North Carolina Tomorrow

WNCT's mission is to provide a framework through which individuals and organizations can come together to examine problems and opportunities, to help plan for tomorrow by sharing information and technology, encouraging greater citizen leadership and community participation in the development of long range strategies, policies and programs for the betterment of the North Carolina mountain region and its communities.

Western Shasta Resource Conservation District

The mission of WSRCD is to collaborate with willing landowners, government agencies, and other organizations to facilitate the conservation or restoration of western Shasta County's natural resources. WSRCD activities in this watershed include stream restoration, fisheries restoration, fuels reduction, erosion control, noxious weed control and eradication, revegetation, environmental education, and environmental services. A list of publications can be found on the web site and in the Watershed Information Model (WIM) documents covering 18 major watersheds in western Shasta County. Accomplishments in this watershed to date include 53 grant projects for Lower Clear Creek totalling $6.4 million and 12 grant projects totalling $1 million for Cow Creek.

Western Tributaries Watershed Project

The Western Tributaries Watershed project is a coalition of organizations facilitated by a watershed coordinator who are committed to improving water quality through the development and implementation of watershed action plans for Twin Creek, Four Mile Creek, Seven Mile Creek, and Indian Creek located primarily in Butler, Preble, and Western Montgomery counties.

Westfield River Watershed Association, Inc.

The Westfield River Watershed Association, Inc. (WRWA) was founded in 1952 for the purpose of protecting and improving the natural resources in the Westfield River Watershed, as well as expanding recreational and other land use opportunities for individuals to enjoy. WRWA is a strong promoter of watershed management as a tool for a sound ecology. WRWA is a tax-exempt 501C non-profit organization funded largely by membership dues and grants.

Westfield River Wild and Scenic Advisory Committee

The mission of the Westfield River Wild & Scenic Advisory Committee is to protect, preserve, and enhance the special qualities and outstanding natural resources of the Westfield River Watershed in concert with local communities. WRW&SAC ia an advisory group made up of representatives from Becket, Chester, Chesterfield, Cummington, Huntington, Middlefield, Savoy, Windsor, Washington, and Worthington, as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the National Park Service, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, The Trustees of Reservations and the Westfield River Watershed Association.

Westford Conservation Trust, Inc

Preserve open space, promote open land conservation, and protect the environment; promote environmental education, maintain and oversee town trails, inventory flora and fauna.

Westmoreland Conservation District

The Westmoreland Conservation District educates land owners and those who use the land to properly develope the resources to prevent any problems with other resources.

Westport River Watershed Alliance

WRWA has three monitoring programs: 1) A 7-year-old fecal coliform bacteria monitoring project, including weekly sampling and rain measurements at over 24 sites, with data used to pinpoint remedial action; 2) citizen monitoring from spring to fall with 14 volunteers measuring river samples weekly; (3) a 3-year-old Adopt-A-Watershed project of subbasin investigations with nutrient sampling done in partnership with the University of Massachusetts and Dartmouth.

Westridge Elementary

The fifth graders took an interest to helping out their environment. They were concerned about the creek that runs behind the school. It had trash and other things in the creek. We began going down to the creek and picking up trash plus taking water samples, rate of flow, and observing the life in the creek along with plant and algae growth. They have learned about how a watershed works and what all effects the water. Their end project for the end of the year will be to take all the info the have learned and put it together in a report.

Westuaco Corp/Friends of the Edisto

Wetlands Conservancy/Urban Streams Council

To preserve, protect and restore the physical and ecological values of wetlands, other aquatic systems and related uplands thru education, research, acquisition and promotion of private and public stewardship. Provide technical assistance to citizen groups on stream restoration. Develop materials, workbooks, videos and workshops for citizen groups on restoration and stewardship.

Wetlands Conservation Association

Educate the public to be able to protect and conserve area wetlands, streams and biodiversity. We monitor MDEQ wetland permit applications for public comment. We speak to kids in schools, we do road, beach, and stream cleanups. Our greatest accomplishment is working with USP& W to protect endangered species.

Wetlands Project

Work with private landowners, citizen groups, natural resource agencies, schools, and youth groups to protect and restore wetlands and water resources in Indiana.

Whatcom Conservation District

surface and ground water quality; salmon recovery

Whidbey Audubon Society

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Alliance, voluntter dumpster diving

Whidbey Watershed Stewards

Whiskey Creek Preservation Society of North Carolina

http://www.nccp.us Preserve Whiskey Creek and Watershed. Protect the region from Mix Use Rezonning in this area as it will have adverse affects as well as a negative impact. Protect Water Quality, Marine Life, Fish and Wildlife, Migratory Birds, and Endangered Species. Educate children in local schools surrounding Smith Creek and Watershed. Work and share information with other organizations towards preservation. Welcome concerned people to join our preservation society.

