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Adirondack Mountain Club
814 Goggins Road
Lake George, NY 12845-4117
(518) 668-4447
Fax: (518) 668-3746
adkinfo@adk.org
www.adk.org
Jo Benton, Executive Director
Carolyn Harting, Mohican Chapter (Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield)
(845) 669-6731
The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of the New York State Forest Preserve, parks and other wild lands and waters. The Club, founded in 1922, is a member-directed organization committed to public service and stewardship. ADK employs a balanced approach to outdoor recreation, advocacy, environmental education and natural resource conservation.

American Cancer Society
Westchester Office
2 Lyon Place
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 949-4800
(800) ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
Katherine Archibald, Executive Director
The nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

American Heart Association
Westchester-Putnam Region
3020 Westchester Avenue
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 694-6464
Fax: (914) 694-1285
www.americanheart.org
David Bailey, Communications Director
Committed to prevention of death and disability from heart disease and stroke.  Major educational objective is to promote smoking cessation at school, work and community sites.

American Lung Association
Hudson Valley
35 Orchard Street
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 949-2150
Fax: (914) 949-4765
info@alahv.org
www.lungusa.org
David M. Martin, Executive Director
Elinor Muller, Program Director
Offers educational programs and services aimed at the prevention, cure and control of lung diseases and their causes.  This includes smoking, air pollution and lung hazards in the work place.

Animal-Link.org
Westchester/Putnam County
Animal-Link.org is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of all living creatures. We serve as a networking and information resource for those working to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties. We encourage and support cooperation among the animal protection community, the veterinary community, government agencies and the general public in the belief that by working together, within and across organizational boundaries, goals can be achieved that would otherwise be unattainable. We believe education is central to addressing animal cruelty, neglect and overpopulation and that, together, we can learn to value and show consideration for all living things. We believe in the good will and generosity of the people of Westchester and Putnam Counties toward our human and animal neighbors. Together, we can create a better community for all of us.
support@animal-link.org
Animal-Link.Org

Appalachian Mountain Club
New York-New Jersey Chapter
5 Tudor City Place
New York, NY 10017
(212) 986-1430
Fax: (212) 986-1432
office@amc-ny.org
www.amc-ny.org
John Bradley, Chapter Chair
Promotes protection, enjoyment and wise use of mountains, rivers and trails of the Northeast.

Audubon New York
200 Trillium Lane
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 869-9731
Fax: (518) 869-0737
nasnys@audubon.org
http://ny.audubon.org
Kimberley Ray, Director of Communications
Formerly known as the National Audubon Society of New York, this is still the State program of the National Audubon Society. Promotes the protection and proper management of birds, other wildlife and their habitats through advocacy and education. Through a statewide council, 30 chapters, and a network of Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries, Audubon New York provides leadership based on sound science with specific campaigns on birds, forests, wetlands and wildlife on local, state and national levels.

Citizens Campaign for the Environment
199 Main Street, #319
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 997-0946
Fax: (914) 997-0983
crank@citizenscampaign.org
www.citizenscampaign.org
Sarah J. Meyland, Executive Director
Carolyn Frank, Program Coordinator
Statewide, nonprofit organization working to protect New York's air, land, and water resources.  Conducts lobbying, research, community organizing and litigation on issues of environmental concern to NY State residents.

Clean Air Campaign
74 Trinity Place
New York, NY 10006
(212) 349-7255
Marcy Benstock, Executive Director
Formed in 1971, CAC works to protect the Hudson and other rivers, wetlands and coastal waters from being paved over or filled in.  Advocates transportation and land use patterns and spending priorities which are environmentally sound, fiscally prudent and socially just.  Active in blocking Westway 1.  Publishes action alerts.

Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association
137 Nyack Avenue
Pelham, NY 10803
(845) 621-2373
steve_rock_0916@yahoo.com
www.comafungi.org
Steve Rock, Membership Chairperson
People interested in studying and promoting education in the field of mycology. Organization holds meetings, lectures, walks, and publishes a newletter, Spores Illustrated.

Environmental Advocates of New York and EPL/Environmental Advocates
353 Hamilton Street
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-5526
Fax: (518) 427-0381
info@eany.org
www.eany.org
Val Washington, Executive Director
Laura DiBetta, Contact
Founded in 1969, Environmental Advocates of NY (formerly the Environmental Planning Lobby) and its sister organization, EPL/Environmental Advocates, are nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations that research timely environmental issues and lobby the New York Legislature and governor for stronger and more effective environmental laws.

