Environmental Studies
Think Tanks and Policy Advocates
American Coalition for Ethanol
http://www.ethanol.org/
ACE is the grassroots voice of the U.S. ethanol industry, the nation's largest non-profit association dedicated to the use and production of ethanol. ACE members include ethanol producers, industry suppliers, associations, and individuals who care about renewable fuel. Ethanol drives economic development, adds value to agriculture, and moves our nation toward energy independence. It cleans America's air and offers consumers a cost-effective choice at the pump. This year the U.S. ethanol industry will grow to provide more than 7 billion gallons of clean burning fuel for our country's supply. Please use this site to learn more about ethanol and its many benefits.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
http://www.aceee.org/
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. ACEEE fulfills its mission by :
(1) Conducting in-depth technical and policy assessments
(2) Advising policymakers and program managers
(3) Working collaboratively with businesses, public interest groups, and other organizations
(4) Organizing conferences and workshops
(5) Publishing books, conference proceedings, and reports
(6) Educating consumers and businesses
Also check out the ACCEE's Newsletter (Grapevine Online)
(Last checked 03/21/08)
American Land Rights Association
http://www.landrights.org/
ALRA and its members are dedicated to the wise-use of our resources, access to our Federal lands and the protection of our private property rights.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
American Lands Alliance
http://www.americanlands.org/
To protect forest, grassland, and aquatic ecosystems; preserve biological diversity; restore landscape and watershed integrity; and promote environmental justice in connection with those goals.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
American Wilderness Coalition
http://www.americanwilderness.org/
The American Wilderness Coalition seeks to protect America's last remaining wilderness areas and expand our National Wilderness Preservation System by providing additive resources and advocacy assistance to wilderness activists at the local, state, regional or national level.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
http://www.awea.org/
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEATM) promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world. AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry - one of the world's fastest growing energy industries.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Clean Water Action (Michigan)
http://www.cleanwateraction.org/mi/
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Comprehensive U.S. Sustainability (CUSP)
http://www.uscongress-enviroscore.org/
The CUSP logo reminds us that nothing grows forever in a finite habitat, (E.g. localities in the US are already short of water.) that growing population overshoots the carrying capacity of its habitat, reaches a peak(cusp) then"crashes" due to some unforeseen sequence of events.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
http://www.defendersactionfund.org/
Affiliated with Defenders of Wildlife, the Defenders Action Fund provides the wildlife conservation community with a voice in the legislative and political process.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Environment Michigan Research and Policy Center
http://environmentmichigan.org/center
In 2006, Environment Michigan Research and Policy Center became the new home of Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM) Education Fund's environmental work, focusing exclusively on protecting Michigan's air, water and open spaces. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and effective educational campaigns to overcome the opposition of special interests and win real results for Michigan's environment.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Environmental Defense Fund
http://www.edf.org/
Environmental Defense is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations. Among these rights are clean air, clean water, healthy, nourishing food, and a flourishing ecosystem.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Environmental Law Institute
http://www.eli.org/
The Environmental Law Institute makes law work for people, places, and the planet. The Institute has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, domestically and abroad. Today, we are an internationally recognized, non-partisan research and education center working to strengthen environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide. We deliver insightful and impartial analysis to opinion makers, including government officials, environmental and business leaders, academics, members of the environmental bar, and journalists. ELI is a clearinghouse and a town hall, providing common ground for debate on important environmental issues.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
League of Conservation Voters
http://www.lcv.org/
The political voice of the national environmental movement and the only organization devoted full-time to shaping a pro-environment Congress and White House.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Lone Tree Council
http://www.lonetreecouncil.com/Historyenvironmental.htm
Saginaw-based environmental action group.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation
http://www.savemiwater.org/
Welcome to saveMIwater.org... a website dedicated to helping Michigan's citizens protect one of our most valuable natural resources: our communities' water supplies.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan Environmental Council
http://www.mecprotects.org/
The Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) provides a collective voice for the environment at the local, state and federal levels. Working with our 75 member groups and their collective membership of nearly 200,000 residents, MEC is addressing the primary assaults on Michigan’s environment; promoting alternatives to urban blight and suburban sprawl; advocating for a sustainable environment and economy; protecting Michigan’s water legacy; promoting cleaner energy; and working to diminish environmental impacts on children’s health.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan Invasive Plants Council
http://www.invasiveplantsmi.org/
The Michigan Invasive Plant Council got underway as a direct result of the Federal Executive Order on Invasive Plants, signed by President Clinton on February 3, 1999. The group met to formally address mutual concerns about the effects of invasive plants in Michigan. MIPC adopted by-laws in January 2002 and its first Board of Directors was elected under those by-laws at the Council's first annual meeting held March 2002.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan Land Use Institute
http://www.mlui.org/