White Day Creek Watershed Association Inc

History, cleanup, monitoring, erosion

White Oak Creek Watershed Partners

The White Oak Creek Watershed Partners are a collaborative group of private, public, and local citizens and agency individuals put together to protect the water quality of the White Oak Creek Watershed. The group’s mission is to bring together local communities to enhance water quality and encourage natural resource protection. Our goal is also to reduce the amount of agricultural pollutants entering the Ohio River basin. The group was organized in 2000 and has enacted more than 3 million dollars worth of programs and practices.

White River Watershed Coalition

The White River Coalition was formed to address water quality issues in a large watershed that crosses state boundaries (flows through Arkansas and Missouri). The White River Watershed has experienced explosive growth in the last ten years due to tourism. It contains the City of Branson and Table Rock, Bull Shoals, and Tanneycomo Lakes, which are renowned for their fisheries resources. The watershed is also impacted by the growth of poultry production in Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. One of the projects the group would like to implement is a facility for providing workshops on water quality issues to the public, teachers, city employees, etc. Coalition members include Missouri Stream Teams and Volunteer Water Quality Monitors, the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, a not-for-profit watershed group based in Springfield, and Bass Pro Shops, one of the largest retailers of fishing and sporting goods in the nation.

White River Watershed Project

The WRWP, in partnership with IDEM, seeks to improve water quality within the Buck Creek, Prairie Creek and Killbuck Creek watersheds in Delaware County, Indiana. We have completed the Prairie Creek Master Plan (2007) which has been approved for adoption by the County Commissioners, Plan Commission and Park Board. We are currently working on a wetland enhancement project, and several smaller water improvement projects.

White Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Project

The White Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Project began in 1992 as a grass roots initiative sponored by the Underwood Conservation District (UCD) in White Salmon, WA. Various watershed inhabitants had recognized as early as 1989 that water quality and watershed health was being degraded to an unknown extent by various land-use activities. Other groups, agencies and individuals had come to the same conclusion in their various roles as water users and protectors, and supported the UCD in the need to assess basin conditions. After having established and met the need for defining the situation through water monitoring, riparian assessment and land-use investigations, the UCD and cooperators realized an important additional step would be necessary -- crafting a plan for improving the watershed and the actual enactment of that plan. A watershed committee formed in 1993. During the course of 16 monthly meetings and numerous sub-committee gatherings, a final plan was drafted by spring of 1994. By the middle of that same year, the group began implementing the new plan using 4 basic strategies, including a) on-ground restoration actions; b) technical and financial assistance to landowners; c) school and community education; and d) monitoring of results. This comprehensive implementaion has been made possible by numerous financial and in-kind contributors includng WA Department of Ecology, WA Conservation Commission, For the Sake of the Salmon, timber companies, utilities, USFS, USF&WS, local schools and many others. Key implementation activities include: an annual Whitewater Trash Rodeo clean-up event, extensive riparian restoration projects, grazing management, a domestic water quality screening program for local residents, continuous temperature monitoring, restoration project photodocumentation, EPA StreamWalk-based environmental education curricula in local schools, efforts to re-introduce native salmonids above Condit Dam in advance of dam removal, watershed tours and workshops, Watershed Conservation Warehouse project, and other activities.

Whiteday Creek Watershed Association

Our watershed group organizes tree plantings to stabilize the streambanks, cleans up illegal dump sites, and builds trails and bridges to enhance recreation. We hold quarterly meetings in the Smithtown community center. We welcome any interested parties to attend our meetings and participate in our group endeavors. We also participate in stream quality monitoring.

Whitefield Conservation Commission

The Whitefield Conservation Commission is in its first year of development. We are creating a database inventory of existing natural resources couple with the Town's newly developed base map. The goal is to gather all existing data from the Town, State, Federal, and other sources as well as develop new monitoring criteria and eventually create a GIS to be housed within one of the Town building with access to the Planning Board, The Economic Development Corporation, the Selectmen, and the General Public, through proper venues. Accuracy for this base map and water/wetland/soils/parcel locations is to be sub-meter to provide an overview with buildout capabilities that will require site specific field verification. (Upon field verification, updated data and increased accuracy will be incorporated annually.) This is a five year plan with the end goal to create a complete Johns River Watershed Center with partnering of all involved commissions, towns, state and federal agencies, and interested general public people. Accurate updating including plant and animal species and education will be provided with this Center.

Whitesboro Middle School

In 1995 my sixth graders adopted the Saquoit Creek and cleaned it out. We received a Stewardship Recognition Certificate and had the DEC make us "No Dumping" signs. I am currently teaching 7th grade and would like to do another clean up activity and post the signs. I am also looking into doing some water sampling /testing with my students. I would like to be able to share our results with other students that are monitoring adopted streams. I would greatly appreciate any information on these areas I have mentioned above.

Whitewater River Watershed Project

Whitewater Watershed Project exists to nurture a land stewardship ethic amongst those that live, work and recreate in the Whitewater River watershed. The project will focus on improving water quality, reducing sedimentation and flooding, and improving habitat for all plants and animals. The project is accomplishing this mission by developing a partnership among watershed citizens, governmental agencies, environmental groups, and businesses.

Wicomico Scenic River Commission

The Commission works with the State of Maryland and local and county governments and agencies, in planning the protection, recovery and enhancement of the Wicomico and Zekiah Swamp tributaries of the Potomac River and acts as river keepers for Charles and St. Mary Counties in southern Maryland.

Wild Olympic Salmon

To inspire sustainable human community and culture by nurturing wild salmon and their watersheds through education, restoration and celebration activities.

Wildcat Creek School Monitoring Program

Wildcat Creek School Monitoring Program does local monitoring as part of a total watershed program.

Wildcat Guardians, Inc.

We are an organization of citizens dedicated to improving the health and beauty of Wildcat Creek. We have programs that include monitoring the creek by canoe, water quality testing, and education.

Wildfowl Trust of North America, Inc

The Wildfowl Trust of North America, headquarterd at Horsehead, is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of wildfowl and wetlands through education and research. WTNA's aim is to involve individuals in the discovery and appreciation of wildfowl and their wetlands habitat, to facilitate and increase public knowledge and understanding, and to encourage research and conservation activities that prosper wildfowl and the habitats on which they depend. WTNA at Horsehead in Grasonville, Md., manages 500 acres of diverse habitats, including pristine wetlands, marsh, upland forests and meadows. A GIS based ecosystem assessment provides the technology for identifying potential research and educational sites. Trails, boardwalks, blinds, observation towers, and a captive waterfowl collection connect visitors to wetlands and their inhabitants. WTNA offers educational programming for school students, in addition to lectures, workshops, and field trips for adults and families. WTNA's newsletter is published quarterly.

Wildlands Conservancy

Thirty+ years of preserving, protecting, and enhancing the land, water, ecological and recreational resources of the Lehigh River watershed and beyond. Land and water conservation/preservation; environmental education; and land-use planning.

Wildlands Restoration Team

Our objective is to preserve the rich natural heritage of the Santa Cruz Mountains by restoring previously damaged habitat on permanently protected public lands large enough to support the full extent of biological diversity. Out most urgent task is the removal of certain non-native plants which have proven to be invasive, and are rapidly degrading wildlands. If left unchecked, some non-natives can cause the displacement of native plants and animals, altering and impoverishing habitat! Events include informative discussions of natural history and ecology, and may include an interpretive hike at the end of the day as well. The work is physically demanding, yet our volunteers regularly give their free time to brave rain, wasps, aching muscles, and poison oak to help restore nature's vitality.

Wildlands Trust of Southeastern Massachusetts

Dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of southeastern Massachusetts; holds lands in trust and in perpetuity, to benefit the public today and to pass on to future generations; seeks to acquire and protect natural lands, to educate the public about the importance of land conservation; advance the study and conservation of native flora and fauna; and to encourage prudent public policy toward land.

Wildlands Trust of Southeastern Massachusetts

The Wildlands Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving land and preserving the natural heritage of Southeastern Massachusetts. We work to permanently protect and steward important habitats and landscapes, including woodlands and fields, ponds, coastal areas, agricultural lands, and river systems.

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) is an independent, non-profit organization established to provide high quality services for local injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.

Wildlife Federation - Alaska

Publication: Tracks (Newsletter) Conservation forums on habitat / watershed issues Realtors wetland workshops - sponsor Riparian butters

Wildlife Habitat Council - Cooper River Corridor Pr

Wildlife Habitat Council Houston Ship Channel Waterways for Wildlife

Numerous Wildlife Habitat Council member facilities and nature preserves are located on the Houston Ship Channel, its tributaries or Galveston Bay. Integrating this solid base, we maximize benefit to wetland, aquatic and upland habitat by private sector involvement in the Greater Houston region. The Project is designed to focus development of Joint Venture habitat tracts of significant impact and value. The principle criteria for prospective sites are that the acreage is of significant size and value, usable as wildlife habitat and restoration is achievable. Our Pilot Site is at ExxonMobil Pipeline?s St. Mary?s Island HSC deep pipeline junction; during pipeline installation on St. Mary?s ExxonMobil created nesting habitat for threatened migratory shore birds. WHC?s Corporate Campaign for Migratory Bird Conservation engagement with the US Fish & Wildlife Service is a national companion program.

Wildlife Land Trust

The Humane Society of the United States Wildlife Land Trust works with landowners to protect wildlife by permanently preserving their habitats and by providing wildlife true sanctuary within those habitats. Lands protected by the Trust are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment free from harmful human interference. Recreational and commercial hunting and trapping are strictly prohibited.

