Environment Nonprofits in Illinois

MISSION:

COLLECT, STUDY, DISPLAY AND GROW TREES; TO ENCOURAGE THE PLANTING AND CONSERVATION OF TREES.

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WE CULTIVATE THE POWER OF PLANTS TO SUSTAIN AND ENRICH LIFE. THE CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OPERATES THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN ON LAND OWNED BY THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY.

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THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LANDS, TO PROMOTE A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE LAND WITHIN AND TO PROVIDE NATURALIST-LED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to ensure that communities have a clean and healthful environment that is free from air and water pollution, pesticides and other hazardous substances, damaging radiation and excessive levels of noise.

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TO PERPETUATE THE EXISTENCE AND APPRECIATION OF THE NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA OF ILLINOIS AND THE SUPPORTING HABITAT

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The goal of this organization is to protect the nations forests from insects, disease, fire, erosion, air pollution and other destructive forces.

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OPENLANDS PROTECTS THE NATURAL AND OPEN SPACES OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS AND THE SURROUNDING REGION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR AND WATER, PROTECT NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE, AND HELP BALANCE AND ENRICH OUR LIVES.

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WE WORK TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO CLEAN AND AFFORDABLE HEAT, POWER, AND WATER FOR EVERYONE.

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PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL AND POLICY ADVOCACY AND ECO-BUSINESS INNOVATION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND PROTECT OUR NATURAL HERITAGE.

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SAVING LIVING SPACE FOR LIVING THINGS THROUGH PROTECTION, RESTORATION, AND STEWARDSHIP OF LAND, CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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TO PRESERVE AND STEWARD LAND FOR THE LASTING WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE.

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TO CREATE AN ENDURING LEGACY OF NATURAL LAND IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOR PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS

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AT THE INITIATION AND DIRECTION OF OUR SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, REPRESENTATIVES OF WHICH CONSTITUTE OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION ADVANCES SCIENCE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MANAGING AND CONSERVING RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES BY:A) CONDUCTING REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MEETINGS;B) PREPARING AND WIDELY DISTRIBUTING SCHOLARLY REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS;C) DEVELOPING INTERDISCIPLINARY ANALSYSES OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR USE BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENTITIES;D) UTILIZE THE INTERNET AND OTHER DIGITAL MEANS TO COMMUNICATE WITH INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO CONFRONT GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES;E) CONDUCTING AWARDS PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BY INDIVIDUALS, PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A DELAWARE CHARITABLE TRUST OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, SECTIONS 509(A) (1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE.

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EVERGREEN CLIMATE INNOVATIONS IS A CLEAN TECH ACCELERATOR THAT FUELS INNOVATION TO CREATE A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT AND MORE PROSPEROUS FUTURE.

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PROTECTION OF PROPERTY FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES THROUGH EASEMENTS AND ACQUISITION

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THE RECOGNIZED RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF WATER QUALITY

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TO LOWER THE CONCENTRATION OF GREENHOUSE GASES IN THE ATMOSPHERE TO SLOW, AND EVEN REVERSE, THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.

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TO ENGAGE A GROWING AUDIENCE OF MEMBERS AND GUESTS--IN OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A WORLD-CLASS JAPANESE GARDEN THAT PROVIDES AN UPLIFTING AND INSPIRATIONAL OUTDOOR SETTING. LEVERAGES THE POWER OF NATURE AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD COMMUNITY. DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS FIRST-CLASS PROGRAMMING THAT CREATES ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FUNCTIONS AS AN EXPERIMENTAL CLASSROOM FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING.