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Founded in 1993, Friends of the Mississippi River engages citizens to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. To learn about our programs visit: http://fmr.org/our_programs.

Friends of the River is dedicated to preserving and restoring California's rivers, streams, and their watersheds as well as advocating for sustainable water management. The organization accomplishes its mission by providing public education, citizen activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues.

Our mission is to celebrate the Petaluma Watershed through education and stewardship; because every great River needs a true Friend. Our Goals: Access, Education, and Conservation -To pursue outreach and educational activities that will nurture enthusiasm and commitment in the watershed for long term sustainable stewardship. -To monitor conditions and engage in activities that will reduce or prevent pollution and lessen other harmful impacts on the River and its wetlands. -To foster a River Heritage Center as a community resource. A place to archive information, host events, administer programs, and coordinate river related activities. -To promote access to the Petaluma River and Marsh for all community members to experience the beauty of this resource for themselves

Protect the Northfield watershed.

C-WIN is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to equitable and sustainable use of California's water resources. Both our Board and Staff members provide the environmental community support and leadership on enforcement of the state's Bay-Delta public trust responsibility, on stopping irrigation of naturally contaminated farm lands in the San Joaquin Valley, and on the speculative water practices of federal and state water projects in California. We educate the public about public trust resource and California's constitutional prohibition of waste and unreasonable use of water, and about alternatives that restore rivers, fisheries, and other public trust resources.

Protecting the Caribbean environment through research and community-based action

Founded in 1992, Friends of the Presumpscot River is a non-profit organization, supported primarily by membership dues and small donations. Their mission is to protect and improve the water quality, indigenous fisheries, recreational opportunities, and natural character of the Presumpscot River.

Friends of the Eel River works for the recovery of the Wild and Scenic Eel River, its fisheries, and communities.

To preserve, protect and restore Delaware's Inland Bays and their watershed.

Our mission at the Alliance for the Great Lakes is to conserve and restore the world's largest freshwater resource using policy, education and local efforts, ensuring a healthy Great Lakes and clean water for generations of people and wildlife.

The mission of the Lloyd Center is to instill a life-long respect and affection for nature in citizens of all ages through research and education; to advance a scientific and public understanding of our coastal ecosystems and the need to protect them; and to promote a legacy of natural diversity largely in, but not restricted to, the coastal environments of southeastern New England.

Our mission is to create a better future for the San Diego River through volunteerism, advocacy, education, and championing the creation of a river-long park system.We are a San Diego based 501c3 nonprofit that started as an all volunteer group and remain grounded in engaging people through volunteerism. Before the pandemic, we engaged more than 7000 volunteers. We believe in targeting our programs to make a meaningful impact for the river, its ecosystem and San Diego. Our mission is to work toward a day where nature and people live in synergy. A world where being outdoors in nature is accessible and valued. A place that works to conserve our vanishing species and values their intrinsic beauty. A place where we find wonder and awe in nature and integrate it our daily lives.