Wilkes University Center for Environmental Quality

We conduct monthly monitoring of a number of tributaries to the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley. This includes a number of real-time water quality monitoring sites as part of an EPA EMPACT Project. In addition we provide technical assistance to local and regional watershed groups, Groundwater Guardian Programs, and other NGOs.

Will Neill Watershed

Willamette Riverkeeper

Working to make the Willamette River watershed healthy for fish and wildlife and safe for fishing and swimming forever and for all.

Willapa Bay Water Resources Coordinating Council

Pacific County Stakeholders Advisory Board.

Williams Creek Watershed Council

We are a 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1996 to work in our small, rural community to restore, protect and monitor ecosystem health. Our priorities are instream restoration, fish barrier removal, groundwater monitoring and outreach and education.

Williamsburg Land Conservancy

Established: August 1990 Mission: Dedicated to preserving the natural, scenic, and historical qualities within the watersheds of the James and York Rivers for the benefit of the public. Resources/Publications: Newsletter Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Development of a regional greenways system from the James to the York Rivers and the development of conservation easements.

Williamson High School Science Department

Willimantic River Alliance

The WRA mission is "to promote regional awareness and enjoyment of the Willimantic River and its watershed through cooperation and education, while protecting and preserving its value for all". The Alliance holds monthly meetings, sponsors several paddles, hikes and talks throughout the year, is conducting a watershed Stream Walk in Summer 2000, a River Cleanup in Fall 2000, and a Rapid Bioassessment in Late Fall, 2000, and produces a semi-annual newsletter, and a river recreation guide. It received the 1999 Conservation Organization Of The Year Award form the Tolland County Soil and Water Conservation District in 1999. It continues to successfully promote watershed-wide awareness and dialogue around numerous resource protection and conservation issues.

Willimantic River Alliance, Inc.

Willoughby Watershed Committee

First phase of project was to perform a watershed survey to identify all nonpoint source pollution within our watershed so that we could begin to use conservation strategies on specific sites for erosion abatement. We already participate in the Vermont Lay Monitoring Program (fourth oldest in the U.S.) in order to maintain a long-running database of water quality conditions in our lake and tributaries. The threats of aquatic nuisance species have been increasing lately.

Willow Creek Reclamation Committee

Our mission is to improve water quality and habitat, reduce flood risks, reclaim areas impacted by mining, and preserve historic structures in the Willow Creek watershed in ways that are practical, cost effective, and beneficial to the economic sustainability of the Creede community. We have characterized our entire watershed, reclaimed five mine sites, constructed a new culvert for flood control, completed watershed-related studies (historical, biological, sediment, waste pile, revegetation, wetlands, surface and ground water), and produced numerous reports. We have received local recognition by being given the El Pomar Award for Excellence and national attention at the Collaborative Clean-ups and National Brownfields conferences back east.

Wilson Lake Association

Wilson Lake Association conducts a bi-monthly dissolved oxygen test to 15 meters at 3-meter intervals, as well as Secchi disk measurements. We monitor from early spring until the lake turns over (around mid-October).

Winchester Elementary

Winchuck River

Wind River Action Committee

The Wind River Action Committee is a watershed council that has been operating within the Wind River basin in SW Washington since 1997. The group consists of representatives from the various interest groups in the watershed. Two restoration projects are currently being conducted as demonstration projects to improve water quality and fish habitat and to elicit broad-based support and involvement in restoration in the watershed. Future actions will likely involve 1) assessing current fish populations, watershed health, and stream corridor condition, 2) conducting restoration of private, federal, and state lands to improve water quality and fish habitat, and 3) promoting responsible stewardship within the community and local schools.

Winooski Valley Park District

The planning, acquisition and management of lands and waters within the boundaries of its member municipalities in the Winooski River valley for purposes of conservation, preservation of natural areas, establishment of parks and passive recreation.

Wintergreen Nature Foundation

The Wintergreen Nature Foundation exists to encourage the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the natural resources of the Blue Ridge mountains of central Virginia. The Foundation functions as a research and education facility for its members and visitors, and serves as a host site for regional and national conservation efforts.

Wintersburg

To monitor,protect and test the Wintersburg stream

Winyah Rivers Foundation

Winyah Rivers Foundation watches over and advocates for the Waccamaw River Watershed in both North and South Carolina.

Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters

Wisconsin Academy FIRST involves K-12 teachers in doing scientific research with their students. One component is water quality monitoring: classes do biotic indexing on waterbodies ranging from small brooks to the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. We combine the data to establish an overall picture. Wework closely with partners such as the USGS, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Department of Natural Resources in both the training and the testing components.