Environmental Business Association of New York State, Inc.
126 State Street, 3rd Floor, Albany, NY 12207-1637
(518) 432-6400
FAX: (518) 432-1383
info@eba-nys.org
www.eba-nys.org
Ira S. Rubenstein, Executive Director
The EBA/NYS is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to supporting growth of the environmental industry in New York State. Our mission is to stimulate business development, awareness, and growth opportunities through networking, member services, and educational seminars; act as an information clearinghouse for market, regulatory, technical, and financial information; coordinate effective partnerships among environmental businesses and with other business, research, government, and not-for-profit organizations; serve as the voice for informing government and business leaders about the needs and economic opportunities of the environmental industry; and assist in policy development that both protects the environment and promotes a strong economy.

Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc.
630 Bedford Road
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10510
(914) 333-0102
Fax: (914) 333-0267
friends@friendsroc.org
www.friendsroc.org
Deanna Grant, Contact
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc. was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.

Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS)
P.O. Box 373, Pawling, N.Y. 12564
(845)-855-1917 info@frogs-ny.org
www.frogs-ny.org
Dr. Jim Utter, Chairman

A community-based umbrella group promoting the protection of this unique 6700-acre wetland which is critically located in the headwaters of the Croton Watershed in Putnam and Dutchess Counties. Using research, education, and involvement in local land-use questions, FrOGS works with local, state, and national organizations to achieve its conservation goals. FrOGS publishes a quarterly FrOGS Newsletter and sponsors the Great Swamp Celebration and Art Show (October), public canoe trips into the Swamp, and other events.

Gaia Institute
440 City Island Avenue
Bronx, New York 10464
(718) 885-1906
(718) 885-3074 (lab)
Fax: (718) 885-0180
gaiainstitutelab@aol.com
www.gaia-inst.org
Paul S. Mankiewicz, Ph.D., Executive Director
Julie A. Mankiewicz Ph.D., Director of Research & Education
The work of the Gaia Institute couples ecological engineering and restoration with the integration of human communities in natural systems.

Healthy Schools Network, Inc.
773 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 462-0632
Fax: (518) 462-0433
www.healthyschools.org
Claire L. Barnett, Executive Director
A not-for-profit environmental health research, information, and advocacy organization that seeks to assure every child an environmentally safe and healthy school that is clean and in good repair. We specialize in healthy indoor environments secure through design, construction, operations, and maintenance practices that are child-friendly.

Highlands Coalition
P.O. Box 118
Titusville, NJ 08560
(609) 818-1776
Fax: (609) 737-7264
tgilbert@igc.org
www.highlandscoalition.org
Thomas A. Gilbert, Executive Director
Eric Kulleseid, Chair of the NY Committee of the Coalition
Coalition of over 90 national, regional, state and local organizations working to preserve land and water in the Highlands region of NY, NJ, CT, and PA.

Hudson Highlands Land Trust
1180 Route 90
P.O. Box 226
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3358
Fax: (845) 424-3483
info@hhlt.org
www.hhlt.org
Susan Bates, Executive Director
Promotes sound planning, monitors development, and accepts conservation easements in working to preserve rural character, history and spectacular beauty and environment of Hudson Highlands.

Hudson River Foundation
40 West 20th Street, 9th floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 924-8290
Fax: (212) 924-8325
info@hudsonriver.org
www.hudsonriver.org
Dennis J. Suszkowski, Ph.D., Science Director
Supports scientific and public policy research, education, and projects to enhance public access to the Hudson River. The Foundation's purpose is to make science integral to decision-making with regard to the Hudson River and its watershed and to support competent stewardship of this extraordinary resource. .

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
112 Little Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 454-7673
Fax: (845) 454-7953
office@clearwater.org
www.clearwater.org
Andy Mele, Executive Director
Clearwater's mission of protecting and restoring the Hudson River, its shorelines and related waterways is carried out through member-supported programs of education, celebration and advocacy.

Hudson River Valley Greenway
Capitol Building, Room 254
Capitol Station
Albany, NY 12224
(518) 473-3835
Fax: (518) 473-4518
hrvg@hudsongreenway.state.ny.us
www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us
Carmella Mantello, Executive Director, Greenway Communities Council
Barbara Kendall, Executive Director, Greenway Conservancy
A New York State agency which includes an area with 242 municipalities in 13 counties, from Waterford in Saratoga County to Battery Park in Manhattan. The Greenway provides planning grants, compact grants, land-based and water trail grants, and technical assistance to help communities develop a vision for their future. Committed to the preservation, enhancement, and development of the world-renowned scenic, natural, historic, cultural, and recreational resources of the Hudson River Valley that is consistent with economic development goals and municipal home rule. The Hudson River Valley Greenway is also the management entity of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, a federal program to promote the national significance of the Valley.
Formed in 1988 to study and make recommendations on the future of the Hudson Valley with respect to preservation and conservation of natural resources.  A Greenway bill passed the legislature and was signed by the governor.  The legislation and final report deal with economic development and agriculture as well as conservation.

Hudson Valley Materials Exchange
2022 Second Street, New Windsor, New York 12553
(845) 567 1445
FAX: (845)567 1536
hvme@hvc.rr.com
www.HVMaterialsExchange.com
Jill Gruber, Executive Director
An environmental 501c(3) nonprofit organization with a mission of effective solid waste management, established in 1993. We implement our mission through our "Community Warehouse" at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, Orange County, where we distribute surplus/used materials collected from local businesses. We focus on materials for art, education, and home improvement. At present we serve 9 school districts, about 25 schools who use our materials in every educational discipline. It saves the schools money and enriches or frequently replaces the materials they presently purchase. Students learn to make do with less but, more importantly, they learn where the materials come from and why they are waste. Since its inception, our program has diverted over 2000 tons of waste and saved over a million dollars in purchasing costs for its users.

Hudson Valley Raptor Center
148 South Road
Stanfordville, NY 12581
(845) 758-6957
Fax: (845) 758-6957
hvraptors@ulster.net
www.hvraptors.n2v.net
Dona Tracy, Director
Rehabilitation center for injured birds of prey. Open to public; offers educational programs.

Hudson Valley Sustainable Communities Network (HVSCN)
P.O. Box 116
Cottekill, NY 12419
(845) 331-5069 or (845) 687-9253
FAX: (845) 687-0239 (call first)
hvscn@aol.com or info@hvscn.org
www.hvscn.org
David McCarthy, Chairperson
Nicola Coddington, Westchester Contact
(914) 591-5705
A grassroots membership-based organization whose purpose is to promote a sustainable future. Mission statement: "HVSCN serves as a catalyst to create a sustainable society in the Valley--socially, environmentally, and economically. To us this means a society where people come together to foster self-reliance, create responsive institutions, and promote healthy local economies that serve the common good and respect the environment." HVSCN specializes in facilitating collaborations among residents, businesses, not-for-profits, and municipalities, and offers sustainability trainings throughout the Hudson Valley region. HVSCN’s major activities are coordinated by its working groups in the specialized areas of Sustainable Economic Development, Green Building and Renewables, Sustainable Agriculture and Permaculture, and Building Sustainable Communities. HVSCN sponsors an ongoing series of monthly forums and annual conferences on sustainability-related topics.

Kensico Environmental Enhancement Program (KEEP)
New York City Department of Environmental Protection
465 Columbus Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595-1336
(914) 742-2086
Fax: (914) 773-4530
levinen@water.dep.nyc.ny.us
www.NYC.gov/html/dep/html/news/keep.html
Nancy Levine, Contact Person
A committee formed to protect the Kensico Reservoir, KEEP is a joint effort of the DEP, county, and local governmental organizations, and residents from towns surrounding the Reservoir. Its mission is to educate the communities in the Kensico watershed about the importance of protecting water quality.

Long Island Sound Watershed Alliance
c/o Save the Sound
20 Marshall St.
South Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 354-0036; (888) SAVE-LIS
Fax: (203) 354-0041
rkriesberg@savethesound.org
www.savethesound.org
Robin Kriesberg, Chair
Informal information network of national, regional, local civic and governmental organizations united by common concern and vision for Long Island Sound. Participants share information about the Sound, their activities on its behalf, and seek to influence public policy. Individuals interested in receiving information and action alerts by e-mail may contact LISWA for information on subscribing to its Yahoogroups.com e-mail discussion list.

Mianus River Greenway Alliance
690 River Road
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 637-8944
Peter Moss, Chairman
Informal alliance of 35 organizations, created in 1994 to coordinate the efforts to preserve open lands in the Mianus River and Brothers Brook watershed in Connecticut and New York.

Mianus River Watershed Council
75 Holly Hill Lane
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203)869-5200
Fax: (203) 869-0725
David Medd, President
Interstate, intermunicipal group of private citizens and organizations.  Assists in the preservation and enhancement of the natural resources of the watershed of the Mianus River through educational initiatives and review of development proposals.

New York City Butterfly Club
111-14 76th Avenue (#107)
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 634-6467
Guy Tudor, President
Don Riepe, Secretary-Treasurer
Dedicated to the study of butterfly species in the NYC area.  Conducts annual surveys in NYC and Westchester.

