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+E Magazine+
PO Box 5098
Westport, CT 06881
ph (203) 854-5559
fax (203) 866-0602
email ean@igc.org
     Clearinghouse on environmental information, purpose to inform and 
inspire individuals who have concerns about the environment and want to 
know what they can do to bring about improvements.

+Earth First!+
P.O. Box 5176
Missoula, MT 59806
ph (406) 728-8114
     Slogan: No compromise in defense of Mother Earth!  Direct action 
network.  Priorities: preserving old-growth forests through 
monkeywrenching (industrial sabatoge).

+Earth Island Institute+
300 Broadway, Suite 28
San Francisco, CA 94133
ph (415) 788-3666
fax (415) 788-7324
     Develops innovative projects for conservation, preservation and 
restoration of the environment.  Focuses on mammals and sea turtles.

+Earthwatch+
680 Mt. Auburn St.
PO Box 403
Watertown, MA 02272
ph (617) 926-8200
fax (617) 926-8532
     Sponsors efforts of scholars to preserve endangered habitats and 
promote international cooperation on the environment.  

+Ecological Society of America+
2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC 20036
ph (202) 833-8773
fax (202) 833-8775
     Promotes policies that protect the environment by making the 
expertise of professional scientists available to society and by 
providing ecological comments on topics of national and international 
importance.  Programs include the Ecological Info Network, a computerized 
database of 1500 members who can provide expert scientific info on 
environmental topics to Congress and other groups.

+Econet/Peacenet+
Institute for Global Communications
18 Deboom St
San Francisco, CA 94107
ph (415) 442-0220
     Worldwide communications network of environmental activists and 
organizations.  On EcoNet (an online service), you can monitor 
legislative news from the Sierra Club, press releases from Greenpeace, 
participate in Earth First! forums, and get access to over 150 
environmental bbs.  $15 sign-up fee and $10/month subscription fee.

+Educational Communications, Inc.+
PO Box 351419
Los Angeles, CA 90035-9119
ph and fax (310) 559-9160
     Dedicated to improving quality of life on the planet, focuses on all 
environmental issues.  Runs speakersU bureau, develops PSAs, radio and TV 
documentaries, various serial publications.

+Environmental Action, Inc.+
Debate Contact: Eric Berolzheimer
6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 600
Takoma Park, MD 20912
ph (301) 891-1100
fax (301) 891-2218
email eaf@igc.apc.org
     Supports grassroots action for strong state and federal 
environmental laws.  Founded by the originators of Earth Day.  Provides 
educational, legal, technical and organizing expertise on many issues 
including hazardous waste, pesticides and energy conservation.

+Environmental Defense Fund+
257 Park Ave, South
New York, NY 10010
ph (212) 505-2100
fax (212) 505-2375
     Develops multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, economists, and 
attorneys to develop solution to environmental problems such as energy, 
air quality, toxics, wildlife, climate and solid waste.

+Environmental and Energy Study Institute+
122 C Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001-2109
ph (202) 628-1400
fax (202) 628-1825
     Works to produce better informed Congressional debate on groundwater 
protection, climate change, energy, transportation and other issues.  
Seeks to generate credible, innovative policies for environmentally 
sustainable development.

+Environmental Health Watch+
4115 Bridge Ave, Suite 104
Cleveland, OH 44113
ph (216) 961-4646
fax (216) 961-7179
     Seeks to assist individuals, community and labor groups, 
environmental agencies and businesses to turn their convictions into 
action by providing them with the tools to develop a sound environment.  
Focus on local Ohio issues.

+Environmental Policy Center+
Debate Contact: Doug Frost, Director
ph (703) 968-4700
     Supplies government and industry with timely info, advice, and 
anlysis on existing  environmental regulation and policies and emerging 
environmental trends.

+Environmental Protection Agency+
Library
PM212, Room 3906M
401 M St SW
Washington, DC 20460
ph (202) 260-5921

+Environmental Working Group+
1718 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
ph (202) 667-6982
fax (202) 232-2592
email info@ewg.org
     Public policy think-tank focusing on environmental impacts of U.S. 
agricultural industry.  Also prepares objective and rigorous evaluations 
of the performance of EPA and its spending patterns.

+Friends of the Earth+
218 D St SE
Washington, DC 20003
ph (202) 544-2600
     Provides technical assistance to grassroots organizers and serves as 
the umbrella for the largest international network of autonomous 
environmental organizations.  Emphasis on military pollution.

+Humane Society of the U.S.+
2100 L St NW
Washington, DC 20037
ph (202) 452-1100
fax (202) 778-6132
     Works to prevent animal suffering through legislation, public 
relations, lobbying and issue-oriented campaigns.  

+Greenpeace USA+
1436 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
ph (202) 462-1177
     Nonviolent direct action, education and publicity.  Current 
priorities: ocean ecology, nuclear disarmament, hazardous waste dumping, 
ozone, tropical forests.  

+Institute of Ecosystem Studies+
New York Botanical Gardens
Box R
Millbrook NY 12545
ph (914) 677-5358
fax (914) 677-6455
email cacw@marist
     Research and education facility emphasizing investigation of the 
disturbance and recovery of northern temperate ecosystems.  Focus on 
secondary and undergraduate education.

+International Institute for Energy Conservation+
750 First St NW, Suite 940
Washington, DC 20002
ph (202) 842-3388
fax (202) 842-1565
email iiec@igc.org
     Seeks to promote sustainable development via energy efficiency and 
conservation, focusing on industrializing countries, especially those in 
Central and Eastern Europe.

+Izaak Walton League of America+
1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
ph (703) 528-1818
     Publishes four serials, distributes guide to citizen enforcement of 
the Clean Water Act.  

+League of Conservation Voters+
1707  L St NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20036
ph (202) 785-8683
     Leading electoral action arm of the environmental movement, 
publishes the *National Environmental Scorecard* every two years, ranking 
U.S. Congresspersons on their environmental voting records.
 
+National Audobon Society+
700 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
ph (212) 979-3000
     Maintains sanctuaries, education centers, and ecology camps.  
Emphasis on plant and animal habitat conservation, especially wetlands.

+National Association for Science, Technology, and Society+
Debate Contact #1: Robert Jaeger
Science Education Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Debate Contact #2: Grace Newby
ph (319) 335-1192
     Seeks to create a forum where all its members meet as equals to 
discuss, debate, and share concern regarding societyUs handling of 
science and technology.

+National Toxics Campaign Fund+
1168 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02134
ph (617) 232-0327
     Co-ordinates national network of activist organizations fighting 
toxic wastes, incineration projects, pesticides, and ozone layer destruction.

+National Wildlife Federation+
1412 16th St NW
Washington, DC 200036
ph (202) 797-6800
     1 million members, $90 million budget; largest of the conservation 
organizations.  Priorities: global environmental quality, no net-loss 
wetlands policy, sea turtles, forest ecosystems, biodiversity, 
environmental justice.

+Natural Resources Defense Council+
40 W. 20th St
New York, NY 10011
ph (212) 727-2700
     Often called the shadow EPA.  Turned away from litigation, recent 
focus is on lobbying.  Focus on population, big five (CAA, CWA, RCRCA, 
CERCLA, NEPA).

+Pacific Whale Foundation+
101 North Kihei Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
ph (808) 879-8860
fax (808) 879-2615
     Aims to educate the public, from a scientific perspective, about 
marine animals and the ocean environment.  Lecture series, beach 
cleanups, whale count, adopt-a-whale, reef walk, ocean van programs.

+Pennsylvania Environmental Council+
1211 Chestnut St, Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA 19107
ph (215) 563-0250
fax (215) 563-0528
     Public policy education and research, state focus.

+Progressive Projects+
1000 16th St NW, Suite 810
Washington, DC 20036
ph (202) 296-9685
fax (202) 785-3942
     Helps grassroots organizers develop political strategy for 
progressive projects.

+Public CitizenUs Critical Mass Energy Project+
215 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003
ph (202) 546-4996
fax (202) 547-7392
     Founded by Ralph Nader in 1974 to oppose nuclear power.  Research, 
Congressional lobbying, monitoring government agencies on nuclear power 
issues, renewable energy and conservation.

+Renew America+
1400 16th St NW, Suite 710
Washington, DC 20036
ph (202) 232-2252
fax (202) 232-2617
     Researches six different environmental areas each year and ranks the 
50 states on their responses to them.  Awards program for organizations 
implementing programs to protect the environment.

+Resource Renewal Institute+
Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A
San Francisco, CA 94123
ph (415) 928- 3774
fax (415) 928-6529
     Holds nterational workshops, develops integrated environmental 
recovery strategies (Green Plans).  Focus on water.

+Resources for the Future+
1616 P St NW
Washington, DC 20036
ph (202) 328-5067
fax (202) 939-3460
     Creates, refines and disseminates knowledge about the environment, 
supports external research with grants.  Houses Center for Risk 
Management, which carries out research, policy analysis and education on 
risk management.  Big organization; 100 full-time staff.

+Rural Action+
Debate contact: Carol Kerr, Executive Director
Trimble, OH
ph (614) 767-4938
fax (614) 767-4957
     Focuses on environmental justice, aiming to build a sustainable 
culture in the Appalachian Ohio area.

+Sea Turtle Restoration Project+
300 Broadway, Suite 28
San Francisco, CA 94133-3312
ph (415) 788-3666
fax (415) 788-7324
email earthisland@igc.org
     Lobbies for international implementation of excluder devices, 
conducts sea turtle expeditions, promotes conservation.

+Sierra Club+
730 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
ph (415) 776-2211
     580,000 members and $40 million budget.  Recent priority issues: 
ANWR, old-growth forests in Washington, Oregon and California, expansion 
of wilderness areas in BLM jurisdictions, reauthorization  of the 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, global warming, family planning, 
Clean Air Act, federal and state biodiversity, state municipal waste.  
Legislative bulletins available 24 hours at (202) 547-5550.

+Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund+
180 Montgomery St, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94104
ph (415) 627-6700
     Represents over 175 environmental organizations in litigation, 
without charge.  

+Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute+
Debtate Contact: Carolyn Hanna
Northland College
1411 Ellis Ave
Ashland, WI 64806
ph (715) 682-1223
fax (715) 682-1218
email channa@wheeler.northland.edu
     Research institute focusing on Lake Superior region.  Quarterly 
newsletter.

+Sustainable Biosphere Initiative+
2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC 20036
ph (202) 833-8748
     Sponsored by Ecological Society of America, with multiple federal 
agency funding.  Offers exciting new opportunities to work with federal 
agencies, academia and decision-makers at all levels in the development 
of defensible strategies for managing global natural resources.

+Student Environmental Action Coalition+
P.O. Box 1168
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1168
(919) 967-4600
     Founded in 1988, 3,000 members, 1,000 chapters.  They held their 
highly successful national convention last year during the UNC-Chapel 
Hill debate tourney, just across campus.  First national student 
environmental organization.  Largest student group since SDS in the 
1960s.  
  
+Union of Concerned Scientists+
26 Church St
Cambridge, MA 02238
ph (617) 547-5552
fax (617) 864-9405
     Dedicated to advancing responsible public policies in areas where 
technology plays a critical role.  Focuses on environnment and national 
security.

+Water Environment Federation+
601 Wythe St
Alexandria, VA 22304
ph (703) 684-2400
fax (703) 684-2492
url http://www.wef.org
     Research and publications designed to protect water quality 
worldwide.  Staff of 105.

+The Wilderness Society+
900 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20006
ph (202) 833-2300
     Big staff (128) devoted to legislative and administrative advocacy.  
Good at economic and ecological research and analysis.  Key force behind 
passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964, which preserved 9 million acres of 
federal land.

+World Wildlife Fund+
1250 24th St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293-4800
     Focuses on protection of biodiversity, especially Pandas, tropical 
forests, primates, endangered and migratory species, and marine 
ecosystems.  Also studies environmental dispute resolution.

*Bibliographic Note*
Information from the above directory was derived from *The New Careers 
Directory,* (Washington, DC: Student Pugwash, 1993), Randy Shaw, *The 
ActivistUs Handbook,* (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1996), 
and personal research by Gordon Mitchell.
Archive created by Jonathan Stanton (jonathan@cs.jhu.edu)
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