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Farming & the Environment Contact: Wendie Dyson, Program Director 1411 Fourth Ave, Suite 325 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-622-1340 X 1 Email: wendie [at] farmingandtheenvironment.org Web: http://www.farmingandtheenvironment.org Farming & the Environment was founded in 1999 to find common ground between farmers, ranchers, conservationists and environmentalists. They are working to enhance the economic viability of farming and ranching in Washington state. Farming & the Environment has developed a statewide Stewardship Awards Program to recognize and reward farmers for implementing exemplary environmental practices and is seeking ways to increase economic incentives for stewardship of the land. Partnership for Rural King County Contact: Jennifer Harrison-Cox PO Box 1018 Fall City, WA 98024 Phone: 425-766-0345 Email: info [at] prkc.org Web: http://www.PRKC.org Partnership for Rural King County (PRKC) is a grassroots consortium of neighborhood residents, community associations, non-profits, outdoor user groups and educational agencies dedicated to preservation of rural communities and surrounding lands in eastern King County. By helping identify critical ecologically important lands to be preserved for future generations, securing matching funds from partial or total land donations, private individuals and organizations, PRKC is working to connect already protected lands through a combination of public acquisitions and private ownership options. Stewardship Partners Contact: Larry Nussbaum, Project Manager 1411 Fourth Ave, Suite 1425 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-292-9875 Email: ln [at] stewardshippartners.org Web: http://www.stewardshippartners.org Web: http://www.salmonsafe.org Stewardship Partners is a non-profit organization that works with agricultural landowners to promote voluntary conservation practices and habitat restoration. They have a targeted program working with farmers throughout the Snoqualmie Valley to implement habitat restoration projects concurrent with a healthy farm economy. The organization administers the Washington Salmon-Safe Program, a certification and labeling program that provides credibility, exposure, and marketing opportunities for environmentally oriented farmers committed to practices that protect water quality and habitat for native fish and wildlife. Washington Environmental Council Contact: Kerri Cechovic 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 1400 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-631-2607 Email: kerri [at] wecprotects.org Web: http://www.wecprotects.org Washington Environmental Council is the leading voice for protection of land, air, and water in our state. As a a non-profit advocacy organization, WEC works to protect Washington's environment and natural heritage for current and future generations by advocating for improved state protections and better enforcement of existing laws. Working with numerous partners, WEC currently focuses on three areas: Our Climate Action Campaign works to reduce global warming pollution, decrease fossil fuel imports, and create clean energy jobs. Our Water for Washington Campaign works to protect and restore Washington's rivers and streams so they provide clean water for both people and fish. And our Local Farms-Healthy Kids Campaign helps promote a sustainable and just food system in Washington State--one that supports viable farms and protects our environment. Washington Toxics Coalition Contact: Erika Schreder 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 540 E Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: 206-632-1545 Email: eschreder [at] watoxics.org Web: http://www.watoxics.org A statewide advocacy group, the Washington Toxics Coalition promotes a toxic free environment. They lead campaigns to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in public areas and schools, and they advocate for the elimination of hazardous wastes from fertilizers. They also publish a wide variety of “Home Safe Home" fact sheets and invite homeowners to declare their yard a Pesticide Free Zone. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Center for Agriculture in the Environment http://www.aftresearch.org Farming and the Fate of Wild Nature http://www.wildfarmalliance.org/resources/FFWN_mainpg.htm Farmscaping for Beneficials http://www.ipmnet.org/BeetleBank/Farmscaping_for_Beneficials.html Habitat in Agricultural Landscapes: How Much is Enough? http://www.biodiversitypartners.org/pubs/Ag/index.shtml North American Pollinator Protection Campaign http://www.nappc.org Wild Farm Alliance http://www.wildfarmalliance.org NEWS ARTICLES Couple's Common-Sense Conservation Work Lauded Find more organizations on WiserEarth.
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