The Michigan Land Use Institute was founded in 1995 to establish an approach to economic development that strengthens communities, enhances opportunity, and protects the state's unmatched natural resources. Our mission from the beginning has been to help Michigan avoid the patterns of suburban sprawl and over-development that cause traffic congestion, pollution, loss of community, rising costs to individuals and governments, and a deteriorating quality of life.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan Recycling Coalition
http://www.michiganrecycles.org/
The Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) is a non-profit environmental organization whose mission is: To foster effective resource use in Michigan by developing, supporting and educating a coalition of business, government, non-profit and individual members working toward the common goals of waste reduction, recycling, reuse, composting and recycled-content purchasing.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan State University
Environmental Science and Policy Program
http://environment.msu.edu/mep/index.php
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan State University
Office of Campus Sustainability
http://www.ecofoot.msu.edu/
Publish a newsletter called Footprints and maintains an MSUGreen e-mail distribution list.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
http://www.mucc.org/
On November 9, 1937, Ninety-two conservationists representing 35 outdoor clubs held a historic meeting at the Shiawassee Conservation Association. To protect Michigan's out-of-doors, they formed a united front for conservation and created the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Today, MUCC is the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation, with nearly 100,000 members and more than 500 affiliated clubs. For over sixty years, MUCC has worked to accomplish our mission of Uniting Citizens to Conserve Michigan's Natural Resources and Protect OUR Outdoor Heritage. MUCC works to conserve Michigan's wildlife, fisheries, waters, forests, air, and soils by providing information, education and advocacy.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council
http://www.midmeac.org/
Mid-MEAC helps people transform environmental concern into action.
Programs focus on River Protection, Green Transportation, Land Use, and Sustainable Practices.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
National Oilheat Research Alliance
http://www.nora-oilheat.org/site20/index.mv?screen=home
NORA is a collaborative program established by the oilheating industry to strengthen the industry by improving education and training for employees in the industry, providing customers more information, and developing new products for customers. The oilheating industry is a small fragmented industry, and NORA provided the opportunity and ability to work cooperatively for a better and stronger industry. NORA has developed world class education programs, new efficient appliances, and a strong consumer education campaign highlighting the benefits of oilheat and the need to improve efficiency.
(Last checked 04/24/08)
National Parks Conservation Association
http://www.npca.org/
To protect, preserve, and enhance America's National Park System for present and future generations.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
National Resources Defense Council
http://www.nrdc.org/
The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Partnership for America
http://www.partnershipforthewest.org/
"The Partnership for America is a broad-based alliance of people who support public policies that seek to restore a common sense balance between economic growth and environmental conservation."
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Public Interest Group in Michigan (PIRGIM)
http://www.pirgim.org/
When consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, PIRGIM speaks up and takes action. We uncover threats to public health and well-being and fight to end them, using the time-tested tools of investigative research, media exposés, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation. PIRGIM’s mission is to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects consumers, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Republicans for Environmental Protection
http://www.repamerica.org/
"REP America was formed in 1995 to resurrect the GOP's great conservation tradition and to restore natural resource conservation and sound environmental protection as fundamental elements of the Republican Party's vision for America."
(Last checked 03/21/08)
State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs)
http://www.pirg.org/
Major interest areas include: "Protecting Our Environment" and "Toxic Free Communities".
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Sierra Club
http://www.sierraclub.org/
"The purposes of the Sierra Club are to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives."
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Sierra Club's Compass Blog
http://sierraclub.typepad.com/compass/
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org/
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Stewardship Network
http://www.stewardshipnetwork.org/site/c.hrLOKWPILuF/b.1361967/k.755C/The_Stewardship_Network.htm
The Stewardship Network is a grassroots cooperative organization working to protect, restore, and manage Michigan's natural lands and waters. It helps individuals, organizations, and businesses manage specific sites through sharing ideas, resources, and information.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
http://www.watershedcouncil.org/
The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, founded in 1979, is celebrating its 28th year as the lead organization for water resources protection in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council speaks for our members, including full-time and seasonal residents, lake associations, and businesses. We work to maintain the environmental integrity and economic and aesthetic values of lakes, streams, wetlands, and ground water.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Union of Concerned Scientists
http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_environment/
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. Shares information on such hot topics such as :
(1) Food and Environment
(2) Global Warming
(3) Clean Vehicles
<4) Clean Energy
(5) Invasive Species
<6) Global Security
(7) Scientific Integrity
(Last checked 03/21/08)
Wildflower Association of Michigan
http://www.wildflowersmich.org/
A nonprofit organization founded in 1986 in Lansing, Michigan. Our mission is to promote, coordinate, and participate in education, enjoyment, science, and stewardship of native wildflowers and their habitats - including promoting public education of proper principles, ethics, and methods of landscaping with native wildflowers and associated habitats.
(Last checked 03/21/08)
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