- Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
Nonprofit research and educational organization that provides technical assistance and information on environmentally sound economic development strategies.
www.ilsr.org
- Cottonwood Foundation
- White Bear Lake
Foundation that gives grants to organizations that work to protect the environment, promote cultural diversity, empower people and encourage volunteerism.
www.cottonwoodfdn.org
- Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts (MAWD)
- Saint Paul
Represents 42 watershed districts in the state. Watershed districts are partners in water protection and management.
www.mnwatershed.org
- Birch Island Woods
- Minnetonka
Features news, maps, photos, and issues pertaining to this endangered natural sanctuary and historic farm.
www.birchislandwoods.org
- Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA)
- Crosslake
Working to improve the water quality of local lakes, as well as representing members's real estate zoning interests.
www.wapoa.org
- Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Sustainable Minnesota
- Saint Paul
Project for an energy-efficient economy; promotes sustainable energy policies and renewable energy.
www.me3.org
- Prairie Enthusiasts - West Central Wisconsin Chapter
- River Falls
Grassroots, volunteer based organization concerned with the inventory, promotion, restoration, and protection of natural prairies in West Central Wisconsin.
www.theprairieenthusiasts.org
- Minnesota Land Trust
- Minneapolis
Nonprofit organization protecting open space in Minnesota.
www.mnland.org
- Great River Greening
- Saint Paul
Nonprofit organization helping towns along the Mississippi River improve natural areas and wildlife habitat through the work of citizen volunteers.
www.greatrivergreening.org
- Energy Efficient Building Association, Inc
- Minneapolis
Nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficient building and environmentally sound development.
www.eeba.org
- 1000 Friends of Minnesota
- Saint Paul
Dedicated to sustainable growth patterns that conserve farmlands, forests and natural resources and promote healthy livable communities.
www.1000fom.org
- Kids for Saving Earth
- Plymouth
Provides action-oriented educational materials, posters, and information for environmentally concerned kids and adults.
www.kidsforsavingearth.org
- Friends of the Snake River
- Mora
Dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Minnesota's Snake River and watershed.
www.snakerivermn.org
- Mississippi River Parkway Commission
- Minneapolis
Multi-state organization which works collectively to preserve, promote, and enhance the scenic, historic, and recreational resources of the Mississippi River.
www.mississippi-river.com
- Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG)
- Minneapolis
Nonprofit group that advocates on issues of the environment, consumers and social and economic rights; funded and directed by college and university students statewide.
www.mpirg.org
- Pheasants Forever
- Saint Paul
Dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, public awareness, and education.
www.pheasantsforever.org
- Earth Protector
- Minneapolis
Fighting to protect the earth, people, and animals.
www.earthprotector.org
- Preserve Camp Coldwater Coalition
- Minneapolis
Information on the location, history, and future of Camp Coldwater and Coldwater Spring near Fort Snelling.
www.preservecampcoldwater.org
- Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
- Minneapolis
Working to protect and preserve the wilderness character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
www.friends-bwca.org
- Green Institute
- Minneapolis
Nonprofit economic development organization focused on sustainable enterprise in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis.
www.greeninstitute.org
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