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African Wildlife Foundation Alaska Conservation Fund American Farmland Trust American Forests American Rivers Appalachia Ohio Alliance (new in 2006) Audubon Ohio Beyond Pesticides/NCAMP Black Swamp Bird Observatory Buckeye Trail Association Center for Health, Environment and Justice Clean Fuels Ohio (new in 2006) Clean Water Fund Cleveland Museum of Natural History (new in 2005) The Conservation Fund Conservation International Defenders of Wildlife Earth Action Partnership Earth Day Coalition Earth Day Network Ely Chapman Education Foundation Environmental and Energy Study Institute Environmental Defense Environmental Education Council of Ohio Environmental Law Institute Friends of Magee Marsh (new in 2006) Friends of the Earth Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) Great Lakes United, Inc. Green Energy Ohio INFORM, Inc. Izaak Walton League of America, Ohio Division Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Land Trust Alliance Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors National Parks Conservation Association National Wildlife Federation National Resources Defense Council Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Nature Conservancy, The Ocean Conservancy, The Ohio & Erie Canal Corridor Coalition Ohio Bird Sanctuary Ohio Environmental Council Ohio League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (new in 2005) Ohio River Foundation (new in 2005) Ohio to Erie Trail Fund Ohio Wildlife Center Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association The Peregrine Fund Pesticide Action Network Rails to Trails Conservancy, Midwest Field Office Rainforest Alliance Rivers Unlimited Rocky Mountain Institute Rural Action Scenic America Sierra Club Foundation, The Student Conservation Association Surfrider Foundation The Wilds Three Valley Conservation Trust The Trust for Public Land U.S. PIRG Education Fund Union of Concerned Scientists The Wilderness Society Wildlife Conservation Society Wildlife Haven World Wildlife Fund

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Beneficiary Organizations Detailed

African Wildlife Foundation
Foremost authority on African wildlife dedicated to protecting elephants, mountain gorillas, and other endangered species through innovative, practical programs developed with the people of Africa. 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 120, Washington, DC 20036; (888) 4-WILDLIFE; www.awf.org

Alaska Conservation Foundation
Working to protect the integrity of Alaska’s ecosystems and to promote sustainable livelihoods among Alaska’s communities and peoples.  441 W 5^th Ave, Suite 402, Anchorage AK 99501; (907) 276-1917; www.akcf.org 

American Farmland Trust
Stopping the loss of America's farmland to sprawling development. Working with communities on smarter growth that includes local family farms. Advocating environmental healthy farming practices. 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036; (800) 431-1499; www.farmland.org  [Back to Top]

American Forests
Funds private and public land reforestation projects; provides satellite imagery of tree loss to cites; educates the public on the value of trees and forests. 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006; (800) 368-5748; www.americanforests.org

American Rivers
Working to protect and restore America's rivers and foster a river stewardship ethic; ensuring safe drinking water, recreational opportunities, and preserving fish and wildlife habitat. 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC 20005; (877) 4-RIVERS; www.americanrivers.org  [Back to Top]

Appalachia Ohio Alliance
Dedicated to protecting natural areas and open spaces in southeastern Ohio by holding conservation easements, thereby preserving Appalachia Ohio's scenic beauty and farmlands in perpetuity.  PO Box 1151, Logan, OH 43138; (740) 938-2487; www.hockinghillslandtrust.org

Audubon Ohio
Engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in conservation experiences to protect birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them.   692 N High St., Suite 208, Columbus OH 43215; (614) 224-3303; www.audubon.org\chapter\oh 

Beyond Pesticides/NCAMP
Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools, food, and water through a practical information clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemical pest control. 701 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003; (202) 543-5450; www.beyondpesticides.org  [Back to Top]

Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Provides educational programs for Ohio’s youth and adults to study water, soil and land resources including awareness of potential pollution problems to Ohio’s communities.   106 W Water St, Oak Harbor OH 43449; (419) 898-4070; www.bsbobird.org

Buckeye Trail Association
Devoted to the construction, maintenance and use of a state-wide recreational trail system that follows canal towpaths, rivers, lake shores and rural byways within Ohio.  66 Wilshire Dr, Hebron OH 43025; (740) 928-2991; www.buckeyetrail.org   [Back to Top]

Center for Health, Environment and Justice
Empowers families protecting their children, and communities protecting public health, from toxic chemicals in drinking water, air, food. Assists with information, community organizing and coalition building. 150 S. Washington Street, Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22046; (703) 237-2249; www.chej.org  [Back to Top]

Clean Fuels Ohio
Improving our air quality and health, strengthening our economy by reducing our dependence on imported petroleum for transportation. 930 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212; (614) 292-5443; www.cleanfuelsohio.org

