Environment Nonprofits in New York

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.

MISSION:

TO AID IN THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL AND SCENIC LAND RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AND MONITORS LAND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, INCLUDING PARKS & TRAILS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES TO LANDOWNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ON LAND PRESERVATION AND MANAGEMENT.

MISSION:

TO EFFECT POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF NEW YORK CITYS YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT LAND WITH SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION VALUES FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

BUFFALO NIAGARA WATERKEEPER PROTECTS AND RESTORES OUR WATER AND SURROUNDING ECOSYSTEMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE PROTECT CLEAN WATER. WE RESTORE THE HEALTH OF ECOSYSTEMS. WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO WATER. WE INSPIRE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

MISSION:

OSI AND ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST, PROTECTS LAND.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

GENESEE LAND TRUST PRESERVES AND PROTECTS NATURAL LANDS AND WATERWAYS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT POLICIES THAT WILL BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY AT THE SCALE CLIMATE SCIENCE DEMANDS, CREATE GOOD UNION JOBS, AND CREATE MORE EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION US PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SECURE THEIR RIGHTS TO THEIR TRADITIONAL LANDS AND PROTECT THEIR FORESTS AND LIVELIHOODS. WE ARE TACKLING THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT CHALLENGES: BIODIVERSITY LOSS, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK (THE HORT) IS TO SUSTAIN THE VITAL CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLANTS. OUR SOCIEL SERVICE AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS EDUCATE AND INSPIRE, GROWING A BROAD COMMUNITY THAT VALUES HORTICULTURE FOR THE MANY BENEFITS IT BRINGS TO OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND OUR LIVES. THE HORT HAS FOUR CORE PROGRAM AREAS: PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, HORTICULTURAL THERAPY, AND URBAN GREENING. THE HORT WORKS CITYWIDE AND MAINTAINS TWO LOCATIONS: EDUCATIONAL GREENHOUSE AT DENNY FARRELL RIVERBANK STATE PARK, AND MIDTOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES & LIBRARY AT 148 WEST 37TH STREET, 13TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10018.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

MISSION:

THE MOHAWK HUDSON LAND CONSERVANCY ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MOHAWK AND HUDSON RIVER VALLEYS THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF LANDSCAPES.

MISSION:

TO DESIGN AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT FOSTERS SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY IN DIVERSE URBAN ENVIRONMENTS. WE EMPOWER LEARNING THAT CHANGES THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RESILIENCE BY ENGAGING AND EDUCATING A DIVERSE SET OF STAKEHOLDERS AND BENEFICIARIES. OUR PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES EXPLORE NEW WAYS OF LIVING AND WORKING THAT ARE MORE ADAPTIVE TO A CHANGING WORLD.

MISSION:

THE COALITION FOR RAINFOREST NATIONS SEEKS TO UNDERPIN LASTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT WITH STRENGTHENED TECHNICAL CAPACITY AND INTERNATIONAL MARKET REFORM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE FOREST STEWARDSHIP, BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION AND GLOBAL CLIMATE STABILITY.

MISSION:

THE ASHOKAN FOUNDATION,INC.SUPPORTS THE ASHOKAN CENTER INC.,(A RELATED ORGANIZATION), WHICH REPRESENTS PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP A NEW VISION FOR THE FUTURE COMBINING NATURE, HISTORY, AND THE ARTS.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE CONSERVANCY IS TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE RIVERSIDE PARK

MISSION:

TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY DIVERTING MATERIALS FROM LANDFILL, CONSERVING ENERGY AND PROMOTING AND INSTALLING RENEWABLE ENERGY.

MISSION:

PROTECT WILD LANDS AND WATERS OF NY THROUGH CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION.