EPA 910-82-092 vvEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle WA 98101 Environmental Organizations Directory 1983 ------- FOREWORD This Directory includes a listing of organizations active in protecting the environment through on- going programs. We have contacted each listed group and they have indicated their wish to be included in this Directory. They have also provided up-to-date names and addresses and a brief description of their activities. We realize that such a list is subject to change and revision. If you recognize any errors or omissions, please call them to our attention. ------- United States Environmental Protection Agency- Region 10 Regional Office 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 442-1200 Alaska Operations Office 3220 Hospital Drive Juneau, Alaska 99811 (907) 465-2698 Idaho Operations Office 422 W. Washington Street Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 334-1450 Oregon Operations Office 522 S.W. Fifth Avenue Yeon Building, 2nd Floor Portland, Oregon 97204 (503)221-3250 Washington Operations Office c/o Dept. of Ecology, PV-11 Olympia, Washington 98504 (206) 753-9437 ------- Alaska Alaska Center for the Environment (725 members) 1069 West 6th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 274-3621 Contact: Sara Juday or Mary Whitmore Core Clearinghouse and coordinating facility working to expand awareness of environmental issues in Alaska. Alaska Environmental Action Committee (700 contributors) P.O. Box1177 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 (907) 272-9317 Contact: David Finkelstein Formed by the Alaska Environmental Assembly to represent the Alaska environmental community in electoral politics. Alaska Lands Act Coordination Committee (11 member groups) 1069 W. Sixth Ave. Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 272-9317 Contact: David Finkelstein Consortium of local, state, and national conservation groups organized to coordinate the efforts of volunteer and staff conservationists on Alaskan federal land issues. Alaska Lung Association (15 members) P.O. Box 3065 D.T. Anchorage, Alaska 99510 (907)272-2332 Contact: Leo Kaye Prevention and control of lung disease; to support high air quality standards. Alaska Public Interest Research Group (AKPIRG) (200 members) Box 1093 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 (907)278-3661' Contact: Margaret Ann Kehrer, Director To provide information and analyses to the general public on issues of current interest; not a university based PIRG. Alaska Sportsmen's Association (2500 members) Box 73478 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707 (907) 479-6602 Contact: Thomas Scarborough Conservation and educational organization dedicated to the wise use of natural resources. Alaskan Conservation Foundation (800 Donor/Member individuals and families) 308 G Street, #301 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 276-1917 Contact: Dr. Melissa Strom, Administrator To provide financial support to the conservation organizations in Alaska. Audubon Society (1300 members) 308 G Street, Suite 219 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 276-7034 Contact: Dave Klein Concerned with wildlife conservation and education; wise use of land and water resources; protecting life from pollution, radiation, and toxic substances; world population stabilization. Anchorage Audubon Society P.O. Box 1161 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 694-3503 Contact: John Warden Arctic Audubon Society P.O. Box 82098 College, Alaska 99708 Contact: Bud Lehnhausen Juneau Audubon Society P.O. Box 1725 Juneau, Alaska 99802 (907)789-9544 Contact: Judy Shuler Kodiak Audubon Society P.O. Box 2433 Kodiak, Alaska 99605 (907) 486-6498 Contact: Stacy Mae Studebaker ------- Alaska Denali Citizens Council (100 members) Box 41 McKinley Park, Alaska 99755 (907) 683-2516 Contact: Jeff Bohman, Corresponding Secretary To encourage the prudent, ecological management of Denali National Park & Preserve and vicinity. Ducks Unlimited < 120 members) P.O. Box 2632 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707 (907) 452-1201 Contact: Lloyd Hoppner Preservation, conservation, and rehabilitation of wetlands in Alaska. Friends of the Earth 1300 members) 1069 West 6th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 272-7335 Contact: Margie Gibson The preservation, restoration and rational use of the ecosphere with emphasis on protection of Alaskan Coastal resources. Izaak Walton League 1800 members) Box617A Chugiak, Alaska 99567 (907) 688-2809 Contact: Steve Charmichael Environmental priorities are the protection of fish, wildlife, water, and forests. Kenai Peninsula Conservation Society 130 members! P.O. Box 563 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 283-9404 Contact: Bill Schrier Goal: the wise use of natural resources. League of Women Voters of Alaska (500 members) 307 Bawden St. Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 (907) 225-5077 Contact: Paula Ziegler Supports policies of long-range planning for conservation and development of natural resources leading to clean, healthy air and water. Anchorage Chapter P.O. Box 1345 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 Contact: Blanche Stephens Fairbanks Chapter P.O. Box 1974 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707 Contact: Karla Zervos Juneau Chapter 8926 Birch Juneau, Alaska 99801 Contact: Margaret Holland Kenai Peninsula Chapter Box 3874 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Ketchikan Chapter P.O. Box 6133 Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 Contact: Kathy Lucich Kodiak Chapter P.O. Box 2 Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Matanuska Valley Chapter Box 717 Wasilla, Alaska 99687 Lynn Canal Conservation, Inc. 115 members) P.O. Box 37 Haines, Alaska 99827 (907) 766-2360 Contact: Dick Folta Promotes conservation of resources through public education for the Lynn Canal area and the Tongass National Forest. National Wildlife Refuge Association (730 members) Box 1765W, SRA Anchorage, Alaska 99502 (907) 344-1752 Contact: Richard J. Hensel Dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of the National Wildlife Refuge System. ------- Alaska Northern Alaska Environmental Center (formerly Fairbanks Environmental Center) 1400 members! 218 Driveway Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (907) 452-5021 Contact: Nina Mollett Lobbying charity dedicated to protection of the environmental quality of Northern Alaska. Nunam Kitlutsisti, Protector of the Land 113,000 members) P.O. Box 267 Bethel, Alaska 99559 (907) 543-2956 Contact: Harold Sparck Represents the needs and environmental interests of 57 villages of the Association of Village Council Presidents located in the lower Yukon-Kuskokwim drainages of Southwestern Alaska Sierra Club 11300 members) 545 E. 4th Avenue, #5 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 274-2318 Contact: Jack Hession, Alaska Representative Purpose is to conserve and protect by all lawful means the vast, natural resources of Alaska Denali Group c/o P.O. Box 80871 Fairbanks, Alaska 99708 Knik Group P.O. Box 2025 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 .Juneau Group P.O. Box 797 Juneau, Alaska 99802 Srtka Group c/o P.O. Box 2158 Sitka, Alaska 99835 Southeast Alaska Conservation Council 1700 members) P.O. Box 1692 Juneau, Alaska 99802 (907) 586-6942 Contact: Jim Stratton, Executive Director Coalition of conservation groups from Southeast Alaska; primary focus is to protect national forests, wilderness areas, and national monuments. Territorial Sportsmen, Inc. (approx. 