Clean Water Fund
Joins citizens, business and government for sensible solutions to ensure safe drinking water, pollution prevention and resource conservation.  4455 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite A300, Washington DC 20008; (202) 895-0432; www.cleanwaterfund.org      [Back to Top]  

Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Engaging, educating and enriching people with a recognition of nature and the need for conservation and preservation of natural diversity in a rapidly changing world.  1 Wade Oval, Cleveland OH 44106-1767; (216) 231-4600; www.cmnh.org 

Conservation Fund, The
Preserving America's outdoor heritage -- over 2.3 million acres protected since 1985! Wetlands, wildlife, habitat, greenways, open space. Efficient! 95% of funds go directly to mission. 1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120, Arlington, VA 22209-2156; (703) 525-6300; www.conservationfund.org

Conservation International
Works to conserve Earth's living heritage, our global biodiversity, and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature. 1919 M Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; (800) 406-2306; www.conservation.org  [Back to Top]

Defenders of Wildlife
Working effectively since 1947 to save America's precious wildlife and threatened habitat for future generations through innovation, education, citizen action, litigation, scientific research and advocacy. 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 682-9400; www.defenders.org

Earth Action Partnership
Develops community partnerships to protect urban environment by planting trees along rivers and providing education about watershed health to protect against habitat destruction of waterways.  434 W Fifth St, Zoar OH 44697; (330) 454-3111; www.earthactionpartnership.org  [Back to Top]

Earth Day Coalition
Protecting Ohio's environment, quality of life and public health through pollution prevention, student leadership, cleaner transportation, sustainable development, and EARTHFest, Ohio's largest environmental education event.  3606 Bridge Ave., Cleveland OH 44145; (216) 281-6468; www.earthdaycoalition.org

Earth Day Network
Raises environmental awareness and mobilizes individuals, businesses, and governments internationally in annual campaigns promoting a healthy environment and a just, sustainable world. 811 First Avenue, Suite 454, Seattle, WA 98104; (206) 876-2000; www.earthday.org  [Back to Top]

Ely Chapman Education Foundation
Provides students with “hands-on” environmental learning to explore the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers and gain a new perspective about Ohio’s river habitats.  403 Scammel St, Marietta OH 45750; (740) 376-9533; www.marietta.edu/~ecef  [Back to Top]  

Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Develops and promotes innovative policies on climate change, clean air, transportation, renewable energy/energy efficiency technologies, and sprawl. Promotes policymaker action through education, advocacy, and coalition-building. 122 C Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 628-1400; www.eesi.org

Environmental Defense
Environmental Defense creates lasting and efficient solutions to complex environmental challenges. Our areas of concentration are preserving biodiversity, stabilizing climate, protecting health and safeguarding oceans. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; (800) 684-3322; www.environmentaldefense.org  [Back to Top]

Environmental Education Council of Ohio
Working as a professional organization for all who seek to promote quality education with adults and children for a healthy and sustainable environment.  922 Madison Ave, Lancaster OH 43130; (740) 653-2649; www.eeco-online.org

Environmental Law Institute
Environmental law that works for you: community-based education + research on national problems = solutions to protect people and nature. Independent and non-partisan. 1616 P Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 939-3800; www.eli.org  [Back to Top]

Friends of Magee Marsh
Dedicated to preserving the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and the Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center along Lake Erie in northwest Ohio.  13229 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449; (419) 898-0960; www.friendsofmageemarsh.org

Friends of the Earth
Focuses on the root causes of environmental degradation by exposing wasteful spending and tax subsidies for corporate polluters, and empowers citizens to take action. 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 783-7400; www.foe.org

Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW)
Working to implement a watershed action plan, involving all affected parties to decrease pollution and increase the recreational value of the river.  3528 N High St, Suite F, Columbus OH 43214-4090; (614) 267-3386; www.olentangywatershed.org   [Back to Top]  

Great Lakes United
Working to protect the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence River ecosystem through coordinating the efforts of organizations and individuals through a bi-national coalition. 1300 Elmwood Ave, Cassity Hall, Buffalo NY 14222; (716) 886-0142; www.glu.org

Green Energy Ohio
Promotes environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices as Ohio’s renewable energy clearinghouse through educational workshops, publications, tours, speaker series and building public support. 7870 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus OH 43235; (866) GREENOH; www.greenenergyohio.org  [Back to Top

INFORM
Identifies and promotes innovative business practices, throughout the U.S. and abroad, that safeguard public health and prevent damage to natural resources.  120 Wall St, 16^th Fl, New York, NY 10005; (212) 361-2400; www.informinc.org

