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The mission of The Institute for Applied Ecology is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education.

We provide a service to public and private agencies and individuals by developing and communicating information on ecosystems, species, and effective management strategies.

Restoration of habitats is a primary focus, and we conduct this work through partnerships with a diverse group of agencies, organizations and the private sector.

We link our community with habitats through education and outreach.

The Oregon Water Science Center (part of the US Geological Survey) provides reliable water data and interpretation of data to Federal, State, and local agencies, Tribes, and the public.

Our data and study results are widely used to manage Oregon's water resources for the benefit of people and our environment.

Our website is your gateway to a wealth of information on surface water, groundwater, and water quality in Oregon and the Nation.

Find us at: https://or.water.usgs.gov

The Alliance for Water Efficiency is North America's only non-profit dedicated solely to the efficient and sustainable use of water. Headquartered in Chicago, the Alliance serves as an advocate for water efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts.

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The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Initiative is an international network of investors working together to put Principles for Responsible Investment into practice. Its goal is to understand the implications of sustainability for investors and support signatories to incorporate these issues into their investment decision making and ownership practices.

Conservation Florida excels at helping landowners understand the many conservation options, strategies and resources available for land protection.

We bring together diverse agencies to complete complex land deals and achieve common goals. We also have an excellent track record of obtaining funding from government programs, foundations and private donors to protect multi-million-dollar conservation projects. Our success stems from our professional team being creative, agile, and results-driven.

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is a nonprofit Florida corporation dedicated to improving the built environment. Our mission is to lead and promote sustainability with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education and certification programs.

Resources provided by FGBC include our five Green Building Standards, the annual GreenTrends Conference, directories for finding green products and professionals, listings of FGBC certified projects, and education programs for industry professionals, consumers and government entities.

In 2001, the Oregon Legislature established the Institute for Natural Resources (INR) to help link the knowledge and expertise of Oregon's universities to natural resource decision making. We are headquartered at Oregon State University and have offices at Portland State University.

Our mission is to provide access to integrated knowledge and information to inform natural resource decision-making and develop solutions in the context of sustainability. We help decision-makers identify and use relevant science in making natural resource policy and management decisions.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Education Center offers a variety of programs to inspire our community to explore the science of renewable energy. We offer community group tours, power lunch lectures, and scheduled programs for 4th grade to college-aged students.

NREL staff members lead adult programs for interested community members, including an introduction to NREL and discussions about innovations in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. We also offer building and campus tours.