500 members) 1700 Glacier Avenue Juneau, Alaska 99801 (907) 586-1885 Contact: A.W. "Bud" Boddy, President Purpose is to create and encourage an awareness of the need for the wise use and proper management of the natural resources of the earth. Wilderness Society (62,000 nationwide) 419 Sixth St. Suite 321 Juneau, Alaska 99801 (907) 586-4284 Contact: Fletcher Shives Dedicated to the preservation of wilderness and wise management of other public lands, with a major concentration on the Tongass National Forest. Wildlife Society Alaska Chapter Box 1287 Juneau, Alaska 99801 (907) 586-7243 Contact: James King Professional organization of wildlife managers and biologists advocating responsible, informed conservation of wildlife resources. ------- Idaho Audubon Society Concerned with wildlife conservation and education; wise use of land and water resources; protecting life from pollution, radiation, and toxic substances; world population stabilization. Golden Eagle Audubon Society 1441 members) P.O. Box 8261 Boise, Idaho 83707 (208) 343-0492 Contact: Erwin Sonnenberg Palouse Audubon Society 1250 members) P.O. Box 3156 Moscow, Idaho 83843 (208) 334-1838 Contact: John Lord Port Neuf Valley Audubon Society (160 members) Box 4755 Pocatello, Idaho 83201 (208) 233-0585 Contact: Joan Downing Prairie Falcon Audubon Society (65 members) Route 3, Box 202 Buhl, Idaho 83316 (208) 543-6582 Contact: Doris Couch Snake River Audubon Society 1538 Falcon Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 (208) 524-0617 Contact: Charlie Stevenson Bonneville County Sportsmen's Association (100 members) 1801 Curtiss Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 (208) 522-0010 Contact: Calvin W. Powell Works for improvement of wildlife habitat, preservation of wilderness, and conservation education. Defenders of Wildlife—Idaho (57,000 members nationwide) 1534 Helena Ave. Missoula, Montana 59801 (406) 549-0761 Contact: Hank Fisher Dedicated to preserving wildlife and promoting humane treatment of wild animals, emphasizing appreciation and protection for all species in their ecological role within the natural environment. Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Idaho Committee (5341 members in Idaho, 464,305 nationwide) 1245 Walker Street Blackfoot, Idaho 83221 (208) 785-0932 Contact: Collins B. Cannon, State Chairman Concerns are the acquisition and maintenance of wetlands for the nesting, breeding, and staging of waterfowl. Energy and Man's Environment Route 8, Box 226 Caldwell, Idaho 83605 (208) 454-3335 Contact: Dennis Cartwright Purpose: To provide energy awareness programs for the citizens of Idaho, with a primary focus .on educators. Hell's Canyon Preservation Council (600 members) 2124 Grelle Lewiston, Idaho 83501 (208) 743-7459 Contact: John A.K. Barker Concerned about issues related to the Hell's Canyon stretch of the Snake River, including all tributaries and adjoining lands. Idaho Conservation League (1000 members) P.O. Box 844 Boise, Idaho 83701 (208) 345-6933 Contact: Pat Ford League's purpose is to maintain and enhance the quality of Idaho's living environment through political and social change. Idaho Environmental Council (200 members) P.O. Box 1708 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 (208) 523-6692 Contact: Gerald Jayne Works for the preservation and wise use of scenic and historic open space, wildlife, wilderness and outdoor recreational resources. Idaho Lung Association 2621 Camas St. Boise, Idaho 83705 (208)344-6567 Contact: Bill Smith Dedicated to the prevention and control of lung disease and air pollution. ------- Idaho Idaho State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (672 members) Route 2, Box 10 Kamiah, Idaho 83536 <208) 935-2313 Contact: Mrs. Tom Pethtel Involved in public education and research concerning plants and their use in food supply, esthetics, and reforestation of mountain areas. Idaho State University Student Union Outdoor Program (over 3000 members) Box 8118 Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho 83209 (208) 236-3912 Contact: Ron Walters Involved in a variety of environmental and conservation causes, especially wilderness preservation. Idaho Trails Council (125 members) Route 2, Box 63 Potlatch, Idaho 83855 (208) 875-0234 Contact: Ed Brosten, President Contact to legislature and public agencies in matters concerning trails. Purpose: To promote proper use and maintenance of trails. Idaho Water Users Association, Inc. (2000 members) Suite N, 921 South Orchard Boise, Idaho 83705 (208) 344-6690 Contact: Sherl Chapman Provide information on water resources to the agricultural and non-agricultural public. Idaho Wildlife Federation 17000 members) P.O. Box 4794 Pocatello, Idaho 83201 (208) 233-3079 Contact: Karl E. Holte Purpose is to protect the environment for wildlife habitat. Kootenai Environmental Alliance (225 members) P.O. Box 1515 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 (208) 667-1375 Contact: Liz Merrill Concentrates efforts on environmental issues of Kootenai County. League of Women Voters of Idaho P.O. Box 2093 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 Contact: Linda Milan, President Non-partisan organization promoting active citizen participation in government, including environmental issues. Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Inland Regional Council Office (13 member groups) Route 4, Box 2-A Asotin, Washington 99402 (509) 243-4704 Contact: Georgia E. Hoglund, Coordinator Provides networking and resources support for local groups and individuals in Eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana involved in the pesticide reform movement. Outdoors Unlimited Sawtelle Chapter (100 members; 200 affiliated members) P.O. Box 167 St. Anthony, Idaho 83445 (208) 652-3435 Contact: Kathy Schwalm Multiple-use organization dedicated to resource conservation in the sense of wise use of our resources. Panhandle Environmental League (50 members) P.O. Box 963 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 (208) 263-8363 Contact: Marjorie Lyon Purpose: To maintain, protect and improve the environmental quality of the Idaho Panhandle and to educate the community on matters of environmental importance. Payette Lakes Wildlife Federation, Inc. P.O. Box 433 McCall, Idaho 83638 (208) 634-5972 Contact: E.R. Bunch, President Work for conservation of natural resources and fish and game. Save Our Public Lands (450 members) Box 844 Boise, Idaho 83701 (208) 345-6933 Contact: Ken Robinson or Pat Ford To preserve the western public lands in public ownership through public education and lobbying to oppose any attempt to transfer them to state or private ownership. ------- Idaho Sierra Club Northern Rockies Region (1019 members) P.O. Box 1173 Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208)236-2550 Contact: Ralph Maughan, Chair To explore and protect the wild places of the earth and to practice and promote responsible use of the earth's resources through education, public participation and all lawful means. Eastern Idaho Group 709 S. 10th Pocatello, Idaho 83201 (208)232-6355 Contact: V.A. Aldridge Middle Snake River Group 1238 Camelot Drive Boise, Idaho 83704 (208) 375-7408 Contact: Charles Yoder, Chairperson Sawtooth Group Box 808 Ketchum, Idaho 83340 Contact: Craven Young, Chairperson Society for Range Management Idaho Section (260 in Idaho Section, 5,000 nationwide) 1330 Filer Avenue E. Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 (208)734-3600 Contact: Ken Sanders To promote a more comprehensive understanding of range ecosystems and improve effectiveness of range management. Professional society. Soil Conservation Society of America (112 members) c/o SCS Room 345 North 8th Street Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 232-5939 Contact: Karl D. Larson Promotion of soil and water conservation and related renewable natural resources. Wildlife Resources, Inc. (15 members) c/o Claude Gephart Rt. 1, Box 53 Troy, Idaho 83871 Purpose: To promote interest in and conservation of fish and wildlife. Wildlife Society Idaho Chapter (200 members) Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho 83843 (208) 885-6434 Contact: Lewis Nelson, Jr. Professional wildlife workers who direct wise use of natural resources and provide information on impacts to wildlife from major projects that may alter the environment. ------- Oregon American Fisheries Society (350 members) 3701 W. 13th The Dalles, Oregon 97058 (503) 296-3206 Contact: Jim Newton Promotes proper management and habitat protection of all fish species. Association of Oregon Recyclers (85 members) P.O. Box 10051 Portland, Oregon 97210 (503) 227-1319 Contact: Lee Barrett, Chair Represents Oregon recycling operations, provide information on recycling. Audubon Society 13000 members) 5151 N.W. Cornell Portland, Oregon 97210 (503) 292-6855 Promotes wildlife and environmental education and appreciation; active in state and local environmental issues and preservation of habitat. Cape Airago Audubon Society 2109 Oak Street North Bend, Oregon 97701 Centra! Oregon Audubon Society P.O. Box 565 Bend, Oregon 97709 Corvallis Audubon Society P.O. Box 148 Corvallis, Oregon 97339 (503)929-5941 Grande Ronde Bird Club P.O. Box 29 La Grande, Oregon 97850 Kalmiopsis Audubon Society P.O. Box 222 Wedderburn, Oregon 97491 Klamath Basin Audubon Society P.O. Box 354 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 Lane County Audubon Society P.O. Box 5086 Eugene, Oregon 97405 Oakridge Audubon Society 77095 Westridge Ave. Westfir, Oregon 97492 Rogue Valley Audubon Society 453 Taylor Ashland, Oregon 97520 Salem Audubon Society P.O. Box 2013 Salem, Oregon 97308 Umpqua Valley Audubon Society P.O. Box 381 Roseburg,< Oregon 97470 BRING Recycling (40 members and growing) P.O. Box 885 Eugene, Oregon 97440 (503) 746-3023 Contact: Ken Sandusky or Nancy Polley Purpose: To divert waste from local landfills through recycling. Cascade Holistic Economic Consultants (CHEC) P.O.Box 3479 Eugene, Oregon 97403 (503) 686-4360 Contact: Vickie Crowley Non-profit forestry consultant firm providing educational and technical assistance to conservation groups. Cedar Mill Garden Club Member of the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (27 members) 17552 S.W. Hancock Way Beaverton, Oregon 97006 (503) 645-4660 Contact: Ms. Isabel A. Fortier, President Coordinate garden activities, and promote conservation of native plants and wise use of natural resources. Central Cascades Conservation Council (45 members) P.O. Box 731 Salem, Oregon 97308 (503)390-2257 Contact: W. B. Eubanks Dedicated to the preservation of wild areas in the Central Cascades of Oregon. Central Oregon Renewable Resources (100 members) P.O. Box 851 Bend, Oregon 97709 (503) 382-1484 Contact: Amy Hofberg Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting energy awareness. ------- Oregon Citizens for a Lead-Free Environment (45 members) 237 S.E. 17th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 234-4944 Contact: Roger Burt Concerned with heavy metal contamination of the environment, especially as it relates to human health. Columbia Gorge Coalition lover 400 households) P.O. Box 266 Hood River, Oregon 97031 (503) 386-4940 or (206) 696-1256 Contact: Carroll Davis, President or Chuck Williams, Editor Goals: Preserve the spectacular scenery, wildlife, recreation, agriculture, and cultural heritage of the Columbia River Gorge and nearby areas. Columbia River Citizens Compact (over 200 members) c/o John A. Sayre, Secretary 30930 S.W. Riverlane Road West Linn, Oregon 97068 (503) 231-6121 or 655-5225 Dedicated to sustaining and supporting the Columbia River system and protecting the public interest of its resources. Columbia River Fishermen's Protective Union (700 members) 322 10th Street Astoria, Oregon 97103 (503) 325-2702 Contact: Jack Marincovich Purpose: To protect and preserve the waters and estuaries of the Northwest, particularly the Columbia River and its tributaries. Committee for Nuclear Responsibility P.O. Box 540 Yachats, Oregon 97498 Source of comprehensive information about public health science and concepts applicable to both radioactive and chemical pollutants. Defenders of Wildlife (57,000 members nationwide) P.O. Box 4491 Medford, Oregon 97501 (503)378-7352 Contact: Sara Polenick Dedicated to preserving wildlife and promoting humane treatment of wild animals, emphasizing appreciation and protection for all species in their ecological role within the natural environment. Desert Trail Association (500 members) P.O. Box 611 Burns, Oregon 97720 (503)573-2932 Contact: Russ Pengelly, President Purpose: To educate the public on the value of deserts and to develop a desert trail system in the U.S. from Canada to Mexico. Eco Alliance (25 members) P.O. Box 101 Corvallis, Oregon 97339 (503) 753-2101 Contact: Rick Barnett Promotes conservation of resources through the operation of an information center. Environmental Action Club (25 members) c/o Park Rose High School 1717 N.E. Shaver Portland, Oregon 97220 (503)257-5270 Contact: Marilyn Pitts Purpose is to educate themselves, the school, and the community on environmental issues. Environmental Education Association of Oregon (139 members) P.O. Box 40047 Portland, Oregon 97240 (503) 221-2971 Contact: Ernest McDonald Work to encourage, promote, and conduct environmental education programs and develop curriculum for public use to further environmental responsibility in all life roles. Environmental Education Project P.O. Box 751 Portland State University Portland, Oregon 97207 (503) 229-4721 Contact: Michael Soule Educational organization seeking to expand awareness and understanding of the natural world. Eugene Natural History Society (120 members) Department of Biology University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97403 (503) 686-4583 Contact: A.L. Soderwall Interests include biology, conservation, geology, birding, astronomy. ------- Oregon 1,000 Friends of Oregon (2500 members) 519 S.W. 3rd Avenue 400 Dekum Building Portland, Oregon 97204 (503)223-4396 Contact: Henry Richmond Helps to implement Oregon's land use laws which call for the containment of urban sprawl, preservation of farm land, and planning for economic development. Friends of the Columbia Gorge (900 members) P.O. Box 40820 Portland, Oregon 97240 (503) 241-3762 Contact: Carol Kirchner, Executive Director or Sally Russell, Administrative Assistant Non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to preserving the scenic, historic, and economic resources of the Columbia River Gorge for future generations. Friends of the Earth 1840 members) 1912 N.E. 11th Portland, Oregon 97212 (503) 284-6873 Contact: Rex Burkholder Committed to the preservation, restoration, and rational use of the ecosphere with an emphasis on issues not in the scope of other environmental organizations. Grants