Mid-Atlantic Region

State/local strategies

DC Statehood Green Party
Founded on the concept that all human beings are entitled to certain rights, that among the rights the right of self-determination in a democratic government is paramount, and that statehood is the best and most necessary means to secure self-determination and other human rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia.

Sustainable Communities Network

DC Watch
An on-line magazine that covers local city politics and public affairs in Washington, D.C. In addition to articles and columns about political issues and politicians, DCWatch features resources for civic activists and background material on legislation and current events in the District of Columbia.

Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Solving problems in ways that reinforce economic and environmental security. Our work continues to help community development organizations, small businesses and government agencies increase productive employment, recover increasing amounts of valuable recycled materials and products, save environmental resources, and lower operating costs.

Education

University Leaders for a Sustainable Future
A leading international non-profit organization working to strengthen the capacity of colleges and universities to make sustainability and environmental literacy a major focus of teaching, research, service, and operations. 

Economic security

The Urban Institute
The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.

Energy/climate

Climate Institute
The Climate Institute has been in a unique position to inform key decision-makers, heighten international awareness of climate change, and identify practical ways of achieving significant emissions reductions

U.S. Climate Action Network
CAN's mission is to support and empower civil society organizations to influence the design and development of an effective global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ensure its implementation at international, national and local levels in the promotion of equity and sustainable development.

Environment

Co-op America
Our mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Friends of the Earth
Fighting daily for a healthy and just world.

Greenpeace
Greenpeace has indeed changed the world, and we continue to make the world a better place. Our committed activists and supporters have come together to ban commercial whaling, convince the world’s leaders to stop nuclear testing, protect Antarctica, and so much more. Today, we have grown from a small group of dedicated activists to an international organization with offices in more than 30 countries. But our spirit and our mission remain the same. Our fight to save the planet has grown more serious – the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. Greenpeace is actively working to address these and other threats.

Heinz Center
A nonprofit, nonpartisan institution dedicated to improving the scientific and economic foundation for environmental policy through multisectoral collaboration. Focusing on issues that are likely to confront policymakers, the Center creates and fosters collaboration among industry, environmental organizations, academia, and government in each of its program areas and projects.

Natural Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.

Nature Conservancy
Our mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Sierra Club
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
T o protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.

World Resources Institute
An environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Worldwatch Institute
Worldwatch Institute delivers the insights and ideas that empower decision makers to create an environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs. Worldwatch focuses on the 21st century challenges of climate change, resource degradation, population growth, and poverty by developing and disseminating solid data and innovative strategies for achieving a sustainable society.

Food

Landuse/transportation

Smart Communities Network
Creating energy smart communities.

Surface Transportation Policy Project
a diverse, nationwide coalition working to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity and protect the environment.

Washington Area Bicyclists Association
To create a healthy, more livable region by promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and affordable transportation; advocating better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment; and educating children, adults and motorists about safe bicycling.

Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities
A network of diverse, walkable communities linked by transit, graced by parks, and surrounded by forests and farms, with the District of Columbia as the hub. Through education, outreach and policy advocacy, WRN promotes transportation investments, land use policies, and neighborhood designs that enhance existing communities and protect the environment.

Water

Clean Water Action
We need to make sure that the DC City Council and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) do everything in their power to protect drinking water consumers from lead contamination and to address the lead situation quickly and effectively.