Organizations

We are a part of a Commons of social change that is rich in organizations that work on a wide variety of issues, with myriad constituencies and approaches. Below is an ever-growing directory of groups whose work has enriched our own and whose programs are vital to the health of the movement(s) we support.

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National Forest Protection Alliance

A grassroots alliance fighting to end industrial logging on public lands.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Global warming links at the NOAA website.

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National Trust for Historic Preservation

The leading national organization devoted to saving historically significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes.

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National Wildlife Federation

Among its many campaigns, NWF focuses on preserving grasslands in the West and its wildlife.

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Native Forest Council

A Eugene, Oregon, advocacy group seeking to "fully protect and preserve every acre of publicly owned land in the United States."

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New England Small Farm Institute

An organization devoted to supporting small farmers in New England.

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North American Farmers' Market Coalition

A Southampton, Massachusetts, marketing organization for farmers' markets.

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Northeast Organic Farming of Massachussetts

A nonprofit of 4,000 farmers, gardeners and consumers working to promote "healthy food, organic farming practices and a cleaner environment."

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Oceana

A large membership advocacy organization staffed with scientists, economists and advocates dedicated to reducing ocean pollution and protecting sea life.

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Online Directory of Farmer's Markets

Locate a farmers market in your area.

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Open Access Resource Center (BioMed Center)

Published by BioMed Central, the open-access publisher, Open Access Now is a forum and advocacy site dedicated to "freedom of research information."

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Open Access Resource Center (Public Knowledge)

Public Knowledge's resources on the burgeoning world of open-access policy and publishing.

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PBS website on global warming

Nova and Frontline overview of global warming, with some great links.

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Primal Seeds

Organization supports local and indigenous efforts to preserve seeds in the face of commodification by agribusiness. Also promotes seed saving, seed swapping and seeds that are heritage, open-pollinated, rare, local and illegal.

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Project for Public Spaces

An international group that champions enlightened design and management of public spaces such as parks, markets, transit stations and libraries.

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Public Library of Science (PLoS)

An organization of scientists and physicians, PLoS is a leading force in making scientific and medical literature freely available as a public resource.

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