Wisconsin Association of Lakes (WAL)

Mission: To provide a united voice for Wisconsin inland lakes and waterways; to advance education; to strengthen local leadership; to preserve and protect inland waterways, their watersheds and ecosystems; and to make a commitment to the future of our lakes and waterways Projects: Provide outreach assistance to citizen groups, lake organizations, and local governments on water resource strategies, and facilitate educational programming on water resource issues. Citizen Involvement: Please contact the Wisconsin Association of Lakes.

Wisconsin BASS State Federation

Mission: We watchguard our right to tournament fish Wisconsin's public waterways, and ensure that environmental factors lend themselves to a healthy aquatic ecosystem. Projects: We have been involved in some lobbying efforts (e.g. mercury reduction and cranberry laws). Individual clubs take on small-scale projects in their local areas. Citizen Involvement: Not many opportunities at the present time. Year Founded: 1978

Wisconsin Heights Middle School

Wisconsin Heights Middle School conducts long-term monitoring of the water quality of the middle reaches of Black Earth Creek. Our investigation involves teachers, students, and community members, and uses temperature loggers, chemical testing, and biotic indexing.

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters

Mission: To elect conservation leaders to the state legislature and encourage lawmakers to champion conservation policies that effectively protect Wisconsin's public health and natural resources. Projects: Voter education, issue advocacy, lobbying; legislative accountability Citizen Involvement: By staying informed and voting. Office volunteers are welcomed. Year Founded: 2001

Wisconsin PL-566 Coalition

Mission: Protect and advance the interests of Public Law 83-566 in Wisconsin. Projects: Lobbying Congress to name Wisconsin a Pilot Dam Rehabilitation State. Lobby state legislature to restore DNR Dam Safety Grant funding. Educate local elected officials of duties and responsibilities of operations and maintenance of flood control structures. Citizen Involvement: Write letters in support of activities to their representatives. Year Founded: 1995

Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG)

Mission: To deliver persistent, results-oriented public interest activism that protects our environment, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government. Citizen Involvement: Please contact WISPIRG.

Wisconsin Resources Protection Council

Mission: To educate the public about the hazards of metallic sulfide mining and corporate planning for a new mining district in northern Wisconsin. Projects: Mining moratorium bill; cyanide mining ban; litigation, Wolf Watershed educational project. Citizen Involvement: Circulation of petitions; legal defense fund; contacting legislators; passing resolutions against cyanide mining in their organizations, city councils, and sports clubs. Year Founded: 1982

Wisconsin River Education Network (WREN)

Wisconsin River Education Network assists students in grades 7-12 in adopting streams along the Wisconsin River watershed to monitor. The students collect biotic and abiotic indicators and tele-communicate the results to other sites.

Wisconsin Self-Help Lake Monitoring

Self-Help Lake Monitoring, the core of Wisconsin's Lake Partnership, is a partnership between over 700 citizens statewide and the Wisconsin DNR. Our goals are to collect high quality data, educate and empower volunteers, and share this data and knowledge. Volunteers measure water clarity as an indicator of water quality and after one year of participating may choose to add monitoring of lake chemistry. This information is then used to determine the lake's trophic sate. Many volunteers identify and map pl

Wisconsin Sierra Club -River Touring Section

Mission: We have volunteers who had canoe/kayak paddling trips throughout Wisconsin most weekends from March through October. Projects: Involved in river cleanups. Interested in identifying other river conservation/restoration projects. Citizen Involvement: Our trips are open to everyone. Year Founded: early 1970s

Wisconsin Stewardship Network (WSN)

Mission: Our mission is to build a cooperative network that recaptures and strengthens Wisconsin's stewardship ethic for the betterment of its people and its natural resources. Projects: Education and advocacy on eight statewide priority issues. Citizen Involvement: The WSN has issue chairs who coordinate the work groups, and individuals do on our issues. Contact them about volunteer or other opportunities. Year Founded: 1995

Wisconsin Wetlands Association

Mission: Wisconsin Wetlands Association is dedicated to the protection, restoration and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education and advocacy. Projects: Annual Wetland Science Forum; training workshops in wetland restoration; Wetland Restoration Handbook; teacher resources on Purple Loosestrife monitoring and control; statewide legislation and policy advocacy; field trips; annual meeting and program. Citizen Involvement: All activities are public. Year Founded: 1970

Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association

To protect the quality and the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek and to enhance life in the Wissahickon watershed.

Woldumar Nature Center

Currently coordinating regional efforts for Project GREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network). Coordinating local schools, business and support agencies to participate and develop the Grand River Watershed Initiative. Coordinates volunteers river monitoring by students.

Wolf Bay Watershed Watch

Promote the conservation, protection, and improvement of the natural resources within the Wolf Bay (Baldwin County, AL) watershed. Water monitoring, coastal cleanup, Adopt a Stream, other

Wolf Creek

The Wolf Creek Watershed is located in Lenawee County in lower eastern Michigan. The watershed drainage area is approximately 48,000 acres and is located in the north-central portion of the country. The watershed begins in the Irish Hills Recreational Area and ends at Lake Adrian. Lake Adrian is the primary source of potable water for the 22,000 residents if the City of Adrian. The watershed is an integral part of Franklin, Cambridge, Adrian, and Rome Townships and encompasses the Village of Onsted and the City of Adrian. This represents a total population of approximately 33,742 or 42% of Lenawee County. Wolf Creek is a tributary tot he River Raisin. The River Raisin drains into Lake Erie. Wolf Creek is located in hydrologic river basin 04100002. It is located in Congressional District 2. Objectives: Reduce the agricultural chemical level in the water within Lake Adrian Reduce the amount of sediment entering Lake Adrian by 3,300 tons within 5 years on the implementation of the project. Implement and evaluate best management practices used within Wolf Creek Watershed so that we can optimize the economic returns while meeting the first two objectives. Reduce the phosphorous level entering Lake Adrian by 5,200 pounds within 5 years of the implementation of the project. Expand water quality database in the watershed through a rural well-testing program for nitrogen and agricultural pesticides

Wolf Creek Community Alliance

A volunteer, non-profit organization, Wolf Creek Community Alliance exists to protect, enhance, and restore Wolf Creek, its tributaries and watershed.

Wolf Creek Community Alliance

Our group is dedicated to the protection, enhancement, and restoration of Wolf Creek and its watershed. For about one-fifth of its 23 miles, the creek runs through the heart of Grass Valley, where it disappears under the freeway and under parking lots for three long reaches, and is otherwise severely impacted by urban pressures, including the municipal Sewer Plant. Outside of the city limits it is also under serious pressure from suburban and semi-rural residential development. Our group has established a forum for all stakeholders to have a voice in how to protect this valuable, but often neglected, resource. We have received a grant (from the EPA, through the Sierra Nevada Alliance) to establish a Citizen Monitoring Project, where 20 trained volunteers collect scientific data on water quality from 10 sites in the watershed. This project began in April 2004, and will continue for 18 months. In addition, we hold monthly public meetings to discuss creek issues; most recently we hosted a presentation by the California Department of Water Resources that described Urban Stream Restoration, attended by 50 people.

Wolf River Basin Partnership

A collaborative group working to cooperatively prioritize and implement strategies which protect, enhance and preserve the cultural and natural resources of the Wolf River Basin.

Wolf River Lakes and Streams Association

Projects: Water quality monitoring on lakes and rivers, campaign against Crandon mine, campaign to have Wolf River listed as outstanding resource water, clean-ups. Citizen Involvement: Please contact the Wolf River Lakes and Streams Association. Year Founded: 1960

Wolf River Preservation Association

Mission: To promote a safe and navigable waterway for future generations. Projects: Streambank restoration, erosion control and water quality monitoring. Citizen Involvement: Hands-on labor - river clean ups. Year Founded: 1968

Wolf River Watershed Alliance

Mission: To protect northern Wisconsin, especially the Wolf River watershed, from sulfide mining. Projects: Education, lobbying, restoration, monitoring. Citizen Involvement: Attend DNR spring hearings and support resolutions that would protect all rivers and lakes from the effects of mining, like the bill to ban cyanide. Year Founded: 1976

Wolf River/WET Program

Wolf River/WET Program at Germantown High School monitors the Wolf River and works with East High School (Shelby County) and Fayette-Ware High School (Fayette County) on test sites spread miles apart. We have a 5-year commitment and share data with the local Park Rangers, conservation groups, university faculty and to the public through various presentation. We were one of three schools chosen in Oct.99 to give a summary of our project for Governor Don Sundquists "Tennessee Looks Good to Me" initiative

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association

WPWA is a private, non-profit conservation organization that promotes and protects the integrity of the lands and waters in the Pawcatuck watershed. We are also the state designated Watershed Council for the Pawcatuck Watershed. We conduct outreach education to municipal officials, teacher training and student programs, recreational events, and water quality monitoring. WPWA publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Watershed. We also have two publications concerning recreational opportunities in the Pawcatuck watershed: Wood-Pawcatuck River Routes and Walks in the Watershed.

Wood River Land Trust

Works to protect, for future generations, the scenic, ranching, recreational and wildlife values of the Wood River watershed by assisting landowners who wish to protect their lands in perpetuity.

Woodbridge River Watch

Keepers of the Stream Program, River Ranger Program, and Pride in Clean Water Grant.

Woodhaven Association

Improve water quality in the watershed through sampling, surveying, and advocating BMPs.

Woodland Heights Elementary School

Woodland Heights Stream Team is monitoring Crooked Creek, which has been dammed to form Lake Harrison for a waterfront park in downtown Harrison. We do kicknet and macroinvertebrate identification as well as activities from National Project W.E.T., to learn more about water and watersheds.

