Founded in 1936, The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation and education organization. Their mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world. In order to achieve this, the Federation works to inspire the next generation of conservationists and mobilize a diverse conservation army to broaden the stewardship ethic and conservation action necessary to save thousands of at-risk species in our time.

Made up of hunters, anglers, hikers, birders, wildlife watchers, boaters, climbers, campers, cyclists, gardeners, farmers, forest stewards, and other outdoor enthusiasts, their efforts have saved wetlands, safeguarded and created wilderness areas, and protected wildlife whose habitats are disappearing across the nation, from bison to meadowlarks, grizzly bears, and sea turtles.

To find out more about National Wildlife Federation and their accomplishments, click here. https://www.nwf.org/

Climate Solution’s mission is to accelerate clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Their vision is a thriving, equitable Northwest, powered by clean energy, inspiring the transition to sustainable prosperity across the nation and beyond.

For 20 years, Climate Solutions has built coalitions with cities and rural communities, business and labor partners, environmental and social justice advocates, to drive innovative solutions to the climate challenge. Climate Solutions is now leading the effort for the Pacific Northwest to pursue a rapid transition to 100% clean energy, and thus to provide powerful examples for the rest of the country.

To find out more about Climate Solutions and their accomplishments, click here. https://www.climatesolutions.org/

Freshwater Future Canada works to ensure the healthy future of our waters in the Great Lakes region. As the only watershed-wide organization dedicated solely to supporting the needs of community-based groups and actions working to protect and restore Great Lakes land and water resources, they are able to help protect and restore the Great Lakes like no other organization. Freshwater Future provides grants, shares information, offers training, as well as planning and strategy consulting assistance. They also encourage participation in protecting and restoring local rivers, lakes and wetlands.

For over 20 years, Freshwater Future has provided funding, professional development, and a rich network of support to citizens’ groups in communities across the Great Lakes region. Freshwater Future has provided over $4,000,000 in funding through more than 1,100 grants for work in both the United States and Canada to protect the health of our waters.

To find out more about Freshwater Future and their accomplishments, click here. freshwaterfuturecanada.ca and freshwaterfuture.org

For over 60 years, the Student Conservation Association’s mission has been to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.

Every day SCA unites young people with hands-on environmental challenges. Every day they create future stewards of land, healthier environments, and ultimately a better world. In 2018 alone, members volunteered 1.5 million hours of conservation service to more than 500 sites of public lands.

Student Conservation Association volunteers have served in all 50 states including the top 35 most visited National Park sites and America’s top 12 leading cities.

To find out more about the Student Conservation Association, click here. https://www.thesca.org/

Trees clean our air and water, preserve our soil, provide homes for wildlife, cool our cities and towns, slow climate change and offer the chance to rejuvenate. Forest Recovery Canada’s tree planting initiatives ensure the future health of our forests. From tree seed forecasting and collection, planting and ongoing maintenance, they ensure newly planted trees grow into healthy forests.

Forest Recovery Canada (FRC) supports the future of our forests through tree planting, increasing forest cover and adding connectivity between forested areas. Through partnerships with local planting organizations, municipalities, First Nations, ENGO partners and corporate sponsors, they work to minimize the devastating effects of climate change, by laying the groundwork for a national tree planting strategy.

To find out more about Forest Recovery Canada and their accomplishments, click here. https://www.frc-rfc.ca/