New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
353 Hamilton St.
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 426-8246
Fax: (518) 426-3052
nycap@crisny.org
www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/nycap/
Pamela Hadad Hurst, Executive Director
Works to reduce toxic pesticide use and promote safer, environmentally sound alternatives.   Westchester initiatives include schools and golf courses.  Publishes newsletter. Responds to informational requests. Offers informational materials on pesticides hazards and least-toxic control methods.

New York Conservation Education Fund
29 Broadway, Ste.1100
New York, NY 10006
(212) 361-6350
Fax: (212) 361-6363
info@nylcv.org
www.nylcv.org
Marcia Bystryn, Executive Director
NYCEF, educational affiliate of NYLCV, educates New Yorkers about statewide, regional and local environmental issues. NYCEF improves citizens' understanding of government's role in the environmental decision-making process and provides information on how to get involved in local environmental protection.

New York League of Conservation Voters
29 Broadway, Ste.1100
New York, NY 10006
(212) 361-6350 ext.
Fax: (212) 361-6363
info@nylcv.org
www.nylcv.org
Marcia Bystryn, Executive Director
Goal is to increase environmental awareness among voters and elect environmentally responsible candidates on the state and local level. NYLCV has established a Westchester County Chapter with an office in White Plains. See local listing.

New York Public Interest Research Group, Inc.
9 Murray Street
New York, NY 10007
(212) 349-6460
Fax: (212) 349-1366
nypirg@nypirg.org
www.nypirg.org
Christopher Meyer, Executive Director
NY State's largest student-directed research and advocacy organization, focuses primarily on environmental preservation, consumer protection, and government reform issues.  Maintains full-time staff of attorneys, advocates, and organizers in 23 year-round offices statewide.

New York Rivers United
P.O. Box 1460
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-2097
Fax: (315) 339-6028
www.newyorkriversunited.org
Bruce Carpenter, President
Statewide river conservation organization. Mission is to conserve, protect, and restore New York's rivers and riverine ecosystems. Major programs in energy, in-stream flow, and dam removal.

New York State Association of Conservation Commissions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1732
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 368-6949
Fax: (631) 368-4796
Joy Squires, President
Association of local conservation advisory commissions and boards throughout New York State.

New York State Association of Environmental Management Councils
c/o Dutchess County EMC
2715 Route 44, Ste. 2
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-5253
Fax: (845) 677-0708
David Foord, Executive Director
NYSAEMC is a coordinating organization for environmental management councils statewide and represents their interests on such issues as state aid funding and environmental laws and regulations.

New York State Marine Education Association
P. O. Box 623
Levittown, NY 11756-0623
(516) 594-2359
Fax: (516) 678-8569
nysmea@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/NYSMEA
Lou Siegel, Contact Person
Promotes marine awareness and encourages the growth and exchange of instructional resources within the scientific, commercial and educational communities. Publishes quarterly newsletter, Ripples.

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc.
156 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1199
(201) 512-9348
Fax: (201) 512-9012
www.nynjtc.org
Edward Goodell, Executive Director
Volunteer, nonprofit organization that maintains over 1,500 miles of footpaths for the public.  Publishes the hiker's newspaper, Trail Walker, as well as maps and guides.

Open Space Institute
1350 Broadway, Room 201
New York, NY 10018-7799
(212) 629-3981
Fax: (212) 244-3441
www.osiny.org
Susan Barbarisi, Administrator
Elizabeth Carey, Program Associate
Sponsors local and national environmental group efforts to protect open space and promote environmental values.  Acquires land for conservation purposes.

Putnam County Land Trust: Save Open Spaces, Inc.
P.O. Box 36
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 878-3530
FAX: (845) 878-7025
hunterp@rcn.com
www.pclt.net
Hunter Pollock, President
PCLT is dedicated to preserving for the public, open spaces, and the natural resources within, for the purpose of conservation, education, and passive recreation.

Regional Plan Association
4 Irving Place, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 253-2727
Fax: (212) 253-5666
mail@rpa.org
www.rpa.org
Robert D. Yaro, President
Seeks to improve the quality of life in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut metropolitan region by creating a long-term land use plan and promoting its implementation across political boundaries.

Riverkeeper, Inc.
25 Wing & Wing
Garrison, NY 10524-0130
(845) 424-4149
Fax: (845) 424-4150
info@riverkeeper.org
www.riverkeeper.org
Alex Matthiessen, Hudson Riverkeeper and Executive Director
John Lipscomb, Boat Captain
Conducts and advocates citizen enforcement of environmental laws.  Investigates polluters and abusers of the Hudson River and its watershed.  Dedicated to protection of the estuarine ecosystem.

Riverlovers, Inc.
P.O. Box 285
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520-0285
(914) 656-1167
emarshall@aol.com
Eric Marshall, Executive Board Member
Riverlovers is a chartered sloop club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in northern Westchester and Putnam counties.  Program includes monthly potlucks and environmental education.

Save the Sound, Inc.
20 Marshall St.
South Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 354-0036; (888) SAVE-LIS
Fax: (203) 354-0041
jatkin@savethesound.org
www.savethesound.org
John Atkin, President
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Long Island Sound through a comprehensive program of research, education, and advocacy.  Manages the Long Island Sound Watershed Alliance. Publishes annually The Long Island Sound Water Quality Report.

Scenic Hudson, Inc.
One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3091
(845) 473-4440
Fax: (845) 473-2648
info@scenichudson.org
www.scenichudson.org
Ned Sullivan, President
A 38-year-old nonprofit environmental organization and separately incorporated land trust dedicated to protecting and enhancing the scenic, natural, historic, agricultural and recreational treasures of the Hudson River and its valley. To date we have protected 17,700 acres of land in 10 counties and created or enhanced 28 parks and preserves for public enjoyment.

Sierra Club
Lower Hudson Group
5 Algonquin Drive
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-8846
Fax: (914) 238-8846
george.klein@sierraclub.org
http://newyork.sierraclub.org/LHG
George Klein, Contact Person
John Stouffer, Legislative Director
(518) 426-9144
Dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural environment.  The local group covers Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties.  Its activities include outings, conservation, education, and political activism.

Sierra Club
Atlantic Chapter
116 John St., 31st Floor
New York, NY 10038-3401
(212) 791-2400
(212) 791-0839
atlantic.chapter@verizon.net
www.newyork.sierraclub.org
Tullia Limarzi, Contact Person

Soundkeeper Inc.
P.O. Box 4058
Norwalk, CT 06855
(203) 854-5330
Fax: (203) 866-1318
info@soundkeeper.org
www.soundkeeper.org
Terry Backer, Soundkeeper
Advocates for water quality and habitat protection, investigates complaints, intervenes in regulatory process and patrols Long Island Sound.

Soundwaters
Community Center for Environmental Education
Cove Island Park
1281 Cove Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 323-1978
Fax: (203) 967-8306
connect@soundwaters.org
www.soundwaters.org
Patrick Stuhlman, Director of Development
An environmental education organization dedicated to protecting Long Island Sound and its watershed by providing hands-on learning experiences for children and adults at its Community Center and aboard the Schooner SoundWaters, an 80-foot, three-masted floating classroom on Long Island Sound.

Sterling Forest Partnership
7 Spring Rock Dr.
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 783-4302
aracari@frontiernet.net
Mary Yrizarry, Chair
The Sterling Forest Partnership, through education, research, and public discourse, promotes responsible stewardship for the preservation of Sterling Forest as a wild habitat preserve and protects the natural landscape of the Sterling Forest region.

The Nature Conservancy
Eastern New York Chapter
19 North Moger Avenue
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 244-3271
Fax: (914) 244-3275
mjones@tnc.org
www.nature.org
Kathy Moser, Executive Director
Preserves land that provides habitat for rare species.  Manages 32 nature preserves. See The Nature Conservancy Properties in "Other Westchester County Parks, Preserves, and Nature Centers" section for listing of Westchester preserves.

Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc.
P. O. Box 2345
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
president@tgf.org
www.tgf.org
(212) 219-9901
Richard Schager, President
(212) 684-1880
Terrence E. McCartney, Conservation Chair
Engages in stream-watch programs; actively promotes conservation of resources and protection of water quality through litigation, education, and other means. Offers "Trout in the Classroom" school educational program.

Transportation Alternatives
115 West 30th Street, Room 1207
New York, NY 10001-4010
(212) 629-8080
Fax: (212) 629-8334
info@transalt.org
www.transalt.org
John Kaehny, Executive Director
An advocacy group that promotes bicycling and pedestrian use of the streets in an urban environment. We work to move away from motorized vehicles and towards sustainable transportation.

Tri-State Transportation Campaign
240 West 35th Street, #801
New York, NY 10001
(212) 268-7474
Fax: (212) 268-7333
tstc@tstc.org
www.tstc.org
Janine Bauer, Executive Director
A coalition of 13 national and regional environmental, planning, and transit groups dedicated to reforming transportation policy in the region.

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