Turtle Island Restoration Network

Turtle Island Restoration Network is a nonprofit environmental organization based in Marin County, California. Turtle Island carries out three initiatives: the Sea Turtle Restoration Project, the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network and the Got Mercury Campaign.

We work to protect endangered marine species, save critical ecosystems, improve consumer choices, encourage government action and inspire corporate responsibility, all to protect marine wildlife and the wild oceans we all rely upon.

Visit http://www.tirn.net/

Urban Harvest

Urban Harvest is a local charitable organization supporting a network of urban gardens, farms and orchards that inspire and empower people of diverse backgrounds to grow food in the city. These gardens and farms are located at schools, youth centers, parks, housing projects, places of worship, vacant lots and therapy centers, and serve to educate, strengthen community spirit, create therapeutic environments and provide food and income. Our work benefits all of us by improving health. It also builds engaging schools, neighborly communities and valuable local businesses that together sustain and improve our environment.

A Board of Directors, countless volunteers and our hardworking staff support the program. Funding comes from private foundations, public grants, memberships, and individuals.

Visit http://www.urbanharvest.org

Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy

The Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy was founded in April 2001 as a nonprofit organization of community partners dedicated to creating a major park in Southwest Houston. Its objective is to assist and nurture the partnership of the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department in the development of this park and others like it throughout the city. The Willow Waterhole will have a series of interconnected permanent lakes suitable for fishing and boating with a variety of recreational amenities and an emphasis on conservation of our natural resources.

Visit http://wwgc.org/about.html