Pass Recycling (30 members) 625 Marcy Loop Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 (503) 479-1076 Contact: James Dunn Centrally located recycling center which develops community interest in recycling "waste" Greenpeace Salem (100 locally) 991 Liberty St. S.E. Salem, Oregon 97302 (503)363-1811 - Contact: Larry McCool Goals are to provide awareness of environmental issues, raise money to be used in preserving our environment, and to protect whales, harp seals, dolphins and other animals that are threatened by man and his environment. Historic Preservation League of Oregon (1,800 members) Oregon Preservation Resource Center 26 N.W. 2nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209 (503) 241-1923 Contact: Eric L. Eisemann, Director Purpose is to encourage and support the advancement of historic preservation through education, land use planning and legislation. Izaac Walton League of America, Inc. (400 members) 7365 S.W. 82nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97223 (503) 246-9622 Contact: Glen Stream, State President Dedicated to the protection of Oregon's natural resources and to promote public education thereof. Keep Oregon Green & Clean (over 5000 members) 32135 Priceboro Drive Harrisburg, Oregon 97446 (503)995-6959 Contact: Edgar B. Grimes Provides leadership for environmental youth programs in Oregon. Keep Oregon Green Association, Inc. 2750 State Street P.O. Box 12365 Salem, Oregon 97309 (503)363-3606 Contact: John Mingus, Executive Secretary Purpose is to reduce the number of man-caused forest fires. League of Women Voters of Oregon (1800 members) 317 Court St. NE. #202 Salem, Oregon 97301 (503)581-5722 Contact: Norma Jean German Non-partisan organization whose goal is to promote active citizen participation in government, including environmental issues: air and water quality, energy, land use, and solid waste. Multnomah Anglers & Hunters Club (approx. 350 participants) 3800 N.E. 65 Portland, Oregon 97213 (503)287-5067 Contact: Ford Winter, Recycle Chairman Active in recycling and conservation of natural resources. Multnomah County Education Service District Multnomah Environmental Education Section (9000 participants) 220 S.E. 102nd Avenue P.O. Box 16657 Portland, Oregon 97216 (503)777-7477 Contact: Warren C. Gilfillan Resident, 5-day, coed. Outdoor School nature program for 6th graders and teachers in Multnomah County. ------- Oregon National Wildlife Federation Suite 708, 519 S.W. 3rd Portland, Oregon 97204 (503) 222-1429 Contact: Bruce Apple Primary mission is the wise use and protection of natural resources. National Wildlife Refuge Association (730 members) 18345 S.E. Young's Land Boring, Oregon 97709 (503) 685-2777 Contact: John B. Van den Akker Dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Native Plant Society of Oregon (550 members) 393 Fulvue Dr. Eugene, Oregon 97405 (503) 345-6241 Contact: Dr. Rhoda Love, President Dedicated to increasing knowledge in identification and conservation of the native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Nature Conservancy 13200 members) 1234 N.W. 25th Portland, Oregon 97210 (503)228-9561 Contact: Samuel E. Johnson Non-profit organization which strives to retain land in its native and undisturbed condition. North Fork Wilderness Council Box 9 Prairie City, Oregon 97869 (503) 820-3714 Contact: Tim Lillebo Purpose: To educate the public on the values of the North Fork John Day Wilderness Complex and to act for its preservation. Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) (50 member groups) P.O. Box 375 Eugene, Oregon 97440 (503) 344-5044 Contact: Linda Reymers Purpose: To alert the public as to the effects of pesticide dependence and to promote viable alternatives. Southern Oregon NCAP P.O. Box 402 Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 (503)474-6034 Contact: Norma Grier, Coordinator Northwest Rivers Defense League (30 members) 2315 NE Everett Portland, Oregon 97232 (503) 235-4630 Contact: Susan Seyl Purpose: To educate the public, affect legislative changes, and seek protection regarding deserving rivers and streams. Obsidians, Inc. (440 members) P.O. Box 322 Eugene, Oregon 97440 The object of this organization is to explore and protect the mountains, lakes, streams, and trails of the Northwest. Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) (575 members) Rt. 4, Box 76 Cornelius, Oregon 97113 (503) 357-6216 Contact: Calvin Krahmer, President Voluntary, non-profit association of Oregon's soil and water conservation districts and water control districts providing a unified voice for conservation. Oregon Bass & Panfish Club ^550 members) P.O. Box 1021 Portland, Oregon 97207 (503) 282-2852 Contact: Jack D. Webster Organized to encourage and stimulate interest in angling for warm-water game fish, to perpetuate these species, and to fight pollution in all waters of Oregon. Oregon Clean Water Project P.O. Box 369 Pacific City, Oregon 97135 (503) 965-6140 Contact: Christopher Kittell Supports water pollution control programs as a non- profit organization. Oregon Environmental Council (2,200 individual members, 67 organizations) 2637 S.W. Water Avenue Portland, Oregon 97201 (503) 222-1963 Contact: John Charles, Executive Director Coalition of groups and individuals encouraging action toward protection and restoration of the environment through creative planning, education and wise stewardship. ------- Oregon Oregon League of Conservation Voters P.O. Box 8362 Portland, Oregon 97207 (503) 771-0232 Contact: Jake Jacobs Promotes the election of national, state and local government representatives who will work actively to protect our environment. Oregon Lung Association Oregon Bank Building, Suite 520 319 S.W. Washington Street Portland, Oregon 97204 (503) 224-5145 Works for the prevention and control of lung disease through education, research, and improvement of air quality. Central ft Eastern Region 841 N.W. Bond Bend, Oregon 97701 (503) 382-5864 Contact: Nancy Webre Southern Region 243 S. Holly Medford, Oregon 97501 (503) 772-4466 Contact: Genevieve Sage West Centra/ Region 1262 Lawrence, Suite #7 Eugene, Oregon 97401 (503)343-5864 Contact: June Ann Konker Oregon Natural Heritage Program c/o The Nature Conservancy 1234 N.W. 25th Portland, Oregon 97210 (503) 228-9550 Contact: Curt Soper, Data Manager Data bank of information on natural areas and rare, endangered, and sensitive plant and animal species in Oregon. Oregon Student Public Interest Group (1,000 members) P.O. Box 751 Portland State University Portland, Oregon 97207 (503) 229-5300 Contact: John Stubenvoll Research in environmental, consumer and human rights issues. Oregon Wilderness Coalition (over 2000 individual members, 85 member organizations/ 271 West 12th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 (503) 344-0675 Contact: Andy Kerr, Associate Director for Conservation Serves as a clearinghouse for public lands information and oversees a variety of resource management issues with major emphasis on protection of wild lands and waters. Eastern Oregon Field Office Box 9 Prairie City, Oregon 97869 (503) 820-3714 Metro Office Dekum Building 519 S.W. 3rd Ave, Suite 706 Portland, Oregon 97204 (503) 224-0201 Organized Citizens for Environmental Action Now (OCEAN) (40 members) P.O. Box 53 Seaside, Oregon 97138 (503) 738-8692 Contact: Kenneth S. Eiler Purpose: To work towards recognition of the dangers involved with use of herbicides, especially long term environmental and economic effects. Pacific Organics c/o Betty L. Pope 5155 S.W. Childs Rd. Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 (503) 620-2532 Holds workshops and seminars on environmental issues and organic gardening in maritime Northwest. Portland Recycling Team (250 members) 3045 N.W. Front Ave. Portland, Oregon 97210 (503) 228-5375 Contact: Joli Wilkinson Community recycling center that promotes recycling awareness. Sierra Club (6100 members) 2637 S.W. Water Street Portland, Oregon 97201 (503) 224-1538 Contact: Ron Eber The Sierra Club strives to enhance and protect by all lawful means the natural resources and human environments of the United States and its forests, waters, wildlife, and wilderness. ------- Oregon Siuslaw Task Force (150 members) P.O. Box 863 Corvallis, Oregon 97339 (503) 745-7506 Contact: Gayla Cady Purpose: To protect and conserve the quality and resources of Oregon's Coast Range. South Coast Alternative Energy Organization (20 members) 1425 Stock Slough Rd. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 (503) 267-2690 Contacts: Elly Knapp and Carol Shininger Further alternative energy and related technologies with concern for the ecological, social, and economic fabric of the region. Southern Oregon Resources Alliance (SORA) (5,000 members) P.O. Box 1273 Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 (503)479-4803 Contact: Patrick J. Kelly, Executive Director Work to insure that local people are heard by government in natural resource development and management concerns. Steam boaters (300 members) P.O. Box 176 Idleyld Park, Oregon 97447 Phone: Steamboat Inn: (503) 496-3495 Contact: Jim Van Loan Dedicated to promoting fly fishing and the protection of the North Umpqua River. Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism, Inc. (SOLV) 718 West Burnside Portland, Oregon 97209 (503) 227-7658 Contact: Virginia Yeaton Organized to carry out activities to help control public littering and acts of vandalism. Summit Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (100 members) Box 94 Summit Star Route Blodgett, Oregon 97326 (503) 456-4364 Contact: Rosalind M. Smith Goal: To minimize the contamination of the environment with toxic substances, especially herbicides. Survival Center (25 volunteers) Director Suite 1, EMU II University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97403 (503) 686-4356 Contact: Jan Flaharty Educational and research center concerned with environmental issues for the use of University of Oregon students and the public. Trails Club of Oregon (400 members) 28601 N.W. 31st Ave. Ridgefield, Washington 98642 (206) 887-8220 Contact: Raymond A. Ellis, President Purpose: To foster and stimulate interest in hiking, climbing, skiing, camping and other similar outdoor activities. Western Forestry and Conservation Association (525 members) 1326 American Bank Building Portland, Oregon 97205 (503) 226-4562 Contact: Steele Barnett Promotion of the practice of forestry and the development of forest conservation on all forest lands in western North America. Western Forestry Center (4000 members) 4033 S.W. Canyon Road Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 228-1367 Contact: Mr. John L. Blackwell, Executive Director Non-profit conservation education organization designed to improve understanding of the importance of well-managed forests and related resources. Western Regional Environmental Education Council (30 members) P.O. Box 3503 Portland, Oregon 97208 (503) 229-5551 Contact: Rudy Schafer Purpose: To strengthen environmental education programs at the state and federal level. Willamette River Greenway Association (85 members) 2006 Grant Street Eugene, Oregon 97405 (503) 484-9466 Contact: Mel Jackson, Chairman Working to preserve the quality of the Willamette River environment and conservation of its resources. ------- Washington Air Quality Coalition/American Lung Association of Washington (21 member organizations) c/o American Lung Association of Washington 216 Broadway E. Seattle, Washington 98102 (206) 322-7110 or 1-800-732-9339 (toll free) Contact: Janet Chalupnik Coalition of health and environmental organizations working for clean air by representing the public interest at hearings on standards, regulations, and enforcement. Alpine Lakes Protection Society (250 members) Rt. 1, Box 890 Ellensburg, Washington 98926 (509) 925-1807 Contact: Hal Lindstrom Dedicated to the establishment of legislative protection for the Alpine Lakes. American Cetacean Society Puget Sound Chapter 1100 members) 4745 Bailer Hill Rd. Friday Harbor, Washington 98250 Contact: Chuck Flaherty Promotes education, conservation and involvement in aquatic matters with particular concern for the Cetacea: whales, dolphins and porpoises. Association of Bainbridge Communities (ABC) (500 members) P.O. Box 10999 Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110 (206) 842-3421 Contact: Charles Schmid Works to assure environmental protection of natural resources and proper land use planning on Bainbridge Island. Audubon Society (1240 members) 619 Joshua Green Building Seattle, Washington 98101 (206)622-6695 Contact: Wilma Anderson, President Educates members and the public in areas of environmental concern and wildlife appreciation; active in local, state, and federal environmental issues. Admiralty Audubon Society P.O. Box 666 Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Contact: Janet Kearsley, President (206) 385-1767 Black Hills Audubon Society P.O. Box 2524 Olympia, Washington 98506 Contact: Robert E. Kavanaugh, President (206) 456-6448 Blue Mountain Audubon Society P.O. Box 1106 Walla Walla, Washington 99362 Contact: Ruth Flanagan, President (509)529-8777 East Lake Washington Audubon Society P.O. Box 3632 Bellevue, Washington 98009 Contact: Len Steiner, President (206) 827-2478 Gray's Harbor Audubon Society (Proposed) c/o Bryn Beares, President 210 West King Street Aberdeen, Washington 98520 Kitsap Audubon Society P.O. Box 961 Poulsbo, Washington 98370 Contact: Bob Knott, President Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society c/o Debbie Berkowitz, President 2007 Turner Street Richland, Washington 99352 North Cascades Audubon Society P.O. Box 305 Bellingham, Washington 98225 Contact: Howard Cockerham, President (206) 676-0599 North Central Washington Audubon Society c/o Robert Hensel, President P.O. Box 308 Waterville, Washington 98858 (509) 745-4131 Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society P.O. Box 502 Sequim, Washington 98382 Contact: Henry Hoekstra, President (206) 683-3164 Pilchuck Audubon Society P.O. Box 1618 Everett, Washington 98206 Contact: Jan Van Niel, President (206) 778-7568 Rainier Audubon Society Debbie Mets, President 13016 S.E. 236th Place Kent, Washington 98031 (206) 630-1549 (home), 656-5604 (work) San Juan Islands Audubon Society P.O. Box 1308 Friday Harbor, Washington 98250 Contact: Janet Wright (206) 378-2383 ------- Washington Seatt/e Audubon Society 619 Joshua Green Building Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 622-6695 Contact: Wilma Anderson, President Spokane Audubon Society c/o Phyllis Burwell, President South 825 Edgerton Road Spokane, Washington 99208 (509) 926-7762 Skagit Valley Audubon Society (Proposed) c/o Mrs. Meredith Pfahl 1938 Swan Road Mt. Vernon, Washington 98273 Tahoma Audubon Society 4011 Alameda Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98466 Contact: Mike McCulley, President (206) 531-0285 Vancouver Audubon Society Box 61424 Vancouver, Washington 