Environment Nonprofits in New York

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF MEMBER WINERIES LOCATED IN THE SENECA LAKE AMERICAN VITICULTURE AREA WITHIN THE FINGER LAKES REGION OF NEW YORK STATE, THROUGH UNIQUE WINE EVENTS, PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS AND WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

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THE SOMERS LAND TRUST (SLT) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING OPEN SPACE IN THE TOWN OF SOMERS. SLT OWNS RHINOCEROS CREEK RESERVATION AND 85 WARREN STREET IN SOMERS, NY AND TOGETHER WITH THE WESTCHESTER LAND TRUST HOLDS A NUMBER OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGHOUT SOMERS. IN ADDITION, SLT PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR THE CITIZENS OF SOMERS AND THE SURROUNDING WESTCHESTER, AND PUTNAM COUNTY AREAS.

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TO RESEARCH IMPROVEMENTS TO AND SPREAD INFORMATION ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY EFFICIENT GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS WHILE SUPPORTING INTERESTED RENEWABLE ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS

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TO PROMOTE THE PROPER PLANTING, CARE,AND MAINTENANCE OF NEW YORK CITY STREET TREES THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.

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THE OBJECTIVE AND MISSION OF THE CLUB SHALL BE TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF GARDENING AND THE ART OF FLORAL AND PLAN DESIGN; TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL AND CIVIC ATTENTION TO HORTICULTURAL ARTS AND SCIENCES; TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY'S AESTHETIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, AND TO MAINTAIN AN ARBORETUM TO BENEFIT THOSE WHO SEEK NATURAL BEAUTY.

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FRIENDS OF + POOL IS WORKING TO PROVIDE FREE AND SAFE ACCESS TO NYC RIVERS FOR SWIMMING. IT ALSO EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES AFFECTING WATER QUALITY AND PROMOTES WATER STEWARDSHIP.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO WORK WITH THE FARMERS AND CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND LOCAL, AND STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS, AGENCIES, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE THE PUBLIC OBJECTIVES OF CONSERVING AND PROTECTING NEW YORK'S AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FOOD AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; ENCOURAGING THE ACTIVE USE AND IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESS OF FARMING; AND PROTECTING FORESTED LAND AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF NEW YORK'S AGRICULTURAL LAND BASE.

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TO CLEANSE AND PRESERVE LAKE AGAWAM IN SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK AND ITS SURROUNDING ECOSYSTEM FOR THE SAKE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CIVIC ENJOYMENT OF A SHARED NATURAL RESOURCE.

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TO PLANT AND CARE FOR TREES FOR THE PERPETUATION OF THE FOREST, WHILE FOCUSING ON ESTABLISHING A WILDLIFE HABITAT.

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PREPARATION OF EDUCATORS IN THE FIELD STUDIES RELEVANT TO CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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TO FOSTER, FACILITATE, AND SUPPORT AWARENESS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND FINANCIAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CLIMATE CHANGE.

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TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN OPEN SPACE PROPERTIES FOR PUBLIC USE IN THE BRONX, NY THROUGH WORKSHOPS, GARDENING PROGRAMS,EVENTS AND LAND ACQUISTION

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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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KINGSTON LAND TRUST, INC. (KLT) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 2010 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING AND PRESERVATION OF URBAN AND RURAL LANDS THAT INCLUDE HISTORIC SITES, WETLANDS, SCENIC AREAS, AND FORESTS IN THE CITY OF KINGSTON, TOWN OF ULSTER AND TOWN OF KINGSTON.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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PROMOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN SHOOTING SPORTS, CONSERVATION, HUNTING AND FISHING

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION OF MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS BASED ON GOVERNOR'S ISLAND WHOSE MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE ORGANIC WASTE MISDIRECTED INTO NEW YORK CITY'S LANDFILLS BY ENCOURAGING NEIGHBOR PARTICIPATION AND LEADERSHIP IN COMPOSTING.

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RESILIENT CITIES CATALYST IS A NONPROFIT THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 2019 BY MEMBERS OF THE 100 RESILIENT CITIES (100RC) LEADERSHIP TEAM. BUILDING ON THE PIONEERING LEGACY OF 100RC, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A COMMUNITY OF URBAN RESILIENCE ACTORS, RCC IS HELPING CITIES BUILD THE CAPACITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND, PRIORITIZE AND CONCRETELY ADDRESS THEIR RISKS AND CHRONIC STRESSES AS THEY PURSUE THEIR STRATEGIC GOALS OR RECOVER FROM A CRISIS.THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF COVID, CLIMATE SHOCKS, AND THE ONGOING AND EVER MORE URGENT NEED TO ADDRESS INEQUALITY HAVE MADE IT CLEAR THAT AN INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH IS ESSENTIAL TO BETTER UNDERSTANDING OUR RISKS AND TO LEVERAGING OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE THE GREATEST BENEFIT FOR OUR COMMUNITIES.THE SIGNIFICANT AND SUSTAINED ATTENTION ON THESE CHALLENGES GLOBALLY THROUGH COMMITMENTS MADE AT COP26, COVID RECOVERY FUNDING OR THE RECENT BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL GIVES US A GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES A