State/local strategies
Western North Carolina Alliance - "represents democracy in action - a grassroots organization of people who care about the quality of life in our towns and countryside. For the past twenty years, we've been bringing people together to address critical environmental issues facing our mountain communities - issues that have local, regional, state, and national impact."
Education
Environmental Educators of North Carolina - "North Carolina's affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), an integrated network of professionals in the field of environmental education with membership throughout North America and in more than 55 countries."
Economic security
Energy/climate
ASU Energy Center - "A multidisciplinary applied research group at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Currently, part of the Appalachian Regional Development Institute , the Energy Center brings together students, faculty, and researchers from a variety of departments across the University including: political science, technology, economics, physics, chemistry, and geography/planning."
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Conference - March 7-8, 2007, North Carolina State, Raleigh.
Energy and environment symposium on sustainable energy in North Carolina, March 9-10. See agenda.
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association - "NCSEA works to ensure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina through education, public policy and economic development."
North Carolina State Energy Office - The state's "lead agency for energy programs and services and serves as the official source for energy information and assistance for consumers, businesses, government agencies, community colleges and schools and the residential, commercial and industrial sectors."
Small Wind in North Carolina - Inormation specific to buying and installing a small wind turbine in North Carolina.
North Carolina Wind Energy - Appalachia State University.
North Carolina Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Renewable energy nonprofit organizations in North Carolina
"9 ways you can achieve energy independence," by Sue Sturgis (July 5, 2006)
Environment
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
North Carolina Conservation Network - "A statewide network of over 120 environmental, community and environmental justice organizations focused on protecting North Carolina's environment and public health. The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment."
Earth Share North Carolina - "A federation of environmental non-profits working to keep our state's rivers clean and our communities healthy – and to foster ecotourism for a strong North Carolina economy. If you want to invest in your family, your community and your environment, you will want to learn more about Earth Share of North Carolina."
Canary Coalition - "A grassroots clean air movement."
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League - "A regional, community-based, non-profit environmental organization. Our founding principles are earth stewardship, environmental democracy, social justice, and community empowerment."
Conservation Council of North Carolina
Food
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in North Carolina
Landuse/transportation
Water
Clean Water for North Carolina
Appalachia
Mid-Atlantic
Midwest
Rocky Mountains
New England
Pacific Coast
South
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