98666 Contact: Lee Paul, President (206) 695-2777 Whidbey Audubon Society P.O. Box 29 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Contact: Vincent Hagel, President Willapa Hills Audubon Society P.O. Box 93 Longview, Washington 98632 Contact: Debbie Frierson, President (206) 577-3947 Yakima Valley Audubon Society P.O. Box 2823 Yakima, Washington 98907 Contact: Gaylin Woodard, President (509)452-9663 Cascadians (150 members) P.O. Box 2201 Yakima, Washington 98907-2201 (509) 452-2064 Contact: Chris Detrick Purpose: To promote interest in non-motorized activities and assist the Forest Service ,in maintaining trails. Central Seattle Community Council Federation 120 neighborhood groups) 4710 University Way N.E. Seattle, Washington 98105 (206) 522-3005 Contact: Allan Davis Provides assistance to neighborhoods in dealing with urban problems. Cheney Recycling Center (45 members) 624 Third St. Cheney, Washington 99004 (509) 235-6949 Contact: Jessie Lang, Manager, on Tuesday or Thursday Non-profit community recycling center active in recycling education. Citizens for a Cleaner Washington 2611 N.E. 125th Box 5 P.O. Box 27164 Seattle, Washington 98125 (206) 364-7217 Contact: Bob Swanson Purpose: To promote a cleaner Washington by reducing litter, increasing recycling, and conserving energy and resources with a state-wide refund system on all sealed carbonated beverage containers. Citizens for Clean Water, Inc. (25 members) 8622 Fauntlee Crest S.W. Seattle, Washington 98136 (206)937-4896 Contact: Edward J. Gruble Organized to prevent water pollution of Puget Sound by the pulp industry. Columbia River Conservation League (10 organizations! 2007 Turner Richland, Washington 99352 Contact: Carl M. Berkowitz Preservation of the free flowing Hanford reach of the Columbia River. Commuter Cyclists' Union (30 members) 614 Potter Street Bellingham, Washington 98225 (206) 671-4186 Contact: Gene Myers Promotion of bicycling as a safe, effective and enjoyable means of transportation, with a focus in the Bellingham area. Cougar Lakes Wilderness Alliance (250 members) P.O. Box 2634 Yakima, Washington 98907 (509) 697-4369 Contact: Phil Johnson Purpose is to gain wilderness classification for the area surrounding the Cougar Lakes. ------- Washington Dishman Hills Natural Area Association, Inc. I'15-20 members) 10820 Maxwell Ave. Spokane, Washington 99206 (509) 926-7949 Contact: Thomas H. Rogers Purpose: To preserve the Dishman Hills in their natural state. Environment Northwest (7 directors) 3802 E. McGilvra PI. Seattle, Washington 98112 (206)323-5671 Contact: R.J. Brooks Raise funds for distribution to environmental organizations and individuals working to improve the environment. Environmental Affairs Commission (10 members) University of Washington, ASUW FK-30 Seattle, Washington 98185 (206)543-8700 Student organization striving to foster and coalesce interest, concern and involvement in the relationship between mankind and the environment. Environmental Center Resource Library Huxley College of Environmental Studies Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington 98225 (206)676-3520 Contact: Bill Taylor/Megan Barton Serves as a resource center for information on environmental issues at the local, regional national and international levels. Collection contains books, documents, senior student research papers, pamphlets and periodicals. Environmental Intern Program/Pacific Northwest Regional Director 731 Securities Building 1904 Third Avenue - Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 625-1750 Offer internships to upper-level college students and recent graduates which help further research and which implement programs in the public and private sector to enhance environmental quality. Environmental Law Caucus Gonzaga University School of Law (15 members) Gonzaga Univesity East 517 Pinto Spokane, Washington 99202 (509)747-5885 , Contact: Stanley Schwartz/David Christensen A student organization primarily attempting to educate and inform the law community and the general community as to the different environmental issues facing society. Environmental Resource Center (number of members varies each quarter school is in session) CAB 305, The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington 98505 (206)866-6784 Contact: Priscilla Pierce, Coordinator Information and referral service to students and the community on a number of environmental issues. Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs (45 affiliated clubs) 1516 Melrose Ave. Seattle, Washington 98122 Promotion of proper use, enjoyment and protection of America's scenic wilderness and outdoor recreation resources. Friends of Discovery Park (500 members) 3806 Woodlawn Park Ave. No. Seattle, Washington 98103 (206) 633-3364 Contact: Brandt Morgan Dedicated to defending the integrity of Discovery Park, maintaining an emphasis on its natural environment and its unspoiled shorelines. Friends of the Clearwater 150 members) 10914 Butte Dr. S.W. Tacoma, Washington 98498 (206) 582-6779 Contact: Bob Sotak Establishment of a Clearwater/Carbon Ridge Wilderness area along the northwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. Friends of the Columbia Gorge 1900 members) 2021 Third Avenue Seattle, Washington 98121 (206)622-4890 Contact: Kristine Simenstad, Washington Coordinator Non-profit educational corporation dedicated to preserving the scenic, historic, and economic resources of the Columbia River Gorge for future generations. ------- Washington Friends of the Earth 13000 members) Northwest Office 4512 University Way, N.E. Seattle, Washington 98105 (206) 633-1661 Contact: David E. Ortman Working for the preservation, restoration, and more rational use of the earth by representing the public's interest in the environment before administrative and legislative bodies and in court. Friends of the Juniper Forest (250 members) 204 Newell Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-8070 Contact: Doug Morton Provides input to governing agencies on land use in the Juniper Forest and Franklin County and works for its preservation. Garden Club 1175 members) c/o Mrs. Harry M. Strong 3018 East Laurelhurst Drive N.E. Seattle, Washington 98105 (206) 523-9197 Strives to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and work to restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment. Hood Canal Environmental Council I'150 members) P.O. Box 87 Seabeck, Washington 98380 (206) 692-9815 Contact: Joseph L. Lambert, Secretary Works to protect the marine and land environment of Hood Canal and its watershed through public education, land use planning with resource agencies, and litigation against projects deemed to be an unwise use of natural resources. Inland Empire Big Game Council (450 members) 401 N. Helena Street P.O. Box 3286 Spokane, Washington 99220 (509) 535-1503 Contact: Arthur Solomon, Jr., Executive Director Goal is to preserve and protect wildlife and fishery habitat. Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Washington Engineering Annex, FM-12 University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 (206) 543-1812 Contact: Gordon Orians, Director Polly Dyer (for conferences, etc.) University-wide educational unit working to develop undergraduate and graduate curricula, encourage interdisciplinary research, and to develop public service/continuing education programs. Jefferson Recycling Project (25 members) Box 1159 Port Townsend, Washington 98365 (206) 385-4007 Contact: Greg Wright Training program for developmentally disabled adults through the operation of a comprehensive county recycling project located at the Jefferson County Landfill. Kettle Range Conservation Group (200 members) Malo, Washington 99150 (509) 779-2005 Contact: Robert Zipperer, President Goal: Preservation of the Kettle Range Mountains and prudent use of its resources. League of Women Voters of Washington (2200 members) 1811 NW65th Seattle, Washington 98117 (206) 789-8683 Contact: Betty Tabbutt, Natural Resources Chairperson 3213 Cove Lane NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (206)866-1592 Non-partisan educational and lobbying organizations taking positions on issues concerning air, water, solid waste, energy, and land use in State and national levels. Lung Association of Washington 216 Broadway East Seattle, Washington 98102 (206)322-7110 Contact: Janet Chalupnik They work for clean air indoors and outdoors through 1) discouraging smoking, 2) reducing air pollution, and 3) informing industry and workers of occupational lung hazards. Central Field Office 513 North Front, Suite 1 Yakima, Washington 98902 ------- Washington Eastern Field Office N. 8601 Division, Suite C Spokane, Washington 99208 Puget Sound Field Office 5436 Vz S. TacomaWay Tacoma, Washington 98409 Mt. Baker Wilderness Association (100 members! 1005 13th St. Bellingham, Washington 98225 (206)734-6239 Contact: Howard Apollonio Dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the natural systems and wilderness character of the Mt. Baker region. Mount St. Helens Protective Association (95 members! 2857 Rose Valley Loop Kelso, Washington 98626 (206) 425-6495 Contact: Noel McRae Purpose is to seek adequate management for the Mount St. Helens area. The Mountaineers (10,000 members) 719 Pike St. Seattle, Washington 98101 Contact: Sue Justen, Ad Director Goal: The exploration, study, and preservation of the mountains, forests, and watercourses of the Pacific Northwest. The Nature Conservancy, Washington Chapter 15,000 members! -618 Smith Tower Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 624-9623 Contact: Elliot Marks National, private, non-profit organization whose resources are devoted solely to the identification, acquisition, and management of critical natural areas and the diversity of life they support. Nisqually Delta Association 11,000 members) 1023 S.Adams #154 Olympia, Washington 98501 (206)491-3414 Contact: Ada J. Davis, President Goal: To save the lower area of Puget Sound from development. No Oilport, Inc. (800 members) P.O. Box 524 Port Angeles, Washington 98362 (206) 457-0151 Contact: Norms Turner Purpose: To study and evaluate crude oil transport facilities in Washington and to protect and maintain the current industries of Western Washington. North Beach and Pacific County Environmental Council (25 members! P.O. Box 9578 Seattle, Washington 98109 (206) 282-7089 Contact: Liz Greenhagen Their purpose is to educate, protect and promote the wise management of Washington's estuarine systems. They have been active in the development of several shoreline and estuarine management plans, generally monitoring activities in Southwest Washington. North Cascades Conservation Council (2000 members) 3215 N.E. 103rd Street Seattle, Washington 98125 (206) 282-7089 Contact: Margaret Miller Protection and preservation of the scenic, recreational, wildlife, and wilderness values of the North Cascades of Washington. Northeast Washington Appropriate and Creative Technology (200 members) P.O. Box 385 Republic, Washington 99166 (509) 775-3487 Contact: Chuck Hein Provides information to the public on renewable energy, soil, and wilderness conservation strategies. Northwest Association for Environmental Studies (NWAES) 150- 75 members! L2211 The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington 98505 (206) 866-6295 Contact: John H. Perkins Facilitates and promotes the teaching of environmental studies and research in the institutions of higher learning in the Pacific Northwest. ------- Washington Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Inland Regional Council Office (13 member groups) Route 4, Box 2-A Asotin, Washington 99402 (509) 243-4704 Contact: Georgia E. Hoglund, Coordinator Provides networking and resource support for local groups and individuals in Eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana involved in the pesticide reform movement. Northwest Conservation Act Coalition (37 member organizations) P.O. Box 20458 Seattle, Washington 98102 (206) 624-2875 Contact: Mark Reis, Director Works to ensure proper implementation of the Northwest Conservation Act. Northwest Fund for the Environment 93 Pike St., Suite 313 Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 223-0139 Contact: Helen M. McCann Provides financial support for environmental research, educational programs and interns, and public interest environmental litigation from tax deductible contributions. Northwest Steelhead and Salmon Council ISO members) 916 1st Street Hoquiam, Washington 98550 (206) 532-0610 Contact: Rick Sauer Develops interest in creating new steelhead and salmon stocks in the Grays Harbor area. Northwest Steelhead and Salmon Council of Trout Unlimited (2900 members) 2100 Bay Avenue Aberdeen, Washington 98520 (206) 533-3122 Contact: Jerry W. Pavletich Works to protect, conserve, and enhance the coldwater resources of Washington State and North America. Olympic Conservation Council (10 members) 1848 Edgewood Drive Port Angeles, Washington 98362 (206) 452-2533 Contact: Dr. Harry Lydiard Promotes awareness of conservation issues on the Olympic Peninsula and stays informed of Olympic National Park concerns. Olympic Park Associates (400 members) 13245 40th Avenue N.E. Seattle, Washington 98125 (206) 364-3933 Contact: Polly Dyer Dedicated to preservation of the integrity and wilderness of Olympic National Park and surrounding areas. Pacific Science Center (6000 members) 200 2nd Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109 (206) 625-9333 Contact: D. Schatz Endeavors to bring about public understanding of science and technology. Pend Orielle Center for Appropriate Technology (POCAT) (10 members) Rt. 2, Box 750 Newport, Washington 99156 (509)447-4264 Contact: Meg Roellich Provides people with information and options to the present wasteful, centrally controlled consumerism. Protect the Peninsula's Future (422 members) 253 Old Blyn Highway Sequim, Washington 98382 Contact: Eloise Kailin, President Concerned with the best land use for the North Olympic Peninsula. Recreational Equipment, Inc. (RED (1,000,000 members) P.O. Box C88126 Seattle, Washington 98188 (206) 575-4480 Contact: Kathleen Beamer, Public Affairs Liaison Cooperative outfitting firm dedicated to preservation of open space and a healthy environment for public enjoyment; active in environmental issues and education of the public on environmental matters. Recycling Hotline Program Department of Ecology Olympia, Washington 98504 1-800-RECYCLE Contact: Alice Adams Promotion of recycling; operate a toll free hotline to assist people on why, what, and how to recycle. Save Cypress Island Committee 512 33rd Ave. S. Seattle, Washington 98144 (206) 325-8918 Contact: William J. Corr, Chair Preservation of Cypress Island. ------- Washington Save the Resources Committee (100 members) P.O. Box 844 Port Townsend, Washington 98368 (206) 385-2797 Contact: Andrew Palmer, Executive Director Local, grass roots organization which seeks to inform the citizens of eastern Olympic Peninsula of matters affecting the environment of this area. Save Whidbey Island for Tomorrow (SWIFT) (85 members) 538 S. Engle Road Coupeville, Washington 98239 (206) 678-6424 Contact: Thomas J. Stribling, President Keeps the public informed about the environmental consequences of land use decisions on Whidbey Island. Seattle Chamber of Commerce Environmental Policy Committee (25-40 members) c/o Seattle Chamber of Commerce 215 Columbia Street Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 447-7231 Contact: Douglas S. Legg, Manager, Business Development An organization of business leaders with the purpose of promoting realistic city, county and state environmental policy making in areas of business concerns. Seattle Shoreline Coalition (200 members) 4207 Bagley Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98103 (206) 632-6076 Contact: - Virginia Richmond Protection of the navigational and recreational uses of waters and shorelines. Sierra Club (6000 members) 1516Melrose Seattle, Washington 98122 (206) 621-1696 Contact: Jim Blomquist Strives to enhance and protect by all lawful means the natural resources and human environments of the United States and the Earth in general. Small Towns Institute (1200 members) P.O. Box 517 Ellensburg, Washington 98926 (509) 925-1830 Contact: Clayton Denman or Anne Smith Denman Promotion of social and natural environments of small communities as alternatives to cities and suburban developments and the preservation of the quality of life and sense of community unique to small towns. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (1500 members) Box 902 Vashon, Washington 98070 (206) 463-3612 Contact: Daniel Hinckley Volunteer high school and college students working on trail rehabilitation, staffing visitor centers, patrolling back country trails and working in wildlife, range resource and recreation management. Tilth (350 members) 13217 Mattson Rd. Arlington, Washington 98223 (206) 435-4648 Contact: Barbara Snyder People working for a biologically sound and socially equitable Pacific Northwest. Washington Citizens for Recycling (W.C.F.R.) (700 members) P.O. Box 2449 Seattle, Washington 98111 (206) 621-8212 Contact: Christine Chapman, Executive Director Working to increase recycling and reduce solid waste through political and educational means. Washington Environmental Council 11600 members) 80 S. Jackson, Suite 308 Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 623-1483 Contact: Janet Wainwright, Director Coalition of individuals and groups working for passage of good environmental legislation while ensuring that current laws are properly implemented and protected against the interests working to weaken or repeal them. ------- Washington Environmental Political Action Committee (500 contributors) 107 S. Main Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 623-1483 Contact: Allen Jones Vim Wright, WENPAC Chair 5608 N.E. 17th Seattle, Washington 98105 (206)5243042 Purpose is to evaluate, endorse, and organize grassroots campaign support for environmentally responsible candidates running for state and local office. Washington Native Plant Society (600 members) Department of Botany (AJ-10) University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 (206) 543-1976 or 543-1942 Contact: A. R. Kruckeberg Concerned with the preservation, conservation, and study of the native plants of Washington and the education of the public to the value of native flora and its habitat. Washington Natural Heritage Program 3111 Seminar Building, SE-3109 The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington 98505 (206) 753-2449 Contact: Mark Sheehan, Program Coordinator Purpose is to identify and conserve outstanding natural areas, and to collect and store data on special species and natural communities for resource management and environmental assessment. Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (750-800 members) 4534/2 University Way N.E. Seattle, Washington 98105 (206)632-9246 Contact: David Foecke, Executive Director Organization of physicians, health professionals and concerned citizens dedicated to public and professional education of the medical consequences of nuclear war. Washington Washington Public Interest Research Group (WASH-PIRG) (15,000 members) 304 G HUB, FK-30 University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 (206) 543-0434 Contact: Andrew Cahn, Projects Coordinator Student-funded, student-run research and action organization dedicated to social change for a better society by directing student ideas and skills toward important social, environmental and community issues. Washington Roadside Council (157 members) Box 5217, University Station Seattle, Washington 98105 (206) 522-2334 Contact: Glen Hunt, President Controls and regulates outdoor advertising; assists in transportation planning particularly as it relates to ecology and highway construction; opposes indiscriminant use of herbicides along highways. Washington Sea Grant College Program University of Washington 3716 Brooklyn Ave. N.E. Seattle, Washington 98105 (206)5436600 Contact: William R. Davis Purpose: To accelerate the national development of marine resources, including their conservation, proper management, and maximum social and economic utilization through an integrated program of education, research and advisory service. Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs (11,000 members) 2336 15th Ave. S. Seattle, Washington 98144 (206)491-3258 Contact: Mrs. Carl Klingberg, Environmental Awareness Chairman Purpose: To further the interests of conservation, civic beauty and roadside aesthetics. Washington Wilderness Coalition (850 individual members, 25 organizations) P.O. Box 5691 Seattle, Washington 98105 (206) 633-1992 Educational organization providing information and assistance to individuals and organizations involved with the wilderness, wild river, wildlife and management concerns on Washington's public lands. ------- Washington Western Speleological Survey (membership varies, by invitation) 13402 NE Clark Road Vancouver, Washington 98665 (206) 573-1782 Contact: Charles V. Larson, Director Concerns are the systematic exploration, study, and preservation of caves and related features in the western United States and elsewhere. Western Washington Toxics Coalition (WWTC) (200 members) 4512 University Way N.E. Seattle, Washington 96105 (206) 633-1666 Contact: Pam Crocker-Davis or Christine Luboff Coalition of groups and individuals concerned about the increasing overuse and misuse of toxic substances; acts as a citizen's clearinghouse for scientific, regulatory, and technical information. The Wilderness Society (62,000 members nationwide) 14244th Ave., Suite 622 Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 624-6430 Contact: Jean Durning, Northwest Representative Dedicated to the preservation of wilderness and wise management of all public lands Whitman College Environmental Action Coalition (15 members) Whitman College Student Activities Office Walla, Walla, Washington 99362 (509)527-5367 Contact: Susan Drumheller/Krista Gollmick A student group working to increase student involvement in environmental issues. ------- Directory Listing Information Please use this self-mailing page to advise us of new organizations or of changes which should be made in organizational listings already contained in this Environmental Organizations Directory. 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