Woodstock High School

Woodward School for Girls

Restoration of Butler Pond as a viable wetlands habitat. Woodward has been involved for 4 yrs. Central Middle School has been involved for over 25 yrs. Water quality is monitored, clean-ups occur in fall and spring by each school. Hundreds of bags of trash are removed along with many large items. An ecological restoration project was started 4 yrs. ago. It involved both schools, Quincy DPW and an ecological consultant. Project was presented before Conservation Commission and won their support. Ideas involved natural coconut fiber filter for water that enters from storm drains, floating island for turtles to nest, frog shaped trash cans, cutting back fragmites, and nature walk with various plants and trees identified. Project won a grant from Fleet Bank in 1997, second best project in the state, honorable mention from Department of Environmental Affairs in Massachusetts and honorable mention from a Pledge and a Promise in Florida.

Woonasquatucket River Greenway

Woonasquatucket River Greenway conducts programs to restore a degraded urban river which flows into Narragansett Bay, and adjacent lands. The river, which has high fecal coliform and dioxin levels and two brownfields, will be tested in Summer 1998 by State and Federal Agencies. We will then begin training our first volunteer monitors and developing a teen-run testing program. We currently give watershed and rever information for environmental justice and environmental education programs at schools. Woonasquatucket River is an American Heritage River and part of the River Steering Committee. The Woonasquatucket River American Heritage River Steering Committee is focused on watershed-wide revitalization efforts.

Woonasquatucket Watershed Project

The Woonasquatucket Watershed Project monitors a watershed which is part of and borders the Blackstone Valley National Historic Corridor. The Woonasquatucket was very heavily industrialized in the early 1800s and is now the center of restoration efforts from several organizations.

Wrangell Resource Council (WRC)

To provide Wrangell area residents with greater information, education and representation regarding the management of the area's natural resources. Special concerns include the Stikine and Iskut Rivers with current threats from mining and hydro interests.

Wright County Adult Water Quality Project

County wide monitoring of all surface water with 50 sites being monitored.

Wright County Water Monitoring (School)

Wright County Water Monitoring involves students in monitoring rivers, streams, tile lines, agricultural drainage wells, and rural drinking water wells. With the proliferation of livestock confinements, water quality monitoring has high interest for many local citizens.

Wyandotte Schools Stream Team

Part of a statewide nonpoint source pollution education program which includes monthly site monitoring plus semi-annual habitat and macroinvertebrate assessments. Local team also conducts educational field days for elementary students.

Wyoming Outdoor Council

The mission of the Wyoming Outdoor Council is to protect and enhance Wyoming’s environment and quality of life for future generations.

Yadkin County-Co-Sponsors-SWCD Commissioners

Yadkin River Trail Association

he Yadkin Pee Dee River Trail Association is a private, non-profit corporation established to promote policies, programs and projects which contribute to the stewardship of the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin. Initially chartered in 1984 as the Yadkin River Trail Association, the association expanded in 1994 to include the Pee Dee.We developed a 130 mile river trail through 7 counties with 18 public access sites.

Yakima Greenway Foundation

The purpose of the Yakima Greenway Foundation is to conserve, enhance and maintain the Yakima Greenway as a continuing living resource for future generations.

Yalobusha River Drainage District

Yamhill Basin Council

Wrote & adopted Watershed Action Plan.

Yellow Creek Concerned Citizens

Yellow Creek Watershed Partnership, Inc

"To improve the health and diversity of Yellow Creek and its watershed."

Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, Inc.

To preserve the Yellow Dog Watershed in its most natural state for the use of the public, now, and for the benefit of future generations.

Yellow Medicine River Watershed District

Yellow Medicine River Watershed District has developed an overall plan, finished in 1993. Part of our overall plan is the development of programs to restore and protect the water resources, lakes, rivers, streams, man-made dams, etc. in the watershed district.

Yellowstone River Parks Association

York Creek

Activities to preserve water quality in this highly urbanized stream include -- publication of the York Creek Watershed Project Watershed Management Plan, a quarterly newsletter, and implementation of Best Management Practices.

York Rivers Association

The York Rivers Association is a working group of citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state and federal agencies -- all working together to protect and restore the rivers of the Town of York, Maine.

York Water Quality Monitoring Program

The York Water Quality Monitoring Program tests several streams in the town of York that empty into the Gulf of Maine.

Yorktown Senior Environmental Corps

Develop an environmental awareness corp, currently monitoring water throughout York County and parts of Adams County Pennslyvania. Eventually teach this concept to our nations young people.We will incorporate other aspects of environmental awareness projects as time and volunteers permit.

Yosemite Restoration Trust

Youghiogheny River Local Advisory Board

Resource Mgt. Advisory Board

Yuba Watershed Council

The Council is a 3-year-old organization of Bear and Yuba River watershed residents who have banded together to monitor and improve conditions in the aquatic and terrestrial components of the watersheds. Volunteer monitoring is a strong component of the overall program, with overlapping professional watershed/water quality assessments. Our membership consists of citizen groups, agencies, academics, and intersted individuals.

Yuba Watershed Institute

Sustainable forests of communities

Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council

Serves to perseve both tribal tradions and the habitat of the Yukon River.

Zebra Mussel Monitoring

In cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in 1997 Ecology’s Lake Water Quality Assessment Program began monitoring for zebra mussels in 30 selected lakes throughout the state. The monitoring is conducted in coordination with our existing lake monitoring program whereby volunteers monitor lake water quality twice monthly. Zebra mussel monitoring consists of an examination of a brick suspended at least 10 feet into the water column. Zebra mussel veligers (young free-floating offspring) will attach to hard substrates and, if present, can be readily seen by occasionally hoisting the brick and examining it. The zebra mussel program was launched as part of a nation-wide effort to help monitor and protect waterbodies from further infestation by zebra mussels. To date, no zebra mussels have been observed in the environment west of the continental divide. They are, however, spreading throughout the Mississippi River basin and have been found in boat bilges as far west as California. Many scientists think their arrival in the Pacific Northwest is just a matter of time.

Zorinsky Lake Watershed Council

Zorinsky Lake Watershed Council conducts educational programs in the lake watershed. Programming focuses on runoff pollution prevention from homes, businesses and construction sites. The watershed council is made up of watershed residents. The Council has completed an educational project distributing runoff pollution prevention materials to over 4,000 homes and marking over 800 stormwater drains with no dumping messages.

Zuni River Watershed (ZRWA)

The ZRWA is located in Northwestern New Mexico in Cibola and McKinley Counties and encompases mainly privately owned lands but also includes Bureau of Land Management lands, Navajo Nation Lands, Naional Forest Lands, NM State Lands, and a small portion of National Park Service. The purpose of the ZRWA project was to plan for protection and rehabilitation of the natural and cultural resources, in compliance with the requirements of the Zuni River Watershed Act of 1992, Public Law 102-338.

USEPA Geospatial Data

​​​​​Creek Watershed Association, Inc.

Great Barrington Land Conservancy

Red River Regional Council

The Meginnis Arm Alliance

1000 Friends of Minnesota

1000 Friends of Wisconsin

1000 Islands Environmental Center

4-H Watershed Project, San Luis Obispo County

601 Explores of Watersheds

A River Runs Through Us: The Bear River Watershed Education Project

Abiaca Creek Drainage District

Abotlapoota Master Water Management District

Accokeek Foundation

Active Citizens Together Improving Our Neighborhoods, Inc.

Adams County Lake and Stream Monitoring

Adena Brook

Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK)

Adopt-A-Lake

Adopt-A-Stream Foundation

Adopt a Beach

Adopt A Lake

ADCNR Coastal Programs

Agua Hediona Lagoon

AHA MACAV High School, Fort Mojave Reservation

Aiken County Open Land Trust

Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment

Ala Wai Watershed Association (AWWA)

Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF)

Alabama Environmental Council

Alabama Land Trust

Alabama Office Of Water Resources

Alabama Rivers Alliance

Alabama Water Watch

Alabama Waterfowl Association

Alameda-Contra Costa Working Group

Alameda Creek Alliance

Alamosa River Watershed Project

Alaska Center for the Environment

Alaska Clean Water Alliance

Alaska Conservation Foundation

Alaska Fly Fishers

Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association

Alaska Natural Resources Center

Alaska Rainforest Campaign

Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary : Citizens' Water Quality Monitoring Program

Albermale-Pamlico National Estuary Program (APNEP)

Alfred State College

Alice Ferguson Foundation

Alki Community Council

All Indian Pueblo Council

All Saints Episcopal School

Alleghany River Support Group

Allegheny Conservation Alliance

Allen Co. Conservation District

Allen Pond Bird Census

Allen/Quilceda Watershed Action Team

Alley Pond Environmental Center

Alliance for a Living Ocean

Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM)

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay-Pennslyvania

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc.

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, VA Office

Alliance for the Great Lakes

Alliance for the Wild Rockies

Allison Woods Foundation

Alpena High School Environmental Science Classes

Alpharetta Conservation Administration Group

Alpine Lakes Protection Society

Alpine Watershed Group

Altamaha Riverkeeper

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (Student Chapter)

American Canal Society

American Canoe Association - Midwest

American Chestnut Land Trust

American Littoral Society

American River Conservancy

American River Parkway Foundation

American River Watershed Group

American Rivers - Northwest Regional Office

Creek Watershed Association, Inc.