Izaak Walton League of America, Ohio Division
Sportsman and outdoor enthusiasts working to conserve, maintain, protect, and restore the soil, forest, water, air, and  other natural resources of Ohio. 900 Morman Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013; (513) 868-3179; www.iwla.org 

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Connecting people and nature through environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation, planetarium programs, and gardens to involve individuals of all ages to care for the Earth.  28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140; (440) 871-2900; www.lensc.org  [Back to Top]

Land Trust Alliance
Helps conservationists and land trusts preserve greenspaces and natural areas in communities nationwide by providing essential leadership, training, networking opportunities, information resources, and policy advocacy. 1331 H Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005-4711; (202) 638-4725; www.lta.org

Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors
Provides outdoor environmental education to students from all over Ohio. The curriculum provides an understanding of the natural environment through cooperative learning.   5370 Bunker Hill Rd, Butler OH 44822; (419) 938-6671; www.mohicanoutdoorschool.org 

National Parks Conservation Association
Preserves National Parks from Grand Canyon to Gettysburg; protects endangered wildlife and cultural sites; promotes new parks; defends against pollution, inappropriate development and overcrowding. 1300 19th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036; (800) NAT-PARK; www.npca.org  

National Wildlife Federation
Protects species including wolves, Florida panthers, grizzly bears, and bald eagles; protects and restores habitat for people and wildlife; educates youth through classroom/outdoor education. 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190; (800) 332-4949; www.nwf.org  [Back to Top]

National Resources Defense Council
NRDC saved Baja's whales, Canada's Spirit Bears, California's sequoias. Defends embattled wildlife, wilderness, coasts, rivers, and clean air across America and around the globe. 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011; (212) 727-2700; www.nrdc.org

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Seeks to instill appreciation and understanding of the environment through conservation and educational programs and events for all.  2600 South Park Blvd, Shaker Heights OH 44120; (216) 321-5933; www.shakerlakes.org  [Back to Top]

Nature Conservancy, The
Works with communities, businesses and citizens to protect and preserve our natural heritage including rainforests, prairies, wetlands, mountains and beaches.  6375 Riverside Dr, Columbus OH 43017; (614) 717-2770; www.tnc.org

Ocean Conservancy, The
Protects marine wildlife. Promotes marine sanctuaries. Conserves fisheries. Prevents ocean pollution. Achieves goals through volunteer networks, public education and science-based advocacy.  2029 K St NW, Washington DC; (202) 429-5609; www.oceanconservancy.org

Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
Preserves and interprets the natural, historical and recreational resources of the Ohio & Erie Canal, including historic buildings and the Towpath Trail for future generations. 520 S Main St, Suite 5241F, Akron OH 44311; (330) 434-5657; www.ohioeriecanal.org  [Back to Top]

Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Environmental education center that offers opportunities to interact with nature through bird programs, events and walk-through aviaries to promote respect for Ohio’s natural history.  1421 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH 44813; (419) 884-4295; www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com    [Back to Top]

Ohio Environmental Council
Works statewide to provide a voice for Ohio’s environmental community to improve air and water quality, conserving natural resources and promoting healthy communities.  1207 Grandview Ave, Suite 201, Columbus OH 43215; (614) 487-7506; www.theoec.org

Ohio League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Provides a voice for Ohio's conservation minded citizens to increase public awareness of conservation issues and to strengthen the effectiveness of Ohio's environmental organizations.  1200 W Fifth Ave, Suite 101, Columbus OH 43212; (614) 481-0512; www.ohiolcv.org

Ohio River Foundation
Protecting and restoring the water and ecology of the Ohio River and its tributaries for the health and enjoyment of present and future generations.  4480 Classic Dr, Cincinnati OH 45241; (513) 460-3365; www.ohioriverfdn.org

Ohio to Erie Trail Fund
Building a recreational greenway trail from Cincinnati to Cleveland using railroad and canal lands.  The fund buys land, and assists local governments in constructing Trail.  PO Box 21246, Columbus OH 43221; (614) 451-8776; www.ohiotoerietrail.org  [Back to Top]

Ohio Wildlife Center
Promotes appreciation of Ohio’s native wildlife at a wildlife hospital using volunteers to assist in education programs and rehabilitation services.  6131 Cook Rd, Powell, OH 43065; (614) 734-9453; www.ohiowildlifecenter.org

Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
Provides training and information to wildlife rehabilitators and educators to improve quality of care of injured and orphaned wildlife, and assist and educate the public.  1075 Route 343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387; (937) 767-7648; www.owra.org  [Back to Top]  

Peregrine Fund, The
Saves eagles, condors, falcons and other endangered birds through research, breeding and conservation programs. Helps preserve rainforests. Educates children and adults about nature and science. 566 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709; (208) 362-3716; www.peregrinefund.org

Pesticide Action Network
Works to eliminate poisonous pesticides. Links consumer, labor, health, environment and agriculture groups internationally to advance safer, ecologically sound pest control alternatives. 49 Powell Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94102; (415) 981-1771; www.panna.org  [Back to Top]

Rails to Trails Conservancy, Midwest Field Office
Converts thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats, and nature appreciation.  30 Liberty St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110; (614) 837-6782; www.railtrails.org

Rainforest Alliance
Conserves tropical forests and their resources through education, research and cooperative partnerships with businesses, governments and local peoples worldwide. 65 Bleecker Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10012; (888) MY-EARTH; www.rainforest-alliance.org

Rivers Unlimited
Supports the efforts of local river groups and communities in river restoration and protection to enhance public economic and social well being.  515 Wyoming Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215; (513) 761-4003; www.riversunlimited.org [Back to Top]

Rocky Mountain Institute
Delivers practical information that helps citizens, businesses, governments save energy and natural resources, prevent pollution, strengthen communities. Doing more with less, our solutions invigorate economies. 1739 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass, CO 81654-9199; (970) 927-3851; www.rmi.org

Rural Action
Provides watershed restoration; environmental education; sustainable economic development in agriculture, forestry and medicinal herb sectors; youth programs and grant making; community development and capacity building.  PO Box 157, Trimble, OH 45782; (740) 767-4938; www.ruralaction.org   [Back to Top]  

Scenic America
Protects natural beauty, fights billboard blight, saves America's special places. Our education and advocacy achieve results: thousands of miles of roads & hundreds of communities preserved. 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20003; (202) 543-6200; www.scenic.org

Sierra Club Foundation, The
Working to educate Ohioans about health and welfare concerns including clean air and water and the conservation of our natural heritage. 85 2^nd St., Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94105; (800) 216-2110; www.sierraclub.org   [Back to Top]  

Student Conservation Association, The
Young volunteers constructing trails for national parks, building bridges in national forests, restoring wildlife/salmon habitat, planting trees in urban parks & wilderness. Crews and internships. 689 River Road, PO Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603-0550; (603) 543-1700; www.sca-inc.org

Surfrider Foundation
Protects and preserves the world's oceans, waves and beaches through conservation, activism, research and education. Activities include: water quality monitoring, environmental education and grassroots activism. 122 S. El Camino Real #67, San Clemente, CA 92672; (800) 743-SURF; www.surfrider.org  [Back to Top]

The Trust for Public Land
The Trust for Public Land conserves land to guide growth, protect air and water, and ensure a high quality of life in communities nationwide. 116 New Montgomery, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105; (800) 714-LAND; www.tpl.org

The Wilds
Advances conservation through education and science  emphasizing the sustainability of wildlife.  Creating opportunities to explore the natural world.  Developing solutions for management of sustainable wildlife. 14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732; (740) 638-2288; www.thewilds.org  [Back to Top]

Three Valley Conservation Trust
Working with landowners and agencies to voluntarily conserve streams, farmland, greenspace and cultural heritage in Butler, Preble, Drake and western Montgomery Counties. PO Box 234, Oxford, OH 45056; (513) 524-2150; www.3vct.org

U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Protects public health and the environment. We organize citizens against threats to clean air and water; to prevent global warming and preserve natural resources. 218 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003; (202) 546-9707; www.uspirg.org/uspirgeducationfund.htm  [Back to Top]

Union of Concerned Scientists
Scientists and citizens working together to reduce air pollution, prevent global warming, protect endangered species, reduce nuclear arsenals, and ensure safety of our food system. 2 Brattle Square, PO Box 9105, Cambridge, MA 02238-9105; (800) 666-8276; www.ucsusa.org

Wilderness Society, The
Played a significant role in protecting America's wild lands from development, ensuring future generations will enjoy the unspoiled resources of those special places. 1615 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; (800) THE-WILD; www.wilderness.org  [Back to Top]

Wildlife Conservation Society
Saves endangered species and threatened ecosystems in 55 countries; teaches ecology and inspires care for wildlife through the Bronx Zoo and national science education programs. 185th Street and Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460-1099; (718) 220-5090; www.wcs.org

Wildlife Haven
Caring for orphaned and injured wildlife and fostering appreciation in natural resource through educational programs for children and adults at an environmental and rehabilitation center.  3659 State Route 598, Crestline, OH 44827; (419) 638-3228; www.wildlifehaven.org [Back to Top]  

World Wildlife Fund
Protects endangered wildlife and their threatened habitats by providing emergency assistance and long-term support to parks, nature reserves, and anti-poaching activities on five continents. 1250 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037; (202) 293-4800; www.worldwildlife.org  [Back to Top]