Eco-Activism Groups
By Seaswept
The Sierra Club
The Sierra Club's grassroots advocacy has made it America's most influential
environmental organization. Founded in 1892, they are now more than 700,000
members strong.
Global Witness
Global Witness campaigns to achieve real change by challenging established thinking on
seemingly intractable global issues. They work to highlight the links between environmental
exploitation and human rights abuses, particularly where natural resources such as timber,
diamonds and oil are used to fund conflict.
American Oceans Campaign
The well-being and sustainability of the earth is dependent upon marine ecosystems.
American Oceans Campaign safeguards the vitality of our oceans and coastal waters.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and
plants in their natural communities. They focus their programs on what scientists
consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating
rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and
habitat alteration and destruction.
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is the leading independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent
direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and
to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
Natural Resources Defense Council
NRDC uses law, science, and the support of more than 500,000 members nationwide to
protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment
for all living things.
The Wilderness Society
Founded in 1935, The Wilderness Society works to protect America's wilderness and to
develop a nationwide network of wild lands through public education, scientific
analysis and advocacy.
World Wildlife Fund
World Wildlife Fund, the global conservation network known by its Panda logo,
is dedicated to preserving wildlife and wildlands through science, policy advocacy
and the Conservation Action Network.
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