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The Connecticut Zoological Society is responsible for the operations of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Connecticut, founded in 1922. The CZS exhibits rare and endangered species primarily from North and South America. Education of the visiting public in the areas of environmental and conservation science and issues is our primary goal. The CZS supports conservation efforts in Connecticut and throughout the world.

ECC provides DC youth with the opportunity to reclaim two of the country's most threatened resources- the environment and themselves. Our mission is to restore the environment with the strong arms and minds of ECC members; to educate and train Corps members; inspire them, and open doors to future employment; and to empower communities by improving economic opportunity and inspiring pride of place.

The Mystic River Watershed is a living system full of fish and wildlife—including one of the largest river herring migration in the Commonwealth. The watershed includes thousands of acres of open space and parks along the river that offer countless recreational opportunities. The Mystic River Watershed Association uses science, advocacy, and education to ensure a vibrant, healthy, and resilient environment.

NCS' mission is to educate senior decision-makers in business, government and civil society about the principles of sustainability. NCS shows how to restore and further enhance the natural and human capital while increasing prosperity and quality of life. In partnership with leading thinkers and groups, NCS creates innovative, practical tools and implementation strategies for companies, communities and countries.

Our Mission: The Branch Foundation aims to work alongside marginalized communities in South-East Asia to support sustainable community development through education, capacity building and renewable energy solutions. Our Vision: Cohesive South-East Asian communities empowered to be self-reliant and able to participate in opportunities available in the wider community around them.

We are the voice for the Connecticut River watershed, from source to sea. We collaborate with partners across four states to protect and advocate for your rivers and educate and engage communities. We bring people together to prevent pollution, improve habitat, and promote enjoyment of your river and its tributary streams. Healthy rivers support healthy economies.

The mission of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust is to acquire, restore and preserve ALL of the mesa, lowlands, and wetlands of the Bolsa Chica, and to educate the public about this natural treasure. The Bolsa Chica Land Trust was formed in 1992 by a small group of Californians who believed that one of the last standing wetland ecosystems in Southern California was worth preserving for future generations.

Founded in 1996, the Reef Check Foundation exists to help preserve the oceans and reefs which are critical to our survival, yet are being destroyed. With headquarters in Los Angeles and volunteer teams in more than 90 countries and territories, Reef Check works to protect tropical coral reefs and California rocky reefs through education, research and conservation.

The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) uses the power of the sun to fight poverty and climate change. Energy access is at the root of some of our biggest global inequities—from education to food security to public health. SELF works with communities around the world to establish solar projects, with a focus on environmental justice, community ownership, and scalable outcomes.

The Yellowstone Park Foundation works in cooperation with the National Park Service to fund projects and programs that protect, preserve, and enhance the natural and cultural resources and the visitor experience of Yellowstone National Park. YPF's Tomorrow’s Stewards Funding Initiative supports projects to enhance the park’s youth education programs and to promote the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of Yellowstone among the next generation.

Since 1959, Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) has focused on one thing clean water. We engage citizens and decision makers in the protection of our watershed and beyond through science, education, land preservation, and advocacy. Our vision is that everyone within our reach has access to safe, clean water that is swimmable, fishable, and above all, drinkable.

BEAR TRUST INTERNATIONAL WORKS TO CONSERVE ALL EIGHT SPECIES OF THE WORLD'S BEARS, OTHER WILDLIFE, AND HABITAT. WE BELIEVE THAT WILD BEARS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT ARE KEY INDICATORS OF ECOSYSTEM HEALTH. THEIR ABILITY TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES IS, THEREFORE, CRITICAL TO WILDLIFE. BEAR TRUST STRIVES TO REINFORCE ECOSYSTEM VIABILITY THROUGH HABITAT CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROJECTS THAT BUILD ON TIMELY RESEARCH.