Cascadia Environmental Nonprofits
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BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation
To empower communities, corporations, and utilities to play the leading role in creating a future with a stable climate; healthy watersheds that provide abundant,…
Western Rivers Conservancy
Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…
Western Rivers Conservancy
Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…
The Climate Trust
The Climate Trust combats climate change by funding and managing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
McKenzie River Trust
McKenzie River Trust protects and manages over 8,000 acres in western Oregon for clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, and healthy communities.
Bird Alliance of Oregon
To inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.
350 Seattle
350 Seattle is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Seattle, WA, United States of America, it…
Zenger Farm
A WORKING URBAN FARM THAT MOSELS, PROMOTES & EDUCATE ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD FOR ALL.
Bainbridge Island Land Trust
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and steward the diverse natural environments of Bainbridge Island for the benefit of all.
1000 Friends of Oregon
1000 Friends of Oregon’s mission is to work with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting…
Central Oregon Environmental Center
Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. We advance change for a healthier community and planet now and for…
Cannabis for Conservation
ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY Cannabis for Conservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to conserve persisting natural resources, restore degraded ecosystems, and educate communities to…
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with conservation / land trusts. Based in Bend, OR, United…
Cascade Forest Conservancy
The Cascade Forest Conservancy is recognized as a leading organization for ecosystem protection. Originally formed in 1985 as the Gifford Pinchot Task Force (GPTF),…
Whole Earth Nature School
Mentoring students in the outdoors to foster confidence, resilience and kinship with Nature. Our programs center wilderness skills and empower students to be at…
Central Oregon Trail Alliance
COTA's mission is to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education.
Wildlife Center of the North Coast
"Promoting compassion, empathy, and respect for all life through wildlife rehabilitation, ecological teachings, and wildlife conservation."
Ashland Climate Collaborative
The Ashland Climate Collaborative was formed in 2022 to serve as a hub for community-based action to reduce our climate footprint and build a…
Accelerated Restoration Collaborative
Accelerated Restoration Collaborative (ARC) empowers communities through natural restoration projects that scale and transform.
Center for Conservation Biology
Mission statement: our mission is to provide the global community with the information needed to drive thoughtful, science-based Conservation, to educate and train the…
Environmental nonprofits in the Cascadia bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Cascadia bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 402 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Cascadia bioregion. The 153 that report revenue bring in a combined $487.9 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Cascadia bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation (Portland, OR), at $51.8 million. Next are Nia Tero, Western Rivers Conservancy, Western Rivers Conservancy and The Climate Trust.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (144), Climate Energy (123), Wildlife Biodiversity (100) and Water Rivers (98).
Which states have the most organizations in the Cascadia bioregion?
By number of organizations: Oregon (196), Washington (161) and California (20).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Cascadia bioregion?
Bird Alliance of Oregon, founded in 1947, is the oldest with a founding year on record.
Counts and revenue come from the organizations listed in the Ideal Location directory and their most recent reported filings.
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